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The launch of Windows Phone 7 was the biggest headline in October 2010, with a variety of handsets available at launch. Android made a strong showing this month too.

Sprint is now selling the Samsung M360, a simple clamshell clad in blue. The phone features threaded messaging for conversation text message chats, as well as Sprint Family Locator to track the device using GPS. A 1.3 megapixel camera above the front display will take snapshots. The Samsung M360 will cost $50 with a contract agreement, and Sprint is offering a $50 mail-in rebate, making the phone effectively free.

Apple has countersued Motorola for patent violation after Motorola sued in an attempt to invalidate some of Apple's smartphone patents. Motorola claims that 20 of Apple's patents aren't applicable to its products. Apple claims that Motorola is violating some 6 of its patents, specifying its multi-touch and other operating system patents. These lawsuits are the latest in a long string of litigation between Apple, HTC, Motorola, RIM, Nokia, and other companies, as each seeks to establish its intellectual properties' legitimacy.

Sony Ericsson today announced that it will begin updating its Android-based Xperia devices to Android 2.1 starting on Sunday, October 31. The Xperia X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro -- which shipped with Android 1.6 -- will all receive the 2.1 Eclair update. Sony Ericsson will roll out the update in phases, and expects the software update to be distributed throughout the month of November. Most users will be able to update over the air, though some may require the use of a PC. The new software adds capabilities to al three devices, including the newer features in Android 2.1

Yesterday, we have just heard the main reason why white iPhone 4 was delayed. After  numerous changes on the released date, unfortunately it seems that Apple had concluded their decision on the white model. Could we put the white iPhone 4 to an end?

Mainly, Apple just don’t want to disappoint their customers with all the problems that the device faced. Primarily, the manufacture are unable to obtained the shades of white to match. Followed by an issues cause by the camera lightning against the white color case which produced an unwanted images. As a result, Apple has taken down the white iPhone 4 from their online iPhone shop. The question is, whether they will completely canceled the device or they just want to take sometimes to prepared until next Spring 2011?

[via SlashGear]