July 2010
iPhone 4 Bumper Case Program Live in Canada
When Apple had their press conference to clear up "Antennagate", Steve Jobs announced a free Bumper case program. That program offered every iPhone 4 owner a free Bumper case or a refund if they already purchased one. Also, the option for a 3rd party case was included should Bumpers be out of stock. The iPhone...
iPhone 4 Antenna Not An Issue In Canada?
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an iPhone 4 of my very own today and so far I'm pretty impressed. Over the past month I've had the opportunity to test an iPhone 4 on the Fido network, which was purchased in UK. I was amazed that everyone was freaking about reception issues...
Telus Releases iPhone 4 Pricing
The iPhone 4 launch is happening LIVE in Canada as we speak. Here in Vancouver, the line up is about 300 deep and Pacific Centre will open its doors at 6AM PST. Rogers released their iPhone 4 prices, then Bell, and now Telus. Here are the prices--which aren't a big surprise: 3 year contract pricing:...
iPhone 4 Ordering Now Live On Apple Canada Online Store $659/$779
Today is a great today for Canadians as Apple has started to take Canadian orders for the iPhone 4 through the Apple Canada Online Store! In the USA, France, Germany, Japan, and United Kingdom, iPhone 4 pre-orders went live on June 15, 2010 for a launch date of June 24, 2010. At the time, it...
Are You Waiting in Line for the iPhone 4?
Tomorrow is a big day--the iPhone 4 goes on sale in Canada! We've already heard pricing details from Rogers and Bell (Telus is MIA). Don't forget to read our iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ to catch up to speed. There are already eager iPhone 4 enthusiasts waiting in line across Canada. @iPhoneArena is in...
Bell Releases iPhone 4 Pricing, 6GB Data, iPad Sharing
Earlier today Rogers/Fido announced their upgrade pricing for the iPhone 4. It looks like the 'Big 3' carriers are waiting until the last minute to release their pricing for customers. Bell has just updated their website with iPhone 4 details and they are the same as plans leaked earlier. There's nothing new here compared to...
Rogers/Fido Announce iPhone 4 Activation/Upgrade Pricing, 6GB Data Plan Returns
Today is a great today for Canadians as the pricing for the contract and outright iPhone 4 has finally been confirmed! In the USA, France, Germany, Japan, and United Kingdom, iPhone 4 pre-orders went live on June 15, 2010 for a launch date of June 24, 2010. At the time, it was confusing to why...
WSJ: Apple “Looking Into” iOS 4 Problems With iPhone 3G
This week, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple is "looking into" user reports of the iPhone 3G experiencing lags and crashes when updated to iOS 4. Users of the iPhone 3G that have updated to iOS 4 will not be strangers to the complete device slow down. At the Apple support pages, numerous...
iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ: What Everybody Should Know!
*Last updated on July 31, 2010, 1:18AM* This Friday, July 30th, is the launch of the iPhone 4 in Canada. You're excited--we know that. There has been a lot of chatter recently about pricing, Apple Store opening times, upgrades, etc. We're going to try to consolidate all that information into the following FAQ. Ready? Here...
Apple Canada Retail Stores Open At 7AM For iPhone 4 Launch
Today, Apple finally updated the webpages for the company's retail stores to reflect the iPhone 4 launch. Canadian Apple Retail stores will open at 7AM on Friday July 30, 2010 for the iPhone 4 launch. There will be lines and it is first come, first served. As we have said previously, there is a limit...
Bell To Launch $30 6GB Data Plan + iPad Sharing [Updated]
**Update: July 28, 2010. Seems as though a Bell document leaked to BGR has verified this new 6GB/$30 data plan. This plan also includes the following: - Included tethering - $10 add on option to share data to your iPad 3G (as long as on the same account) - Unlimited Wi-Fi at Starbucks - Offer...
X-Mini II & X-Mini Happy Premium Speakers for iPhone
If you are looking for a small but quality external speaker solution for your iPhone, check out the line of X-Mini speakers. The X-Mini II and X-Mini Happy are two premium speaker products for any device that supports a 3.5mm audio port, such as a computer, mp3 player, or mobile phone. The line of X-Mini...