Articles Tagged “Canada”

Samsung Galaxy S3 Canada roundup: probable price, availability, and release dates [Updated]

Samsung Galaxy S3 Canada roundup: probable price, availability, and release dates [Updated]

May 10: Updated with fresh info on the retailers and carriers that will offer the Samsung Galaxy S3 in Canada. Plus, a rumor about the LTE Galaxy S3 using an Exynos chip. Hey there, Canadian tech enthusiasts, how’s it going? Are you excited about the Samsung Galaxy S3? Of course you are, as is the entire technology world after finding out yesterday exactly what Sammy’s new flagship smartphone is all about! The Galaxy S3 finally has a full spec sheet next to its name, a confirmed name, a fresh design (which we love, by the way) and even a couple of …

Bell starts rolling out OTA Android ICS update for the Samsung Galaxy S2

Bell starts rolling out OTA Android ICS update for the Samsung Galaxy S2

Leaving aside all the Galaxy S3 madness for a while, let’s see what the Canadian owners of Samsung’s ex-flagship, the Galaxy S2, can look forward to these days. Canadian users have been waiting for quite a while for an upgrade that was initially scheduled for April. Fortunately, Bell has finally started to make its customers happy. The Android 4.0 update should have started hitting your handhelds yesterday, so by now, you might find a very pleasant surprise waiting for you on the S2. The upgrade is brought to you over-the-air, so you shouldn’t panic if there’s no change on your …

Motorola Motoluxe heading to Canada, to be released sometime in June

Motorola Motoluxe heading to Canada, to be released sometime in June

Motorola’s Motoluxe low-end Android-based smartphone was unveiled in January and hit Europe in late February without creating much fuss, making us all think that it would end up ignored by most tech users worldwide. However, the handheld must’ve been doing something right on the Old Continent, because it has just been announced as officially coming to Canada. With no exact release date or pricing attached to its name, the Motoluxe will certainly be looking to charm those of you who are on a tight budget. The 4-incher sports a TFT FWVGA display with 480 x 854 pixels resolution and is powered …

Rumor: HTC One V to hit Bell Canada this week for $299.95 with no contract

Rumor: HTC One V to hit Bell Canada this week for $299.95 with no contract

Canadian readers, if you’re looking for a decent, elegant, and affordable entry-level Android-based smartphone and you have a tough time deciding what to buy, your problem might just be solved later this week. The HTC One V is set to hit the Canadian market the day after tomorrow, as we reported a while back, and could be made available in other markets as soon as next week. And while we suspected the handheld to target tech users on a tight budget, we now have a first confirmation of sorts about the actual pricing of the device. The guys at MobileSyrup, …

HTC One V to be released by Bell Canada on May 3rd

HTC One V to be released by Bell Canada on May 3rd

With the HTC One X set to become the most powerful Android-based smartphone these days (at least until the Galaxy S3 and the LG D1L will be released) and the One S providing a very good balance between decent specs and affordability, the third smartphone in HTC’s new line has been kind of ignored by many tech geeks. The One V should, however, be on a lot of shopping lists nowadays, as it promises to come with a very sleek profile, Android ICS under the hood, and a dirt-cheap price. The 3.7-incher has already been released in select European markets, alongside …

Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE to “come soon” in Canada. Is anyone still interested?

Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE to “come soon” in Canada. Is anyone still interested?

If you’re an Android enthusiast from Canada, waiting for the “next big thing” from Samsung to be released, you should get some comfort (or frustration?) soon enough, knowing that yesteryear’s “next big thing” is at your disposal. Confused much? Well, you shouldn’t be, because that’s how things work sometimes in the oh-so-complicated gadget market. Everyone is telling you to wait for a new, cool, and exciting device and, bam, you get a slightly different version of an old device up for sale instead! The Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE is pretty much old news in the United States, but in …

Rogers Canada said to release HTC One X on April 20, according to rumor

Rogers Canada said to release HTC One X on April 20, according to rumor

Just a week after finding out that the HTC One X will be made available in Canada on Rogers before the end of the month, we are happy to report that we finally have a suspected launch date from a credible source. According to the Canucks over at MobileSyrup, who’ve supposedly gotten a tip from the “inside”, HTC’s flagship smartphone will start selling in Canada on April 20th. That’s next Friday, for those of you who haven’t checked their calendars, which sounds like a strange release date, in my humble opinion. I mean, there’s little in the way of science …

