Just a friendly little reminder here for Bell mobility subscribers. If you haven’t noticed, the NHL Playoffs have begun, and to mark the occasion, Bell has teamed up with RDS and TSN to deliver ‘Unlimited NHL’ playoff coverage… right on your Bell phone. RDS will take care of the Canadiens games, while TSN will handle…
Bell Launches the BlackBerry Storm2 9550
Looks like the rumors were true. We had heard the Bell BlackBerry Storm2 9550 could be hitting us on April 13th (today)… and what do you know… after a quick check of the Bell website, the OS 5.0-packing device has arrived! As you probably already know, the Storm2 9550 packs a 3.25″ display (480×360), features…
Google Updates Nexus One Compatibility List with WIND Mobile
When the unlocked Nexus One was put on sale, no doubt many of you shelled out some ‘high-five’ action, or were at the very least pleased that you could purchase the Nexus One for use on your carrier. The device could (and still can) be purchased for use on AT&T, Rogers, Bell Mobility, TELUS and…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Gets OS 5.0.0.545 via Bell
Just a few moments ago I noted a very unofficial OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The update brought us up to 5.0.0.586, but yeah, the build was unofficial. If you’d rather get your hands on an official build, it looks like Bell has gone live with one. Released to ‘enhance the user experience for…
Bell BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Rumblings… Set to Launch April 13th?
With news of the BlackBerry Storm 9530 discontinued on Bell, I wondered out loud how long it’d be until we noticed the Storm2 making an appearance on Canada’s ‘big blue‘. That was yesterday. Today, we’re already hearing launch date and pricing rumblings. Crazy. Here are the details via our buds at MobileSyrup: Launch Date: April…
Bell Discontinues BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550 On the Way?
It’s looking like the BlackBerry Storm 9530 has reached its end-of-life on Bell. Latest word has the device officially discontinued from the Bell lineup. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to pick up the first edition of the Storm these days anyway. The only reason I could come up with is if I wanted the device…
Bell Offering $10 Off Smartphone Combo Plans on the Palm Pre
According to a tipster over at MobileSyrup, Bell is offering yet another deal on the Palm Pre. This one looks pretty darn sweet if you’re into saving a bit of money each month. The deal is worded something like this: Bell clients activating a Palm Pre on any Smartphone Combo Plan can receive $10 off…
$85 in Credits When You Purchase a Bell iPhone via FutureShop or Best Buy
Rogers exclusivity deal with FutureShop and Best Buy must have run out… The two electronics retailers are now offering the Bell iPhone with some incentive. Keep in mind, this is a limited time offer, so if you’ve been pondering an iPhone, and Bell serves your area, this could be worth a look. Here’s the skinny:…
Paid Apps Making Debut in Canadian Android Market
One of the biggest problems/hang-ups I’ve had with Android in Canada has been the lack of paid app action in the marketplace. For whatever reason, Google and the big Canadian carriers have had issues to sort out before paid apps were a go. Thankfully, it looks like those issues have been sorted, and paid apps…
Android-Powered Motorola DEXT Coming to Bell Mobility
The Motorola DEXT (known as the CLIQ south of the border) is coming to Bell in the first half of the year. Rogers, Bell, and TELUS were announced to get Android phones from Motorola with the MOTOBLUR socially-inclined user interface and services, and this is the second of the batch to be revealed. The BACKFLIP was…