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iPhone to Android Part Three – Cost of Switching

May 13, 2011 at 10:15 am

The cost of switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is more than just the price of the phone and new contract. You have to consider apps and accessories.

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HTC ThunderBolt Owners Reporting Random Reboots after Update

May 13, 2011 at 10:02 am

HTC ThunderBolt owners are apparently suffering from random reboots after installing yesterday's OTA update.

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HTC Thunderbolt’s 4G Mobile Hotspot Tethering App: Fickle Feature or Useful Utility?

May 13, 2011 at 7:00 am

That said, there is one feature in particular that bugs me on the Thunderbolt, and that's tethering via the Mobile Hotspot app on the device.

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Netflix App Won’t Work on Most new Android Phones, Highlights Android Issues, Again

May 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Despite a streaming Google Movies coming to many Android devices, Netflix on Android is only available for five old phones.

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HTC ThunderBolt Power Button Problems Solved with WidgetLocker App

May 12, 2011 at 12:43 pm

If your HTC ThunderBolt has a hard to find power button, try WidgetLocker which lets you wake up the display with the volume buttons.

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Is Verizon’s 4G LTE Network Ready for More Phones? [Droid Charge, LG Revolution]

May 12, 2011 at 9:15 am

Can the Verizon 4G LTE Network handle more devices?

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HTC ThunderBolt Update Now Available

May 12, 2011 at 8:43 am

The long awaited HTC ThunderBolt update, that brings better 3G and GPS capabilities, has finally become available.

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HTC ThunderBolt: Best Buy Matches Amazon Pricing for 4G LTE Android

May 11, 2011 at 2:15 pm

When I had to exchange my Samsung Fascinate due to a problem with the screen, the Best Buy customer service rep who waited on me gave me great customer service.

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Samsung Galaxy S II Bests Competition in Browser Speed Tests (Video)

May 11, 2011 at 11:44 am

The Samsung Galaxy S II has defeated the iPhone 4, HTC ThunderBolt and Samsung Focus in a series of browser speed tests.

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HTC ThunderBolt Drops to $130 at Amazon

May 10, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Amazon is holding a sale for the 4G LTE enabled HTC ThunderBolt with the device currently available for a mere $130.

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What’s the Point of a 4G LTE Smartphone When It Doesn’t Keep Up With You?

May 9, 2011 at 10:33 am

However, the question in this post-PC era shouldn't be about specs--on paper, the Droid Charge sounds like a great device with 1 GHz Hummingbird CPU, Android 2.2, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 4G LTE network support, simultaneous voice and data use, and 32 GB of m...

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The 5 Best Android Smartphones [May, 2011]

May 6, 2011 at 11:28 am

A look at what we think are the five best Android smartphones on the market, right now, for the month of May.

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Verizon 4G Mobile Hotspot Rumored to be $29.99 for Unlimited 4G (Wireless Tethering)

May 6, 2011 at 9:21 am

The Verizon 4G LTE mobile hotspot feature for 4G phones is rumored to be $30 for unlimited data.

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HTC ThunderBolt Update Coming Soon, Says Verizon

May 5, 2011 at 10:49 am

Verizon has confirmed that the HTC ThunderBolt update is delayed but that it is 'coming soon.'

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What Happens to Free HTC ThunderBolt Tethering on May 15th?

May 5, 2011 at 9:29 am

What you need to do on May 15th when the free HTC ThunderBolt mobile hotspot feature ends on Verizon Wireless.

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HTC ThunderBolt Update Delayed by Verizon

May 4, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Verizon has apparently decided to delay the OTA update for the HTC ThunderBolt for unspecified reasons.

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HTC ThunderBolt Update Rolling Out Tomorrow

May 2, 2011 at 11:17 am

Verizon has announced that an update for the HTC ThunderBolt will be rolling out tomorrow.

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HTC ThunderBolt Still Stuck on 1x? How to Get 4G Back

April 28, 2011 at 5:32 pm

How to fix a HTC ThunderBolt stuck on 1x after nationwide Verizon 4G LTE outage.

