TheCellularGuru.com has received a tip that Rogers Wireless will offer the Google Nexus S for CA$149.99 with a three year contract and CA$499.99 without any contract. If accurate, it is likely that we will see the other carriers (including Bell Mobility, Mobilicity, TELUS Mobility, Videotron, and WIND Mobile) planning to offer it adopt similar pricing. Both Future Shop and Best […]
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Rogers begins taking pre-orders for Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and PLAY
Rogers Wireless has now begun to take pre-orders for both the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia PLAY. Pre-orders will also be entered into a draw for a MLG Orlando Prize Pack that includes round-trip airfare to Orlando, 3 nights accomodation, 2 VIP Passes to the MLG Pro Circuit Orlando, 2 Official MLG Swag bags, a custom MLG Astro A30 […]
HP releases webOS 3.0 beta to Early Access program
HP’s webOS 3.0 beta is now available to developers enrolled in the Early Access program. The release includes the SDK with full support for HP’s new Enyo application framework. “This is the first webOS release specifically targeted at the HP TouchPad, and we want to make sure you have time to make great apps ready for this exciting platform.” To […]
Public Mobile announces CA$15 province-wide talk plan and email data plan
Public Mobile today announced new plans, including its first data plan. Available April 1st is the new Unlimited Province-Wide Talk plan for CA$15 per month. It will be a permanent plan offered to customers as an alternative to home phones and prepaid cards. “At $15 a month for Unlimited Provincial calling, cutting the cord is more attractive than ever. People […]
MTS launches 4G wireless network today
MTS today launched its 4G (HSPA+) network, offering up to 97 percent of Manitobans download speeds up to 21 Mbps. “Our new high-speed 4G network offers MTS customers faster and more reliable service as well as more wireless device choices,” said MTS President Kelvin Shepherd. “Looking to the future, our investment in 4G technology will allow us to focus on […]
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 NoDo update now underway
Only days after Microsoft published its first Windows Phone 7 NoDo update schedule, the company and its partners have begun to push out the update. While there are plenty of reports of people receiving the update, many are still waiting. Given that the deployment is gradual, it could still be weeks before everyone has received the update. But at least […]
Chrome OS notebook shipments to begin second half of 2011?
Digitimes reports that mass shipments of Chrome OS notebooks have slipped again and will not begin until the second half of the year. Late last year, Google had indicated that shipments would begin in the first half of the year. These notebooks are expected to come with Intel or Nvidia processors and displays in the range of 10- to 12-inches. […]
Nokia announces launch of Nokia C6-01 for Bell Mobility
Nokia today announced the Canadian launch of the Nokia C6-01. It is available exclusively through Bell Mobility. “The Nokia C6-01 is a smartphone for someone who is used to a PC experience – easy access to email accounts, live updates on Facebook and Twitter – but needs it on their mobile device,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “With […]