Review
by Anndrew Vacca
Jun 21, 2011
I hate making decisions. I'm one of those people that when given the choice between hard ice cream and soft-serve, I have a panic attack. I love all ice cream! How is someone supposed to make t...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 18, 2011
Looks like the continued wait for the latest HTC ThunderBolt software update -- the one that everybody initially thought would just be to fix those blasted reboots -- may be well worth the wait. ...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 17, 2011
While we continue to wait on the next update to the HTC ThunderBolt -- that's the one that's supposed to do something about the reboots -- another radio has leaked out. This one's MR2.5 (th...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2011
Verizon today has officially thrown the LTE switch today on 19 more markets, bringing high-speed mobile data to 74 metro areas. Verizon currently has the only LTE-capable Android devices in ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2011
We've said it before, and apparently we need to say it again: Updates happen when they happen. We know you've been sitting at home, hitting the "Check new" button on your HTC ...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2011
Things like this just make us feel all warm and fuzzy. Thanks to Rebtel for sponsoring the contest, and congrats to jcg1 for winning!...
Article
by Chris Parsons
Jun 13, 2011
Although everyone hopes to never have to use them -- teardown and repair videos are a great resource of information for those who may need to repair a busted device. Having relied on a few in the pas...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 10, 2011
The mother of all extended batteries for the HTC ThunderBolt just dropped into the Android Central store -- and being the benevolent bloggers that we be, we're going to give one away right ...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 10, 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt MR2 release, rumored for a rollout around or after June 15, has been leaked and is now available for download in both an unaltered version as well as a few custom ROMs. We fi...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Jun 08, 2011
The bad news: If your HTC ThunderBolt is still suffering from reboots following last month's update, well, you're just going to have to live with it. According to the internal memo we just r...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
May 23, 2011
OK, everybody, it's time for another phone giveaway! This one comes to you from Rebtel and its new Android application, which aims to give you a cheaper way to make international calls to your friend...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 21, 2011
If you're seeing some data weirdness on your HTC Thunderbolt or Samsung Droid Charge, you're not alone. We're getting reports of LTE outages, scattered from Washington, DC to Phoenix. As w...
Article
by Chris Parsons
May 19, 2011
Just a friendly reminder for all you Verizon customers out there. Tomorrow, will be a great day if you live in the any of the following areas: Mobile, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Pensacol...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
May 18, 2011
When it comes to the HTC ThunderBolt, probably our biggest gripe is the spate of reboots. Look down, and, yep, there it goes again. It's one thing if it's a hacked phone with nightly builds -- an...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
May 16, 2011
Anyone with their RSS reader pointed toward Taiwan should know by now that today an Android 2.3.4 test build has leaked out for the HTC ThunderBolt. If you're not the sort who enjoys buggy test b...
Article
by Anndrew Vacca
May 14, 2011
According to Verizon's official Twitter account, Thunderbolt users will in fact get to enjoy another month of free mobile hotspot, presumably thanks to the Charge's delay and subsequent pr...
Article
by n64kps
May 13, 2011
In documents made available today from the FCC, it's been revealed that HTC has submitted a request to modify the back cover of the Thunderbolt to allow for wireless charging. Bringing the conv...
Article
by Anndrew Vacca
May 12, 2011
This morning’s Thunderbolt update might have left a lot of rooted users scratching their heads as to whether or not to take the plunge, but fear not: you haven’t been left behind. That roo...
Article
by Chris Parsons
May 12, 2011
HTC Thunderbolt owners, listen up! If you've not already received your OTA update then we have good news for you -- it's now rolling out to everyone. Go ahead, check for updates it should be there wa...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
May 06, 2011
A familiar phone gets faster, thanks to Verizon's LTE network It isn't very often that a smartphone has the the staying power to remain a best-seller for an entire year, and it's even more ...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
May 06, 2011
Not the sort of thing you want to see on a phone that's not even a couple months old, but it looks like the HTC ThunderBolt's kickstand has a little protective coating that's not going to stand u...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
May 04, 2011
In case the sight of several thousand HTC ThunderBolt owners either twiddling their thumbs or jamming them obsessively on the "Check for update" button wasn't enough for you, it appears...
Article
by Anndrew Vacca
May 03, 2011
According to a tweet sent from Verizon's official @VZWSupport account, beginning today, HTC Thunderbolt users will start receiving that software update we've all been patiently waiting for. @VZWSup...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
May 03, 2011
Want a hard case but want to still show off your phone? The Mobi Products Crystal Case for the HTC ThunderBolt does just that. It's your standard hard-shell case, same as we've reviewed pre...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 02, 2011
It's Monday and that means back to work -- where the Internet is fast, and free. Mondays are also always big for news and discussion, and today is no exception. We've got a new kernel for ...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2011
Remember that HTC ThunderBolt ROM that leaked out a few days ago? Looks like Verizon's getting ready to push it (or something close to it?), as Android Central Forums member jim302 spot...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2011
So you want a case that's sturdy, but doesn't feel like a hard case? The Case-Mate POP! for the HTC ThunderBolt is a good middle ground. It's molded out of a hard plastic for strength and r...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 28, 2011
We're still waiting on official word from Verizon, but if you're waking up this morning and hoping to head to a store to pick up the brand new Samsung Droid Charge, sit back down, pour another cu...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 19, 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt is the latest in the line of new HTC products that are less than hacker friendly, and the steps needed to root it have proven to be a thorn in the side of many, leading to the...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 19, 2011
If you've gotta have the latest unofficial ROM for your new HTC ThunderBolt, you're in luck this morning. An RUU has leaked out of one of those places RUUs tend to leaked out of (don't ask, you ...