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Verizon 4G LTE Outage Continues, Restoring Coverage Market by Market [Update]

April 27, 2011 at 5:03 pm

Verizon's nationwide 4G LTE outage continues, but the carrier has promised a fix will roll out market by market.

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HTC ThunderBolt: Tips for Beginners (Video)

April 27, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Own an HTC ThunderBolt? Looking for some help in navigating the device? Well, look no further than this video.

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Verizon 4G LTE Network Down Nationwide, Verizon Engineers Hard at Work

April 27, 2011 at 8:27 am

The Verizon 4G LTE Network is down nationwide, taking with it 3G for HTC Thunderbolt users. Temporary fix to 3g available. Verizon hard at work on a fix.

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Weekly Wrap Up: Notebook, Tablet and Smart Phone News for April 22nd

April 22, 2011 at 9:46 am

iPhone tracking news and a more. We've condensed the hottest topics in smartphones, tablets and notebooks so you are caught up for the weekend

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HTC ThunderBolt to Drop to $130 at Amazon

April 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm

Tonight at midnight, the HTC ThunderBolt will go on sale at Amazon Wireless for $130, an offer that will last through April 25th.

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Ultimate Android 2.3 Update List: Which Phones Will Get Gingerbread?

April 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm

A look at which phones already have Android 2.3 Gingerbread, will be getting the update and which ones will be left out in the cold.

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HTC Thunderbolt: How to Get Better Battery Life [Android]

April 21, 2011 at 9:50 am

How to get better battery life on the HTC Thunderbolt with Apps, Settings, Accessories or a new ROM

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Apple iPhone 5 Needs 4G

April 21, 2011 at 8:55 am

The iPhone 5 must have 4G if Apple hopes to keep geeks from switching in the near term and consumers from following over the next year or so.

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HTC ThunderBolt Wireless Charging Battery Cover Shows Up on Verizon.com

April 20, 2011 at 9:03 pm

A wireless charger for the HTC Thunderbolt has appeared on Verizon.com offering inductive wire-free charging, much like Powermat, but it's not for sale yet.

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HTC Thunderbolt vs iPhone 4 Speedtest (video)

April 20, 2011 at 9:31 am

The HTC Thunderbolt is the hottest phone in Verizon's stable and its blazing fast 4G LTE speeds are a big reason why many people are choosing it over the iPhone 4. In this speed test, you can clearly see that the Thunderbolt trounces the iPhone 4.

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HTC Thunderbolt: Skype Android App Security Upgrade Available

April 20, 2011 at 9:18 am

Skype released a new version of its Android app to address security concerns. A pre-release version of Skype was leaked last week for the HTC Thunderbolt.

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How to Fix Slow GPS Locking on HTC Thunderbolt

April 19, 2011 at 7:46 am

Get faster GPS locking on the HTC Thunderbolt with this free app.

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HTC Thunderbolt Firmware Update Leaks with GPS, 4G and Other Fixes

April 19, 2011 at 6:15 am

A new HTC Thunderbolt firmware has leaked which claims to fix GPS, 4G to 3G transitions and more. How to upgrade early.

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HTC Thunderbolt Armor Carbon Fiber Skin from BodyGuardz Review (video)

April 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

The HTC thunderbolt skin from BodyGuardz is easy to install and adds a nice look and feel to the Thunderbolt.

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Skype For HTC Thunderbolt Video Chat Review (Video)

April 13, 2011 at 5:47 am

A demo of the new Skype with Video calling for Android on the HTC Thunderbolt, including Android to iPhone video chat.

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HTC Thunderbolt for $149 after $50 Coupon at Wirefly

April 12, 2011 at 11:48 am

Wirefly's offering the HTC Thunderbolt for $149.99 through thanks to a $50 coupon.This is a full $100 cheaper than buying the Thunderbolt directly from Verizon

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HTC Thunderbolt Car Mount – Breffo Spiderpodium

April 12, 2011 at 8:04 am

The Breffo Spiderpodium makes a great car mount for the HTC Thunderbolt, or any smartphone.

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