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 Friday, February 25th 2011.
Infographic shows Apple has 77% of the Canadian mobile OS market share
How popular is the iPhone in Canada? Well, if iCrossing’s findings are accurate, it’s immensely popular. According to their data, Apple’s iOS platform accounts for 77% of the mobile OS used in Canada with the others – BlackBerry, Android, and the rest of the pack – not even managing to reach double figures. I’m sure there’ll be those who will dispute these results, but as far as iCrossings’s is concerned, Canada is Apple country for now.
Mobilesyrup
Microsoft ups Windows Phone 7 free app submission limit from 5 to 100
In a bid to up the app count in their Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, Microsoft has just announced they’re increasing free app submissions from just 5 to 100. Previously, users can only submit 5 free apps without being charged. In excess of those 5 apps will then be charged $20 per submission. With their new 100 free app submission policy, it’s not unlikely we’ll see a sudden spike in apps available at the Marketplace.
Unwiredview
HTC Merge goes official, will be offered by multiple US carriers
HTC has just launched their first Android world phone, the HTC Merge. This baby pack a 3.8-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, Android 2.2 as its OS complete with Sense, and a slide-out QWERTY keypad. No word on its pricing yet, but it is expected to hit the US market this spring.
GSMArena
Users reporting Gingerbread update (Android 2.3.3) causes screen discoloration on Nexus S
It looks like Samsung WP7 owners aren’t the only ones with updating problems. Reports are coming in that Nexus S users too have encountered issues after updating to Android 2.3.3. Their once vibrant Super AMOLED display turned a yellowish tint after updating to the latest Android firmware. We’re not sure how widespread this problem is, but rest assured, we’ll keep tabs on this developing story.
BGR
Google updates Android “Phone Gallery” to include WIND and Mobilicity devices
Want to know what Android phones are available on Wind Mobile and Mobilicity? Now, you can do so via the Google Phone Gallery. Google’s just added the two carrier upstarts to their growing list of carriers. Acer and LG have also been added to the list of manufacturers. Interestingly though, long-time Canadian carriers such Fido, SaskTel, and MTS aren’t included yet on the site.
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