It's amazing how far we have come in the last few decades or so. What seemed impossible just a few years ago is a reality these days. Communications, for instance, has become a lot easier and a lot more accessible in the last few years. Not a lot of people can even live without their cell phones these days. It's amazing to think that it's only been 10 years or so that they became mainstream.

Just a few years ago, mobile phones were used for simple communication. However, a smartphone that you find today does a whole lot more than that. You can make calls (of course!), manage your schedule, check and reply to your e-mails and do a whole host of other things. The higher end smartphones have apps for just about everything.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that some of these smartphones are almost a mini computer. It would be understatement to say that it's an all-in-one multimedia device. They are an integrated music player, camera, compass, alarm clock, to-do manager, etc. They just do everything. You can find an address, browse the Internet with a full fledged browser, manage your day, look for hotels and book flight tickets, all on your phone!

The HTC evo is blessed on the technical front too. You will find 1 GB RAM along with a 8MP camera. The touch screen is rather large at 4.3 inches. These specs would suffice for just about everyone. The phone works on the latest version of the Android OS, the Gingerbread. Oh, and yes, it does fit into the pocket, even though the screen is larger compared to other smartphones.

The accessories are also readily available. So, if you want to extend the memory, you'll find the appropriate accessory on the Internet. An extended battery for HTC evo is also available in case you need one. An evo extended battery is available on the Internet, you could even purchase it from your local store.

There are other smartphones in the market too. For example, there's the iPhone from Apple, Galaxy from Samsung. In fact, HTC has Evo, Wildfire, Touch, etc. These are priced differently. Almost every smartphone comes around $100-$500, depending on whether you opt for a plan with a mobile phone carrier or not. As you can see, these are perfectly affordable for the masses.

The pace at which technology has evolved over the last few years has been stunning. Just a few years ago, these specifications were considered good for a computer. The road ahead also looks rather bright.

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