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Jitters have persisted that the Canadian release of the Galaxy S III might face the customary weeks-long delays that those north of the border are used to. If we go by what looks to be an escaped Best Buy Canada flyer graphic, Samsung's Android 4.0 beast should be going up for pre-orders soon -- MobileSyrup hears May 30th -- with launches on at least Bell, Rogers, Telus and a Bell-owned Virgin Mobile around June 20th. We know that Samsung has publicly promised a US release in June, so there's a real chance that we could be seeing a simultaneous North American appearance that brings everyone together in TouchWiz harmony. There's still some big questions left open even if we're seeing an accurate snapshot, such as when Mobilicity, Wind and other LTE-less carriers will get their units as well as whether or not the LTE versions use Snapdragons instead of the Exynos 4 Quad.

[Thanks, Imdad]

Samsung Galaxy S III shows in Best Buy Canada leak due June 20th, maple syrup uncorked to celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you live north of the 49th parallel, you're no doubt frustrated that Samsung teased a summer launch for the Galaxy S III in North America but made no initial mention of its Canadian plans. Don't fret, as virtually every Canadian carrier and its mother has now pledged to carry the giant Android 4.0 smartphone while you're on your summer vacation -- the first carrier commitments in North America that we've seen. Bell, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Mobile and Wind Mobile have all stepped up as national providers, while regional carriers such as SaskTel and Videotron have also signed on. The Galaxy S III is a special milestone for Virgin, as it's the first 4G LTE phone on the Bell-run budget network. We're still waiting for Mobilicity and other cellular services to hop on the Galaxy S III bandwagon, and details like pricing and exact ship dates are still elusive, but odds are that Canucks will have a wide choice of carriers when the 4.8-inch flagship hits stores. Update: Sure enough, Mobilicity is also onboard, which along with Wind Mobile makes it pretty clear that T-Mobile-friendly AWS frequencies are baked in.

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Samsung Galaxy S III gets a Canadian girlfriend as Bell, Rogers, Telus, Wind Mobile line up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After the competition got a head start, Telus has finally announced it's ready to flip the switch on its fresh LTE network tomorrow. Though it's certainly taken the longer road, its 4G waves are hitting several more markets on launch day in comparison to Rogers' solo-city debut. Among the selected 14 markets for the rollout are major cities such as Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa and Montreal. In the process, the carrier's also managed to stamp a release date on that LTE Note, which will arrive just in time for Valentine's Day. That said, it won't be the only Samsung Galaxy device on Telus' 4G lineup, the carrier's also bringing along the Tab 8.9, as well as the LG Optimus -- all of which will be up for grabs on on February 10th. Those of you in Maple Leaf Land can hit up the PR below to find out if your city made the first cut.

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Telus flipping switch on LTE, network goes live February 10th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telus makes it simple to terminate contracts, replace your feature phone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Justin]

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Telus gets cozy with Skype, announces Optimus Black 'Skype edition' for summer release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia Oro passes FCC, cleared for a gaudy stateside landing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP's Pre 3 gets an emissions test at the FCC, likely destined for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attatt wirelessAttWirelessbellbell mobilityBellMobilitycanadafcchphp pre 3hp touchpadhp veerHpPre3HpTouchpadHpVeermobileNorth AmericaNorthAmericapalmpalm pre 3PalmPre3prepre 3Pre3rogersRogersWirelessTELUStelus mobilityTelusMobilitytouchpadUSAveerweboswebos 2.3Webos2.3Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Nexus S immigrates to Canada, Future Shop commemorates event with gingerbread muffins]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/nexus-s-immigrates-to-canada-future-shop-commemorates-event-wit/#comments It's been a good week for Canadians to get a taste of Gingerbread, with today marking the official release of the Nexus S for our friends up north. To mark the event, lucky Toronto residents were greeted with a release party at Future Shop, replete with ginger-themed treats and giveaways. With availability spreading across the country, Samsung's homage to Android purity is now available online through Mobilicity, Telus, Koodo, Wind, and Videotron, effectively tempting the majority of Canada with Google's finest offering. If you'll remember last week's report on Mobilicity's soft launch of this praised handset, we assumed Fido and Rogers were nipping at their heels... and while the Nexus S has yet to hit their online stores, you might find them sitting in your local Best Buy. So, Canada, how does it feel to get this awesome slab of engineering coming at you from all corners? Don't worry, we'll understand if this is an emotional time.

