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Apple iPhone 4 headed to SaskTel

2011/02/10By Jerome Skalnik

MTS was not the only provincial carrier announcing today that it would soon carry the Apple iPhone. SaskTel made a similar announcement, also indicating that the launch would take place “in the coming months.” No other details were provided. Read more about this story

Apple iPhone 4 headed to MTS

2011/02/10By Jerome Skalnik

MTS today announced that it will offer the Apple iPhone 4 “in the coming months.” No dates were given but it is likely that it will happen once MTS launches its HSPA+ network on March 31st. MTS will launch iPhone 4 in Canada in the coming months. iPhone 4 is the most innovative phone in the world, featuring Apple’s stunning […]

Bell releases Windows Phone 7-powered HTC HD7

2011/02/10By Jerome Skalnik

As expected, Bell today launched the HTC HD7 powered by Windows Phone 7. With the world’s largest Windows Phone 7 smartphone screen, surround sound and Xbox LIVE integration, the HTC HD7 is the perfect mobile movie theatre and portable gaming console. HTC HD7 specifications: Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Windows Phone 7 with HTC Hub Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and […]

No webOS 2.0 udpates for Palm Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi, and Pixi Plus

2011/02/10By Jerome Skalnik

Despite earlier promises, Hewlett-Packard will not provide updates to webOS 2.0 for the original Pre, the Pre Plus, the Pixi, and the Pixi Plus. These older devices are simply underpowered for the latest version of webOS. In an interview with Engadget, HP’s Jon Rubinstein did indicate that the company would do “something special” for the owners of these older devices. […]

16GB RIM PlayBook to sell for US$499?

2011/02/09By Jerome Skalnik

As early as mid-November 2010, RIM suggested that the upcoming PlayBook would start under US$500. A leaked Office Depot document has given us tangible proof that this will come to pass. The document indicates that the 16GB Wi-Fi-only PlayBook will sell for US$499. The leaked slide also suggests that the launch will take place in “week 17” which is the […]

Share your Rogers CA$30 6GB plan for another CA$30 per month per device

2011/02/09By Jerome Skalnik

If you have a Rogers Wireless CA$30 6GB data plan (a past promotion that is no longer available), Rogers will soon let you share it with other devices but with a small catch. For each additional device (to a maximum of 4) that you decide to share the plan with, you will need to pay an additional CA$30 per month. […]

Apple iPad 2 already in production?

2011/02/08By Jerome Skalnik

Citing “people familiar with the matter,” The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the upcoming Apple iPad 2 is already in production. In the US, it will initially be available through AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The report also supports a number of earlier rumours, indicating that it will have at least one camera (on the front), more memory, and a […]

Bell Mobility pricing for HTC HD7 revealed?

2011/02/08By Jerome Skalnik

MobileSyrup.com has learned that Bell Mobility plans to release the Windows Phone 7-powered HTC HD7 for the following prices: CA$99.95 with a three-year contract CA$549.95 with a two-year contract CA$574.95 with a one-year contract CA$599.95 with no contract Existing Bell customers may be able to take advantage of Bell’s hardware upgrade policy to get the HTC HD7 for a discounted […]

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]