The HTC Thunderbolt is one of the most important phones to launch in recent memory. With a second generation Snapdragon processor clocked at 1GHz, a 4.3″ 400 x 800 display, and LTE support, the Thunderbolt is meant to turn heads. And turn heads it did when it arrived at Gadgetsteria HQ. The HTC Thunderbolt is an amazing piece of gadgetry, despite the lack of a dual-core processor. But take our word, the lack of a dual-core processor is not a reason to pass on the...

Despite persistant rumors saying otherwise, new evidence is pointing to an iPhone 5 without NFC capabilities. Such claims were apparently made by Apple during meetings with European cellular carriers. According to reports from the Independent, Apple is waiting on clearer standards as well as waiting for their own NFC technology to mature before they make their move. Apple’s NFC technology would unsurprisingly revolve around iTunes for the exchange of cash. Similar...

It’s rare that we see cellular operators around the world come together on one single spec. Often times, each respective carrier believes they can engineer a workable solution better than anyone else. The end result ends up being the release of various “solutions” (ie: specifications) with no clear winner, meaning a headache for multi-carrier/global devices. But at least in the case of NFC, global love appears to be growing larger. According to the...

There’s nothing like hearing of some new LTE love coming to town compliments of Verizon. Today, the CDMA-turning-GSM carrier announced 49 new markets that will receive LTE by the end of 1H 2011. Even better news is that an additional ~50 markets will go live in 2H of 2011 per Verizon’s goal of 140 markets by the time 2012 rolls in. While Verizon is arguably just as stingy with anti-consumer policies as AT&T, you have to admit that they deliver when and...

With CES being the largest electronics show in the world combined with the increasing importance of going wireless, it makes since that Powermat — who specializes in wireless recharging technology — would have a big showing at this years show. I had the pleasure of being shown around the Powermat booth by CEO, Ran Poliakine. In past years, cases and replacement battery covers for your favorite gadgets were the big thing. This year, it was all about expanding...