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Rogers and Fido customers can now reserve the Galaxy S 4
Most of the carriers started Galaxy S 4 ‘pre-registration’ this week. Eager Canadians could drop down their contact info and be updated on the latest info about its pending release. However, if you’re wanting to secure your GS4 on launch day – which is coming up at the end of this month – then Rogers [...]
LG Optimus L9 arrives on WIND
A new LG L-Series device has wiggled its way into Canada. The Optimus L9 has found a home on the shelves of WIND Mobile. This 4.5-inch Ice Cream Sandwich powered Android has a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 5MP camera that shoots HD videos, sports a 2150mAh battery and is pretty affordable at $299 outright. Only [...]
BlackBerry seeks review from OSC and SEC of false return rate claims, says they “will not leave it unchallenged”
Yesterday an analyst out of the United States declared that launch sales of the BlackBerry Z10 were weak and that customers started returning the product. Detwiler Fenton & Co., boldly wrote that “in several cases, returns are now exceeding sales, a phenomenon we have never seen before.” BlackBerry quickly issued a statement on the claims, [...]
TELUS reportedly in talks to acquire Mobilicity, plus Public Mobile is looking for a buyer
Back in 2008 our government held a spectrum auction that ushered in new a slew of new carriers who all promised more wireless competition. At the time, Jim Prentice, former Minister of Industry, stated “Our government’s intentions are clear: to achieve lower prices, better service and more choice for consumers and business. We believe in [...]
TELUS launches the rugged Samsung Rugby III
For those people work out in the field, or for those who are prone to dropping their device, TELUS has released the rugged Samsung Rugby III. This is slightly better that its predecessors and has a similar flip design. The Rugby III is military compliant (MIL-STD 810G & IP67) and is “water resistant, shock resistant [...]
Nexus 4 and BlackBerry Q10 coming soon to Koodo Mobile
Koodo Mobile took to Facebook today to inform Canadians that a couple more solid smartphones will soon be available. The new QWERTY/Touch BlackBerry Q10 and the ‘pure Google’ LG Nexus 4. “FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE: The BlackBerry Q10 is coming to Koodo! Check back for more details.” “FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE: You spoke and we listened. We are working [...]
TELUS, Koodo, Bell and Virgin go live with LTE in Saskatchewan
The day has arrived for those wireless subscribers in Saskatchewan who are not with SaskTel. Today TELUS, Koodo, Bell and Virgin have all flipped the LTE switch on that brings faster speeds to their network, but only for those in Regina and Saskatoon. TELUS notes in their press release that their “blazing fast” LTE network [...]
OPP targeting distracted drivers next week, launching “put down the phone and leave it alone” initiative
Using your mobile device while driving is illegal in several Canadian provinces. Specifically in Ontario, the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) will be be kickstarting their Spring and targeting distracted drivers in a new crackdown called “put down the phone and leave it alone.” This initiative will start on April 15th and last until April 22nd. [...]
BlackBerry Z10 now available at Videotron, Eastlink and Mobilicity
Quebec-based Videotron and Halifax-based Eastlink have added the BlackBerry Z10 to their lineup. Both companies offer different pricing: Eastlink is selling the Z10 for $649 outright or $99 on their easyTab; Videotron has listed the all-touch at $99.95 on a “reduced price” and rise upward to a respectable $599.95 outright. In addition, Mobilicity has also [...]
Virgin’s “Tester Team” looking for 5 people to review the HTC One
Virgin Mobile has come back with their “Tester Team” program and this time they’re giving the opportunity for 5 lucky members (subscribers) to test out the upcoming HTC One. This will be hitting stores on April 19th and all you have to do to enter is fill out their online form and tell them “why [...]
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