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 Friday, February 11th 2011.
Official: Nokia to adopt Windows Phone as smartphone operating system [live video]
This is probably the biggest news of the decade, if not the century. Known to shun outside-developed OS, Nokia has announced a partnership with Microsoft, and it isn’t just any partnership, its one that involves the adoption of Windows Phone 7 as Espoo’s new “principal smartphone strategy.” Now, if there’s still any doubt in your minds that Symbian is on its way out, this latest development should be the final nail in Nokia’s beleaguered OS’ proverbial coffin.
BGR
Fido exclusively releases the Sony Ericsson “Cedar”
The eco-friendly Sony Ericsson J108 GreenHeart phone, or simple known as the Cedar, is now available in Canada exclusively on Fido. This entry-level device sports a 2.2-inch display, 2-megapixel camera, 3,5mm jack, and comes bundles with several social networking apps such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. It’s retailing for just $10 on a 2-year contract or $110 without one.
Mobilesyrup
Exclusive: Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 concept revealed!
Hot off the heels of Nokia’s historic announcement, a Nokia Windows phone 7 concept device has just gotten leaked giving us a glimpse at what the two companies might have in store for us in the near future. Looks pretty interesting, but what we’d really like to know is what unique features these Nokia Windows Phone 7 handsets will have to offer apart from branding, of course.
Engadget
ViewSonic V350 dual-SIM Android phone announced
Anroid phones are aplenty these days, but how many do you know offer the convenience of dual-SIM functionality? None? Well, here’s one – the Viewsonic V350. It’s an Android 2.2 phone that’s equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel AF camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, and dual-SIM support.
Unwiredview
WIND BlackBerry 6 OS upgrade now available for the Bold 9700 and Curve 9300
Here’s good new for you Wind Mobile subscribers out there using a BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 9300. The BlackBerry 6 upgrade for these device is already out. BlackBerry Pearl 9100 user? Well, unfortunately, yours isn’t ready yet, but its scheduled to roll out sometime in the “coming weeks.”
Mobilesyrup
