Apple iPhone 4 Coming to Canada…in July 2010!

By Gary Ng on June 7th, 2010 162

July 16th, 2010 Update: Official: iPhone 4 Release Date in Canada on July 30th

Unless you’ve been sleeping in cave, you probably caught part of today’s announcement of the new iPhone 4 at the 2010 WWDC by Steve Jobs. This brand new iPhone is the exact same prototype that Gizmodo leaked on the internet!

Some of the newest features include a thinner design, an all glass casing, two cameras to include video chat, 5MP camera with LED flash, better battery life, and more. But out of all the new features, the moment I was waiting for eagerly was when could I buy the iPhone 4 in Canada?

The Apple iPhone 4 is Coming to Canada in July 2010

Last year the iPhone 3GS was launched in Canada to coincide with the US launch. That was pretty awesome for Canadians. Compared to previous years when the iPhone 3G arrived on July 11th, 2008 for Canada, and the original iPhone shut out of all countries except the USA.

Our American friends get the iPhone 4 on June 24th. As for Canada? We weren’t in the list of countries for the June 24th launch (we were beat out by France, the UK, Germany, and Japan!), but listed with a whole bunch of others for an unspecified July launch. Yup, that’s right–expect the iPhone 4 in Canada in July. As for pricing in Canada, I would expect it would be same $199/$299 for the 16gb/32gb models.

Why Was Canada Shut Out From the Initial Release?

I find this very strange. Japan and France was included with Canada for the iPad’s May 28th launch. As for Canada being shut out of this first release, it could be due to a variety of reasons. Apple could be targeting major worldwide markets first or possibly there were issues with the “Big 3″ carriers in Canada (Rogers/Bell/Telus) that caused us to miss the initial launch. What do you think?

Either way,  it looks like once again Canadians will practice what they’re pretty good at–waiting for the latest gadgets to hit our shores. If you can’t wait, you could drive down to the USA and buy an iPhone 4 on the June 28th launch date. With the iPhone Dev Team issuing a statement about an imminent iOS 4 jailbreak/unlock, you could definitely go that route–but it’ll require some work.

What do you think of the new iPhone 4?

I think it looks pretty awesome, except I thought storage would increase considering the option to take 720p videos at 30fps will eat up memory fast. We will have a full iPhone 4 round up post coming shortly. An all glass design is nice but what happens if you drop it? The antenna built into the frame is very innovative and I’m also happy about the increase in battery life.

Spill your beans below in the commments!

[Photos from: MacRumors, Engadget]

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  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Ex

    Possibly, but doubtful. Other countries also have to wait.

  • Matthewmf

    It has tons of bugs that they will probably fix by the time it reaches canada so I'm pleased we get it later. For instance, some U.S users found that they lost reception when they put their hands on certain places on the phone (or crappy at&t networks!) But I think this is going to be an excellent phone and I can't wait to get my hands on one

  • luca

    GOOODDD!! thank god it didn't release here on june 24th we would of maybe had all those problems

  • Oliver Smelt

    Definitely agree with all of this message. Well done.

  • vinny

    I have the Apple iPhone 16GB and 32GB in Brampton, Ontario Canada. Email me at info@djizm.org.

  • vinny

    I have the Apple iPhone 16GB and 32GB in Brampton, Ontario Canada. Email me at info@djizm.org.

  • vinny

    I have the Apple iPhone 16GB and 32GB in Brampton, Ontario Canada. Email me at info@djizm.org.

  • Wayner

    Firstly, Those of you that actually believe that Canada's carriers have any impact on when Apple chooses to release their phone, you may now put on your tin foil hats.

    Now, as some of you have suggested, It is very likely that the sole reason for the delay is so that apple can sell the phone to the higher populated countries first, as to have higher numbers to brag about for the total sales in the first few days. We all know Apple likes to brag about numbers. Therefore, once they have met this need for sales figures, they can start shipping every where else.

    Judging by the testing that USA owners have done, it appears that the “bug” to look out for is reception, many people have shown that there is a rapid depletion of signal strength when touching the lower left and right section of the external antenna (where the black lines are). Since people have been able to make calls without issues while the phone is showing 1 to 0 bars, this may only be a software issue as described by Apple. However, there are SpeedTest.net results that confirm this issue does negatively affect data speeds.
    So, whether this is only a result of a poor network (AT&T) or an actual issue with the phone, we will find out when we get the phone here in Canada and test it on our network.

  • Lwaa

    any updates on Canadian availability?

  • RTE

    I have talked with Fido rep. I'm in the same boat as you are. Have 3G for 2 years, 1 year left on contract. What they say is “you are eligible for a new phone” … “if you extend your contract”. Which means you get a phone for advertised price if you EXTEND your contract by another 3 years (add 3 more).
    Your situation may be different, as my friend who has 1/3 years served (on contract) is not eligible. They probably have some sort of cut-off (1-1.5 years left likely).

  • RTE

    ops, that was mant for post below

  • Xyz

    Fuck they do! i had my blackberry stolen, locked it, tried to cancel the contract and all that, but rogers didn't care- right now i'm using the old, fatass bb 8700, paying 40$ too much for what the phone does (couldn't change the plan)- and waiting on iPhone 4. oh well, only a bit longer

  • Pierre

    Hi all,

    The reason for the delayed launch in Canada is that iPhone is now available “unlocked” directly from Apple, albeit at a higher price. If they would have launched it on the same day in Canada, the US carriers selling the locked version would have lost tons of sale… As with everything else, follow the money… ;-)

  • ??

    oh…Hi!!!!!!……………………………………………………………

  • BOB

    you need the latest itunes for the folders and such to work properly…
    you shouldnt insult apple for your inability to understand these things.

