When Android 2.2 becomes available for the HTC EVO 4G in the second half of this year, I don't think anyone will think twice about updating. But just in case you have some reservations or aren't sure of what you'd be getting, here's a list of the new version's main improvements.
- Android 2.2 runs between two and five times faster than 2.1
- Faster, more powerful browser with Adobe Flash, Adobe Air, and improved JavaScript performance
- Faster app switching and smoother performance
- Bluetooth voice dialing, dock/car kit support, and contact sharing with other phones
- Exchange support with improved security, remote wipe, auto-discovery, global address lists look-up, lock screen timeout, and calendar sync
- Alphanumeric password lock
- Permanent home screen "dock" with shortcuts to app launcher, phone, and browser.
- Camera portrait mode, zoom controls, easier access to settings, thumbnails, and exposure data
- Camcorder LED flash and easy way to optimize for YouTube and MMS
- Tethering and portable hotspot support (the EVO already has hotspot functionality for $30/month)
- Multiple keyboard languages
- App improvements
Who wouldn't want to trade in an eclair for some frozen yogurt?
Froyo on Evo will be like eating froyo on cloud nine.
Google will never slow down their pace will they? lol
I wouldn’t be shocked if Froyo barely makes it to the EVO before the next great handset comes along.
what about enabling 802.11n???
wrong!
Hardly, the HTC Evo is on a level all its own, their are new handsets that are better than the old but still lesser than the Evo. imho, the HTC Evo is the first phone that is a real contender for the iPhone and i dont think it will be outclassed anytime soon.
note: the above comment was supposed to be a reply to Chris King
Froyo turned my evo from enjoyable to a horrible piece of crap. My keyboard refuses to pop up on many websites, such as facebook and some forums. I cannot post to facebook on my phone on the internet, I have to go thru friendstream. The Skyfire browser can no longer optimize flash videos, and all flash content is choppy with 20 second buffering breaks every 9 seconds. It freezes up and then restarts at random. It’s seriously annoying now, most of the things I like to do on my phone can no longer be done. I’m thinking about breaking this phone on purpose so I can get a replacement without froyo. This update was the biggest mistake I have made this year.