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Canadian Carriers

HTC Confirms More North American Phones for Ice Cream Sandwich

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 17th, 2012

HTC took to Facebook today to confirm that more of their phones would be getting Ice Cream Sandwich. They called it the “North America edition” because all of these devices can be had on the illustrious continent. We’ve got the Rezound, which was already confirmed, alongside the DROID Incredible 2, the HTC Thunderbolt and the [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note now available in Canada

by Kevin Krause on February 14th, 2012

Just in time to doodle your crushes name over and over or draw hearts all over screenshots of their text messages, the Samsung Galaxy note has launched in Canada on TELUS and Bell, and should go live at Rogers any time now. The Note will take advantage of Canada’s LTE networks and also features a [...]

Galaxy Note arriving at retail locations across Canada

by Raveesh Bhalla on February 12th, 2012

Oh Canada! The Galaxy Note launch is tantalizingly close across the border (technically, across half a dozen or so, for me) and the phablet has started arriving at retail locations earlier this morning. Personally, I had the opportunity to play with it at a mall nearby, and though I was impressed with the digitizer, the [...]

Spray-on antenna to revolutionize the mobile industry

by Edgar Cervantes on February 11th, 2012

One of Google’s latest projects is “Solve For X,” a project that allows people to propose ideas that would solve world problems through technology. We did not think great projects would start spawning so quick, though. The latest Solve for X proposition includes a spray-on antenna, which may revolutionize the way mobile communications work. Chamtech [...]

TELUS latest Canadian carrier to launch 4G LTE, goes live Feb. 10

by Kevin Krause on February 9th, 2012

With Rogers and Bell already offering 4G LTE services, TELUS is arriving fashionably late to the party with the announcement that their next-gen network will go live on February 10th. The carrier plans to reach 25 million Canadians by the end of the year and will initially rollout its LTE network in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, [...]

Best Buy Canada now taking Samsung Galaxy Note pre-orders

by Edgar Cervantes on February 5th, 2012

Now that we can pre-order our Samsung Galaxy Notes here, in the US, it is time for this big boy to spread across America. Our friends across the northern border of the US can now pre-order their Samsung Galaxy Note, as well. Best Buy Canada has just started taking pre-orders, with prices as low as $200. Bell [...]

Best Buy Outs February 14th for Galaxy Note Launch Date in Canada

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 30th, 2012

With AT&T getting a confirmed release date for the Samsung Galaxy Note earlier the Canadians don’t want to be left out of the fun. While we’ve known for some time now that the device would be launching mid-February, we didn’t have an exact date. Thanks to Best Buy, that’s no longer the case. And when [...]

Telus Bringing Galaxy Nexus to Consumers Tomorrow

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 12th, 2012

Telus is finally ready to be part of the Galaxy Nexus hype train as they are ready to bring the Galaxy Nexus to store shelves on January 13th. That’s tomorrow if you aren’t  keeping up. Prices start at $160 (three-year contract) with a huge leap (about $400-450) depending on contract length. We’re always glad to [...]

TELUS Landing Galaxy Nexus January 13

by Kevin Krause on January 5th, 2012

TELUS is rounding out the major carriers to stock the Galaxy Nexus in Canada with the announcement that the handset will go on sale January 13th. Bell launched the device exclusively last month and rumors give it a January 10th release on Rogers. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it is expected to be in line [...]

Galaxy Nexus Possibly Launching on Rogers and Fido January 10th

by Kevin Krause on January 3rd, 2012

With Bell snagging the exclusive for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Canada, those preferring the network’s of other carriers had to settle for the promise that the device would reach new providers in 2012. Rogers subscribers won’t have to wait long into the new year, as a newly leaked document points to [...]

Bell Gives Rough Timeline for Android 4.0 Upgrades

by Kevin Krause on December 15th, 2011

With one Android 4.0 device already in their lineup, Bell is looking to to upgrade a handful of their top tier devices to Ice Cream Sandwich. The eventual roll out of the new OS ultimately will be dictated by the speed at which manufacturers can get an update prepared, but Bell is already looking at [...]

Rogers Expands LTE Coverage, Aims to Reach 30% of Canadian Population by Year’s End

by Kevin Krause on December 12th, 2011

Rogers is expanding its 4G LTE network to more of the Canadian population, bringing new coverage to cities in the greater Toronto and Vancouver areas. New network areas include Mississagua, Brampton, Vaughan, Port Coquitlam, Langley, and Maple Ridge. The carrier is hoping to reach 30 percent of all Canadians with 4G coverage by the end [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Now Available through Bell and Virgin Mobile in Canada

by Kevin Krause on December 8th, 2011

While US residents continue to wait for Verizon to get their act together and announce a release date, Canadian carriers Bell and Virgin Mobile now have the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for sale. The phone is available for $159 on a three-year contract from both carriers or can be purchased outright for $649.99. The handset will [...]

Captivate Glide (AT&T, Rogers) Rooted

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 6th, 2011

Looking for root for your AT&T and Rogers Samsung Captivate Glide? The folks at XDA – as they always seem to be able to do – have come through in the clutch once again in providing root access to the device. All it takes is a quick flashing through ODIN and you’re on your way. [...]

Galaxy Nexus Makes Its Way Through The FCC Once Again – Where’s It Headed This Time?

by Chris Chavez on December 2nd, 2011

Well, this is puzzling. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has popped up at the FCC several times since it’s launch and today, it looks like it passed by again. This particular version seems to be supporting GSM 850/1900 and WCDMA II/IV wireless bands compatible with AT&T’s network. Still, it’s strange that the device wouldn’t support both [...]

Rogers Launches Motorola RAZR at Birthday Cake, Cake Loses

by Kevin Krause on November 27th, 2011

Motorola’s ads for the RAZR feature the super-slim handset slicing through all sorts of objects. The display of strength and cutting edge techonology was no doubt the result of digital effects and post-production magic. Rogers took the concept one step further, launching the RAZR from a high-powered air canon. For real. The target? An egg [...]

Bell Launches Canada’s First HD Smartphone, the LG Optimus LTE

by Kevin Krause on November 22nd, 2011

Those in Canada have been sitting by quietly as a series of smartphones featuring 720p displays has launched elsewhere. The HTC Rezound has hit the US and the Galaxy Nexus is now out in the UK. The Nexus will hit North America in December, but Canadians are getting their first taste of Android in high-def [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Will Be Available December 8…in Canada

by Kevin Krause on November 21st, 2011

The December 8th release date we heard of last week has held true for one wireless provider to soon call the Samsung Galaxy Nexus its own. Bell, the first Canadian carrier to launch the new Android 4.0 handset, will begin selling the Galaxy Nexus for $159.95 on a three-year contract. Virgin Mobile will also score [...]

Canadian Best Buy Stores to Start Galaxy Nexus Pre-orders on Monday Nov. 21

by Kevin Krause on November 18th, 2011

There may be no indication of when the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will come to the United States, but at least one North American country has had a bit more transparency in the lead-up to the first Android 4.0 smartphone’s release. Canada will see the Galaxy Nexus sometime in early December, but pre-orders will be taken [...]

Yes, Verizon Has Plenty of Galaxy Nexus Units on Order, Rogers Opens Pre-Orders

by Kevin Krause on November 15th, 2011

Rest assured, the Galaxy Nexus news mill won’t stop churning any time soon. The latest? Yep, Verizon has plenty of handsets on order. Not seen in the above screen capture: date the handsets will arrive, date the Galaxy Nexus will be available for purchase, price of the said Galaxy Nexus. Maybe we’ve just been naughty [...]