As reported here on Cell Phones Etc. and across the Web, here’s your daily brief on what happened in the world of mobile phones this Wednesday, February 23rd 2011.
Microsoft temporarily disables Windows Phone 7 update for Samsung devices
Ironic is what it is. What was supposed to iron out the whole update processor for Windows Phone 7 handset turned out to be quite the oppose for a number of Samsung WP7 phones. As a result of this, Microsoft has decided to “temporarily” take down the said update until the the problem is properly resolved. No word how long it’ll take, but at least they’re on top of the issue already.
Winrumors
Samsung accounts for over “34% of all the Android powered smartphones in Canada”
Android is unquestionably today’s fastest growing mobile platform, and as far as Canada is concerned, IDC predicts that by 2012 Android will be the dominant mobile OS in the country. And of this figure, Samsung is turning out to be the biggest player in the local industry with 34% of Android phones in Canada coming from the Korean handset maker. This, no doubt, serves to reinforce Samsung’s leadership in the mobile phone industry in Canada.
Mobilesyrup
SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support
The good just got better. For users of the SlingPlayer iPhone app, you’ll be happy to know that your beloved movie streaming app just got updated, and now comes with video-out support. So essentially, you’ve now got a pocket-sized Slingbox at your disposal. Sounds like a good reason to finally invest in some component cables for your iPhone, don’t you think?
Engadget
Google begins pushing Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) to Nexus One, Nexus S
Finally, the wait is over. Google has announced they’ve begun rolling out the Gingerbread update for the Nexus One. This is an updated version of Gingerbread, Android 2.3.3 to be exact, and is also being sent out to Nexus S owners. They do advise, though, for everyone to “be patient” as it will take a “few weeks for the OTA to complete.”
BGR
Symbian UI refresh previewed on Nokia N8
Nokia SVP of smartphones Jo Harlow gave a preview of the new look of Symbiam, and I must say, it certainly looks all grown up now. They’re definitely moving in the right direction in the continued evolution of Symbian, but the more important question is, with their recent decision to partner with Microsoft in their future endeavors, isn’t this just an exercise in futility?
Slashgear
