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Howard Chui (owner of HowardForums.com) was interviewed by the Business News Network. They were comparing the Apple iPhone, Samsung Insinct and BlackBerry Bold and how they rate against each other. The surprise twist comes at the end of the interview. He was asked the type of phone he uses… the Nokia N95 8GB. Fantastic and hilarious end to an interview. Watch it here:

BerryReview has some new and interesting pics of the not-yet-released-and-very-leaked BlackBerry Javelin. This is rumoured to be have WiFi, 3.2 mega pixel camera, GPS and slated for a mid 2009 release. Check out the pics and this video

“I feel kind of lame, but kind of awesome all at the same time.” Christian Meagher, the first in Canada to buy the new Apple iPhone 3G. He was at the Rogers Wireless store in Halifax today.

Both Rogers Fido has stepped up and now show the long awaited Apple iPhone 3G is available in Canada! As you probably know by now the price is $199 (With 3-year Rogers/Fido Agreement and subscription to an iPhone rate plan or other select plans.)

The iPhone is available in Black or White -Rogers & Fido.ca for more info and to purchase online. Or you can find the closest store near you here.

Here is the video of the launch day at Rogers this morning:

Some small details still need to be tweaked, such as if you go to the Fido site and magnify the actual iPhone you will see that they still have the AT&T logo on the devise.

Karen Sheriff, who recently was President, Small and Medium Business, for Bell Canada has been appointed COO of Bell Aliant

**Update**The line-up was around the corner today at Younge/Dundas Square in Toronto, seems to be about 400 people waiting for the doors to be open. We asked the Rogers staff how many iPhones are available: 100.

Here’s a video of the iPhone launch day line-up that still has Jordon Brown eagerly waiting to officially purchase the devise:

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Jordon Brown is first in the Toronto line to purchase the long awaited Apple iPhone 3G. He started camping out at the downtown Toronto Rogers location around 4:00pm and we briefly got him speaking – and he is excited!

The rate plans dropped at the right time and he walked to the store at the right time. Jordon thought the lines would start forming around midnight – so he took a seat and became the first in line.

He has been waiting for an iPhone since his last phone broke in November so this experience will be one to remember for him. See the quick video here:

This is such a great article about your options “if the iPhone 3G is Sold Out Tomorrow?”. Obvious reaction is to wait a few days, however read it here

Round 241: Canadian Wireless Spectrum Auction surpasses $4.2 billion. In addition, the schedule has been released for another week of bidding until July 18th.

With all the hype and frustration going around about the Rogers/Fido Apple iPhone 3G launch – it is summer in Canada and here is something that should be a blast to be part of. The “Rogers Picnic” is a full day musical experience that features great bands such as: City & Colour. Toyko Police Club, Cat Power and Chromeo.

The Picnic is at Historic Fort York in Toronto on Sunday, August 20th and tickets are $49.50. If you are a Rogers customer you can buy tickets through the Wireless Box Office (no service fees when you do this). Other places to purchase tickets are Ticketmaster, TicketBreak, Rotate This! (620 Queen St W), Soundscapes Music (572 College St) and Play De Record (357A Yonge St).

Also, Nokia is currently offering a chance to win 4 tickets and a the 5310 XpressMusic phone or N95 8GB device.

Here is the link to the Rogers Picnic site

David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, speaks out regarding his “Get Connected Fairly Act”: “Telecom giants just keep thinking up ways to abuse consumers. We’re saying ‘Enough is enough’. It’s time to pass C-555.” Watch this video