Gallery: Samsung Nexus S now available throughout Canada

Nexus S immigrates to Canada, Future Shop commemorates event with gingerbread muffins originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 3GS falls to free in Canada (now that you're over it) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telus to start unlocking phones for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Alexandre]

HTC Desire HD is officially 'coming soon' to Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung Galaxy Apollo coming to Telus 'soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: T-Mobile is also continuing its tradition of carrying the iPhone in the Netherlands, with another announcement that's light on specifics. [Thanks, Xylias]

iPhone 4 hits T-Mobile Germany in June, three Canadian carriers in July originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Backflip comes to Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbackflipcanadagooglemobilemotomotorolatelustelus mobilityTelusMobilityMon, 03 May 2010 16:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Milestone looks set for February 18 launch on Telus; AT&Ters, get your unlocking pants on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/motorola-milestone-looks-set-for-february-18-launch-on-telus-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/motorola-milestone-looks-set-for-february-18-launch-on-telus-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/motorola-milestone-looks-set-for-february-18-launch-on-telus-at/#comments Telus hasn't yet committed to a date for the release of its mighty Milestone, but no sweat -- Best Buy's happy to commit on their behalf, pegging February 18 as the date that Canadians will have access to their most powerful subsidized Android set yet. That's really awesome, don't get us wrong -- but the other side of this win-win is that it'll be the first time that a Milestone has been available with 850 / 1900MHz 3G, meaning this thing could become a boon for anyone willing to whisk a few across the border, assuming it's not a nightmare to unlock (we doubt it will be). So yes, it's true, if you really want to wait to get your Android-powered Motorola on through AT&T proper, you can hold out for the Backflip, but considering that the Milestone's a more juicily-spec'd piece to start, you might just want to swing this way -- assuming you've got a penchant for hacking and smuggling, of course.

Motorola Milestone looks set for February 18 launch on Telus; AT&Ters, get your unlocking pants on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcanadamilestonemotorolatelustelus mobilityTelusMobilityFri, 05 Feb 2010 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Milestone headed to Telus in early 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/10/motorola-milestone-headed-to-telus-in-early-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/10/motorola-milestone-headed-to-telus-in-early-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/10/motorola-milestone-headed-to-telus-in-early-2010/#commentsYou heard the rumors now it's official: Telus is getting the Motorola Milestone. The Android device is the same 2.0 QWERTY slider already announced for Europe and set to run exclusively on Telus' new 3G+ network in Canada sometime in early 2010. Unfortunately, that means no Google Navigation unlike those pesky North American neighbors to the south. Hmm, in that case maybe you should just wait for the beefier Sholes Tablet expected in Q1 -- just sayin'.

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Motorola Milestone headed to Telus in early 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telus kicks off HSPA+ network with iPhone November 5th, HTC Hero, LG New Chocolate and more to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebl40blackberryblackberry boldblackberry bold 9700BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9700boldbold 9700Bold9700canadae71herohspahspa+htchtc heroHtcHeroiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsIphone3gIphone3gslglg bl40lg new chocolateLgBl40LgNewChocolatemobilenew chocolateNewChocolatenokianokia e71NokiaE71research in motionresearchinmotionrimtelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone headed to Telus and Bell's fancy new HSPA networks next month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/iphone-headed-to-telus-and-bells-fancy-new-hspa-networks-next-m/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/iphone-headed-to-telus-and-bells-fancy-new-hspa-networks-next-m/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/iphone-headed-to-telus-and-bells-fancy-new-hspa-networks-next-m/#comments Rogers is losing its iPhone exclusivity in Canada next month, if a new report by The Globe and Mail is to be believed. Telus and Bell -- traditionally CDMA-bound -- have been prepping GSM networks of their own in a joint effort, and it sounds like they'll be getting this off on the right foot with the iPhone 3GS as a launch device. Nothing's official just yet, but those in the know expect an announcement tomorrow or Wednesday. Rogers isn't the best-loved carrier in Canada, and a bit of choice never hurt anybody, so this seems like pretty good news all-round for our friendly northern neighbors

