HTC Thunderbolt finally receives Android ICS software update

The HTC Thunderbolt for Verizon is finally receiving its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update. It’s a little disappointing that Verizon and HTC have taken so long to release the update, especially since two newer versions of Android have been released since ICS.

You should receive a notification when the update is available for your device (if you still have it around) at which point you can download and install the update. You can also manually check for the update under Settings.

HTC ThunderBolt receives (2.11.605.19710RD) software update

The HTC ThunderBolt 4G is in line for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) but while we wait HTC has released a new software update (2.11.605.19710RD) for the Verizon handset.

The update will be available over-the-air and brings performance improvements and bug fixes.

Amazon offers Black Friday penny deals on Android handsets

It's Black Friday today and as you can imagine  shopping is on everyone's mind. The day brings good profits to retailers while shoppers get great discounts which they wont get any other time of the year.

Amazon looks to be one of the retailers who are offering great Black Friday deals, one deal that especially caught our eyes was their entire Android portfolio up for just one cent.

Getting a device for just a penny is a great deal, but when you see the available portfolio you will definitely be impressed.

HTC Thunderbolt update coming soon

HTC offered a Android 2.3 update update to owners of the HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon's LTE network. However users complained about various issues with the update which HTC is said to be addressing in a new update.

The issues include erroneous email notifications, issues with apps, camera locking and with the HTC Sense UI. So it looks like HTC and Verizon have not tested the software update properly before releasing it to the public.

HTC Thunderbolt receives Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update

It's official, HTC Thunderbolt users have received instructions on how to update their handsets to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The update offers performance improvements and an overall updated experience for users. HTC confirmed that the update was on its way to the handset earlier this month and has kept its promise.

The Thunderbolt was released running Android 2.2 Froyo, leaving everyone wondering when it's users will be treated to the newer Gingerbread update. Well the wait has finally ended and you can get the update right now.

HTC confirms Gingerbread for Thunderbolt and Droid Incredible

The HTC Thunderbolt and the HTC Droid Incredible are set to receive their Android 2.3 Gingerbread updates in September according to  HTC's Facebook page. While the update has been expected for the Thunderbolt, it is a pleasant surprise on the much older Droid Incredible.

HTC Thunderbolt 4G - Unboxing Video

The HTC Thunderbolt 4G features a 4.3 inch touch display, 4G LTE connectivity, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary HD camera for video calls and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 768 MB of RAM.

The first un-boxing video of the The HTC Thunderbolt 4G by the folks at AndroidPolice.