  • BOB

    you obviously didnt understand what iads are…
    they're used in third party applications, most third party applications already have ads in them…
    if you click on the adds right now, you'll notice that they take you out of the application, and into a web page,

    iads lets you view the ad, in the app… and its super slick too.

  • x00carly

    Interesting. Did I say anywhere in my post that I did not already have the latest version of iTunes? Get your facts straight before you attempt to (somewhat illiterately) insult me, and do yourself a favor and learn how to use proper grammar. Thanks.

  • BOB

    do you, in fact, have the latest version?

  • Waiting

    Since you couldnt Download 4.0 With out the latest Itunes i would imagine he does

  • ZaraSarT

    In Spain (second release as Canada=, MoviStar announced iPhone 4 availability next 28th July, trough its official twitter.

    http://twitter.com/movistar_es
    http://www.actualidadiphone.com/2010/07/08/lanzamiento-del-iphone-4-en-espana-28-de-julio/

  • ZaraSarT

    In Spain (second release as Canada=, MoviStar announced iPhone 4 availability next 28th July, trough its official twitter.

    http://twitter.com/movistar_es
    http://www.actualidadiphone.com/2010/07/08/lanzamiento-del-iphone-4-en-espana-28-de-julio/

  • Looking Around

    People in glass houses… check out the difference between 'THERE' & 'THEIR'. Let's proof read folks!

  • Pissed off

    Latest news that the iphone 4 wont be out until augest now with the big 3, cause of the antenna problem. I checked with one othe the stores and they got a letter that there is a hold on the new iphone. So who the hell knows when it will be released in canada. I also heard that there was not enough iphones made for the preorder down in the states and that might be another factor on waiting for it to get here. So to all, Happy Waiting.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Ex

    There is no hold. There is no letter.

  • ??

    Everyone knows that there were more orders than what Apple could produce(at least for the U.S.) Thanks for the “breaking news” though….

  • appleiphone4sale

    for those of you that want or need the iphone 4, i have it for sale….

  • beastman

    ammmm….dude u need to take IQ test..let me know what ur score is…ur not logical at all…..the biggest compnay who fucked up us is Rogers…their Reps dont even know shit

  • beastguy

    “Totally and completely untrue. I was and (still am) in love with Apple”….yet they are charging u $29.99 to answer ur question………u downloaded OS 4 it FUCKED UP ur callender ………….uu still love apple….cute..rather confusing….

  • Vartanarsen

    but you guys have good universal health insurance…..

  • Someone

    I'm glad Canada Jr. got the iphone 4 first. They can have it when it's new and needs the bugs worked out of it. They can be our guinea pigs and we'll get it when it's fixed and tuned up :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Ex

    Canada Jr.

    Nice. I like that.

  • Moi Aussi

    Unlocked?

  • william

    Hi ive been with my old motorola and im with fido does fido even gonna sell iphone 4g i mean i dont know much bout it but i wonder cause i have lots of fidodolars and id like to know if iphone4 suports fido so i can buy it from them !

  • Olivierlafond9

    will it be possible to buy just the phone with no contract at a retailer ???

  • Babyrocky1

    anyone know how much it is going to cost for the 16 on a 3 year term?

  • Pissedoff

    My question is, when is the problem going to be fixed, or is there going to be a re-design to fix the problem of the antenna. Also if it is worth it of even buying a iphone4 with these flaws in it when it comes to Canada. And most of all, WHAT THE HELL IS THE RELEASE DATE FOR THEM TO COME OUT?.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Ex

    I WANT THE ONE WITH THE WIFIS

    :-/

  • Ravina

    Its a good thing, cuz hopefully the kinks will be worked out before its released in canada!

  • PissedOff

    Canada wasn't lucky enough to share the June 24th release date for the iPhone 4 like the US, France, Germany and UK. Instead they were stuck with a “Coming In July” notice courtesy of Apple Canada's website. Now however things seem to have taken a turn for the worse for our friendly neighbors as the Apple Canada website has updated the iPhone 4's order page to read “Coming Soon”.

    With the insane number of iPhone 4 pre-orders taken a couple of days back, one can't help but wonder if Apple has decided to fulfill these orders before taking anymore.

    What this would basically mean is that countries, such as Canada, that haven't given its citizens a chance to pre-order an iPhone 4 yet may in fact hold off until after July (possibly August).

    Before you think that Apple may not be so cruel, just remember what happened with the iPad a couple of months ago.

  • Dan

    you do realise when you take an INSANE 3 year contract its your choice, you choose to pay less for the phone to compliment your dwindling bank account, and pay for it over three years. Those people that complain about 3 year contracts and upgrade dates, YOU SIGNED UP FOR THAT. literally. You have all the option in the world as to turn it down and pay full for the phone

  • http://twitter.com/monasitta Mona E.

    a friend working at rogers said it would be 199$

  • Dd

    You are a fucking moron.

  • Dd

    You are a fucking moron.

  • Nibzster

    ya, im going with fido, fido, telus, rogers, and bell get it first, then all those gay small companies, like koodo get it later

  • Nibzster

    actually, theres a meeting today in california about the release date, lets hope its july 23rd like a lot of people are saying

  • Dsafsdfsd

    This is someone too i’m a rogers technical support and i can say some of the people they have working there i’d like to slap when i listen to them on the phone.

  • Dsafsdfsd

    This is someone too i’m a rogers technical support and i can say some of the people they have working there i’d like to slap when i listen to them on the phone.

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  • Sads

    Don't just rush out and buy it! Apparently, the new iPhone 4 experiences a few issues, such as antenna failure when holding the iPhone in a certain way.

    So I highly recommend that people be smart and make sure that the same buggy unit isn't being shipped to Canada.

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