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, March 23rd, 2011.
Bell also reduces iPhone 3GS 8GB to free on 3-year
In an expected move, Bell is now giving away iPhone 3Gs 8GB for free on a 3-yr contract. They’re the latest carrier to do so in an effort to clear inventory and make from for the newest iPhone, which is expected to be announced in June. Sure, the iPhone 3GS is no iPhone 4, but hey, it’s still an iPhone and it’s free.
Mobilesyrup
Windows Phone 7 NoDo update is out, brings copy and paste
Copy and paste is finally here for Windows Phone 7. The much anticipated NoDo update is now available, which brings the coveted function to Windows Phone 7 handsets across the globe, apart from a bunch tweaks and enhancements. Your Windows Phone 7 device should notify you once this update is already available in your neck of the woods.
GSMArena
Koodo releases the BlackBerry Curve 3G
The title already sass it all. You can now get the BlackBerry Curve 3G from Koodo. It retailing for $300, or just $150 if you get it on Tab. As an added treat, Koodo is also giving away a free $100 Visa gift card to Curve 3G buyers.
Mobilesyrup
Mozilla Firefox 4 RC for Android and Maemo now up for grabs
If you want an alternative browser to surf the net on your Android phone, you could check out the newly released Firefox 4. It reportedly provides a better overall user experience, and improved Firefox Sync as well as the other standard features you can find in its desktop counterpart. It’s readily available at the Android Market, and there’s also a version available for the handful of you folks out there using a Maemo device.
Engadet
TELUS investing $22 million into Manitoba, will bring 42 Mbps download speeds
Here’s good news for you guys out there in Manitoba. Telus has announced they’ll be investing some serious dough in the region this year, with the goal of expanding the coverage of their 42Mbps network in Manitoba to include Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, and Victoria Beach. No word on when they expect this to be completed, but news of their 4G network expansion in the region should be good enough on its own.
Mobilesyrup
