Bell Mobility is the latest Canadian carrier to announce that it will soon be offering the BlackBerry Torch 9810 and 9860 as well as the Bold 9900. A microsite for the Bold 9900 is now up and you can sign up to not only receive updates but also a chance to win one of five Bold 9900s that Bell will […]
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Samsung Galaxy S II sales top 5 million in 85 days
Samsung confirmed this week that it has now sold over 5 million Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones. It took only 85 days to reach the milestone, 40 days less than the original Galaxy S. “In just a few months the Galaxy S II has led the way in driving Samsung’s unmatched performance in the smartphone industry” said JK Shin, President […]
Bell Mobility launches Superphone category
Bell this week introduced a new category of mobile phones. You will no longer find the HTC Sensation 4G and the Motorola ATRIX 4G (and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II) under ‘Smartphones’ but under ‘Superphones.’ MobileSyrup.com has learned what it takes for a smartphone to earn entry into the new category. Three criteria must be met: a dual-core processor […]
Recap of the Samsung Canada and Bell launch for the Samsung Galaxy S II
One of the most anticipated smartphones of 2011 had its Canadian launch last night. Samsung Canada last night hosted the launch party for the Samsung Galaxy S II. As I first indicated last night, the July 21th launch date with Bell (and Virgin Mobile Canada) is now confirmed. Look for the three-year price to be CA$169.95 and no-contract pricing to […]
Bell launch of Samsung Galaxy S II set for July 21st
At tonight’s launch party for the Samsung Galaxy S II, Paul Brannen, Vice President of Samsung Canada’s Mobile Communications Division, (accidentally?) confirmed during a quick speech that the Samsung Galaxy S II will launch on July 21th with Bell (and Virgin Mobile Canada and SaskTel). The news confirms earlier rumours. Pricing was still not disclosed but SaskTel has indicated that […]
Google Android 2.3 coming to HTC Desire Z
HTC reconfirmed today via its HTC Germany Facebook page that it will offer an Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire Z. It promised to do so back in May but missed its own ‘end of June’ deadline. The Google-translated post reads: Thanks to all who wait [sic] patiently for the Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire. We are just […]
Motorola XT860 4G coming soon to Bell Mobility
Motorola Mobility Canada today announced that the Motorola XT860 4G is headed to Bell Mobility soon. It describes it as the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider smartphone. “The Motorola XT860 4G is the superphone for the superhuman task of balancing our personal and business lives,” said David Petrou, sales director, Motorola Mobility Canada. “With a dual core processor, ultra-efficient 5th row […]
Bell to launch Samsung Galaxy S II on July 21st?
A leaked Bell internal document indicates that the carrier is set to launch the Samsung Galaxy S II on July 21st. Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile Canada and SaskTel have all confirmed that they will offer the Samsung Galaxy S II but none have provided dates so far. Only SaskTel has revealed some pricing details, indicating that it will offer it […]