Sources: iPhone 4 Release Date in Canada on July 23rd

Update 1: Just had an email from a Bell source–July 23rd date mentioned again.

In their latest PR release about iPhone 4 sales, Apple once again confirmed the iPhone 4 will be launched in Canada “by the end of July”. We have received two separate emails that provide specific information to corroborate a pending July 23rd launch.

According to our tipster, with close ties to an Apple Store, here are some vague details “CS” was able to provide:

  • Word around the store is a July 23rd launch for the iPhone 4.
  • Employees have been asked to start shifts at 7:00AM on that day.
  • No one is allowed to book time off on that day.

The above details are identical to what was provided regarding the iPad’s rumoured April 24th launch in Canada–until it was delayed by Apple.

Earlier today, another story popped up online with a similar date (their source was from a major carrier, not an Apple Store), but of course we have to always take these rumours with a grain of salt. We previously predicted July 23rd or July 30th, the last two Fridays of the month. Right now, the former is looking to be the best bet for the iPhone 4 launch in Canada.

All we can do now is wait. Rest assured that as we inch closer into July, the iPhone 4 launch date will soon by announced by Rogers, Bell, and Telus on the same day (they like to do things in tandem).

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SF
SF
15 years ago

Hopefully the white one will be there too.

Dave
Dave
15 years ago

Finally…
Do you think there will be preorders available on the site?

rorypiper
rorypiper
15 years ago

Good enough for me! I'm going to go get in line! 🙂

Noahattic
Noahattic
15 years ago

july 23rd, that's not bad at all. i think the white version will be available and the screen issue will be fixed at the time. but…………r they gonna fix the antennas issue by the time they're shipping the 2nd release? that's the thing really annoying me about the new iphone…..

Besh
Besh
15 years ago

I've never been in an iphone lineup before – assuming it opens at 7a.m, what time do you think you should show up to be able to grab a phone (not necessarily be first in line, but be relatively safe in securing your own copy)? 5a.m?

Carl
Carl
15 years ago

My Fido contract is renewable on that date, coincidence!?

Gary
15 years ago

Wait for me!

Gary
15 years ago

Earlier the better I'd say. 5AM sounds about right to be “guaranteed” one.

Gary
15 years ago

We've never had iPhone pre-orders in Canada before. This could be the first if it happens.

ChantelleJoy
15 years ago

I really like the theory that Apple/Rogers/etc is going to annouce this on Canada Day – wouldn't that be nice? 😉

mackman6151
mackman6151
15 years ago

hmm i wonder if us Canadian's will get a pre-order time a few weeks in advance and 2 days early delivery too, jusdt like our good “friends” in the USA 😛

Draz
Draz
15 years ago

Can't wait! I hope for pre-orders too!

Hopefully a news release this week or next week for the latest

Patt
Patt
15 years ago

I have a question. Am I going to be able to get an iPhone 4 at an Apple store for the reduced 3-year telus contract price. Or will I have to line up at my telus provider guys store?

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

You can go to the Apple Store.

Anthony
Anthony
15 years ago

Still wary about the antenna though

Brandonline
Brandonline
15 years ago

what if i want to renew my contract so that i can get the reduced price on the iphone?

do i line up at my cell phone provider? or can i line up at apple, who has the power to renew my contract and everything?

Jreid2375
Jreid2375
15 years ago

OMG..Thats my Birthday!! What an awesome Birthday Gift!!! A new iPhone shows up on my doorstep with great reception, and a personal message from Steve Jobs that reads Happy Birthday!!! Lets hope at least one of these happens.

SquareWheel
15 years ago

Could I just go in a week later and get one without hassle…?

Ann Nonimus
Ann Nonimus
15 years ago

If you look around you'll see that direct contact with the lower left side causes the lost signal. Using an iPhone case seems to solve that problem OR holding it with your right hand. Some say it's a matter of an OS update and I personally feel that it's a good thing it's coming later to Canada (most of the bugs can be worked out by then).

Zeke2d
Zeke2d
15 years ago

Yeah, but the problem is that most people are left handed, so they hold their phone in their left hand and use their right hand to do all the tapping, controlling the phone. Isn't this a hardware issue? So how can it be solved with an OS update, it would be great if it could however, because I read somewhere they might change the frequency or something.

Guest
Guest
15 years ago

The personal message from Steve Jobs is more likely…

Wuju
Wuju
15 years ago

I want the factory unlock model. So they sell it only at the Apple store, right?

Noahattic
Noahattic
15 years ago

if you really think about the issue, it definitely cannot be fixed by a firmware update. that's a design flaw. i really hope they will fix this before releasing in canada.

i need a phone with not really great reception but at least average and stable.

Noahattic
Noahattic
15 years ago

i have a rogers store 5 mins walk away from my house..

DocBurN
DocBurN
15 years ago

same question, my 3y contract with fido is over.. can I get a iphone4 with a reduced price at a Best Buy store, signing a new 3 years contract if i am a paying no-contract customer right now. ?

Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
15 years ago

Happy Birthday!

Joker Eh
Joker Eh
15 years ago

No wait for me!

Joker Eh
Joker Eh
15 years ago

Well if you want or should I say need one on opening day then you will have to wait in line. But you can jsut call Rogers or which ever provider you choose and call and order over the phone and you get it within 3 days. At least thats what I did when I ordered my 3G.

When the 3G was released I waited in line at a Rogers store from about 5 AM. I was 6th in line and I didn't get the phone I wanted. The people in front of me ordered more than one of the 16GB Black. And all they had were white 8GB. So I was out of luck and just went to work called rogers and ordered it.

Now I think stores (this included carriers and apple) should only limit one per customer on opening day. And hopefully they have the model I want what ever the day is.

Adam
Adam
15 years ago

I'm currently with Robbers Wireless, but was planning on jumping ship to Fido and grabbing the iPhone 4. Do I have to go to a Fido store? Where else can I go?

een
een
15 years ago

That would be awesome!

Arif
Arif
15 years ago

Fido Store and Apple Store are your best bets bud. I suggest an Apple Store because they usually have more stock.

Hagow
Hagow
15 years ago

I am in Toronto and with Rogers. Can I wait at the Apple Store if I want one that is subsidized? I know I get the unlock one for full price but what if I don't care about unlock. Do I also reserve one at the Apple Store before I go line up?

The Apple Stores are also in malls how the heck do I get in the mall at 5:00am?

So confused…

Hagow
Hagow
15 years ago

one more thing…

If we get an unlocked one where do we get the micro sim? do we need to line up at both Rogers and Apple?

I also heard that cutting the miniSIM works though.

djepsilon
djepsilon
15 years ago

Ha! I beat all you suckers. I'm already IN line.

STEPH
STEPH
15 years ago

can't you preorder one? and then your are guaranteed one??

roadcarver
roadcarver
15 years ago

I'm going to wait until the dust settles and the stampede stops. Additionally, need to find out what the contract pricing is / unlocked phone pricing will be.

Eric
Eric
15 years ago

Thanks for sharing that information. Highly appreciated.

Eric
Eric
15 years ago

yes

redjediknight
redjediknight
15 years ago

I have a question though, does Future Shop, Best Buy, Walmart and other phone companies that are tied in with the big three–will they also release the iPhone 4 or will it be specifically only on the Apple Store?

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Both.
Apple Store or the provider.

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Yup

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Apple Store

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Yes, Apple Store.
You'll wait outside until the mall doors open.

ADAS
ADAS
15 years ago

THATS TOO LONG OF A WAIT!

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Correct

Joost Ueffing
15 years ago

Question: if you're not with Rogers and want to get a phone do you have to goto the Rogers store or can you goto the Apple store?

Joost Ueffing
15 years ago

Be a nice Canada Day birthday present for the country.

Ex
Ex
15 years ago

Well if you're not with Rogers, you won't go to Rogers. But, no matter who you're with, it's better to go to the Apple Store

Joost Ueffing
15 years ago

So will Rogers have a presence there to sign you up at the Apple store or do you goto the Rogers store to get your account setup afterwards?

Joost Ueffing
15 years ago

That would be very nice.

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