Something weird is going on with Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt. A number of users have reported a problem regarding the phone’s ability to keep a 4G LTE connection even in very good coverage zones. Users from all around the States — including Ft Lauderdale, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Fremont, Irvine, Phoenix, Jacksonville and Los Angeles — noticed…
Orange UK to offer the HTC Desire S, too
The HTC Desire S is a powerful smartphone so we’re not surprised that pretty much every major mobile operator wants to have it in its portfolio. When it comes to the UK, we’ve already reported that Vodafone and Three will (or already do) sell HTC’s Android baby. Now we have Orange joining the party, offering…
HTC posts record profits as Thunderbolt, smartphones sell well
We just had a meeting with the HTC folk and they seemed pretty happy in general. I guess that’s what happens when your company posts record sales and profits and overtake Nokia in terms of market capitalization. The company saw its net income triple to about $513 million for its first quarter and it saw…
Alltel Launches LG Axis, Samsung Gem, HTC Merge, and Motorola Milestone X
Alltel has launched a salvo of handsets today: the LG Axis, the Samsung Gem, the HTC Merge, and the Motorola Milestone X. We’ve seen the Samsung Gem land on US. Cellular not long ago, and the Milestone X on Bluegrass Cellular a few Months ago, but Alltel’s old parent company, Verizon, still hasn’t picked up…
Verizon’s Droid X 2 and Droid Incredible 2 pictures leak out [UPDATE]
Verizon’s upcoming Android line up is rather extensive, and it’s only going to grow as the year progresses. With the Thunderbolt now the king of Verizon phones right now, some of you may be waiting for the Droid X 2, or the Incredible 2. Lucky for you, pictures of both devices have leaked out for…
Meet the people behind the HTC Thunderbolt [video]
If you’re a fan of the HTC Thunderbolt, like we are, you’re probably wondering where all the ideas and creativity behind the smartphone came from. There’s a lot that goes into making a smartphone, so to show you what went into making the Thunderbolt a reality, HTC has posted an inspiring video that gives you a close-up…
HTC is now a larger company than Nokia [In terms of market cap]
In terms of market capitalization, which is defined the share price of your company multiplied by the number of issued shares, HTC has just overtaken Nokia. This is significant because it points to both Nokia’s failures at making the transition to a company known for attractive high end smartphones as well as…
HTC Desire S, Incredible S hit Australia
Good news for our readers from Australia as two of the hot HTC smartphones are now available in the country. The first one is the Desire S, which is the second (after Google Nexus S) Gingerbread-powered Android smartphone on sale in Australia. The price of an unlocked device is AU$649 which is about $674. The…
REVIEW: Sprint HTC Arrive – How does this CDMA Windows Phone measure up?
To avoid any obvious puns, the HTC Arrive is here! The world’s very first Windows Phone comes to use from Sprint, and sports some great features packed inside, even if it’s not up to snuff with some of the carrier’s upcoming handsets. Does the Arrive deliver the goods enough to give the CDMA world a…
Verizon-Branded HTC Merge Press Shots Leaked
The HTC Merge was announced last month as CDMA-capable, but there wasn’t any mention of carriers. As you might imagine, Verizon is the top of the list of expected providers, and some fresh press pictures leaked today confirm that suspicion. The HTC Merge has a 3.8-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel camera with flash, 800 Mhz…