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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iPhone headed to Telus and Bell's fancy new HSPA networks next month? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebellbell mobilitybellmobilitycanadahspaiphoneiphone 3gsIphone3gsmobilerogers wirelessrogerswirelesstelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityMon, 05 Oct 2009 22:07:00 EST<![CDATA[LG BL40 Chocolate Touch coming to Europe this month, everywhere else in October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/lg-bl40-chocolate-touch-coming-to-europe-this-month-everywhere/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/lg-bl40-chocolate-touch-coming-to-europe-this-month-everywhere/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/lg-bl40-chocolate-touch-coming-to-europe-this-month-everywhere/#comments As much as we'd love to believe otherwise, our gut and Verizon's track record are both telling us that the BL40 probably bears no resemblance to the Chocolate Touch that Big Red's about to get. That doesn't mean LG's gorgeous mile-long slab isn't coming to North America, though -- we'd heard a long while back that it might be coming to Telus, whose new HSPA network is currently slated for an October launch. Coincidentally, fresh PR out of corporate reveals that the phone will be hitting "the rest of the world" in October following European kickoffs in the middle of this month, and if this isn't the perfect launch device for a brand new Canadian network, we really can't think what is. One way or another, LG says the phone will ultimately end up launching in 50 countries around the world -- so no matter where you are, you've got about a 1 in 4 chance you'll get a shot at this in the coming months without calling up your importer and taking out a second mortgage.

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LG BL40 Chocolate Touch coming to Europe this month, everywhere else in October originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"GSM Association, how can I help you?"
"Yo, this is Telus... where'd you hear September for our HSPA launch? What are you smoking?"
"But we..."
"Yeah, 'but you' nothing. October, broham... you heard it here first. Telus out." (click)

[Thanks, Alex]

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GSMA backpedals, changes Telus' HSPA launch window to October originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gsm associationgsmaGsmAssociationhsdpahspahsupahsupa1launchmobiletelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityumtsThu, 27 Aug 2009 17:22:00 EST<![CDATA[GSMA spills beans on September launch for Telus' HSPA network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/gsma-spills-beans-on-september-launch-for-telus-hspa-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/gsma-spills-beans-on-september-launch-for-telus-hspa-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/gsma-spills-beans-on-september-launch-for-telus-hspa-network/#comments There was really never any question that Telus' shiny new HSPA network was launching this fall, but the carrier's generally been tightlipped on specifics; fortunately, standards bodies and industry associations have a funny tendency to unintentionally help fill in some of those blanks, and this time around it's the GSM Association doing the honors. The GSMA is now reporting that HSPA (well, HSDPA, anyway) will be live next month, and customers apparently can expect to be treated to the opportunity to buy some world-class devices like the Hero and BL40 to celebrate the launch. It's hard to tell what Rogers is really thinking through the poker face -- but if you look closely, we think you can see a few beads of sweat forming.

[Via MobileSyrup and HowardForums]

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GSMA spills beans on September launch for Telus' HSPA network originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look familiar? Sure enough, LG's Masterpiece for Telus up in Canada is really nothing more than a rebrand of the Glance for Verizon. It's not a terribly high-end phone by any stretch -- think 1.3 megapixel camera and a striking lack of 3G data -- but seeing how LG candybars are relatively rare in North America, we feel like there's still an aura of importance to this phone that we can't seem to shake. Of course, it doesn't hurt that it's under 11mm thick and is pretty easy on the eyes; give us a new version with EV-DO and a 3.2 megapixel cam and we might even be in for the ride ourselves. As-is, we'd like to see it free on contract -- but alas, you'll be grabbing it for CAD $49.99 (about $46) on a three-year plan.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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LG Masterpiece now available on Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadacandybarcdmaglancelgmasterpiecemobiletelustelus mobilityTelusMobilityFri, 07 Aug 2009 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Bliss and Keybo2 fully disclosed thanks to... LG Canada]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/lg-bliss-and-keybo2-fully-disclosed-thanks-to-lg-canada/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/lg-bliss-and-keybo2-fully-disclosed-thanks-to-lg-canada/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/lg-bliss-and-keybo2-fully-disclosed-thanks-to-lg-canada/#comments Bell and Telus probably weren't so hot on the idea of LG blowing the cover on their August releases, but for what it's worth, we're certainly happy that the manufacturer's Canadian site saw fit to unveil a pair of new sets in all their glory. Actually, the Keybo2 is really nothing more than an enV3 (dressed a little warmer for its Canadian excursion, of course) that should be hitting Telus in a few days' time; like its American cousin, it makes off with a 3 megapixel cam, EV-DO, and a pair of displays with QWERTY on the inside. The Bliss for Bell might be the more interesting of the two, a full-touch dumbphone that clocks in at 11.95mm deep with a 2 megapixel camera and that's about it -- not Earth-shattering specs by any means, but a solid sign that manufacturers are aggressively looking to take the full-touch concept downmarket. MobileSyrup says we can expect both of these on the 7th of the month, so if they've got you fired up, you shouldn't have long to wait.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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LG Bliss and Keybo2 fully disclosed thanks to... LG Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy may have beaten Telus to the punch by offering the HTC Snap on the cheap all by itself earlier this month, and it hasn't been much of a secret that the Touch Pro2 was also headed Telus' way, but if you've had any doubts about the carrier's commitment to either of the handsets, you'll be pleased to know that it's now gotten fully official with the pair of 'em. Better still, Telus has even undercut Best Buy's already low $29.99 price for the HTC Snap by offering it for free on a three-year contract, while the HTC Touch Pro2 will set you back a considerably heftier $249.99 on that same contract. Those with an aversion to commitment and money to burn can also snag the Snap for $400 and the Touch Pro2 for $650, or take advantage of some not-very-attractive one or two-year contract deals.

