Firmware updates for Sprint HTC EVO 4G, HTC Design 4G, Samsung Epic 4G

New firmware updates have recently been released by Sprint for three of its smartphones - the HTC Evo 4G, HTC Design 4G, and Samsung Epic 4G. The new software updates bring "Security Update" which is apparently the Carrier IQ removal. You can get the updates over-the-air (OTA). You can also manually check the download from "Settings" > "System update" and then check for the new firmware version from there. Details for each device follow after the jump.

HTC EVO 4G - Software Update version 4.67.651.3
+ Security Update
+ Updated Peep client (to align with Twitter)
+ Battery life improvements

HTC EVO Design 4G - Software Update version 2.12.651.5
+ Security Update
+ Updated Peep and Sprint Zone clients
+ Battery life improvements
+ 3LM Enterprise Tool Access (no user interface changes)

Samsung Epic 4G - Software Update version S:D700.0.5S.EL30
+ Security update
+ Speaker feedback fix
+ The QIK and Asphalt 5 applications are no longer preloaded – when tapping on their icons you will be redirected to the Android market to download the full app from there.