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    by Published on 02-08-2012 06:52 PM
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    Not to be outdone by Dell Voice that just came out today, Vonage has just released a slick little app for ...
    by Published on 02-08-2012 12:51 PM
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    An interesting application has come out today. Dell voice powered by Fongo.
    providing an alternative to Google Voice and other VOIP services at some very aggressive rates.

    I was reading this over at MobileSyrup and wanted to share it here as well to start a discussion.

    The service is offered free and is available on PC, iPhone and Android. A Blackberry version is in the works.
    You are provided a Canadian phone number, or you can port your existing number over if you're so inclined.
    This gives you access to the ability to make free calls to numbers in 30 large metropolitan areas. Some of which are Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. ...
    by Published on 01-19-2012 11:59 AM
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    Google quietly rolled out this feature a few days back. Like the title says, you can now delete e-mails from your GMail Exchange account on your iPhone, rather than archive. You'll need to go to the Google Sync's mobile site on your iOS browser and change a setting. It's all explained here:

    http://www.google.com/support/forum/...395bf92b&hl=en

    Enjoy!
    by Published on 12-23-2011 11:01 AM
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    *update 12/28* added more futureshop and bestbuy, removed old deals
    *update* added TELUS/Rogers/Bell/Tigerdirect/Walmart
    *update* added Visions (good deals on tablets).
    *update* added Mobilicity/Public Mobile/NCIX

    Attn Canadians. Boxing day is around the corner so I thought I'd compile a list of deals. If you see any new deals please let me know by replying to the original thread started by cedqc418. You can also PM me or use the contact us form. Here the outstanding deals, a complete list of phone deals follows:

    The 7" Lenovo Ideapad from FS for $199.99. Note that I've never tired this tablet before, I'm just looking at the price. Ditto for the 32GB 10.1" Lenovo K1 tablet for $299.99.

    If you missed out on the $199 Playbooks they're back. I don't remember if the 32GB ones where $249 during the initial Playbook sale a few weeks ago but they're that price now from everywhere but The Source.

    London Drugs has the LG Shine Plus on TELUS prepaid for $77.44 including $20 air time. If you live near one consider that. Just remember it's running Android 2.1 so no tethering.

    $50 iTunes gift cards are $39 at FS and BB. I'll probably be picking up a few of these.

    Futureshop in-store and online (Dec 28 and 29):
    32GB Playbook - $249.99
    $50 iTunes card - $39.00
    32GB Lexar MicroSDHC class 10 - $49.99
    LG Gossip Pro on Fido $0 on a 2yr, free $75 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy Ace on Koodo $0 on Tab, free $75 gift card
    HTC Wildfire S on VM - $0 on Tab, free $125 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on Bell - $0 on 3yr, free $75 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy S II X on TELUS - $0 on 3 yr, free $100 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy S II LTE on Rogers - $0 on 3 yr, free $50 gift card

    Futureshop online-only
    :
    Lenovo Ideapad A1 7" 16GB tablet - $199.99
    Lenovo Ideapad K1 10" 32GB tablet - $299.99
    LG Optimus Chic on Bell prepaid - $54.99 with $30 credit

    BestBuy instore (Dec 28-Jan 2):
    Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on Bell - $0 on 3yr with free $75 gift card
    32GB Playbook - $249.99
    Viewsonic ViewPad 7s 7" 4GB dual core 1Ghz tablet - $149.99
    Samsung Galaxy Ace on Koodo - $0 on on Tab, free $75 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy S II X on TELUS - $0 on 3 yr, free $100 gift card
    Samsung Galaxy S II LTE on Rogers - $0 on 3 yr, free $50 gift card
    Blackberry Bold 9900 on Rogers - $0 on 3 yr, free $50 gift card
    HTC Wildfire S on VM - $0 on Tab, free $125 gift card
    Nokia X2 Prepaid on Fido - $44.99 includes $30 activation credit
    Samsung Gio on Bell prepiad - $99.99, includes $30 activation credit
    Lexar 8GB MicroSDHC - $9.99
    Lexar 16GB MicroSDHC - $19.99
    Sandisk 32GB MicroSDHC class 4 - $39.99

    Source (starts online on the 24th at 8PM):
    16GB Playbook + leather convertible case - $224.98
    32GB Playbook + leather convertible case - $274.98
    Acer ICONIA WiFi 8GB - $299.99
    $200 in store credit when you activate 3yr contract with the Motorola ATRIX 4G, LG Optimus LTE or Galaxy S II 4G on Bell
    LG Optimus Chic on Bell Prepaid - $99.95

    London Drugs:
    LG Shine Plus on TELUS prepaid - $77.44 includes $20 air time

    2001 Audio Video:
    Samsung Nexus S on Fido - $0 + $50 gift card with 3yr contract <- not a good deal, get the SGS II X/LTE/4G from FS or BB

    Staples: (Dec 28 - Jan 3)
    Motorola Xoom 32GB - $388

    Staples: (Dec 26- Jan 3)
    16GB Playbook - $199
    32GB Playbook - $249
    64GB Playbook - $399

    Walmart:
    INQ Cloud Touch on TELUS - $88.83

    Wind
    (Thanks to windleaker for the info) :
    Blackberry Bold 9900, Torch 9810 or HTC Amaze 4G for $99
    on Tab when they activate on Oh Canada, Holiday Miracle or Genius Plan.
    Blackberry Curve 9360 - $249, no tab, new customers only
    1 yr of 1GB/month data + E1691 usb modem - $99
    32GB Playbook for $99 with activation of Blackberry Smartphone on a $25 or higher plan
    - not sure if this can be combined with first offer.
    activate Google Nexus S with $25 or high plan and get a free Samsung headset
    activate LG Optimus 2x
    with $25 or high plan and get a free LG HDMI cable

