You may have heard some rumblings that Motorola is going to hit the Canadian mobile scene hard with MOTOBLUR-enabled devices. While this tickled my interest-bone a bit, there wasn’t really much more to it than rumor… That is, until now. We’ve just received a short statement from a Rogers connection, stating that Rogers will indeed…
Bell Flips Out: Launches Samsung R330 Flip Phone
Time for a new entry-level flip phone on Bell. As expected, ‘Big Blue‘ has officially released the Samsung R330, a flip device that packs a 1.3MP camera and 2.5mm headset jack. To say this phone is ‘basic’ absolutely nails it. Other key features of the phone include one-touch dial keys, and all of those basic…
The Source Set to Offer $75 and $50 in-Store Credits on Bell Devices
Canadians, get ready for some savings come March. My friends over at MobileSyrup have been tipped-off to a new promo that is starting March 1st at The Source, and will run through to the end of the month. Starting next week, you’ll be able to get a $50 or $75 in-store credit when you purchase…
Bell, Rogers, and TELUS Complete Two-Way Video Call Trials
The big three Canadian carriers have just completed interoperability tests for two-way video calling, which had previously been limited to only those who were on the same network. The standardization will also allow Canadians to make video calls outside the country. Bell and TELUS first began offering video calling when they announced the launch of…
Solo Mobile Includes Samsung R100 in Their Discount Lineup
Bell’s discount carrier, Solo Mobile, has put up a new device for your discount mobile needs. The Samsung R100, while nothing special, is now available for free on a 2-year contract. This candybar features bluetooth, speakerphone, and weighs in at a measly 74 grams. Pretty basic stuff… But if you’re looking for an extra device…
Bell Mobile TV Now Available for iPhone in Canada
Bell customers packing an iPhone, looks like you’ve got some new TV service you may want to use to suck-up your monthly data. New from Bell comes ‘Bell Mobile TV’. The app connects you to live TV, including NHL hockey games (of course), 2010 Olympic coverage, CTV, TSN, Sportsnet, The Weather Network and all sorts…
Samsung R330 Coming to Bell March 1st
Well looky here, sure enough, as soon as I posted something on the very basic and very ‘flip-able’ Samsung R330 on PC Mobile, it looks like Bell has plans to launch the device too. Said to be coming March 1st, the R330 on Bell will feature a 1.3MP camera, 2.5mm headset jack, one-touch dial keys…
iPhone Apps for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics: Official Mobile Spectator Guide
As hinted and promised, here is the ‘2010 Guide’ app for iPhone… The official mobile spectator guide of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games! Put together by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) and Bell, this free app brings everything you need to know about the olympics… to your iPhone. First off, the app is location…
Apps for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics: Bell Cowbell
There’s really not much to this one, but if you’re Canadian, and want to show your support for the Olympics’ exclusive telecommunications provider… Or, if you just want a FREE virtual cowbell to ring, this is the app for you 🙂 So how does it work? Well, first we need to check if you have…
Bell Launches ‘2010 Winter Games Plans’
Some more cool ‘Olympic’ flavored news for you this morning. With the games almost here, Bell has announced some new ‘2010 Winter Games’ plans. The plans are of course named appropriately, with Bronze, Silver and Gold options available. The Bronze plan is $30 per month and gives you 100 minutes, unlimited nights & weekends (6PM…