Today at Apple’s ‘It’s Almost Here’ keynote they revealed the all-new iPhone 5. Aside from the larger screen, thinner design, Apple revealed the most important facts of all: availability dates.
Canada’s iPhone 5 release date will be part of the initial wave of countries on Friday, September 21st You will be able to buy your new iPhone from Apple along with the usual suspects such as any Rogers, Bell or Telus dealer.
As we predicted, we are part of the initial launch, set for September 21st:
iPhone 5 pre-orders, as previously stated will be available on Friday, September 14th. Pricing remains unchanged for carrier upgrades, but unlocked prices have increased by $50 in Canada compared to last year, with the 16GB model starting at $699.
So get your wallet ready for that day folks, the new iPhone 5 is here! Boy, it feels great to live in a real country, eh!
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Great news. Although a little disappointing there were no surprises.
agreed. I’m not into this at all.
Any info for Rogers HUP pricing or did i miss seeing it?
what time on Friday is the next question. Thursday midnight? or 3am Friday morning?
If I pre-order, will I receive it on launch day .. assuming I can get in on the pre-orders?