Archive for July, 2009

Launching at the following price points the HTC Snap has finally made its way to Telus Mobility.
3 year term: $0.00 (voice $20+ and data $15+)
2 year term: $299.99
1 year term: $349.99
no term: $399.99
The Snap features a full QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, wifi, 2.0MP camera, and a built-in MP3 player.
Head over to the Telus website for more details or to purchase.
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July 31st, 2009
Apple has released its most revolutionary iPhone to date, say hello to the iPhone 3GI. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the 3GI in front of a packed auditorium earlier today. Jobs describes the 3GI as the “lightest and slimmest model ever” and the “most handsome product” Apple has ever designed.
The newest iPhone boasts significant software and hardware upgrades, multi-touch interface, and superior processing speeds. The updated wide-screen display has the finest resolution and most the brilliant colors. Senior vice president Philip Schiller says the 3GI is “as light as air” and is so thin “it’s like it’s not even there.”

At $599 the iPhone 3GI sports a HD video camera, one-tap editing with Final Cut Pro, and cut/copy/paste. The feature list is never ending, just imagine what you want your 3GI to do and it will obey your command. The 3GI is so innovative that it can only be seen by the company’s hippest and most dedicated customers.

Read the full story on the ONION-America’s Finest News Source.
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July 29th, 2009

The unreleased Solstice has appeared on the Samsung website in an image featuring a variety of device for the AT&T network. Rumour is that the Solstice will be launching in the coming days on the nations fastest 3G network.
Samsung & AT&T
With a variety of AT&T phones that include impressive features like synchronized calendars, pinpoint accurate GPS, multiple messaging options, brilliant widescreen displays, touchscreens, and Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, Samsung keeps you well connected no matter what your needs.
Expect the Samsung Solstice to launch at the follow points after a $50 mail in rebate:
2 year: $99.99
1 year: $174.99
no term: $249.99
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July 29th, 2009
Fido is getting ready to launch the Nokia 1661 next week, August 5th. The Nokia 1661 features a FM radio, built in MP3 player, flashlight, and games-not like a basic phone for the discount provider.

$0.00-2 year term
$55.00-prepaid
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July 29th, 2009

AT&T has launch Social Net, a free social networking application for mobile devices. Social Net allows users to access Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, and customizable news feeds from one application.
See new messages, posts, and status updates as soon as they happen, and respond and comment in real time. AT&T Social Net supports Facebook, MySpace and Twitter along with over 35 top feeds, including MTV News, The Onion, Perez Hilton, CNN and more.
Social Net is a free download from the AT&T MEdia Mall which can be access from your mobile browser or online at www.att.com/mediamall. Standard rates apply for data consumed and messages sent/received by Social Net. It is strongly recommended that you subscribe to unlimited data plan which can be done by contacting customer service at 611 or 1-800-331-0500.
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July 29th, 2009
T-Mobile will be launching the HTC Touch Pro 2 on August 12th. The Touch Pro 2 will have support for T-Mobile’s 3G, a 3.6″ 800×480 display, BT, WiFi, 3.2 megapixel camera. It will come with Windows Mobile 6.1.
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
July 29th, 2009
We saw Virgin Mobile’s newest QWERTY keyboard on the BestBuy website and then again on the Virgin Live page, well now it’s official Canada-the Samsung Link is here.

The Samsung Link (r3511) features a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, and built-in MP3 player. Current pricing below:
3 year term: $29.99
2 year term: $49.99
1 year term: $99.99
no contract: $99.99
Head over to the Virgin Mobile Canada website to learn more or to purchase.
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July 28th, 2009
Rogers will be launching 21mbps HSPA+ service within the greater Toronto area starting this August. A network wide upgrade will follow eventually.
They’re not annoucing any devices which will take advantage of this speed at this time.
Bell’s HSPA network will offer similar speeds when they launch.
July 28th, 2009
Although the vTech LS6245 is not a cellphone it does solve the problem of dropped calls and poor call quality when using your mobile phone within the home. The DECT 6.0 Digital based expandable cordless phone system uses Bluetooth technology to sync up to two devices at a time while saving connection profiles for another two.

When a mobile phone is connected to the phone system all incoming calls from the cellphone are automatically forwarded to the system handsets. This features allows you to centrally locate the base station an area with good coverage but make and receive calls using the handsets throughout your home, even if you do not normally have cell coverage there.
The LS6245 is currently available from the vTech website and at BestBuy USA stores for $79.99. Addition handsets can be purchased for $39.99.
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July 28th, 2009

Petro-Canada Mobility has added a “sleek slider” to its phone lineup. The Nokia 2680 features a VGA camera, MP3 player, and Bluetooth. The 2680 is available at your local Petro-Canada for $110 or for free with 180,000 Petro-Points redeemed. Check out the image gallery of the Nokia 2680 and learn more about Petro-Canada by clicking on the more link.
Petro-Canada Mobility is a prepaid provider which means no contracts to sign and no System Access Fee (SAF) or activation fee. Four no-charge calling features are included with each account: voicemail, caller id, call waiting, and three-way calling. All local calls are charge at a low rate of $0.25/minute with top up cards ranging from $15 to $100 and lasting from 30 days to 365 days.
Learn more at the Petro-Canada Mobility website or visit your local Petro-Canada store.
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July 28th, 2009
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