We’re here in NYC for Sprint’s HTC Evo 4G launch event. Stay tuned.
3:10pm
Sprint’s Dan Hesse takes the stage.
3:15pm
June 4th is the release date. $199.99 is the price. That got some applause
3:18pm
Sprint lit up a local 4G WiMAX network in NYC for this event. We’re posting right now on Sprint’s 4G network.
3:19pm
Sprint and Disney are teaming up to push the EVO 4G. We’ll be previewing Prince Of Persia in about an hour. Thanks, Sprint!
Talking about the EVO 4G’s 4.3-inch display, the 8-megapixel camera, the HD video recording, and the possibilities for consuming Disney content on the Evo 4G.
3:20pm
“Given our studio’s longstanding relationship with Jerry Bruckheimer, we’re proud to give you all a preview of this Summer’s upcoming Prince of Persia blockbuster.”
Talking more about Bruckheimer.
3:21pm
Watching a Jerry Bruckheimer movie montage. Kind of cheesy.
3:23pm
Time for another Evo 4G demo. This is probably going to be a lot like what we say at CTIA Las Vegas.
3:25pm
Showing off YouTube HQ on the Evo 4G.
Oh snap, comparing to Verizon’s Motorola Droid.
3:26pm
Double snap! The Droid just failed to load the video. Back in action now. That was fortunate for Sprint and HTC.
3:27pm
Now showing the HTC Evo 4G streaming YouTube HQ
3:28pm
Playing an upcoming Bruckheimer movie on the Evo.
3:30pm
Talking about the Evo 4G’s 8-megapixel camera. Has the ability to record 720p HD video and then share to a big TV through the built-in HDMI port.
Will have a docking station accessory available at launch. Just pop Evo into dock and start streaming to TV. Cool.
3:31pm
Now they claim that they can do simultaneous voice and data, only because it’s using WiMAX for data and CDMA for voice. Won’t be possible in non-4G markets.
3:32pm
Demo of simultaneous voice and data right now. Staged phone call. Cheesy, but effective.
3:33pm
Using Google Goggles while talking to a “friend” on the phone. Successful demo.
Showing off pinch zooming and Flash content. Nice dig at Apple and iPhone!
3:35pm
“Why Kevin, we never figured out how to get there.”
“That’s fine, let’s use the Layar augmented reality browser to figure out our location with GPS and find a nearby subway station”
I’d like some wine with all this cheese.
Demonstrating Layar for finding a subway station.
3:37pm
Showing off gaming on the Evo now. The huge screen looks awesome for games!
“The way games were meant to be played… on this huge screen”
3:38pm
Showing off car dock accessory.
3:39pm
Showing off the Evo 4G’s Mobile Hotspot feature. Demonstrating 4G WiFi speeds on an iPad. Talking smack on AT&T connectivity in NYC. Zing!
3:40pm
The Evo’s front-facing camera can be used to video chat, and Sprint will be launching two-way video chat with the Evo 4G.
Demonstrating video chatting live on stage. There are issues. Not good for a live demo.
3:42pm
Qik is a partner for video chat for Sprint.
3:43pm
Looks like they’re giving up on the video chat demo. That’s how live demos go!
3:44pm
We get to play with Evo 4G’s now.