I think it's short for evolution because its the first 4g phone.
+1 on the Evolution idea..Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is commonly referred to as the Evo..course it's debatable as to whether or not one would view this as an Evolution in cell phones, more so than just 4G
Honestly who knows why HTC gives these phones weird names..
HTC Tattoo, Wing, Diamond, Dream, Canary, Voyager, Tornado, Startrek, HERMAN!?
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What is the name supposed to mean or represent? I've noticed some review videos have referred to it as the E.V.O.(spelled out), but that's not much better.
My friend with the iPhone calls it the HTC EVIL. The anti-christ of cell phones.
I think it's short for evolution because its the first 4g phone.