HTC One X coming to Rogers Canada in “the next few weeks”

HTC One X coming to Rogers Canada in “the next few weeks”

The HTC One X is, by far, the most exciting Android-based smartphone to launch in April (or May, for that matter, if the Galaxy S3′s release date will be pushed towards summer, as rumors state right now), and the Taiwanese certainly know how to build up the tension and expectations for their upcoming flagship. After being finally put on sale in select European countries yesterday, the 4.7-inch beast might be coming to North America as well in the following couple of weeks. Yeah, it’s still “might” and “could”, because HTC’s officials are, for some reason, putting off the official release …

Galaxy Nexus headed towards Canada via Fido and Rogers

Galaxy Nexus headed towards Canada via Fido and Rogers

Good news for Android fans in Canada looking to score a Galaxy Nexus without paying full price for it. We all know by now the greatness of the Galaxy Nexus, there’s been a lot of coverage on it by us and every other Android blog in the universe, and soon Canadians can get some Galaxy Nexus love. Starting January 10th you will be able to get the Galaxy Nexus from Fido and Rogers in Canada and within a week it will be available at various stores in Canada. After The Galaxy Nexus launches at Rogers and Fido it will become …

Best Android Smartphones in Canada for the Holidays

Best Android Smartphones in Canada for the Holidays

With loads of new smartphones coming out and Black Friday in our rear-view mirror, your head is probably spinning looking at all of the different choices, and we are here to help! In this article, we’ll be looking at the best Android devices for our Canadian readers on Virgin Mobile, Telus, Rogers, and Bell. However, some of the devices listed below can be found in other countries as well. Galaxy Nexus Features Ultra-slim and curved design Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Android Market™ Single motion panoramic view and zero shutter lag Dual Core 1.2GHz Processor 4.65″” HD Super AMOLED …

Is Bell About to Launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?

Is Bell About to Launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?

Although Google and Samsung haven’t posted specific dates about the release of the Galaxy Nexus, worldwide carriers are beginning to come out with information. Mobile Syrup writes that they, “received an email from Bell, looks like the Galaxy Nexus is confirmed for an ‘early December’ availability.

Galaxy Nexus (Prime) Heading to Canada Soon – Global Launch Imminent

Galaxy Nexus (Prime) Heading to Canada Soon – Global Launch Imminent

The anticipation around the Nexus Prime aka Galaxy Nexus is about to reach epic levels, folks. With both Ice Cream Sandwich and the Galaxy Nexus unveiling set to happen in Hong Kong in less than 48 hours, all eyes are on Android now. Plus, with Apple users hearing reports that Siri offers limited functionality outside of the US, many early adopters are keen to see what Google has in store. According to sources familiar with the work of Android development team, “Ice Cream Sandwich is going to blow everyone away,” and we’ve no doubt. Anyway, getting back to the matter …

Sony Tablet S Arriving on September 16th for $499. Will You Buy One?

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Sony is one of the biggest consumer electronics companies in the world, and their products are usually pretty high-quality, at least compared to most other manufacturers. So as the tablet market was taking off, they couldn’t be left out of the game, and they decided to enter the market not with one, but two tablets, and try to make them as “different” as possible from their competitors. I’d say they succeeded doing that, but it remains to be seen if the customers will prefer their tablets over the ones from their competitors. The Sony Tablet S, which is the larger …

Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S, HTC Desire Android phones now available in Canada

Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S, HTC Desire Android phones now available in Canada

Two of the latest Android smartphones, the Samsung Vibrant and the HTC Desire, have been launched in Canada.  Mobile users can pick up the Samsung Vibrant, a Galaxy S phone, on Bell for $79 with a three-service agreement or the Desire, which is available from Telus for $79.99 with a three-year service agreement.  Those that want to buy the Android smartphones outright can plunk down $450 for the Desire and $499 for the Vibrant without a contract.

Huawei U8100 Android smartphone lands

Huawei U8100 Android smartphone lands

Wind in Canada has added a new smartphone to its roster of Android devices, the Huawei U8100.  The U8100 is packed full of great features, including a full touchscreen display and virtual keyboard, 3.2mp camera/camcorder, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, social media connections including YouTube, FM radio, and access to the Android Market. The Huawei U8100 is available now with no service commitment for $160 (Canadian).

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