I don't do RSS and I like the standard keyboard or Swype.
BUT
This my little list'o'helpers that i send to my friends that have been getting EVOs and are new to Android. Hope it helps.
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Visit this site for battery saving tips:
20 tips to improve HTC EVO 4G battery life
And here are some good Android Apps, just search for them by name in the App Market.
TasKiller
Barcode Scanner
Dolphin HD (browser)
Fring
Google Goggles
Google Voice (if you have a google number)
Handcent SMS (I like it better that the stock SMS/MMS app, its customizable and stuff)
Kindle
LED Desire light (LED flashlight app)
Meebo (multi client IM app)
Mirror for EVO (instantly turns on the facing camera to use like a mirror)
ONN (Onion News Network videos)
Pandora (of course)
Paper Toss (fun time waster game)
PhotoShop (mobile picture editing)
RingDroid (makes ringtones for existing MP3s on your phone)
Shazam
Spare Parts (system tweaker app)
The Weather Channel
ES File Explorer
AppBrain
FxCamera (sweet camera with effects)
Retro Camera
AudoManager
Those are the free ones, below are some recommended pay ones (you can evaluate apps for 24 hrs, if you uninstall it before 24 hours, you are refunded the price).
XGalaxy 2 (Galaga style game)
Camera 360 Pro