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Review: HTC myTouch 4G Slide

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There is little new to report when it comes to messaging features. The 4G Slide follows the well-worn path pioneered by its Android predecessors. It includes the stock email, Gmail, SMS/MMS, and GTalk applications. These all function as they do on other Android handsets, which is to say well. The Android Gmail application is still one of the best mobile email experiences available on any device. The SMS/MMS app offers threaded conversations, and Google Talk is a snap to use. If you want any other flavor of IM, you'll have to seek it out via the Android Market.

Beyond these basics, the 4G Slide includes HTC's FriendStream software. This is a catch-all social networking application that lets you watch your friends and family's Facebook and Twitter posts scroll by. This type of application is fairly commonplace on Android handsets, and it has a handy home screen widget. This is one app you want to pay attention to, however, if you value battery life.

For whatever reason, the native Facebook and Twitter applications aren't on board, so you have to grab them yourself from the Android Market.

For the Foursquare-averse, Google's Latitude app is on board for location-based social networking.

Lastly, the 4G Slide has Qik for video chatting using the front-facing camera. The latest version of Qik makes some usability and quality improvements, but it is still somewhat clunky. You can have video chats with other platforms (i.e., iOS), but only from Qik user to Qik user.

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HTC myTouch 4G Slide

3.7" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 processor
1,520 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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