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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 17, 2011
Anybody up for a little Gingerbread on your HTC ThunderBolt? The Android 2.3 update that we're all oh so patiently waiting on hasn't yet been pushed, but a new leak -- and this is about the...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 10, 2011
Here's our second review of an HTC ThunderBolt cast that fits the phone with an extended battery. The Seidio Active Extended Case is a dual rubber-plastic design that features a custom-fit exos...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Jul 19, 2011
So you've got an HTC ThunderBolt extended battery. Can't blame you there. Now you need a case that'll fit it. Enter the Seidio Surface Extended Battery Case for the HTC ThunderBolt. It...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 18, 2011
Verizon's trickling out press releases all day, so we're updating as we get them.Verizon this morning dropped a few more details on the markets that are scheduled to see the LTE switch flipped on...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 14, 2011
If you've got an HTC ThunderBolt on Verizon, chances are you spend a lot of time charging the thing. I will never again be plugging in my ThunderBolt, however. Picked up Verizon's wireless charg...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Jul 14, 2011
Hulu Plus is now available on four more Android smartphones, bringing the total number of supported devices up to 10. The HTC Thunderbolt, EVO 4G, MyTouch 4G, and G2 are now Hulu Plus enabled, j...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 09, 2011
Here's an unexpected little treat that's come out of the latest update to the HTC ThunderBolt. Somebody (not sure if it was Verizon or HTC) finally decided it'd be a good idea to give us a way to...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 09, 2011
Just a quick reminder that you can now snag the latest update for the HTC ThunderBolt that addresses the reboots, as well as:Improved data connectivity.Enhanced Call History view.Reduced number o...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 08, 2011
Might it finally be happening? Might the HTC ThunderBolt finally be getting that long-awaited update to squash the reboots and bring a host of fixes be dropping ... soon? Tonight, according to a ...
Review
by Anndrew Vacca
Jun 30, 2011
The Qmadix Snap-On cover for the HTC Thunderbolt is durable, slim, and easy to install case ideal for a basic level of protection. Qmadix leaves much of the Thunderbolt revealed while protecting the c...
Review
by Anndrew Vacca
Jun 27, 2011
Case-Mate has a pretty good reputation for making solid, affordable smartphone cases, and its Barely There case for the HTC Thunderbolt is no exception. It offers protection from scratches,...
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by Chris Parsons
Jun 25, 2011
While some folks swoon over HTC Sense, there is a good amount of people out there who just simply do not like it. This is yet another one of those great things about the Android platform -- if y...
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by Menno
Jun 21, 2011
Verizon is bringing their LTE network online in six additional cities and expanding their coverage in the Los Angeles and San Diego regions on July 21.New cities covered by LTE include:Huntsville, Ala...
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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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!...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 18, 2011
If you're looking to get a Droid X2 in the next week or so and want to go the Costco route, you're covered, too, as the big box will be shlepping them. Oh, and, look, some HTC ThunderBolt availab...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
