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Virgin to launch BlackBerry Curve in November
Back in August Virgin Mobile Canada released the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 to much fanfare. Now it seems that they are ready to expand the line-up and launch the BlackBerry Curve. The price plan is rumoured to be available at $99 on a three-year plan, with the smartphone looking for a November launch.
More to come soon.
Nokia Canada puts 5800 XpessMusic on website
With the recent launch of the first touchscreen by Nokia, we were waiting for them to put something on their Canadian site with more info… well, the day has come and you check out Nokia.ca for more pics and specs. Now word yet on an official release date, but we are hearing rumbling by end [...]
Nokia releases 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen (not in Canada yet)
Nokia announced the 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen will be released in the US and Canada later this year with its bundled “Comes with Music” unlimited download service. (Obviously looking to take on Apple in many ways). Click here for a massive amount of videos about the 5800.
Fido releases Nokia 3500 in sexy Pink
This is nothing to write (or call) home about, but it’s progress I guess. Fido has released the Nokia 3500 in a smashing colour of Pink. Actually, the only thing pink about this phone is the directional pad and keypad that both light up when pressed. Just perfect for when you watch Sex In The [...]
LG Dare coming to TELUS for $99.99?
If this leaked screenshot is true, then the LG Dare is coming to Canada exclusively from TELUS. The future ad says “A sleek new touchscreen on the web browsing scene”. No release date is mentioned, but it looks like the Dare will be available for $99.99 with a 3-year plan. The flyer also says “Add [...]
Rogers to price drop BOLD, Pearl, Curve, Q and Touch October 1st
Rogers is set to massively drop prices October 1st for many smartphones, including the BlackBerry BOLD! The internal document states that the Bold, which was only released August 21st will be going to $299.99. In addition, the Pearl 8100 will be going to $29.99, 8110 & 8120 will be going to $49.99. Also notable is [...]
CRTC launches National Do Not Call List (DNCL)
If you like getting calls for credit card offers late Sunday nights, this is not for you.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) today. Everyone in Canada should register their residential, wireless, fax or VoIP telephone number if you want to reduce the number of enjoyable telemarketing [...]
Nokia’s CTO Bob Iannucci steps down for “personal reasons”
CTO Bob Iannucci announced that he’s stepping down from Nokia effective immediately for undisclosed “personal reasons”. He will not entirely be leaving and will continue on with an advisory role while Nokia decides whether they even need a CTO. He steps down just before the anticipated October 2nd launch of the Tube
Nokia to buy Canadian-based OZ Communications?
Nokia is set to announce their continued acquisitions of “social media” organizations. Over the past couple years they have Loudeye, Twango, Plazes, Enpocket and Navteq.
OZ builds “mobile messaging solutions” for mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals and online sites and we first wrote about them back in May when secured $10 million in funding to develop [...]
Future Shop rolls out “Cellshop” experience
To compete with big brother Best Buy Mobile, Future Shop has rolled out its version called “Cellshop” with the tagline “all your cell phone needs under one roof”. The object is to help frustrated customers who are looking to purchase a cellular product get clear and unbiased advice. The only major difference is the “Certified [...]
