Today is the day that Apple’s latest iPhone goes on sale. Hopefully you pre-ordered it or are already in a line-up (or even already have it) as initial demand looks to be as high as ever for a new Apple product. In Canada, the iPhone 4S is available from: Apple 16GB model for CA$649.00 unlocked 32GB model for CA$749.00 unlocked […]
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Multiple Nokia Windows Phone 7.5 devices coming to Canada in 2012
In an interview with MobileSyrup.com, Nokia Canada’s Portfolio Collaboration Manager, Chad Saliba, confirmed that Nokia will offer a number of Windows Phone 7.5 devices in Canada in 2012 (the 2011 focus will be on Europe). They will cover multiple price points starting at the Chassis 1 specifications (1GHz processor, WVGA display, 256MB RAM, 5MP camera) and going up to higher […]
HTC Amaze 4G “coming soon” to TELUS
TELUS Mobility has quietly added the HTC Amaze 4G to its website, indicating that it is “coming soon.” It will be TELUS’ second device to support dual-carrier HSPA+ (along with the Samsung Galaxy S II X). HTC Amaze 4G specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0 Cellular connectivity: GSM and HSPA+ […]
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray coming to TELUS
Sony Ericsson and TELUS Mobility today announced that the carrier will launch the Xperia ray in time for “the holiday season.” It will be Sony Ericsson’s first smartphone to be carried by TELUS. “We are very excited to be working together with TELUS to deliver innovative, entertainment-focused devices like the Xperia ray to their customers,” said Peter Farmer, Head of […]
Android 2.3.4 upgrade now available for TELUS Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G
TELUS had promised an Android 2.3 upgrade for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G when it launched earlier this year. Samsung and TELUS have now made good on this promise and an Android 2.3.4 (Build number: GINGERBREAD.PTLKH2) upgrade is now available. The update must be done using Samsung’s Kies software. Read more about this story
4G Samsung Galaxy S II X coming soon to TELUS
The rumoured Samsung Hercules is headed to TELUS as the 4G Samsung Galaxy S II X. While its exact availability is still a bit of a mystery, a number of specification details are now confirmed. 4G Samsung Galaxy S II X specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSPA+ (42Mbps) Other connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth […]
TELUS extends HSPA+ dual cell network to Atlantic Canada
TELUS today announced that its HSPA+ dual cell wireless network has been extended to cover portions of Atlantic Canada. Among the cities to benefit from the improved performance are Moncton, New Brunswick; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John’s, Newfoundland as well as others. “We are investing hundreds of millions of dollars year after year to bring the […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G now available in Canada
Samsung Mobile Canada today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G is now available in Canada from Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, TELUS Mobility, Virgin Mobile and Sasktel. “As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices,” said Paul Brannen, vice president of Samsung Mobile Canada. “The Samsung GALAXY Tab […]