In a recent study done by a Harvard professor of Human Factors in Information Systems Design, Dennis Galletta, the HTC Thunderbolt, the iPhone “4G” (yes, seriously), the Samsung Focus and the BlackBerry Storm were all put to the test. What kind of test you ask? According to the good professor, a usability test. By putting ... Read More »
It’s definitely frustrating to see devices rolling out with Android 2.2 Froyo halfway through 2011. Manufacturers are still releasing smartphones with this older version of the Android OS with the promise of upgrading them via an OTA update at a later date. Such was the case with the HTC Droid Incredible 2, released ... Read More »
Thunderbolt owners have been frustrated about random reboots and other issues since the last update. We know that a fix is in the works and is supposed to come during the second half of June. But we hadn’t heard more about the OTA until these images showed up in Android and ... Read More »
Ever wondered what your HTC Thunderbolt‘s insides look like? Here’s your chance to check it out! The guys over at DirectFix have put together a video, giving us a full tear down of Verizon’s first 4G LTE smartphone. DISCLAIMER: This will void your warranty. Proceed at your own risk.
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The OTA is supposedly going to be hitting phones a little later in the month, but if your Thunderbolt is anything like mine (I had 4 reboots so far today) then I’m sure you can’t wait to get your hands on the cure.
The guys at Android Police broke this one and it ... Read More »
Being Verizon’s first 4G LTE Android smartphone is no simple task. The consumer is not very easily satisfied, and the HTC Thunderbolt’s battery life is already a huge concern. Well, some things we can handle. We might even forgive Verizon for the infamous 4G downtime. We also know that ... Read More »
If you have been reading the reviews for the new Verizon 4G LTE devices, you have probably heard that the devices perform amazingly (even though they lack a dual-core processor). This is because the HTC Thunderbolt and the LG Revolution (not the Droid Charge) carry Qualcomm’s new generation Snapdragon processor.
In the video below, ... Read More »
Though the HTC Thunderbolt is a great device, we know that you may still have some grudges about Verizon’s 4G outage this week. If you need something to improve your mood, you will be happy to know that Verizon is ready to push out a software update for the HTC Thunderbolt. ... Read More »
All 4G LTE network failures aside, Verizon’s first 4G enabled phone, the HTC Thunderbolt, is not a bad device at all. With Verizon’s brand new LTE network, the Thunderbolt has not been short of attention, and the fact that it is a first-of-a-kind is surely making a lot of people switch from other operating systems ... Read More »
Just one day before the release of Verizon’s second 4G LTE phone, the Samsung Droid Charge, Verizon’s 4G network is down (since last night), and all Thunderbolt users are experiencing some speed limitations. While some people seem to be able to still access 3G speeds, most Thunderbolt users claim that their device is ... Read More »
