The main targets for 3GPP LTE evolution are increased data rates, improved spectrum efficiency, improved coverage, reduced latency and packet-optimized system that support multiple Radio Access Technologies.

However some times its hard to find a quick summary of what are LTE major parameters & UE properties.

Recently 3GPP revamped their LTE page see below a snapshot of these below

LTE Release 8 Major Parameters

LTE-Release 8 User Equipment Categories