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Canada to Recieve BlackBerry Q10 on May 1st

Ian Kersey — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:52:10 +0000

RIM, it’s a nasty word we just don’t use anymore. The newly rebranded company, now going by BlackBerry, is releasing its keyboard touting, BlackBerry 10 OS running smartphone in Canada on May 1st of this year. Canadian carriers such as Rogers Wireless, Bell Mobility and Telus will be selling the Q10, which will retail for $199 CSD with the signing of a three-year contract. The Q10 will also be available through participating brick and mortar retailers such as Future Shop and Walmart Canada.

BlackBerry unveiled two BlackBerry 10 smartphones back in January of this year, the Z10 and the Q10. The difference between the two is a QWERTY keyboard, a piece of BlackBerry’s past that will grace the Q10. The Z10 was released in the U.S. and Canada in early February.

BlackBerry claims to have shipped 1 million Z10 units worldwide — not a bad start for the company, but not the best either. With Apple and Google dominating the smartphone app ecosystem with their iOS and Android offerings, BlackBerry is having a hard time penetrating the consumer mind with 83% of Americans ignorant about the release of BlackBerry 10. The Z10 is accounting for 5.3% of BlackBerry traffic currently, which is a step in the right direction. The release of the Q10 could propel the company into the limelight however if it is adopted by traditional BlackBerry consumers, who are mostly business and enterprise users.

What do you think about BlackBerry’s new operating system and handset offerings? Is BlackBerry doomed, or can it compete against Android and iOS? Let us know your thoughts.

[Via: Mashable]

Samsung Galaxy S4 Makes Its Way To Canada

Ian Kersey — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:44:33 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now making its way to Canada, with pre-orders for the 16GB version of the device going live today for customers on Rogers, Telus and Bell. The Galaxy S4 is available for $199 CAD with the signing of a new three-year plan. The smartphone is expected to ship on the 27th of this month, and appearing in Telus stores on May 3rd. The Galaxy S4 will be available unsubsidized as well, for a cool $700 CAD.

Check out the Telus press release below for more details, and Rogers customers can reserve Samsung’s new flagship phone by heading here.

TELUS and Samsung Canada announce the Canadian availability of the GALAXY S4

With the GALAXY S4 Canadians can experience more, live more and accomplish more than ever before

TORONTO, April 15, 2013 /CNW/ – TELUS and Samsung Canada are pleased to announce that the Samsung GALAXY S4 is available at TELUS for pre-order today at www.telusmobility.com/GALAXYS4. Customers who pre-order the GALAXY S4 will be the first to receive their devices starting on April 27 with in-store availability beginning May 3. The Samsung GALAXY S4 will be available on TELUS’ blazing fast 4G LTE network for $199 on a 3-year term with a minimum $50 monthly plan before tax or $700 month-to-month. TELUS’ 4G LTE service now covers more than 70 per cent of the Canadian population across approximately 170 markets.

The fourth generation of the successful GALAXY S family was designed with insight from consumers to truly understand what matters most in their lives. With an enhanced feature set, the technologically innovative GALAXY S4 truly enables Canadians to live in a world of infinite possibilities.

Designed to get Canadians closer to what matters and make every moment meaningful, the GALAXY S4 gives consumers great enjoyment through enhancements to the user interface. New navigation features include ‘Smart Pause’, which allows users to scroll the screen based on where they are looking. Another feature is ‘Air View’ which allows users to hover their fingers over the screen to preview the content of an email, S Planner, gallery image or video without having to open it. And with ‘Air Gesture’, users can change the music track, scroll up and down a web page, or accept a call with a wave of the hand.

The device features a highly crafted design that surrounds a larger screen size and battery, minimized bezel; all housed in a light (130g) and slim (7.9mm) shape. The Samsung GALAXY S4 is slimmer yet stronger, with less to hold yet more to see, with the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED display. Equipped with 13 megapixel rear camera, the GS4 also boasts a ‘Dual Camera,’ that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras and enables functions such as ‘Dual Video Call’, allowing users to make and receive a video call with friends and family while showing what you are looking at during the call.

“Samsung is a consummate innovator and their dedication to delivering devices that enrich people’s lives shines brightly in the new GALAXY S4,” said Dave Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer, TELUS. “Our customers demand more from their phones today. They want devices that keep them connected and enable them to balance their personal interests while helping them to be more efficient – all this from a service provider that listens to them and provides an outstanding service experience on a fast and reliable network – a service provider like TELUS. We combine the awesome GALAXY S4 with programs such as TELUS Learning Centres and the largest 4G LTE network in Canada.”

“Samsung is proud to bring the highly anticipated Samsung GALAXY S4 to Canadians on the TELUS network,” said Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Solutions at Samsung Canada. “The GALAXY S4 was developed based on consumer insights and needs and this device is a proof point of people inspired innovation. We feel that the GS4 will truly enhance the way Canadians live, inspiring them to capture unforgettable moments in more ways than ever before.”

Availability
The Samsung GALAXY S4 is available to pre-order today from TELUS with device delivery commencing on April 27, and in-store availability starting May 3. At Canadian launch, two color options will be available – Black Mist and White Frost; with additional color options to follow later this year. For further product and availability information, please visit www.telusmobility.com/GALAXYS4.

[Via: Rogers , Engadget, Telus]

Canada: Bell, Virgin Mobile update their LTE coverage maps with upcoming locations

Dusan Belic — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:06:51 +0000

Bell and Virgin Mobile have already announced that their LTE network(s) will reach about 70% of the Canadian population, covering some 24 million people. And while you may be waiting to learn which markets they’ll hit, the two carriers prepared neat maps, showing their expansion plans. As you can see from these two links, Bell and Virgin are about to add many markets in Eastern Canada, as well as Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta.

We hope you’ll find yourself “covered” if you’re still lacking the LTE signal in the city where you live and/or work. If not, well, you can always pick another mobile operator which can provide you with faster mobile Internet speeds. It’s your call…

[Via: MobileSyrup]

Bell to launch the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2 mobile hotspot on March 25th

Dusan Belic — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:23:35 +0000

Bell Mobility will soon launch the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2 mobile hotspot. Set to hit the carrier’s stores and its web shop on March 25th, the tiny device comes with a 2.8-inch touchscreen that can be used for controlling the LTE-based connection as well as setting which devices can share the Internet and which are forbidden on the network.

The MiFi 2 mobile hotspot will prove especially useful for folks who are constantly on the run, providing them with up to 11 hours of operational time. It will sell for $199.95 outright, though we’re sure you’ll also be able to get it for less (perhaps even free) as long as you commit on some contract… if that works for you better…

[Via: MobileSyrup]

Canada’s Bell Mobility expands LTE network Alberta, New Brunswick and Quebec

Dusan Belic — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:46:11 +0000

Canada’s Bell Mobility keeps expanding its LTE networks and their next target are 3 regions in Alberta, New Brunswick and Quebec. The information comes from an internal document acquired by the MobileSyrup ninjas, though the carrier’s website still doesn’t reflect this expansion. That, however, doesn’t mean customers living (or visiting) Anzac in Alberta, St. John in New Brunswick and Saint Tite in Quebec won’t see the change. As long as their device can sing along LTE, they’ll be able to take advantage of super-fast mobile download and upload speeds…