Gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black starts rolling out

As promised by LG, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Optimus Black has started rolling out. However, for now, only people in India and Europe have reported to receiving the update. The update upgrades the phone to Android 2.3.4, which is oddly three versions prior to the latest Gingerbread update, 2.3.7.

GSM Arena, Gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black starts rolling out

YouTube surpasses 4 billion video views per day

. Google recently confirmed that YouTube now receives more than 4 billion video views per day. Reuters reported the news Monday morning and noted that the site has seen a 25% increase in videos viewed per day since May. Google, which owns YouTube, also confirmed that there are more than 60 hours of fresh video uploaded each minute, up from the 48 hours of video added per minute in May. Advertisements on videos generate roughly $5 billion in revenue each year, Reuters said, but just 3 billion videos feature ads each week.

Boy Genius Report, YouTube surpasses 4 billion video views per day

Spotify Launches Spotify Apps

Spotify has announced that it is now featuring third party services and content, thanks to its App platform. The idea is that apps can supplement, if not “magnify” the Spotify experience by adding a simple service (top list, lyrics…) or a social aspect (listen in a virtual room with your friends…).

Ubergizmo, Spotify Launches Spotify Apps

Porsche hits 2 million Facebook fans, celebrates with a special Cayman S

If you've ever wondered what a car with 2 million faces on its body would look like, Porsche has the answer for you. The car manufacturer recently hit 2 million fans on Facebook and to show its appreciation, Porsche decided to put the face of every single Facebook fan on a Cayman S. Judging by the photographs, you wouldn't think they were faces of people - but more like a fancy mosaic design instead. It's only when you take a closer look, you can see the tiny faces covering every available red surface on the car.
The Cayman S will be shown off at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart until January 27th 2012.

Ubergizmo, Porsche hits 2 million Facebook fans, celebrates with a special Cayman S

LG CX2 images leaks, it's shaping as an LG Optimus 3D 2

Under an assumed name, CX2, LG is reportedly in the works to bring a successor to its Optimus 3D smartphone with a better processor, superior display, slimmer body, NFC chip and HSPA+ (21 Mbps). Now those are only alleged specs from an undisclosed source so take them under advisement. Speaking of which, it's expected to debut at the Mobile Word Congress in February and going retail in early spring.


GSM Arena, LG CX2 images leaks, it's shaping as an LG Optimus 3D 2

President Obama's Google+ Hangout is Next Week; Find Out How You Can Be Part of the Crew

In the White House's attempt to be more social they created a Google+ page. It wasn't clear to what extent they'd be using it at the time – just posting periodical updates to new American goings-on or taking advantage of Huddles and Hangouts, too. Well, at least the latter will be utilized for an upcoming chat with the head honcho (for now) himself. President Obama will be in a Google+ hangout session next week for some post-SotU discussion and 9 of you have a chance to get in on all the fun. Between now and January 28th, upload a relevant question to the White House's YouTube page.

Android Phone, President Obama's Google+ Hangout is Next Week; Find Out How You Can Be Part of the Crew

ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone, TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade Available & Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Surpass 5 Million Units

ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone Made. Pegged at $27 per ZTE smartphone, TrustedReviews managed to get those licensing beans spilled at the glitzy London launch of the company's first Windows Phone, the ZTE Tania. The fee flies in the face of open-source Android, which requires no price to install on handsets. Engadget.
TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade to OS 2.3.5 Gingerbread Now Available to Download
TELUS HTC Desire HD users have been reporting in to us all day that an upgrade to OS 2.3.5 Gingerbread is now available to download.

Cell Phones Ca, ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone, TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade Available & Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Surpass 5 Million Units