Telus launching HTC Status in Canada

HTC ChaCha was officially announced by HTC at MWC which features a dedicated Facebook button and a portrait QWERTY keyboard and it’s especially for people who can’t live without the world’s famous social network known as Facebook. A few days ago, it was launched by AT&T as HTC Status and it’s also AT&T’s first ever device debuting with Android 2.3 and they are offering it for $59 with a 2-yr contract. Now our friends over at Mobile-Syrup are reporting that Telus will be launching it in Canada on July 29. Continue reading “Telus launching HTC Status in Canada”

Telus launches the Samsung Galaxy Apollo

Canadian mobile carrier Telus is currently considering on mid-end Android devices. As we know that Telus recently launched the LG Shine Plus, which is a mid-end Android device. And now Telus is launching another device, the Samsung Galaxy Apollo. Samsung Galaxy Apollo is actually an affordable version of Galaxy S, and we all know that Galaxy S is one expensive device. If you are interested in Galaxy Apollo, then you can get it from Telus for CAD$49.99 with a 3-yr contract, or for CAD$149.99 for 2-yr and for CAD$199.99 for only 1-yr. If you are not interested in contracts, then get it for CAD$249 without contract. Galaxy Apollo comes with following features:

  • Android 2.1
  • 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen display
  • Swype virtual keyboard
  • 3.5mm headset jack
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3MP autofocus camera
  • 2GB memory card in the box
  • HSDPA, Wi-Fi, and GPS

So who’s getting a Galaxy Apollo from Telus?

via UV

Telus discontinued HTC Hero

Canadian carrier Telus has discontinued the HTC Hero, which is a very popular phone and known as the one of the best Android phones. HTC Hero is around from a long time, and a lot of better devices than Hero are available in market now. But still Hero has its own place in market, Continue reading “Telus discontinued HTC Hero”

Android 2.2 coming to Telus HTC Desire in October

Folks over at Canada, who are currently using the Telus HTC Desire are waiting for Android 2.2 for their HTC Desire from a long time now. And finally Telus has listened their prayers. Telus has announced that they will bring Android 2.2 to HTC Desire in October. Telus has Continue reading “Android 2.2 coming to Telus HTC Desire in October”

Telus launches the LG Shine+

Canadian carrier Telus is now offering a new Android device by LG, the LG Shine+. LG Shine+ is an Android powered device with some good features in it. The phone comes with Android 2.1, 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800, a Slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and video capabilities, Wi-Fi, GPS, holds up to 16GB with a microSD card.

You can get the phone for $69.99 CDR with a 3-year contract, or for $199.99 with a 2-year contract and for $249.99 with only 1-year contract. Or you can get the unlocked version for $299.99, and what I think is that it’s not a bad price for a phone with a bundle of good specs.

Head Over to Telus to learn more.

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BlackBerry Torch hitting Canada via Telus, Bell, Virgin Mobile and Rogers

Recently we heard a lot of news related to the BlackBerry Torch, previously known as BlackBerry 9800 Slider. We saw that the first carrier to launch this handset in USA is AT&T. We saw it passing FCC, and we also saw some official photos and specs. The BlackBerry Torch is a new, improved and the latest BlackBerry device, and it’s running on BlackBerry OS 6. Continue reading “BlackBerry Torch hitting Canada via Telus, Bell, Virgin Mobile and Rogers”

Telus iPhone 3GS 16GB available for sale on BestBuy

If you live in Canada and you are a very big fan of Apple products, specially the iPhone 3GS. And you want to buy it for the lowest price available, then you can choose Best Buy. Best Buy Canada is offering the Apple iPhone 3 Continue reading “Telus iPhone 3GS 16GB available for sale on BestBuy”

Telus announced the HTC Desire, next destination AT&T?

Recently, HTC Desire received FCC blessings, and its 3G bands were compatible with AT&T, Rogers, Telus, and Bell. When we sawthat, we were 100% that it’s making it’s way to Canada or USA. And yes, the predictions were right. The first mobile carrier to bring the HTC Desire to North America is the Canadian carrier Telus. Telus has announced that they will be launching the HTC Desire soon, and they added the phone in their ” Back to school” group of phones. The HTC Desire features: Continue reading “Telus announced the HTC Desire, next destination AT&T?”

Telus launches the Nokia E72

Nokia E series is one of the Nokia most successful series, and it’s also known as the challenger of Blackberry Bold and Pearl series. Nokia E series is the business class of Nokia, if you are a business man and you are searching for a phone that suites your style, then I recommend you to go with the Nokia E series. One of the Nokia E series high end phone, the Nokia E72 is finally available on the Canadian carrier Telus. If you want to buy this phone, then you can choose 1 plan from 4. You can get it for $99.99 with a 3-year contract or for $249.99 on a 2-year contract, or you can get it for $299.99 for only 1 year contract. Don’t like the plans? Then your final choice is to get the phone unlocked with a price tag of $349.99. Continue reading “Telus launches the Nokia E72”