14 DAY TRIAL // Australian mobile phone carrier Telstra has just announced plans to bring to its airwaves a new handset running under Google's Android operating system, the HTC EVO 3D.
The HTC EVO 3D should hit the wireless carrier's shelves sometime in September, but a specific release date is not provided for the time being.
However, the wireless services provider did promise more info on the availability and pricing of EVO 3D closer to the release date.
“In September, Telstra will launch the HTC EVO 3D — its first-ever 3-D smartphone. The HTC EVO 3D is both an advanced Android smartphone and a 3-D entertainment hub that pushes the limits of mobile innovation,” the carrier announced.
The smartphone comes to the market with a large 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display, offering users the possibility to easily access 3-D movies and games while on the go.
“And thanks to some clever screen technology there’s no need to use special glasses. As well as enjoying apps and mobile web browsing, owners are going to love how 3-D content leaps from this giant smartphone screen,” Telstra continues.
The smartphone also comes with 5-megapixel dual-cameras on the back, with the ability to easily record content in 3D.
Moreover, the handset is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon application processor to provide users with increased performance capabilities.
The handset is powered by Google's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, and features the HTC Sense user interface on top of it.
The HTC EVO 3D will provide users with support for applications available for download via the Android Market, as well as for a series of Google Mobile Services, including Search, YouTube, Gmail, and more.
“Fast Next G network connectivity will make it possible to seamlessly post high-quality video to YouTube or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the mobile Internet,” the carrier notes.
Those who are interested in the new device can now head to the wireless carrier's website here to register for updates.