A single with the world’s first 4G LTE Android smartphones, the HTC ThunderBolt 4G for Verizon Wireless takes benefit of the fastest, most advanced 4G network in America. It is powered by a lightning-quick 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and provides a vibrantly colorful 4.3-inch Super LCD multi-touch display. Capture brilliant images and HD 720p video with all the 8-megapixel camera on the rear, and get pleasure from video call capabilities together with the front-facing camera. And with the Android 2.2 OS, you’ll have the ability to encounter the complete Web thanks to its assistance for Adobe Flash 10.1–enabling you to play games, watch videos, and a lot more.
The HTC ThunderBolt, enabled for the ultra-fast Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network (see larger image).
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to ten times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. With 4G LTE, you will get pleasure from simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allow you to verify e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and verify directions on Google Maps although on a call. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network presently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s total 3G coverage area over the following three years.
Contains ROCK BAND Mobile.
Furthermore to Android, the ThunderBolt 4G also delivers the next-generation HTC Sense user interface experience, which consists of quicker startup occasions from hibernation mode in addition to a consolidated view of one’s preferred social networking sites. The ThunderBolt 4G also comes with ROCK BAND Mobile pre-loaded, so it is possible to shred on the go with several levels of difficulty from dozens of classic songs.
Other functions include an 8 GB internal memory, pre-loaded 32 GB microSD memory card, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking with Mobile Hotspot capabilities, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, integrated speakers with Dolby Mobile + SRS WOW HD surround sound, DLNA certification for wireless media streaming to other devices, built-in kickstand for effortless media viewing, plus a 1400 mAh battery for extra-long speak time.
Android Operating Method
The ThunderBolt 4G runs the latest Android operating system–OS 2.two (aka, Froyo)–which gives a more quickly overall Android knowledge together with higher multitasking capabilities. You’ll be able to get notifications, listen to music, as well as record GPS information without having keeping the application open. And it functions a plethora of new enhancements, which includes an enhanced onscreen QWERTY keyboard, complete push corporate e-mail, and assistance for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access towards the full Web. It also gives enhanced Exchange support, with Calendar syncing, Global Address Lookup, enhanced security, auto-discovery, and more.
With integrated Google technologies, the ThunderBolt 4G brings one-touch access towards the well-liked Google mobile services millions use every day, such as Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The ThunderBolt 4G also gives easy access to each personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Marketplace, you’ll get access to a large number of valuable applications, widgets, and enjoyable games to download and install in your telephone, with a lot of far more apps being added every day.
HTC Sense Mobile Expertise
Using the next generation of the well-liked HTC Sense mobile knowledge, the HTC ThunderBolt 4G automatically delivers your most-wanted info to your screen. It delivers even more ways to stay connected–including FriendStream, which delivers Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr updates inside a consolidated view. And you will have the ability to pinpoint the place of a lost telephone on a map, send a command to make the phone sound an alert–even whilst on "silent" mode–through the htcsense.com website. If necessary, you are able to also remotely wipe all of the phone’s data having a single command furthermore to forwarding calls and text messages to a distinct amount.
Video chat capable more than 4G LTE and Wi-Fi (see larger image).
Connectivity
Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network, with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to five Mbps. See more about 4G LTE below.
Effortless access to social networking through HTC Sense like updates from Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr.
Onboard GPS for navigation and place services
Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views
Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks in addition to hotspots although on the go.
4G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot employing your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE connection, which can then be shared among as much as 8 Wi-Fi-capable devices. (Note: Mobile Hotspot capability is not going to be obtainable at device launch.)
Bluetooth connectivity (version two.1) incorporates profiles for communication headset, hands-free auto kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.