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Google Maps for Mobile has added new features to help you out: Street View and Walking directions. They have also put out a video so you can see how this actually works. See the video here

If you’re a Telus customer you have a chance to go back to the 80′s and rock out with AC/DC on the ‘Rock N Roll Train’. Just in case you were wondering why it is called the “Rock N Roll Train”, Telus inform us that this “is the name of the new AC/DC single and this promotion. Winner and guest will be transported via bus (not train) to the secret venue.”

All you have to do is download an AC/DC ringtone and enter the contest here. The contest closes at 11:59pm Oct. 1st, 2008. Here is what you can win:

One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded and consists of:

• Round trip economy airfare for two (2) persons to New York City (the “Destination”) from and returning to the Canadian international airport that is closest to the winner’s place of residence. Winner and guest will depart on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 and return on Monday, October 27th, 2008;
• Two (2) nights standard accommodations for two (2) persons, based on double occupancy; at a 4-star hotel in the Destination to be selected by the Sponsors in their sole discretion; and
• Two (2) tickets to see AC/DC live in Concert in New York City at a sercret location on Sunday October 26th, 2008; and
• Return ground transportation (by bus) from the hotel to the venue on Sunday October 26th

Google had its Developer Day in London yesterday and it showed off the upcoming Android mobile OS. T-Mobile will be launching the HTC Dream G1 possible next month… not a word on a Canadian date, but take a peek at the video here to see what Google has put together:

If you’re in Toronto from September 16th to 20th you might want to check out the latest sponsored venture by TELUS called “Hard Cell: How can wireless technology better suit the needs of Canadians in 2009?”. 3rd year OCAD Industrial Design students were challenged to design concept phones based on what features they believe will be needed in the future. The exhibit will display 24 design concepts for a potential new TELUS handset. Check it out here

Must be a new round of Customer Service reps they are looking to train over at Fido…. a new promotion has been created that’s only available if you call them. Lots of phones to choose from and the bonus comes in when you get the first monthly charge free, free delivery of the phone, free Jabra Bluetooth headset and 3 months free unlimited local calls. Learn more here (as always: read terms and conditions)

Now that the release dates for the party have been release… so has the “Coming Soon!” notification on the website. Nothing on price yet but there has been ads floating around that show it will be $149.99 on a 3 year contract. See it here

“COMING SOON! The BlackBerry smartphone you’ll flip for.

Introducing the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8220 smartphone, in a unique flip form factor, exclusive to Rogers™

It may not look like a typical BlackBerry smartphone but the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 delivers the same email, messaging and phone capabilities in a new compact, snappy design.

With two integrated displays, the 2.4 inch internal screen allows for a great viewing experience whether it’s to check emails, browse the Internet or watch videos while the external screen allows for message preview.

Other features of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 include:

• Wi-Fi enabled
• Rogers Talkspot compatible
• Bluetooth capability
• 2.0 Megapixel camera with video capture”

Last week Steve Jobs announced that the Apple App Store has had more than 100 million downloads so far. August alone had more than 70 million downloads… if this keeps pace the App Store will be on track to reach 1 billion downloads before the end of its first year. Read more here

Get the party started for the upcoming release of the BlackBerry Flip phone Pearl 8220. A website has been set up that asks “R U up 4 it?”. We say YES! They start the cross Canada launch parties in Toronto on Wednesday, September 23rd, then on to Montreal on the 25th, Vancouver on the 30th… and ends on October 2nd in Calgary. More info at the website: blackberrypearl8220event.com

The site says ” Open up a world of sales possibilities for yourself with one quick flip! Find out why your customers will flip for the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8220 smartphone at r u up 4 it?, an exclusive, invitation-only bash to launch this fun and friendly smartphone. The BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8220 smartphone can keep your customers connected to their friends and family, and deliver on-the-go entertainment and Internet access, all in one very cool, compact package. Hook yourself up today for your chance to win your very own BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8220 smartphone”

And, if you are looking to attend you must fall into one of these categories:

BlackBerryNews.com

We found this article in a magazine called “Sharp For Men”. The title caught our attention as it was called “3G Decoded. However, after reading it generally is a plug for the HTC Touch Diamond. Quick read though. See it here

What a busy day south of the border for the upcoming release of the BlackBerry Thunder. Here are some blurry pics and video provided by CrackBerry.com (1,2 & 3) and a spec sheet provided by Engadget. Until we see Telus (or as we are now hearing Bell) to come forward… Check them out here