MobileSyrup has obtained an updated version of Bell’s Android OS 4.0 upgrade schedule: Click for a larger version The latest “estimated release” schedule looks like this: Samsung Galaxy Note: July 16th 2012 LG Optimus LTE: July 2012 HTC Incredible S: July 2012 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: August 2012 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE: August 2012 Samsung Galaxy S II HD […]
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CA$19 billion class action “system access fee” lawsuit to go ahead in Canada
A CA$19 billion class action lawsuit over “system access fees” will move forward after a Supreme Court of Canada decision. The high court also declined to hear an appeal by the carriers over lower court decisions. The case will be heard in the lower court where awards are usually worth substantially less than the claims that were made. Merchant Law […]
Best Buy Canada reveals Samsung Galaxy S III three-year contract pricing
Best Buy Canada has posted some pricing information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III. It lists three-year contract pricing for Rogers, SaskTel, and TELUS for the 16GB version in either Marble White or Pebble Blue. It does not have any availability details to go with the pricing. If these prices hold until the release date, Rogers will offer it […]
Updated Bell Android 4.0 upgrade release schedule revealed
It looks like Bell has once again updated its “Estimated Release” schedule for Android 4.0 updates for various devices. Best of all, it has been leaked much as earlier versions were. While both the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Raider 4G LTE yesterday got their updates ahead of schedule, the changes on this schedule are delays. The latest “estimated release” […]
Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile launch Motorola MOTOLUXE
The Motorola MOTOLUXE is now available in Canada from both Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile. This entry-level smartphone comes with a new interface that aims to make it easier to access the information you use the most. The Social Graph features learns who you most often communicate with and which apps you most often use and gives them more emphasis. […]
Android 4.0 updates available for Bell HTC Sensation 4G and Raider 4G LTE
Bell today announced the availability of Android 4.0 updates for both the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Raider 4G LTE. This is a little bit sooner than a leaked Bell schedule had suggested earlier A notification should soon pop up on your smartphone but you can also check manually: From the Settings, select About phone > System updates > Check […]
Bell extends LTE coverage to Muskoka cottage country
Just in time for summer, Bell today announced the expansion of its LTE network to the Muskoka cottage region “around shorelines, marinas, waterways, resorts and other tourist hotspots.” It is also enhancing its HSPA+ network to offer 42Mbps downloads. By July 1st, LTE and enhanced HSPA+ coverage will look like this: Cottagers and golfers will see download speeds of up […]
HTC One S now available in Canada
A number of Canadian carriers today launched the HTC One S. HTC One S specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band HSPA Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA Display: 4.3-inch qHD (540×960) Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 1GB RAM Storage: 16Gb onboard Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED […]