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?

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Telus discontinued HTC Hero

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Google bring paid apps to 13 more countries

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Motorola Droid R2-D2 coming to Verizon on September 30th

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Smartphone Championship Grand Finale: Nokia N900 vs Samsung Galaxy S

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HTC to launch LTE device in 2011, probably going to Verizon

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Motorola XT720 hits Wind Mobile

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