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Well, here’s something I haven’t written in a while: BlackBerry has released a new smartphone! Ever since BlackBerry began coming apart at the seams, the company has been struggling to stay afloat, dropping Thorsten Heins and nabbing James Chen as CEO of BlackBerry. Where Heins was extravagant and flashy, Chen is anything but. Since his…
The bright red Nexus 5 has found a new home on Canadian carrier, Telus. Yes, the same phone that was released on Halloween last year, but in an intense red color is now available for Telus customers who need to brighten up their lives. Those of you hankering for the red Nexus 5 can grab…
The super affordable mid-range Moto G smartphone is now available in Canada, on carriers Telus and Koodo Mobile. The Moto G won’t be landing in the U.S. until January of 2014, with Verizon confirming that they will carry the device. Canadian customers are the first in North America to be able to purchase the device,…
Samsung’s wearable Galaxy Gear is the company’s entry into the burgeoning wearables market. The smartwatch extends the functionality of certain Samsung Android devices, allowing for hands-free calls, quick access to e-mail, text messages and other notifications. The device even includes a pedometer, so fitness enthusiasts know exactly how much exercise they are getting. Samsung will…
TELUS is about to acquire Public Mobile in a move that would make it the country’s second largest mobile network after Rogers and ahead of Bell Mobility. The carrier still waits for the green light from the Competition Bureau, but it got an approval from Minister of Industry James Moore, so it’s likely the Bureau…
Well, the leaks just don’t stop coming, do they? The Nexus 5 has been heavily leaked, and if that’s not enough to assume that the launch is possibly days away, then maybe this press image will convince you. What you see above (and below) is a press image of the Nexus 5 with Telus branding.…
Sony has launched the Xperia Z1 in Canada. The Japanese company’s flagship device is available from all of the Big 3 carriers, including Rogers, Bell and TELUS with prices starting from $199 on a two-year contract. In addition, Sony’s own web store is selling the unlocked unit for whopping $725. As you probably already know,…
BlackBerry’s Z30 smartphone will be making its way to Canada soon, and will be available on carriers Bell, TELUS, MTS, SaskTel and other retail partners on October 15th. Pricing and availability will be determined by the carrier. The BlackBerry Z30 boasts a 5-inch 720p HD screen, 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera on the back, 2,880mAh…
Canadian HTC One customers are receiving the device’s recent Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, with customers on Bell, Rogers, Virgin Mobile and Telus reporting receiving the update. The update, which brings Android 4.3 to the table also includes some updates to Sense 5, camera improvements and a ton of bug fixes. The update stated rolling…
Residents of the great white north will be receiving the LG G2 soon, with the device coming to Canadian carriers Bell Mobility, Rogers, SaskTel, Telus, Videotron and Wind Mobile on September 27th. Pricing has not been disclosed yet, but we’d imagine the G2 will be priced around $200 on contract akin to most American carriers.…