Telus and Samsung are looking to hook-up 50 lucky people across this country with a shiny new Galaxy S Fascinate smartphone. To win, just be one of the first 10 people to check in on Gowalla at a participating location and you’re going home with a cool little robot in your pocket. I really like [...]
Ontario MPP Introduces Bill 133 Seeking Fairness for Cell Phone Users
Late last year, David Orazietti, MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, introduced a private members bill (133) in the legislature that seeks fairness for mobile phone users in Ontario. The Wireless Phone, Smart Phone and Data Service Transparency Act, 2010 proposes that wireless service providers be required to clearly disclose the cost of all mandatory and [...]
Unlocking Fees from the Big Three Canadian Carriers
Sometimes the carriers surprise me. Other times, not so much. Recently, Canadian carriers announced that they start to provide an unlocking service for $50. However, it can only be done once your contract has run its course or if you buy the phone outright then you can pay the fee and have it unlocked. But [...]
The Dell Venue Pro Coming to Other 3G Networks
The Venue Pro from Dell has certainly been one of the most controversial Windows Phone 7 devices since the platform launched. If it isn’t problems with the WiFi radio, it’s availability issues. But the unique slider aspect of the phone keeps capturing people’s imagination and draws them in with it’s clean and classy look. The [...]
Review: TELUS LG Optimus 7 Windows Phone
For the last couple weeks I have had the opportunity to use the LG Optimus 7 from TELUS as my daily phone and enjoyed it quite a bit! But DANG they want it back. The Optimus is a Windows Phone 7 device that sells for $99 on a 3 year contract. My video review is [...]
Windows Phone 7 Launch Day is a Bit Fuzzy
The day has finally arrived!! Windows Phone 7 has launched in Canada and is available at Bell, TELUS and Rogers. Or is it?? From both email communications and doing some calling it looks like you won’t be able to get your hands on a new Windows Phone 7 unless the stars align just so. The [...]
Hands on with the Telus HTC Surround and Windows Phone 7
I’ve been pretty excited about the HTC Surround since it was officially announced back in October. I mean, what’s not to like on this device? Powered by Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 and loaded with some pretty awesome specs like: Quad-Band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900Mhz), Dual-Band UMTS/HSPA (850/1900Mhz), a 3.8 inch WVGA capacitive screen at 480×800 resolution, [...]
Pictures and Specs for HTC Surround & LG Optimus From Telus
Earlier this week, we posted the break down of what new Windows Phone 7 devices will be coming to which carriers. Today, I’ve got some pictures and specs for the Telus devices to share with you. Telus will be the only carrier in Canada to get more than one Windows Phone 7 device at launch. [...]
The Complete Canadian Windows Phone 7 Device Line-Up
In our earlier post we highlighted the Windows Phone 7 devices that Microsoft talked about from their launch partners, which was just Telus in Canada. But not to worry, all 3 of the major operators here in Canada will have Windows Phone 7 devices, and here’s the run down of who and what they will [...]
Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7
Microsoft, along with their partners, are revealing 9 new Windows Phone 7 devices! Microsoft had publicly announced it’s new re-built mobile platform earlier this year at Mobile World Congress and have spent the rest of the year putting the finishing touches on it. Today’s announcement marks the start of public availability. The different launch partners [...]
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