TELUS announced that it would soon carry the Facebook-geared HTC Status back in late June. The day has finally arrived and it is now available from TELUS Mobility. Among the Facebook-centric features are a dedicated Facebook button and a modified HTC Sense interface integrated with the Facebook service. TELUS is offering the HTC Status for CA$29.99 with a three-year contract, […]
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TELUS expands Manitoba 4G wireless coverage
TELUS yesterday announced that it has expanded 4G coverage in Manitoba. It added two new cell towers in Oakbank and Dugald and upgraded 42 existing wireless sites in and around Winnipeg to offer increased network capacity. Also covered now are the corridors along Highways 1, 7 and 75. “We are investing millions of dollars year after year, bringing the most […]
LG Optimus Black – Skype edition now available from TELUS Mobility
TELUS Mobility first announced the LG Optimus Black – Skype edition early last month. It is now available. It comes with a CA$2 Skype Credit to get you started and the ability to charge additional Skype Credit purchases directly to your TELUS account. LG Optimus Black specifications: Processor: 1GHz TI OMAP3 Operating system: Google Android 2.2 with Optimus UI 2.0 […]
TELUS launches INQ Cloud Touch
After promising in June that it was coming soon, TELUS has launched the INQ Cloud Touch, another smartphone that features strong integration with Facebook. For example, the Facebook feed is automatically updated on the Home screen,and Events, Notifications, and Places are all only one click away. INQ Cloud Touch specifications: Operating system: Google Android 2.2 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and […]
Samsung Canada announces Android 2.3.3 updates for Galaxy S devices
Samsung Canada today announced that it will update the devices in its Galaxy S family (Vibrant, Captivate, and Fascinate 3G+) to Android 2.3.3. It also confirmed that the Galaxy Tab will receive the update. No schedule was provided beyond a generic “later this summer” as the updates will be pushed out by the carriers. One Galaxy S device appears to […]
Four new BlackBerry devices headed to TELUS starting in August?
If a new rumour turns out to be correct, TELUS will follow in Bell’s footsteps and release four new BlackBerry smartphones starting in mid-August. According to a roadmap obtained by MobileSyrup.com, TELUS will launch the following: August 18th or 19th: BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 August 19th: BlackBerry Torch 9810 August 26th: BlackBerry Torch 9860 Late September: BlackBerry “Bellagio” (the BlackBerry […]
TELUS to launch HTC ChaCha as HTC Status
The first of HTC’s Facebook-focused smartphones is on its way to Canada. TELUS today announced that the HTC Status (a rebranded HTC ChaCha) is “coming soon.” It features a dedicated Facebook button and its HTC Sense interface is integrated with the Facebook service. For example, you can update your status from the home screen, capture and upload a photo immediately […]
TELUS begins pushing out Android 2.3 update for HTC Desire HD
TELUS Mobility has made good on its promise. It today announced that it has begun to push out the Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire HD. Android Gingerbread 2.3.3, Build number 2.43.661.1 promises to add improved power management, VoIP over Wi-Fi, and new Google account backup options. If you cannot wait for the automatic update to do its thing, […]