Category: Canada

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TELUS brings Mobile Music, Radio and Mobile TV to BlackBerry

By James on Dec 17, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

meerkatsTELUS has just introduced three new services for their BlackBerry smartphones. Users can now download TELUS Mobile Music, Mobile Radio and Mobile TV on any BlackBerry running OS 4.5 or higher. This news comes right after TELUS released OS 4.5 for their BlackBerry Pearl and Curve yesterday. TELUS Mobile Music is available in pay per use or a monthly charge. Prices start at $1.99 for download on PC and your phone. Mobile Radio from TELUS features some of the most popular XM Radio channels and starts at $8/month for 15 channels or $15/month for 50 channels. The Mobile TV is powered by MobiTV and is priced at $15/month. For complete channel listings visit telusmobility.com/spark. Apparently Mobile Radio and TV support is also coming for the BlackBerry Storm very soon. Stay tuned.

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Bell has “limited quantity” of BlackBerry Storm’s shipping now!

By James on Dec 17, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series.

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Bell has just announced that they have “Limited Quantity” of the BlackBerry Storm 9530 shipping immendantly. When we checked their website just two days ago they said it won’t be shipping until the New  Year. This is great news for those Bell clients who are trying to squeeze in one for a Christmas present. Bell sells their BlackBerry Storm for $249.95 on three year term with a minmum $45 voice and data plan or $699.95 with no contract.

Head on over to bell.ca for more details >>

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TELUS finally puts out BlackBerry OS 4.5 for Pearl and Curve

By James on Dec 16, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Telus.

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They may have been a little behind due to the Storm launch but TELUS Mobility today released OS 4.5. They have released OS 4.5.0.77 for both the Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. For some odd reason they didn’t bother to upgrade the BlackBerry 8830, which is one of TELUS’ most used business devices. The new OS is available starting today for download. Simply download the update then connect your BlackBerry to the Desktop Manager software.

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.101 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.101
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.77
  • Software Platform: 3.2.0.51
  • File name: 8130AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel101_PL3.2.0.51_A4.5.0.77_Telus.exe
  • File size: 72.93MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.101 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.101
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.77
  • Software Platform: 3.2.0.51
  • File name: 8330AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel101_PL3.2.0.51_A4.5.0.77_Telus.exe
  • File size: 68.04MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
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Bell also launches BlackBerry Storm 9530 with limited stock till 2009

By James on Dec 11, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series.

Bell must have felt a little behind the race with TELUS launching their Storm today. Bell has decided to announce the availability of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone in select Bell locations (Toronto to start) with limited inventory rolling out nationwide Thursday. Bell decided to stick with the $249.95 with three year term or $699.95 without contract price point. Bell has promised that if you order one today and they are out of stock they will ship at the beginning of January 2009.

Visit Bell.ca for more details

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BlackBerry Storm 9530 is official on TELUS

By James on Dec 10, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

TELUS Mobility officially announced the availability of the BlackBerry Storm 9530 World Edition. The Storm is available at select locations with full availability in January 2009. Pricing starts at $249 with three year term and ends at $599 without contract. Visit telusmobility.com to purchase or check out the accessories.

Keep in mind you have to order the Storm by December 17th to get it for Christmas.

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TELUS BlackBerry Storm launching THIS WEEK!

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

We just received word that TELUS will be launching their BlackBerry Storm this week. After the fun party they held last night in Toronto it seems they are finally ready to launch it. Official pricing will remain at $249.99 with three year term or $599 outright. Apparently Bell will be launching their Storm on Monday so it looks like Canadians will be getting an early Christmas present after all.

Update: Apparently only select stores are receiving the first round of stock. Shipments include the devices and selection of skins, chargers and replacement stuff like batteries and doors. Looks like they should be in store on Friday!

Stay tuned for the latest BlackBerry Storm news.

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Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8900 unboxed!

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8900 Series, Rogers.

The folks over at BBCool have just unboxed the new BlackBerry Curve 8900 from Rogers Wireless. They started off saying how it has an amazing form factor, however the device was a little choppy at first in terms of speed. Other than that they seem pretty happy with the new Curve.

I had a chance to sit down and play with one for a few minutes the other day. I was very impressed with how small and thin it is. The new atomic trackball works very well and looks great. I might end up picking up one or just wait for a Storm. I can’t decide :)

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TELUS BlackBerry Storm unboxing!!

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

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John from MobileSyrup has just unboxed his brand new TELUS BlackBerry Storm 9530. Now keep in mind its not officially available to the public just yet. If you look in the box you will notice it comes pre-loaded with an 8GB micro SD card full with tracks from Canadian artists. Not only that but included in the box is a carrying pouch (no clip), premium stereo headphones (just like the bold!!) and the usual stuff (battery, charger, usb, etc). Stay tuned for more details…

P.S. I’m really sorry to those who are getting sick of all the Storm news. It’ll cut back soon.

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TELUS throws Storm launch party in Toronto!

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

TELUS defiantly knows how to party. Last night they held a party where most of the large BlackBerry blogs got some sweet hands-on time with the Storm. Unfortunately we aren’t in Toronto are we would have got in on this. It seems that all TELUS demos were runnig OS 4.5.0.76 and it worked great. It seems that a launch from TELUS pretty much immendant their stock may be a little short. Seems it will launch before the holiday season, but tons of stock will arrive shortly after Christmas.

Also check out MobileSyrup’s video review of the TELUS Storm party:

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Bell places BlackBerry Storm as “Coming Soon” for $249.95

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series.

Bell has stepped up their game once again. This time they have put the BlackBerry Storm 9530 on their main smartphone lineup as “Coming Soon”. They have the price listed at $249.95 (ouch! .05 cents less than TELUS). We don’t have an official release date, but rumor has it that we will see it launch on December 15th.

Stay tuned!

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