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Three and a half years ago, in 2010, the mobile industry (Canada and abroad) was a different place. BlackBerry (then RIM) was very much on the map having just launched the 9700, Google was unveiling their first Google-branded phone, the Nexus One, and good ol’ Samsung was unveiling the first device in a series that [...]
The Cellular Guru Weekly Roundup 7/22-7/28


Canonical’s crowdfunded Ubuntu smartphone scheduled for 2014 iPad and iPad mini coming to Bell Mobility LG’s G2 is coming on August 7 in NYC Premium features like 4.7-inch screen and LTE creep down the line with Nokia’s Lumia 625 Rogers ushers in new era with Wireless Home Phone BlackBerry 9270 sporting BB OS 7.1 makes [...]
Sony names models slated for Android 4.3 update
Sony has just released a very important and select list of devices getting the upcoming Android Jelly Bean 4.3 update. These include the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia SP and the Xperia Z Ultra. No specific dates or rollout timetable has been given but at least Sony’s committed, which is [...]
Google takes the wraps off next gen Nexus 7, Jelly Bean 4.3

The much rumoured and widely leaked Google Nexus 7 (2013) was unveiled today at a Google event in San Francisco together with the launch of the latest version of Android OS Jelly Bean 4.3. The new Nexus 7 features a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor and features an unprecedented 323 pixel per inch [...]
BlackBerry 9270 sporting BB OS 7.1 makes a video appearance
Rogers ushers in new era with Wireless Home Phone

Rogers says that consumer demand in Canada for home phone services continues to be popular with over 80% of families with kids continuing having a landline service at home. The Wireless Home Phone solution offers a traditional home phone experience while connecting to the Rogers wireless network. Now, customers outside of Rogers Home Phone territory can have [...]
Premium features like 4.7-inch screen and LTE creep down the line with Nokia’s Lumia 625

Nokia’s aim is to have an attractive Windows Phone at every possible price point and size. They announced the Lumia 625 which brings a 4.7-inch screen as well as LTE data connectivity. The design is also something to note, “rounded surfaces all over – even down to the edges of the glass – give the [...]
LG’s G2 is coming on August 7 in NYC

What a Summer it has been for new Android smartphone releases. Next up is the LG Optimus G2, follow up to the stellar yet poorly received Optimus G. Media invitations have gone out to some people stating that NYC is once more the stage for this product launch. The invitation tells journalists that they will [...]
iPad and iPad mini coming to Bell Mobility

Bell Mobility will offer the fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular in the coming weeks with a range of data plans that are available without a contract so customers can activate or cancel a plan at any time.Customers will be able to buy these iPads at Bell [...]
Canonical’s crowdfunded Ubuntu smartphone scheduled for 2014

The Ubuntu Edge is Canonical’s PC/smartphone device that’s been co-opted by people who believe in the project and are funding it through an Indiegogo campaign that hopes to generate $32 million to be able to bring the Ubuntu-powered smartphone to market in 2014. The Ubuntu Edge is a dual-boot smartphone that can be docked and [...]