Read - MobileSyrup, "HTC Snap now available at TELUS"
Read - MobileSyrup, "TELUS HTC Touch Pro2 finally available in Canada!"

[Thanks, John]

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HTC Snap, Touch Pro2 officially land on Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's that, dear Telus subscriber? That, friend, is the look of inevitability. The look of a relentless march in the direction of GSMA-loved, 3GPP-approved standards. The look of what Telus employees across Canada will be seeing over the coming months as they port customers to HSPA hardware. We still don't know exactly when the carrier is flipping the switch on its shiny new network, but subsidiary Koodo is already showing SIMs on its site, so it can't be long now. So, does CAD $25 sound reasonable for the pleasure of making the switch?

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Telus' CDMA-to-HSPA customer migration system caught doing its thing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's no secret that Telus is kicking off a transition from CDMA to UMTS / HSPA starting later this year, but who would've thought its Koodo Mobile value-oriented brand would be on the front lines? Howard Chui notes that Koodo's phone activation page now shows a SIM card on its diagram of where to find your ESN (or IMEI, in this case) -- a pretty strong indication that GSM-enabled Koodo phones are just around the corner. Of course, that leaves open the question of what hardware will be involved, but something tells us Koodo won't be getting that killer LG BL40 its corporate parent has long been rumored to have in the pipe.

[Via Howard Chui]

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Koodo leading Telus' charge into HSPA territory? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're willing to peddle off three years of the prime of your life... well then, Canadians, Best Buy has an offer you simply can't refuse. Telus has yet to release its version of the HTC Snap on its own accord, but that's not stopping the big box retailer from doing its thing -- and at CAD $29.99 (about $27) on a three-year contract, we'd venture to say that's quite a steal for a WinMo smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and global roaming capability. Anyone lining up at the registers right now for this one?

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Best Buy Canada now selling Telus' HTC Snap for way cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That was quick. We heard that HTC was moving to standardize around 3.5mm audio jacks but we weren't necessarily expecting the meaty Touch Pro2 to be on that list of devices. After all, it's already shipping in its GSM version. Nevertheless, MobileSyrup has a soon-to-be released CDMA version of the Touch Pro2 for Telus (and ultimately, Verizon) that goes straight-up 3.5mm -- no goofy ExtUSB jack converter required. Oh, and they've got video to prove it. See it after the break.

[Via WMExperts, thanks Guill M.]

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HTC Touch Pro2 calls dibs on 3.5mm audio jack for Telus and Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5mmaudioaudio jackAudioJackcdmaev doevdoextusbgsmhtcjackmobiletelustelus mobilitytelusmobilitytouch pro2TouchPro2verizonverizon wirelessverizonwirelesswindows mobilewindowsmobileFri, 17 Jul 2009 04:57:00 EST<![CDATA[LG BL40 hits FCC with US 3G seemingly disabled, ready for Telus?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/lg-bl40-hits-fcc-with-us-3g-seemingly-disabled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/lg-bl40-hits-fcc-with-us-3g-seemingly-disabled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/lg-bl40-hits-fcc-with-us-3g-seemingly-disabled/#comments Good news and bad news for US netizens waiting to hear more from LG's sexy new BL40. First, it just passed through the FCC thus confirming the model number on this oddball Black Label-series handset with what appears to be a 21:9 aspect ratio. And the fact that it's now FCC tested is also indicative that we're nearing launch with 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, FM transmitter, and 1000mAh Li-Ion battery confirmed within. Unfortunately, testing was limited to GSM 850/1900 and the device is repeatedly referred to as a GSM/EDGE phone -- in other words, no 3G. However, while most of the documents are withheld from public viewing at the request of LG, this particularly revealing exchange with the test lab was not:

Test lab: "While the licensed transmitter's Operational Description, for the most part, lists only non- U.S. bands for WCDMA, p.7/12 states that 'this design guideline shows UMTS 2100, UMTS1900 and UMTS850 applications.' Please clarify."

