KOODO Mobile has recently announced via Facebook that the Nokia Lumia 610 will be available on Friday, July 6th. The Lumia 610 will be KOODO?s first Windows Phone handset. It features a 3.7? (480 x 800) touchscreen display, and a 5 MP camera with LED flash and VGA video capture. It runs on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango and is powerd by an 800 MHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. It offers up 8 GB of internal memory and standard connectivity including HSPA, Wi-Fi, bluetooth, and GPS.

It is sold at $ 200 without contract or $ 50 with the balance Koodo Mobile. An affordable phone with low price!





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Those looking for an affordable entry-level Android handset will soon have another option to choose from, as Bell is reportedly getting ready to launch the LG Optimus L5. The device, which according to leaked internal documents is set for release on July 10th, is rumoured to cost around $200 outright, though we can?t confirm pricing details just yet.

The Optimus L5 features a 4? (480 x 320) touch screen display, along with a 5 MP camera that offers VGA video capture. It?s powered by an 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of RAM, and comes with a total of 4 GB of internal memory. This Android 4.0 ICS handset also offers up your standard connectivity options such as bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and HSPA, but adds in NFC support to add extra value.

With the rumours pointing to the $200 or so mark for outright purchases, it looks like these devices may become the new ?quick messages phones?. If you?re looking for an affordable Android handset, keep an eye on Bell as they?re expected to release the LG Optimus L5 on July 10th.





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There has been a lot of speculation and numerous rumours throughout the last few months and even years about a Nexus branded tablet, many of which have already proven to be inaccurate. The persisting rumour as of lately has been that Google, along with ASUS, will be released the tablet this summer. Now, even more speculation has been circulating in the last few days about the 7? tablet being scheduled for release sometime in July.

Other details are sparse, though the rumour points to a $200 or so price tag. According to the information many people claim to have been given, Google is planning on shipping a very large number of units to its various distribution channels, and with such an affordable price, this tablet could see some major success. Check back soon, as we?ll keep you updated on the rumours surrounding the possible Google/ASUS Nexus tablet!


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Bell has been launching plenty of handsets lately, but it looks like they don't plan on stopping anytime soon. According to screenshots leaked online, the Nokia C2-01 will be exclusively available from Bell. It is a basic S40 handset that features a 2" (240x320) display, along with a 3.2MP camera and FM radio. The device can be expanded up to 16GB via microSD card for those looking for extra room for music, etc. No word on pricing, but this affordable Nokia handset is set to launch on July 14th.





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The Samsung Galaxy S II is sure to be a truly amazing Android handset, boasting top-end specifications and Google's latest version of Android, 2.3 Gingerbread. Today, Bell, Virgin Mobile, and Sasktel all officially anounced that they will be launching the handset via press releases. No official word on launch dates for any of the 3 carriers besides "in the coming weeks", however recent rumours online are pointing to mid-July. Pricing is also still unconfirmed for Bell and Virgin, however Sasktel did mention in the release that 3-year pricing is set to be $79.99, with the outright cost yet to be released.

The Samsung Galaxy S II has a 4.3" Super AMOLED touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass, and features TouchWiz UI 4.0, and an 8MP camera with LED flash and 1080p video capture. It also has a secondary 2MP front-facing camera, and is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. It has been branded as the "Galaxy S II 4G", and is capable of 21Mbps download speeds.

We'll be sure to keep you updated on any further launch information made available, so stay tuned!





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A little while back, we saw Videotron launch a $30/6GB data add-on, and it didn't take long for a variety of other carriers to follow suit in the province. Bell and Virgin Mobile began offering their Quebec subscribers the same package, and Telus also did the same. Now, Rogers is responding to the competition, and has also made their own $30/6GB add-on available for Quebec customers. Theirs, like the others, is available for a "limited time", and speculation points to a July 31st expiry date. It includes 6GB of data usage and unlimited Social Networking, and requires you to renew on a new 3 year term.





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Likely in response to Videotron and Virgin's(Quebec-only) recent introduction of their $30/6GB data package, Telus has gone ahead re-introduced their own 6GB promo add-on for Quebec customers. It's unfortunate that the rest of Canada can't benefit from this recent competition, but it's still great to see carriers working to win customers over in some markets at least.

The 6GB add-on from Telus is available for all device types, including iPhones, and will work for both 4G and CDMA handsets. It is available to new, existing, and renewing customers, and overage charges come in at the standard 5 cents/MB. The package is being offered on a promotional basis only, and will no longer be available after July 31st, so be sure to contact Telus if you're interested in adding it to your line.





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Those interested in picking up an HTC Sensation 4G from Bell are Virgin Mobile are in luck, as more information has recently been leaked showing off a variety of details. Up until now, the 3-year pricing for the handset has been unknown, though thanks to leaks, we now know that it will be coming in at $149.95 ($149.99 with Virgin). Outright pricing was previously leaked to be $549.95 with Bell, and $499.99 on Virgin Mobile, and it looks like those price points have remained unchanged leading up to the launch. As for a launch date, internal documents from Bell that were also leaked a couple weeks back noted July 5th as the official release date, and that has been reconfirmed via today's 3-year pricing document.

To recap on the Sensation 4G's specifications, it has a 4.3" (540x960) touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass, and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread at launch. It is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 768MB of RAM, and features an 8MP camera with dual-LED flash and 1080p HD video capture. Other notable features include 1GB of internal storage, TV-out, and a secondary VGA front-facing camera. Connectivity options include bluetooth 3.0, GPS, and Wi-Fi (b/g/n, hotspot), along with "4G" HSPA.





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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a great Android tablet, and is sure to serve as an awesome successor to their original Galaxy Tab. We let you know a few weeks back that it was confirmed to be coming to Canada, with rumours pointing to an August release timeframe, but now have more information to share! The Tab 10.1 is now available for pre-order from electronics retailers like Best Buy and Future Shop, and pricing is listed at the very affordable $499.99 mark. Along with the pre-order availability, the stores have also included an estimated release date of July 22nd, so it looks like the wait will soon be over!

As a recap on the Galaxy Tab 10.1's specifications, it features a 10.1" (800x1280) touchscreen display, and is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. It comes with an 8MP camera with LED flash, and is capable of recording 720p HD video. It comes with 16GB of storage, and measures in at just 8.6mm thick, making it a truly awesome device for those considering an Android tablet!





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A couple weeks back we let you know that the HP TouchPad would soon be landing in Canada (mid-July), with the webOS tablet priced at $519.99 for the 16GB model, and $619.99 for the 32GB version. Now, we're happy to let everybody know that the TouchPad is officially available for pre-order through major electronics retailers Best Buy and Future Shop. The estimated release date, as expected, is listed as July 15th.

The TouchPad is HP's first tablet that runs their recently acquired webOS (Palm), and has a 9.7" (768x1024) touchscreen display, and is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. Unfortunately other features come in a bit on the low end, with a 1.3MP camera, and connectivity options including Wi-Fi (b/g/n), bluetooth, and some form of GPS support.

There are also a variety of accessories available along with it, including a wireless keyboard ($59.99), a charging dock ($79.99), and a few different cases/sleeves.





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