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, February 24th 2011.
Official Android 2.3.3 updates for Nexus One and Nexus S unearthed, available to the impatient
Can’ wait for the OTA Android 2.3.3 to become available in your neck of the woods? If so, here’s good news for you. The official version of the update has been posted over at XDA Forums just waiting for your downloading pleasure.
BriefMobile
Apple finally GMs iOS 4.3, build 8F190?
There’s no official word yet from Apple, but according to one of BGR’s sources, the upcoming iOS 4.3 is ready to roll out. And based on the timing of it all, we might actually get to see this launched alongside the new iPad in next week’s event. Speculation, yes, but it’s highly probable.
BGR
HTC Arrive is Sprint’s first Windows Phone 7 device, launches March 20th for $200
Sprint’s first Windows Phone 7 device has arrived (sort of) aptly named the HTC Arrive. Don’t’ be fooled by the new name, though. This is just a rebranded HTC 7 Pro they have here. This QWERTY side-sliding touchscreen Windows Phone 7 handset packs a 1GHz processor under the hood, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording at the back, and 16GB of on-board memory. It’s already available for pre-order and is scheduled to hit stores by next month.
Engadget
WIND Mobile expands coverage to East Orleans
Despite their current legal woes, Wind Mobile continues to expand their growing network. This time around, they’re proud to let everyone in Ottawa know that their “WIND Zone has just been expanded to East Orleans!” Good news indeed for loyal Wind Mobile subscribers. Now, let’s just hope that all their hard work doesn’t end in vain due to legal constraints.
Mobilesyrup
Apple Patent Reveals iPhone 5 With NFC Icon
The iPhone 5 isn’t expected to arrive until sometime mid-2011, but if this newly discovered patent is any indication of what we can look forward to in the new iPhone, NFC support will definitely part of the package as evidenced by the new e-wallet icon. Of course, as patents go, this isn’t a done deal, but we’ll see.
Gizmodo
