HTC Evo Design 4G receives Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update

The HTC Evo Design 4G for Sprint is now receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. Once the update is available for your device, you will receive a notification asking you if you want to install the Over-the-air (OTA) update.

You can manually check for the update availability by heading over to Software Update under the Settings menu. But be patient if you haven't received the notification as it may be awhile for the update to reach all devices.

HTC Evo Design 4G - Hands On Video

The HTC Evo Design 4G features a 4 inch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel rear camera capable of 720p HD video, a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, 4G WiMax connectivity and its powered by a 1.2GHz processor. The smartphone is currently available to users on Sprint and is now making its way to Boost Mobile on May 31st for $299.99 without a contract.


The device shares all the same features of the Sprint variant with the Boost branding on its rear its only visual differentiator. The other big addition is that the handset comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

HTC Evo Design 4G receives (2.12.651.8) software update

The HTC Evo Design 4G may have given way to newer devices on Sprint’s EVO lineup but it has still not been forgotten. The device is currently receiving a minor over-the-air update.

The update takes the software to version 2.12.651.6 and mainly brings security fixes to the handset. It may not be the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that all users are looking to get, but security updates are always welcome.

RadioShack Android deals for Black Friday

A report shows some upcoming Black Friday deals on Android smartphones from Radio Shack. Some of the latest devices are up for grabs so keep reading to see if any of these phones catch your fancy.

Remember that the deals will be subject to your signing a two-year contract.

HTC reveals which handsets will receive Android 4.0

HTC previously reported that they will be bringing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) to their high end handsets. Now they have named some of the devices which will be receiving the latest version of Android.

HTC has revealed the first few devices which will receive Android ICS on their Facebook page. The official announcement follows: