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Apple iPhone 4 Coming to Canada…in July 2010!
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.
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I'd really like to know why canada got snubbed here. July doesn't seem too bad though. I initially thought we had to wait until September. Common Steve, I have some money here for you…..don't you want it???
Why do I live in Canada ?!?
I bet Rogers had their hand in screwing this up…
Because were the best part of North America.
Despite some shortcomings, like this, I'd still rather Canadian than American.
It does suck that we have to wait until July, but what I'm most curious about is the upgrade pricing. I'm glad I skipped 3GS and waited for this one because it is amazing. At least we will have iOS4 to play with on our 3G's or 3GS's for a little bit.
Canada was missed because Apple is carrying out a preemptive strike” against Android device makers in key markets…..Sadly Canada is a secondary market and our users are Apple fans and are not threatening to jump on board the Android or RiM wagon…
I wouldn't be surprised if there is a delay on the release here and it gets pushed back.
Maybe it has something to do with Sasktel CEO saying back in April that a new iPhone was coming out in June and they'd (sasktel) be getting it. Whatever. IS SASKTEL GETTING THIS PHONE OR WHAT??!!!???
On a side note, finally, we can create playlists right on the iPhone – with iOS4. Hurray!
Another month isn't bad I guess, wished we get it the same time as U.S. I will jailbreak it when it's available and still would like to know that it will still work with my carrier Fido, when (if ever) I don't want to deal with jailbreaking anymore. MyWi, 3G unrestrictor will certainly the reason for me to jailbreak. Though the iOS 4 is closing the gap to need to jailbreak. 🙂
I have an iPod touch, iMac and iPad. The one thing I've never given in to is the iPhone. I hated to give up my BlackBerry. I fear, Steve's latest iteration may just have changed that. This thing is sweet!
As for Canada getting it in July vs June, I'd say we're not seen as much of a priority.
Of course we have a small population, but you'd think that might work to our favour. To throw a few thousand iPhones at us when it launches in the US shouldn't be a big deal. I suspect however, that much of it has to do with our insane 3 year contracts! So many people are locked into these long-term prison sentences that, while I've no doubt it will sell brilliantly well, a lot of people who would otherwise get it, will have to wait because they're in the midst of 36 month contracts. Could Apple be putting pressure on the big 3 to make some changes, either with contract length or data pricing? Look at iPad data pricing, virtually unheard of in Canada previously but for the the Rogers 6GB for $30, again with an Apple product. Who knows? If it has anything at all with getting rid of 3 year contracts, I'm happy to wait an extra month!
I don't mind waiting. Gives me more time to play with my iPad. During the WWDC I was trying to find out how I was gonna have time for both devices.
It probably has a lot to do with upgrading. A lot of rogers customers who recently bought a 3GS or when it came out wont be eligible for an upgrade to a new iphone 4. I personally think it's stupid, especially when you're on a family plan and can only upgrade one fucking phone a year. How does it make any sense for two people to be on a family plan when only one person can get an upgrade once every other year? Rogers fucking sucks.
On July 1st, Apple will begin putting ads in its apps, and Jobs said Apple has already sold $60 million worth of ads for the second half of the year.
Pardon? I'm paying a swack of money for a device and now I have to look at ads on it!? I know many of the free apps include ads, but the default apps definitely should not.
iPhone 4 is an awesome upgrade. Even if I just bought a 3GS yesterday, I'd still be upgrading in July. At least we all get iOS 4 this month! June 21st!
I will move to USA arghhhhh
omg I can't wait to lay down my fresh new Zagg on this baby! LOL (You have a month Zagg, get at 'er!)
It took 2 months for my replacement to come and its acting up a little with my 3G. If I am running a GPS app it won't fully charge even on its Optimized port.
It's Rogers, Telus and Bell's fault. They wanted 3 year contracts and Apple said “How about no.”
The delay is more than a little disappointing. Of course those of us that hopped onto the iphone bandwagon with the Telus/Bell HSPA launch in November… it'll be a costly upgrade.
Everything I expected it to be! Although shooting 720P video will probably murder the battery life in a split second. Can't wait for the new phone as I'm on the 3G which is sluggish as hell the past couple months (115MB remaining)
I'm worried that high demand will push this back even further, like with the iPad. Not pleased with the delay, that's for sure.
hahaha. U know Rim is a canadian company right?
