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, March 8th, 2011.
Opera Mobile Store Available for Users in 200 Countries
So, how’s this different from the standard app stores available on each mobile platform? Well, this app store-alternative pools together all the apps “available for almost all platforms and devices.” And yes, that includes both paid and free apps for Symbian, BlackBerry, Android, and Java. In partnership with Appia, this basically lets users download apps without having to leave Opera. It’s not so much of game changer, but more of an added feature for mobile Opera browsers.
Softpedia
Nokia X1-00: the phone that lasts for 61 days on a single charge
It may not come with 3G, WiFi or a camera, but at 35 Euro ($47) a pop and a battery life rated to last up to 61 days on a single charge, the new Nokia X1-00 is value for your money. So what exactly does this new entry-level Nokia handset have to offer? It comes with an exceptionally loud speaker, FM radio, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and runs on the the S30 mobile platform. It’s pretty basic, but at that price, were you really expecting more?
Pocket-lint
Samsung’s Nexus S ‘Google phone’ to launch with all Canadian carriers
We already knew the Nexus S was Canada-bound, and now, we also know it’ll be available on a number of carriers. According to the report, “incumbent carriers including BCE Inc.’s Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp, will all carry the Nexus S, as weill the new entrants such as Mobilicity, WIND Mobile and Videotron Ltee.” Telus had already announced they’ll have Sammy’s Google phone out either by end of March or early April. We’ve yet to hear from the others when their ETA is for Nexus S though it’s highly likely it’ll be around the same time as well.
Financial Post
TELUS 72-hour sale bring back Milestone, Charm, Backflip and e72 for free on 1-year
Everything’s there in the title already. Telus’ 72-hour sale featuring the Nokia E72, Motorola Charm, Backflip, and Milestone quartet is back. Ge these handsets free on a 1-year contract.
Mobilesyrup
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G announced by Telus, will be “Canada’s first 4G smartphone”
Apart the Nexus S, here’s another Android phone that’ll soon be available on Telus, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G (aka Galaxy S 4G in the US). This Android 2.2 handset sports a 4-inch AMOLED display, 5-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, and a 1GHz processor running under the hood. No word on pricing and when exactly it’ll be released to the public, but Telus did note in their press release that more info will be made available later this week.
Unwiredview
