Category: Android (page 10 of 14)

Retiring my HTC Thunderbolt for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Verizon

This is a sad and a joyful day. Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt was the first 4G LTE smartphone that I had. I remember the blazing speeds of receiving 10 – 20 mbps! However, as of today, December 15, 2011, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has come out on Verizon. This is the first phone in America to have Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich). I am...

CyanogenMod 7.1.1 Stable ROM for HTC Thunderbolt

CyanogenMod 7 HTC Thunderbolt

CyanogenMod is a VERY popular ROM that has been ported onto many Android phones. Since the spring of 2011 CyanogenMod has been in testing to get it successfully ported over to the HTC Thunderbolt. Now, it’s not officially listed on their site but the user that goes by the name of ‘slayher’ has been working on this and has finally...

Android vs. Apple – Why Apple is For Zombies

Android vs. Apple

If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, or have read past articles, then you know I’m not an Apple fan. I wanted to go in depth and explain why. I believe that you’ll find my points interesting, but I also praise Apple for their innovation. Without Apple developing the iPhone I don’t believe our phones would be the same today....

HTC Thunderbolt 1700mAh and 1800mAh Batteries

HTC Thunderbolt 1700mAh Battery

In regards to my post back in June, based on the extended batteries. I’m writing a follow up. I’ve been using the “cheap” aftermarket batteries that you can buy on eBay on two HTC Thunderbolts and I haven’t run into any issues. I’m not noticing an increase OR decrease in battery life vs. the OEM battery.I will...

Android has Changed my Music Listening Experience

Android and Pandora

I’m part of a “younger” generation who grew up with Napster and downloading MP3s. The iPod came out when I was in high school and downloading music became the future. I too changed with the times and started downloading more of my music and buying less physical CDs. Earlier this year Sony closed down a CD manufacturing plant in...

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