Sprint’s EVO 4G: WOW

Sprint may finally have the “hero” device it has been lacking: The EVO 4G, a feature-packed handset that will be the first to run on the company’s 4G WiMax network. It boasts a superb feature-set–on paper, anyway. And Sprint’s leadership is convinced they’ve got a game-changer in the EVO: “This is going to be an iconic handset without question,” Sprint’s David Owens told Reuters.

Apple: iPhone 3GS Materials Cost Similar To Last Version

The bill of materials for the Apple iPhone 3GS is comparable to model it replaced, according to market research firm iSuppli, which conducted a detailed tear-down of the new version of the phone.