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Rogers Nokia N86 8MP unboxing (Video)

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 20, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Rogers is set to release the Nokia N86 any day now and we got our hands on one to do a sweet unboxing.
The N86 comes with an 8 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash and video capabilities. The screen size is 2.6 inches and has a resolution of 240×320. You’ll see [...]

Is Dave Wireless Canada’s new carrier to watch?

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 20, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments

Today I spoke with Dave Dobbin, President of Dave Wireless, and he’s looking forward to launching his new wireless brand in Canada soon. Honestly he’s incredibly enthusiastic and he says that Canadians will be happy about their lineup and offerings.
DAVE Wireless invested $243.1-million during the Canadian Wireless Spectrum Auction and they have:signed a roaming agreement [...]

Update: Bell officially drops SAF & 911 Fees

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 20, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

For those who are Bell, or want to be on Bell the good news is that they have dropped the monthly $6.95 System Access Fees and the $0.75 Carrier 911 Fees. There will be no formal announcement but you’ll notice on the Bell site that the fees are removed from the plans.
The dropped fees are [...]

TELUS BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Review #1 (Video)

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 19, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

TELUS released the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 yesterday and it’s puts the first generation of the Storm to shame. This is the device that RIM should have released first, but they took the feedback and make a device that’s more responsive and more productive.
You’ll see in the video that we checked out the difference between this [...]

Videos: TELUS BlackBerry Storm2 9550

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 18, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

A couple weeks back we got a sneak peek of the upcoming TELUS devices and one of them just happened to be the new BlackBerry Storm2 9550 that was officially released today.
This is the second generation of the Storm and has some great improvements such as the addition of WiFi, improved SurePress technology and more [...]

Mike offers up $50 rebate on select Motorola devices

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 18, 2009 ⋅ One comment

If you’re looking to get yourself a Motorola iDen device from TELUS’ MiKE Network you might be in luck as they have a promo on now that can save you $50 until December 31st. The devices included in the offer are the Motorola i9, Clutch i465, i580, i365, i365is and i576.
There are a few [...]

Future Shop’s 2009 “Cellular Retail Learning Event”

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 18, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Back on November 3rd I was invited to quickly attend Future Shop’s 2009 “Cellular Retail Learning Event”. This is where all the Future Shop sales associates get hands on training with all the latest devices and accessories.
It was pretty cool to get a sneak preview behind the scenes of what happens and how Future Shop [...]

The “Globalive Song”… Is this how Canadians feel?

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 17, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments

Globalive is ready to set up show and become Canada’s next national carrier. They’ve hired hundreds of staff, started constructing stores in major cities and have a whole lineup of devices ready to be purchased.
They already have been given the go ahead by Industry Canada but the major drawback came a few weeks ago when [...]

Bell Nokia 6350 Video Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 16, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

The Nokia 6350 is an entry-level flip phone that is good for those who want something just above a basic phone. This is available at Bell in Red or Black on the following price plans: 3-year contract: $49.95; 2-year contract: $99.95; 1-year contract: $199.95 and No contract: $249.95.
Now that you know the prices you can [...]

Apple files patent called “enforcement routine”… demands user to click on ads before using device

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 16, 2009 ⋅ 13 comments

Apple has filed another patent that is getting a great deal of people talking. This one is called “enforcement routine” and the premise behind this is that in order for you to use your device, computer, iPod etc you will need to watch or click on the advertisement. Sounds a bit controlling and reads:
“Its distinctive [...]

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