4G Phones and Networks Debut
LTE (Long Term Evolution), the best-known type of 4G network, will be a big selling point at this year’s CES. Verizon will be holding a press conference just to unveil details about its 4G network, but we expect a lot of 4G devices to be unveiled as well, following the success of the HTC Evo 4G.
One such device we’re keen on trying is the HTC thunderbolt which will have the distinction of being the first LTE phone on the Verizon network. It’s a 4.3-inch monster of a phone, but we still don’t know all the specs. That will change this week.
Other devices to watch for: The HTC Evo Shift 4G, the LG Optimus 2X and even Motorola’s Android Honeycomb tablet, which will also feature 4G connectivity.
Android & CES vs. Apple & iOS
Have you spotted an underlying theme for this year’s show? People will say CES 2011 is all about tablets, but while they will be prevalent, the real star of this year’s show will be Google Android.
Android tablets. Android phones. Android appliances. There will be so many devices running on Android at this year’s CES that you’re going to need an actual android to help keep track of it all.
Hundreds of companies have latched themselves onto Android, some so much so that their fate will be tied to the operating system’s market performance. It’s the only credible counterweight to Aplle and iOS. The 3billion will be casting a shadow on this year’s show thanks to the imminent release of The verizon Ipad and the ipad2 It wouldn’t surprise us if Apple announced one of its famous press events this week just to take the steam out of this year’s show.
Apple is the reason why everyone’s going gaga over Android and why everyone is so invested in the Google ecosystem. Without Android, Apple could steamroll over CES. It’s a testament to just how powerful Apple has become.