LG: "The main chipset supports GSM850/GSM1900/UMTS850/UMTS1900 but BL40 supports GSM850 & GSM1900."

Of course, UMTS850/1900 are the standard 3G bands used by AT&T in North America which makes this all the more perplexing. See the relevant screen-grab after the break.

Update: It just occurred to us what might be happening. Those 3G bands will be enabled when the LG BL40 launches on Telus' new HSPA network in Canada as its first GSM device. Hey, it's just a hunch but it certainly makes sense.

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LG BL40 hits FCC with US 3G seemingly disabled, ready for Telus? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bl 40bl40black labelBlackLabellgmobiletelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityFri, 17 Jul 2009 03:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Oh, by the way: July 13, 2009]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/13/oh-by-the-way-july-13-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/13/oh-by-the-way-july-13-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/13/oh-by-the-way-july-13-2009/#commentsHere's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of mobile for Monday, July 13th, 2009:
  • Samsung has released a new firmware for its i8910HD that enabled AAC audio while recording HD video. The problem? Right now, only Italian firmwares seem to be eligible for the update, which comes through Samsung's PC Studio app. [Via Softpedia]
  • Excellent music identification app Shazam is now available on the BlackBerry Storm. And let's be honest, Storm owners need all the entertainment they can get.
  • In France, the Samsung S5230 Player One has been re-released in Zadig & Voltaire livery; we've never heard of 'em, but we bet it's a big, important fashion house somewhere. [Via Unwired View]
  • NuevaSync recently launched its interesting push email service, which simply uses IMAP IDLE on the back end and Exchange ActiveSync to connect to your device (because as push goes, more devices support EAS than IMAP IDLE). [Via Smartphone Thoughts]
  • GSM / CDMA dual-band versions of the HTC Snap and Touch Pro2 have been confirmed for launch on Telus, though dates and pricing haven't been given. [Via Smartphone Thoughts]

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Oh, by the way: July 13, 2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're hearing that Telus is primed to pick up the BlackBerry Tour right alongside -- if not before -- its US counterparts, getting real for customers on July 15. Pricing will come in at CAD $249.99 (about $220) on a promotional three-year deal, meaning that you need to be agreeing to a new contract on a voice plan of $20 or greater with a data package of $15 or greater. Otherwise you'll pay a whopping CAD $449.99 on a three-year all the way up to $649.99 contract-free. Of course, we suspect the Tour is so much better than the Curve and the 8800 series that people will be paying in droves at any price, but still, it's pretty painful to get in on this thing without springing for the promo.

[Thanks, Riley Freeman and Pirate]

