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Virgin Mobile Confirms iPhone4. Where is Sasktel?
Jun 14th
Now that every Canadian carrier with 3G/HSPA+ support (which is essentially everyone) has confirmed their intentions to sell the iPhone 4, it leaves one to wonder, “Where is Sasktel?” One of the last remaining CDMA carriers in Canada, who announced plans to launch their own HSPA network on/around June 1st, hasn’t made any public announcement yet.
Could word be around the corner? We will keep you posted.
[via Mobile Syrup]
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Virgin Mobile Officially Launches The HTC Legend
Jun 11th
Kudos to Virgin Mobile for thinking ahead of their competition in Canada. Not only are they the first discount brand (Bell being their parent company) to launch an Android powered smartphone, but they did it with one sexy machine and are the first carrier in North America to have it.
The Legend comes loaded with OS 2.1 with HTC Sense, a gorgeous 3.2-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash and video capabilities, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack, can hold up to 32GB with a microSD card, music player, FM radio. Overall dimensions are 112 x 56.3 x 11.5mm with a weight of 126 grams. All while launching at a very reasonable $79.99 on a 3 year term or $349.99 outright, positioning this device to be a sure fire hit.
For more information visit Virgin.ca
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Follow me on twitterVirgin Mobile Releasing HTC Legend June 11th, Android Fanboys Do A Little Dance
Jun 9th
Canadians seem to be on a roll with good Android phone releases. Sure, the US has the HTC Incredible and EVO 4G, but they’re CDMA devices and thus not transferable to other networks. GSM versions of their cousins, the HTC Legend and Desire, are being released in Canada in the near future, to much fanfare.
We were astounded to find out Bell, not Telus, was releasing the Hero successor, the Legend, and now it seems their subsidiary, and supposed “discount” brand, Virgin Mobile, will be releasing the phone this Friday, June 11th, for a very reasonable $79.99 on a 3-year contract, and $349.99 outright.
The Legend is a worthy successor to the Hero, beefing up a number of the specs and coming stock with Android 2.1 and HTC’s own Sense UI skin. The notable aspect of its release is that it’s the first Android 2.1 Sense phone released for North American 3G networks. This could potentially run on AT&T if it was unlocked.
Look for this in Bell stores on June 16th for the same price.
(via Mobile Syrup)
