The device features the latest Android OS (version 2.1), 4.3-inch multitouch touchscreen and a built-in kickstand for viewing videos. It also comes with 720p HD camcorder, 8- and 1.3-megapixel cameras on opposite sides, 1GHz Qualcomm-made Snapdragon processor, built-in HDMI output, and Flash video support in its Web browser for viewing Internet videos.
It will ship with HTC's next-generation Sense user interface, this one adding "Friend Stream" aggregation of all social-media updates into one organized flow
Releasing 4g phones isn't gonna be a huge priority for most considering Sprint's rollout isn't even enough at this point for most to use it, let alone other carriers....
The cpu increase is to be expected. We just recently have had android phones running 500-800mhz, as well as the Pre, etc.
At the rate that RIM "upgrades, aka mixes and matches parts from the parts bin," there won't be a device with similar specs anytime soon. Probably not this whole year. I would love to see a Super 'Berry with 1GHz+ speed, WVGA resolution, 5+ MP camera, and tons of memory.........but it will probably be a long time before it happens.
We will see 4G before a major CPU upgrade unless they realize flash based websites on the Webkit browser coming out need it. But honestly they won't sacrifice battery for power.