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 Tuesday, May 17th, 2011.
Bell Motorola ATRIX drops to free on 3-year
Yes, that’s right. The Motorola Atrix is now free on a 3-yr contract. But don’t look for this enticing offer on Bell. This one’s from Best Buy. Sure, signing up on a contract, much more one that ties you up for 3 whole years, is a bit of a hassle, but with the Atrix as a reward for doing so, we’re pretty sure there’ll be a number of subscribers out there who wouldn’t mind taking the contract route just to snag this smartphone for $0.
Mobilesyrup
Apple Proposes New SIM Card Standard
Can a SIM card be any smaller than a micro SIM? This is what Apple is hoping for and proposing so that they can roll out thinner devices in the future. Personally, I’m all for thinner devices, but having different SIM card sizes is quite troublesome, to say the least, since I won’t be able to use the same SIM card on different devices. Yes, I know, the end justifies the means, but I’m just hoping they can find another means to achieve their goal.
Phone Scoop
Ready Or Not, America’s First 3D Phone Is Up For Pre-Order
Want to be one of the first to own the 3D-capable HTC EVO 3D? Then head on over to Radioshack where they’re taking pre-orders for the said smartphone. Problem is, though, they don’t have details yet on when it’ll actually arrive. And get this, they’re requiring those who wish to pre-order this 3D smartphone to buy a $50.00 Radioshack gif card. Yeah, you could say they’re asking too much for something they still don’t have. That said, if you really want to be assured an HTC EVO 3D smartphone when it rolls out, whenever that will be, then Radioshack’s offer is definitely meant for you.
Business Insider: SAI
Intel Medfield powered smartphones coming next year, CEO says
Intel will soon be joining the smartphone bandwagon. Details are still pretty scarce as to what devices will have Intel inside. What we do know, though, is that they’ll be taking advantage of the company’s Medfield mobile processor, and they’ll be hitting the market sometime in 2012. Yes, for now, it’s a waiting game, but we’re optimistic we’ll be hearing more about these devices as we draw closer to the potential launch date.
BGR
Nokia N9 Teaser Ad Appears (Video)
Hot off the heels of its FCC filing, the still unofficial Nokia N9 now has a teaser ad, and it’s available online for everyone’s viewing pleasure. If you pay close enough attention to the video, you’ll notice this QWERTY-packing touchscreen smartphone runs on the new Symbian Anna platform, instead of MeeGo, and it sports a 12-megapixel camera ’round the back. Still no launch date yet though. However, taking into consideration these recent events, we’re feeling good that it might not be long now before Nokia finally makes this baby official.
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