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Still waiting for your Samsung Galaxy S II, America? Well, maybe it’s time for a roadtrip because us Canadians can pick one up today from Bell (or its subsidiary Virgin) for $169.95 on a three-year contract or $599.95 up front. The Samsung Galaxy S II is an impressive little number, boasting a 4.3-inch 480 x…
The Motorola Droid 3 has been available on Verizon for about a week now (just hitting stores proper today), and us Canadians will soon be able to pick it up on Bell. The funny thing is, at least Verizon’s honest in calling it a 3G device, but Bell is pushing the HSPA+ connectivity as 4G.…
We’ve heard that contrary to RIM’s guidance, some BlackBerry OS 7 smartphones will be hitting Canada before the back-to-school season. Beyond just launch windows, we’ve been hearing some pretty specific dates for Bell and Telus lately. The new BlackBerry Torch 9810 and Bold 9900 are both expected to land on Telus August 18 or 19,…
A quick glimpse into Bell’s BlackBerry lineup for the summer has provided some launch windows for Canadians to look forward to. Despite RIM saying they would be missing the back-to-school rush, Bell is listing a late August launch for the Torch 9810, Bold 9900, “Monaco” 9860, and Curve 9360. Bell won’t be alone in launching…
The HTC Sensation has been out in the U.S. for a couple of weeks, earning accolades across the board, and now Canadians will have a shot at enjoying it. Bell just launched it today, complete with the dubious “4G” tacked on to the name. It’s going for $149.95 on a three-year contract, or $549.95 without.…
Bell Mobility had its wrist slapped by the Canadian Competition Bureau a few years ago for claiming to be the most reliable wireless network available, but yesterday they got slammed for something a little more serious. The Bureau has charged Bell for false advertising and fined them the highest penalty they could: $10 million. You…
When Samsung brought out the new Galaxy S II at MWC this year, everyone went nuts. The phone has some great features like the 1.2Ghz processor and that incredible AMOLED Plus display, and it seems the lucky folks in Canada will be the first in North American to enjoy them. Yesterday Samsung updated their websites…
Quick note here for Canadian mobile junkies looking for a new Android device to throw in their personal lineup. In a tip from our good friends at MobileSyrup, we’ve learned that The Source is running a sale on Bell Android devices this weekend. Neat. So what’s the deal? From April 15th (yesterday) through to end…
Any Americans hankering for a GSM version of the Incredible 2 coming soon to Verizon are in luck; up here in Canada, Bell Mobility just launched an HSPA-capable HTC Incredible S, going for $99 on a three-year contract, or $499.95 outright.As a part of the launch, Bell also introduced some new mobile TV offerings –…
As expected, the Motorola Atrix has found its way into Canada, and can now be found at Bell stores for $169.95 on a three-year contract. Bell is also selling a smattering of accessories, including the very cool laptop dock for $329.95, which provides a variety of computer-esque functions while being mostly powered by the Atrix…