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Telus to get BlackBerry Tour on July 15 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9630blackberryblackberry osblackberry tourblackberryosBlackberryTourcanadaedgegsmhsdpamobileresearch in motionresearchinmotionrimrumortelustelus mobilitytelusmobilitytourumtsTue, 16 Jun 2009 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[LG BL40 helping to kick off Telus' HSPA network?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/18/lg-bl40-helping-to-kick-off-telus-hspa-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/18/lg-bl40-helping-to-kick-off-telus-hspa-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/18/lg-bl40-helping-to-kick-off-telus-hspa-network/#comments So there's this awesome new LG handset in the works for Vodafone and T-Mobile (probably Europe, but we're not sure) -- we haven't seen it, but from LG's published specs, we know it's got a whopper 800 x 345 display, HSDPA, and likely a 5 megapixel camera. That's really nothing to write home about by 2009 high-end LG standards, but the mayhem begins when you realize that there's also a version of this sucker specified for Telus. Yes, Telus -- the Canadian CDMA carrier that is currently in the process of building out its HSPA network but doesn't have any commercial markets live yet. With HSDPA in tow, could the BL40 (which we still haven't seen, by the way) be one of the carrier's inaugural GSM devices? Seems likely, and with 800 x 345 pixels front and center, we're cautiously optimistic that it's a strong choice.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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LG BL40 helping to kick off Telus' HSPA network? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bl40canadaedgegsmhsdpahspalgmobiletelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityumtsMon, 18 May 2009 10:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Telus cuts employees, boosts spending on 3G network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/11/telus-cuts-employees-boosts-spending-on-3g-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/11/telus-cuts-employees-boosts-spending-on-3g-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/11/telus-cuts-employees-boosts-spending-on-3g-network/#commentsIn what has become an all-too-common theme across the telecom and wireless industries -- and just about every industry, for that matter -- Telus cut 1,160 employees from its payroll in the first quarter, a move that it says cost it roughly $28 million in restructuring fees. If it's any consolation, though, the reduction's being offset by capital investment in excess of CAD $2 billion this year to ramp up its 3G infrastructure buildout that'll ultimately see Rogers-fighting HSPA spectrum go live as an interim step on the way to LTE. With $700 million getting spent in Alberta, $500 million in British Columbia, and $300 million in Ontario, that work will undoubtedly create some jobs, so there's your silver lining right there.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Telus cuts employees, boosts spending on 3G network originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 May 2009 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boost Mobile won't be the only iDEN network to launch Motorola's first QWERTY iDEN set -- according to a leaked screenshot, it looks like Telus Mobility's Mike wants in on the action north of the border, too. The i465 Clutch is a low-end device that concentrates on messaging capabilities -- a common theme across carriers and network technologies these days -- and we're not terribly surprised to see Mike make a play for it. Of course, here's the million-dollar question for you, Mike users: how's texting for you? Fast? Slow? Unbearable? Intermittent?

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Motorola's i465 Clutch coming to Mike in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 May 2009 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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HTC Touch Pro2, Snap coming to Telus -- with GSM in tow? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 May 2009 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bell gets the gold star on its forehead for being the first CDMA carrier out of the gate with a newish build for the BlackBerry 9530, but Telus isn't far behind, releasing 4.7.0.122 -- the very same build Bell released, in fact. This leaves only Verizon with one of the worst cases of firmware lethargy we've seen in recent memory -- at a time when one of its hero devices needs as much love as it can get, no less -- so we're definitely taking some comfort in the information we're getting that build 141 is on track for May. Cross you fingers, folks.

[Via CrackBerry]

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Telus gets 4.7.0.122 for BlackBerry Storm, too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telus picks up the Treo Pro, Bell says "so?" originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a little sad that Samsung's 5MP Omnia is just now getting around to Canada's CDMA carriers -- you know, given that you're already savvy on the OmniaHD -- but at least it's coming, right? The WinMo 6.1-equipped handset won't be changing in terms of specs, but we are told that it'll be splashing down on both Bell Mobility and Telus this April. The pain? MobileSyrup has it that Bell's Omnia will run $549.95 outright or as low as $349.95 on a three-year contract, which sounds patently absurd and completely believable at the same time.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Samsung Omnia coming to Bell and Telus next month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bellbell mobilityBellMobilitycanadacdmaev doevdoglobali910mobileomniasamsungSCH-i910smartphonetelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityTue, 31 Mar 2009 19:09:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Pearl 8230 comes to Telus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/blackberry-pearl-8230-comes-to-telus/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/blackberry-pearl-8230-comes-to-telus/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/blackberry-pearl-8230-comes-to-telus/#comments Alright, Telus, you can dial down the that envy-induced shade of green you've developed while pining for Bell's BlackBerry 8230. Actually, you can't -- green is a part of your color scheme -- so allows us to rephrase: the Pearl Flip is now available on both CDMA nationals in Canada. It'll run you $49.99 CAD on a three-year deal, which delivers the promise of the $50 KickStart we'd hoped for before the GSM version was originally announced; it's just a damn shame it's going to take a three-year contract to get down to that level (of course, the $449.99 contract-free option is always available, too). Grab it now in your choice of black or pink.

[Via Howard Chui]

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BlackBerry Pearl 8230 comes to Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So with Bell's 8230 launch out of the way, Telus has now stepped up and dropped this set on the web. While it's not talking specifics just yet, seeing the flippy thing heralded as "coming soon" should at least whet a few fan's appetites. We had heard the set's price was originally set at $99 on a three year, but Telus may have spiked that in favor of a more reasonable $50 or $449 off-contract price. While we wait for the official news out of Telus, feel free to peruse the tiny gallery we've cobbled together or hit the read link to learn a little bit more.

[Thanks, RileyFreeman]

Gallery: Telus' BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 appears on site, launch imminent

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Telus' BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 appears on site, launch imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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