I figured that mighta had something to do with it.
I would like to see some kinda upgrade option, as three year terms are ridiculous. Personally i think 1 year is about right in terms of upgrading. Thats usually about the time i'm ready for an upgrade.
Does anyone know what rogers current cancellation fee is because contract price of 299 versus outright price of 799 might make switching carriers worthwhile…
I can't wait to see what Rogers does for their customers who already have an iPhone and are coming up on two years on the contract. Will they give us the new phone for free if we re-up for a new contract like some telco's in the states do?
Not free
MAYBE they will give it to you for the new customer price of 199/299 and not make you pay the outright price. Free??? LOL…..
Rogers is most likely to blame for the delay of the iPhone 4 in Canada. They really need to get with the times. Idiots
if you've never been with fido before, you can switch from rogers to fido and I believe you only have to pay an extra $150.
unfortunately i'm not in a fido service area. So, no luck there…
Although it may feel like we're being left out of the lurch… I actually don't mind waiting till July. This give us time to observe all the bleeding-edge techies get this first and put it through some real work paces. Then, once we know what all the bugs will be (if any), then we are prepared and informed before we buy (or not buy) the latest money magn… I mean product from Apple. 🙂
Definately not free… probably with promotional pricing plus whatever discounts you can ring out of them.
That's sad. How about going outside and getting some fresh air? You're worried about how to add time for another device in your life? Sad…
I believe Fido charges cancellation fees of $20 per month of phone service left on the contract and $5 per month of data service left. ie, $300 per year of contract.
i payed 299 for the iphone 3G, then 299 for the 3GS and hopefully 299 for the iPhone 4.. i got the 3GS at 299 because i payed more than 100$ a month for my plan which i currently still do..like 112$ i think after taxes.. and they didn't announce it until the night before the iPhone 3GS came out if i remember correctly
how do i get a iphone from the U.S.?
do i need to provide personal informations(i,e, us address, which i dun have) for contracts and the likes?
if no, what price will i be paying?
The default ads DO NOT include ads. iAd is for third parties, not for the core apps.
The default apps DO NOT include ads. iAd is for third parties, not for the core apps.
will wind mobile get the iphone?
K,so i am using iphone 3g now for a year and half with 3 years contract.
Would i be able to upgrade to iphone 4 with those price? 299 or 199.
I don't mind renewing my contract btw.
PLS SOMEONE ANSWER MEEE
Probably not
No.
No news from the Canadian carriers yet, as far as I know, about early upgrade for current iphone users.
This should be interesting though, as same as the launch of the 3GS, most of us have only had our iphones for a year. Will they allow us to upgrade at a discounted price too? or will they simply miss out on the 'tech crowd' (which i would think would be a huge part of that market)
….. $112 per month…. no wonder why you could get 3gs at 299 right after a year of getting 3g…..
what i pay for is $17.5 killer offer + $10 for 150MB+SAF+tax. i really like my plan since there's no better choice around.
this is an apple product, I wouldnt be expecting bugs. Also the OS has been out for quite some time for developers in beta , I'm sure it will be completely ready to go on launch day. And we'll be left watching youtube videos and maybe seeing a friends who bothered to cross the border and buy one outright 'hoping' that an unlock is available soon……*sigh* maybe this was just what apple wanted to do, but I suspect its our quirky canadian cell phone carriers not getting their acts together again….
Chances are you won't be able to upgrade. I tried upgrading from 3G to 3GS last year and they said no.
damnit i want this phone.. guess I'll have to wait an extra month
I'll just do the usual and blame Rogers. It's usually their fault anyways.
Sad that you have to pay $150 to switch from Rogers to Rogers.
20 minutes after the Keynote was over I received an email from Bodyguarz offering the protective file for the iPhone 4! Oh yeah, and a 10% discount for Father's Day
Completely baseless with no proof. Hm….
I gotta agree with the other, that is kind of sad. LOL I am interested in the new iPhone as well, but seriously man….
Also, I am getting tired of “i” before everything. iPhone, iPad, iMac, iTunes, iOS, iWorks
Seriously…. come on now.