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 Thursday, March 3rd, 2011.
Microsoft Resumes Windows Phone 7 Update To Samsung Devices
After suspending the WP7 update for Samsung handsets last week, Microsoft is proud to announce they’ll be resuming it beginning today. They reiterate that a “small percentage of Windows Phones” were affected by the problem, but let’s face it, that “small number” will now be more wary and critical of Microsoft’s every move due to the incident.
WMPoweruser
SaskTel expands 3G+ coverage to 10 more locations
SaskTel continnues their 3G+ network expansion, and is now available in Calder, Esterhazy K2 Mine, Kelvington, La Ronge, Madge Lake and Kamsack Rura, Molanosa, Oungre, Regina Harbour Landing, and Swift Current Northeast. Sasktel expects to cover “98% of the population” in Saskatchewan by the end of 2011.
Mobilesyrup
The NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered Samsung I9103 Galaxy S II is real
Like the new Samsung Galaxu S II but want an Android phone that runs on the Tegra 2-chip? If so, this will definitely be music to your ears. NVIDIA has confirmed that there is, in fact, a Tegra 2-powered Galaxy S II in the work. Availability, though, is yet to be announced.
GSMARena
Exclusive: BlackBerry Messenger will launch on Android and iOS
Groundbreaking would be an understatement, if this proves to be true, but we’re still taking this bit of news with a grain of salt even if it’s coming form “multiple trusted sources.” After all, BlackBerry Messenger is probably one of the few reasons why users haven’t given up their RIM smartphones yet. If BBM becomes available on Android and the iOS platform, that would be one less reason to stay with RIM. Anyway, we’ll keep tabs on this story as it continues to unfold.
BGR
Rogers, Fido, TELUS, Virgin and Bell will all support iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot
One of the new treats in iOS 4.3 that many are looking forward to is the Personal Hotspot feature. It allows users to turn their iPhone 4 into a mobile Hotspot. Apple did note that this will need to be carrier-approved first, and the good thing is a number of Canadian carriers, including Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Virgin Mobile, have all confirmed they’ll be supporting this feature at no added cost/plan. Existing rates still do apply, though, for data consumed in excess of what’s provided based on the subscribers’ current data plan.
Mobilesyrup
