apparently the confirmed date actually for 2.3 is November 15 2010 .
2.3 (Gingerbread)[54]
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.33 or .34[47] Scheduled for 15. November 2010.[55] Confirmed new features:
Support for WebM video playback[56]
Improved copy–paste functionalities[57]
Improved social networking features[58]
Unconfirmed new features:
Android Market music store[59]
Media streaming from PC library[59]
Revamped UI[60]
Support for bigger screens with up to Wide XGA (1366?768) resolution[61]
New 3D Games support including new Marketplace area for gaming
Use of mksh for /system/bin/sh[62]
Support for video calls
Support for WebP image files
Support for Google TV
2.3 (Gingerbread)[54]
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.33 or .34[47] Scheduled for 15. November 2010.[55] Confirmed new features:
Support for WebM video playback[56]
Improved copy–paste functionalities[57]
Improved social networking features[58]
Unconfirmed new features:
Android Market music store[59]
Media streaming from PC library[59]
Revamped UI[60]
Support for bigger screens with up to Wide XGA (1366?768) resolution[61]
New 3D Games support including new Marketplace area for gaming
Use of mksh for /system/bin/sh[62]
Support for video calls
Support for WebP image files
Support for Google TV