    TELUS:
    Apple iPhone 4 32GB - $49 on a 3yr
    Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray - $0 on 3yr with ANY plan
    HTC Amaze 4G - $0 on 3yr
    Samsung Galaxy S II X - $0 on 3 yr <- get it from FS/BB and get a $150 gift card
    Blackberry Bold 9790 - $49.99 <- get the Bold 9900 from FS/BB for $0 plus a $100 gift card

    Rogers:
    Samsung Galaxy S Glide $0.01 on contract
    Samsung Infuse 4G $0.01 on contract
    Sony Ericsson Experia Arc $0.01 on contract
    Blackberry Curve 9360 $0.01 on contract
    All new activations include 1 year of incoming calling, unlimited evenings and weekends from 6PM and the first month free.

    Bell:
    $75 credit on mobile devices
    Motorola ATRIX $0 on 2 year contract
    HTC Incredible S $0 on a 3 yr
    Blackberry Curve $0 on 3yr
    LG Optimus Net $199.95 no contract or $0 on a 3 year with no minimum monthly
    Samsung Galaxy 551 $199.95 no contract or $0 on a 3 year with no minimum monthly

    TigerDirect:
    32GB 10.1" Acer ICONIA Tablet - $359.99 with free tablet case (if you need tons of space get this or the 64GB Gateway version at futureshop, if you're find purchasing a 32GB SDHC get the 8GB version from FS/BB/etc + 32GB card from FS/BB)

    Visions:
    Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi - $388
    ASUS Transformer 32GB - $348
    Blackberry Curve 9360/9780/9800/9300 - $0/3yr
    Samsung Galaxy S II 4G - $78/3yr + $250 Visions gift card (better deal that FS/BB if you have something else to buy at Visions)
    16GB Blackberry Playbook - $199

    Mobilicity:
    Samsung Gravity Touch - $49.99
    Nokia 500 - $99.99

    Public Mobile:
    MAX - $99.99
    ZTE N762 - $99.99

    NCIX:
    16GB 10.1" Asus Transformer - $269.99 (instore only, very limited stock, if you want it line up)
    32GB 10.1" Asus Transformer - $399.99 (instore only)
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1" 16GB WiFi - $special pricing in store

    Americans, if you're wondering why it's called Boxing day just think of all the craziness surrounding Black Friday. Canadians prepare for this madness by donning boxing gloves to help protect their knuckles from other Canadian's head. The only difference is that it's on December 26th. Personally, boxing day isn't an accurate name because I prefer to use elbows, headbutts, kicks and strikes to the groin. ...
    by Published on 11-05-2011 09:00 PM
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    From Motorola's Twitter Page:

    Some users with Motorola smartphones on Android 2.3 may experience battery life issues after DST ends -- rebooting fixes the issue.
    http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...th-Android-2.3
    by Published on 03-31-2011 10:39 AM
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    If you're still waiting for NoDo to be delivered to your device, some of you may be able to get it now via a workaround if your device is in the "delivering update" phase. Here's how:

    1. Start Zune
    2. Turn off Data connection and Wifi on the Phone
    3. Connect the Phone with the PC (USB)
    4. Start the update search in Zune
    5. About 3 seconds later, disconnect your PC from the internet (Turn WLAN off).
    6. Zune finds NoDo-Update. Press OK.
    7. Connect to the internet again and install the update.
    It can take a couple tries before it works. Let us know if this works for you.

    Neowin.net | wpcentral | XDA
    by Published on 11-15-2010 03:00 PM
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    Are you planning to treat yourself to a new smartphone this season? Or buy one to give as a gift?

    With several smartphone operating systems and form factors out there, you have a lot to choose from.

    With that in mind FierceWireless has put together a nice guide to what they believe are the top smartphone and tablet devices (webOS devices are not listed unfortunately) amongst the U.S.'s Tier 1 carriers (Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile). Visit the link above for the list.

    Did you find it helpful? Anything you would add to the list?
    by Published on 11-08-2010 10:41 AM
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    Microsoft is giving away 100 XBOX 360's with the purchase of a Windows Phone 7 on contract at the TELUS store at Eaton Center. It's the TELUS store on the south end of the mall (near Queen).

    It starts at 11AM and runs till 2PM.

    The HTC Surround and LG Optimus 7 are available from TELUS for $99 on a 3 year contract.

    Bell is launching the LG Optimus Quantum for $99 on a 3 year.

    Rogers is launching the Samsung Focus for $199 on a 3 year.

    Here are some differences between the 4 phones:
    LG Optimus Quantum: QWERTY keyboard, DLNA, Augmented reality app, photo panorama software.
    LG Optimus 7: bigger display than the Quantum, DLNA, Augmented reality app, panorama
    HTC Surround: Slide on speakers with Dolby Mobile and SRS sound processing, kick stand, unit converter, flash light app, stocks app, equalizer, photo enhancer, love app.
    Samsung Focus: 8GB of storage (others have 16GB), SDHC card slot, 4" Super AMOLED display, daily briefing app (weather, stocks, news).

    Check out my review of the HTC Surround and my comparison of the Surround with the Samsung Focus.

    Hands on with the LG Optimus 7:
    by Published on 10-25-2010 04:16 PM
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    For Mac users who plan to get (or already have) a Windows Phone 7 device, you can get Windows Phone 7 Connector For Mac (beta) here:

    Windows Phone 7 Connector (for Mac) - Beta
    by Published on 08-19-2010 12:56 PM
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    HowardForums user billgates just dropped a tip that we can be expecting 4G in parts of South Florida before too long! ...
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