The HTC Thunderbolt, the LTE successor to the Droid Incredible, is expected to be announced January 6 at CES. Other bloggers contend that the HTC Thunderbolt may have 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB storage onboard, microSD expandable, Android 2.2, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 8MP rear-facing camera, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The specs are much closer to the HTC EVO 4G than the Droid Incredible. Both smartphones were named in the Wireless and Mobile News' Top Ten Best Coolest Smartphones Review of Reviews.
HTC has done its work in ramping up buzz for the device by quietly revealing the smartphone in banner ads across the internet. The Thunderbolt will be a well stocked offering featuring a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and a 4.3" display powered by a 1800mAh battery. The adverts confirm that it will also come with two cameras, a rear facing 8mp sensor and a front facing 5mp camera for video calling. The ads highlight the Thunderbolt's video calling capabilities, its speed and its ability to offer HD entertainment instantly and when clicked takes the viewer to a sign-up page.