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 Monday, February 21st 2011.
Microsoft releases its first Windows Phone 7 update (no copy/paste support)
Everyone Windows Phone 7 users is looking to the “copy and paste” update that Microsoft promised, but before that’s released, there’s one that slated to come out first. This one will reportedly “pave the way for the NoDo,” and is actually already rolling out WP7 handsets beginning today. Apart from stability issues, what else it has to offer, we don’t know, but if it’s true that it’s out today, then we won’t have to wait long just to find out.
BGR
First Video of a Real BlackBerry Monaco (aka Storm 3) Emerges!
Here’s a first look of the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 3 live in action. This baby reportedly comes with 1.2GHz processor, 5-megapixel camera with flash, image stabilization, 720p HD video recording, mobile HotSpot capabilities, 768MB RAM with 4GB on-board memory. Surprisingly, despite its kick-ass hardware, it looks a little sluggish in the video. Hopefully, it’s just because of unfinished software, because if not, this would just be another huge disappointment.
Crackberry
7.7mm NEC MEDIAS E-04C Android smartphone bests chubby Arc and Galaxy S II
Move over Xperia arc and Galaxy S II, there’s a new slim Android phone in town, and its goes by the name NEC MEDIAS E-04C. Its name may not be catchy, but its ultraslim profile is. Measuring a mere 7.7mm thin, this Android 2.2 Froyo phone is undoubtedly the world’s thinnest Android phone. Too bad, though, that it’s doubtful it’ll be released elsewhere aside from Japan.
Slashgear
BlackBerry OS 6 now available for the Virgin Bold 9700 and Curve 9300
The title, I guess, already says it all. BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 9300 owners on Virgin Mobile can now download the much awaited BlackBerry 6 upgrade for their respective RIM handsets.
Mobilesyrup
Facebook Messenger iPhone app gives you yet another VoIP option, Zuckerberg yet another good idea
Want to call your friends on Facebook via Facebook chats? There’s now an app for that. Aptly called Facebook Messenger, this app allows users to place free VoIP calls to any Facebook user across the globe, and also keeps tabs on chat history. Don’t be fooled by its name though. This isn’t an official app from Facebook. There’s also some significant lag when making a call, but if that still isn’t enough to dissuade you from trying out this app, be prepared to fork over $2.99 as this app isn’t free to download.
Engadget
