Mark the date! CanadianReviewer has learned that the 2013 version of the Google Nexus 7 tablet will make its debut on the Canadian Google Play store on August 13th. As in the U.S., only the Wi-Fi models will initially be available. The 16GB version, already on sale through a number of retailers, will cost CA$229.99 while the 32GB version will […]
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Kickstarter to launch in Canada on September 9th
While not quite mobile related in itself, the fact that Kickstarter is set to launch in Canada could mean that the next mobile gadget success story could come from Canada. Kickstarter today announced that Canadians can begin to start building their projects as of today in anticipation of a September 9th launch. While the general mechanics of how the Canadian […]
16GB Google Nexus 7 (2013) now available in Canada
As expected, the Google Nexus 7 is now available in Canada. That’s the good news. As for the bad news, it looks like only the 16GB version is available and only through certain retailers: Best Buy: Backordered online but available in some retail locations Future Shop: Backordered online but available in some retail locations Staples: Available online and in some […]
Google: 56% of Canadians now using smartphones
A survey recently completed by Google Canada has found that not only are more and more Canadians are using smartphones but they are also using them increasingly frequently. 56% of Canadians are now using smartphones, up sharply from 33% in early 2012. At the same time, Canadians are using their smartphones more than ever before. 80% of Canadian smartphone users […]
Apple iPhone 5 to launch on October 1st in Canada?
An internal Telus document obtained by BGR indicates that TELUS will launch the Apple iPhone 5 on October 1st. Despite the fact that this is a Saturday and that traditional phone launch days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, BGR’s “reliable source” suggests that the date is not unreasonable as it is the busiest day of the week for wireless retail stores. […]
Canadian Wireless Trade Show set for September 15th to 16th
The Canadian Wireless Trade Show will take place from September 15th to September 16th, 2011 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The Canadian Wireless Trade Show (CWTS) will revolutionize the wireless industry by bringing together industry professionals from across the globe giving the Canadian wireless industry the global exposure it deserves. CWTS will provide a platform for all those associated to […]
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 […]
Canadian Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch slips to August 19th?
Canadian retailers have quietly updated the expected launch date of the Wi-Fi-only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. The original July 22nd date has been pushed back to August 19th on their websites. Latest Future Shop availability No reason has been provided for the delay. One possibility is that Samsung will launch the Wi-Fi-only version at the same […]