In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
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Just this past Wednesday, Bell launched their HSPA network. On Thursday, Telus followed suit and officially entered the 3G HSPA+ game too. With three networks in Canada now offering the iPhone, which one should you go with?

On Thursday I had a chance to speak with reporter Ted Chernecki once again, regarding the iPhone in Canada and the launch of the Bell/Telus HSPA+ network. Here’s the short clip of yours … Read More

Globalive (WIND Mobile), was going to be the Canadian saviour of the wireless landscape in Canada. Today they were rejected by the CRTC.

I’m going to go cry now. Grab a tissue and read the release below:

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, October 29, 2009 —The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today determined that Globalive Wireless Management (Globalive) does not meet the Canadian ownership requirements set out in the Telecommunications Act. Under the legislation, … Read More

Hey everyone, this post is just a quick housekeeping tip. I’ve had increased emails of people asking me about how they have missed out on contests because they haven’t had a chance to visit the blog, or they received blog email subscriptions late. Let’s review a couple solutions for those who aren’t already using one of our blog subscription services.

Subscribing to iPhoneinCanada.ca with Weekly or Daily Newsletters

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Phew, what an intense morning. First Apple updated features and pricing on the iMac, the MacBook, and the Mac Mini. Then Apple updated their mouse to the new Magic Mouse. And finally, Apple updated their Remote. But there is one more thing and it is great news for Canadians.

Under likely suspension since the Canadian Dollar is on the rise, Apple has made the … Read More

This mornings Apple product updates regarding the iMac, the MacBook, the Mac Mini, the new Magic Mouse, and Apple Remote were all fantastic. But there were a few products that were updated that have been not so publicized.

Alongside the aforementioned updates, Apple also updated:

AirPort Extreme Base Station ($199)

The new AirPort Extreme Base Station received antenna upgrades to increase WiFi performance by 50% … Read More

Alongside the new iMac and Magic Mouse updates this morning, Apple has updated the existing Apple Remote.

The new Apple Remote features an all aluminum enclosure and black buttons, shedding the previous white plastic enclosure/buttons. The new remote is much thinner and longer than the previous generation and the battery compartment has been moved to the back. As expected, the remote can be used with iPod, iPhone and Mac.

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Alongside the new Mac refresh this morning, Apple introduced an all-new redesigned Magic Mouse, the successor to the original Mighty Mouse.

The new Magic Mouse uses Bluetooth wireless technology and has a touch-sensitive enclosure that allows the mouse to be used as either a single or multi button mouse with finger gesture support. Users can now navigate using intuitive finger gestures (akin to the iPhone/iPod Touch) instead … Read More

This morning Apple released a series of updates to their Macintosh line of computers. The MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini all received refreshes heading into the holiday shopping season and are available now at Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store.

The product line and updates are listed below:

New MacBook (white)

The MacBook (white) has received a case overall with a thinner form factor, same plastic body but with cleaner … Read More

After announcing the launch of the new HSPA+ network from Bell and Telus and the rumored launch of the iPhone in November, Bell and Telus have now officially confirmed that the iPhone 3G/3GS will be available in November 2009.

Bell and Telus, through a joint collaboration, have completed their HSPA+ network earlier than scheduled and have official agreements with Apple Inc. to deliver the iPhone … Read More