Android HTC Makes 4G LTE Sense with HTC ThunderBolt ThunderBolting to Verizon

HTCThunderbolt.JPGVerizon officially announced the HTC ThunderBolt, a 4G LTE Android 2.2 smartphone with HTC Sense, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Skype video calling, mobile hotspots, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.  Other top speed 4G LTE Android Verizon smartphones announced are the Samsung 4G LTE, LG Revolution, Droid Bionic and Inspiration.

The HTC ThunderBolt's front-facing camera can be used for Skype mobile with video calling.  A Skype video call can be made as easily as a standard voice call - with
features like presence icons that indicate the availability status of
friends built into the standard contacts list.

HTC ThunderBolt features HTC Sense, Dolby surround sound, 8-megapixel camera and HD video
recording.  With wireless DLNA capability, the HTC ThunderBolt can 
stream and share content directly with compatible home theater
components, including HDTVs and stereo receivers that feature built-in
DLNA support.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network launched in
December 2010 offering speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G
network.  Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently
reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to
the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

Specs of HTC Thunderbolt Features:

  • 4G LTE - customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and
    upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
  • 4.3-inch WVGA display.
  • Mobile Hotspot capability - share 4G connection with up to 8 Wi-Fi devices.
  • Android 2.2 platform.
  • 32GB microSD card included.
  • HTC Sense 2.0 with new features, including Fast Boot.
  • Built-in kickstand for easy media viewing.
  • Dolby and SRS surround sound.
  • Fully integrated Skype mobile.
  • 720p HD video recording.
  • DLNA streaming multimedia support.

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