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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...

Best Buy Lowers Prices For Telus iPhone 3GS On Contract

With 8 days left until iPhone 4, retailers are looking to get rid of existing iPhone 3GS inventory. In this case, Best Buy has marked down the iPhone 3GS 16GB Black/White from Telus. If you are looking for a deal and do not care much for the iPhone 4, then check out the iPhone 3GS...

Telus Posts iPhone 4 Availability Information Page

Bell was the first Canadian wireless carrier to publicly post that they would be carrying the iPhone 4 on July 30, 2010. Soon after, this was followed by Rogers and Fido, except that Rogers/Fido posted their announcements internally and not publicly, but that did not stop us from posting it. Now, Telus has caught up...

Bell Confirms iPhone 4 Launching July 30th

We previously covered that the 'Big 3' in Canada confirmed they would be carrying the iPhone 4 in July. However, none of them have confirmed on their websites about today's July 30th Canadian launch date--until now. Bell has updated their iPhone 4 page to include the words "Coming July 30th" in their iPhone 4 graphic....

Telus Releases iPhone 4 Notification Page

With the iPhone 4 set to launch sometime by the end of July, the anticipation for the device has been growing. When Apple announced the iPhone 4, the Canadian Apple website offered users a "Notify Me" service where Apple sends out periodic emails on matters related to iPhone 4. After Apple, Rogers/Fido started their own...

The iPhone 4 Launch in Canada Delayed to July 28th?

We previously reported that Apple will be launching the iPhone 4 in Canada on July 23rd, as this rumoured date is when employees were not allowed to book time off. Some new developments have emerged. Our tipster has updated us that employees who had originally been denied a day off on the 23rd have now...

8GB iPhone 3GS Launches June 25th: iPhone 4 After?

We just received an anonymous email from a tipster that noted Bell will be launching the 8GB iPhone 3GS on June 25th. We've also received word that Rogers and Telus will also be launching on the same date too--not surprising at all. Apple will be selling these units one day before on June 24th. We...

Future Shop Lowers Prices For Telus iPhone 3G/3GS On Contract

At WWDC 2010, Apple announced that the next iPhone, iPhone 4, is coming to Canada by the end of July. Apple also announced that the existing iPhone 3GS would be reduced in capacity to 8GB and offered for $99 on contract ($549 without contract). This week, Future Shop has made a series of price drops...

Telus To Launch Mobile Account Management Site

Way back in November 2009, Rogers and Fido launched two account management iPhone apps called "My Account". The “My Account” app allows Rogers/Fido customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and how many minutes/data/messages their...

Virgin Confirms They Will Sell iPhone 4

In a move that is not surprising at all, Virgin Mobile has announced on their website that they will also be selling the iPhone 4 when it launches in Canada. Why is this not surprising? Because Virgin Mobile Canada is a subsidiary of Bell Mobility. Following suit of other carriers, no exact pricing or release...

Dear ‘Big 3’ Carriers: Please Clarify iPhone 4 Upgrade Details?

Canadians are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the iPhone 4, but we're going to have to wait until the second launch in "late July". The issue with the iPhone 4 in Canada can be complicated due to the fact that most iPhone users have signed onto 3 year contracts with either Rogers, Telus or Bell....

Telus Price Increases: Caller Display, Call Forwarding, Five Favourite Numbers

Bringing themselves on par with Rogers, Telus has now increased the prices on a series of their services. This week, the company has increased pricing on the following standalone feature add-ons: Caller Display: $8.00/month (was $7) Call Forwarding: $3.00/month (was $2) Local Five Favorite Numbers (Talk/Text to five numbers): $15.00/month (was $10) Nationwide Five Favorite...