HTC and Sprint didn't announce a partnership with YouTube 3D (for hosting of 3D video online) as LG did with the announcement of the Optimus 3D. When asked about a partnership, AT&T said they were still working things out with LG to allow AT&T customers to upload 3D video to YouTube 3D.

HTC was a bit more open about its plans. Its product manager said that services supporting 3D content will probably not be limited to just one piece of hardware. That makes sense because if YouTube isn't just limited to a single phone with video capture, why would YouTube 3D be limited to just one phone with 3D video capture? And since YouTube is a Google product, it might be safe to assume that all Android 3D phones will support YouTube 3D. It will be interesting to see what happens in this area.

I don't think 3D is going to be a standard for high-end smartphones like dual-core processors or large touch screens; it feels more like a flashy add-on than a necessary feature. These phones will be successful, though, because the 3D aspect isn't the only appealing feature about them. Both the EVO 3D and the Thrill support 4G networks, are powered by dual-core processors and run on the robust Android platform. On top of that, they're both incredibly good looking, thin and well-designed. I'm looking forward to seeing the support for 3D content grow, but I think it's going to be a slow process. Either way, I look forward to seeing what other mobile 3D products are coming down the pipeline.