Virgin Mobile and Bell to offer Samsung Galaxy Nexus in December

Ice Cream Sandwich for Christmas? It is a possibility as Virgin Mobile and Bell are the first Canadian carriers to confirm that they will be selling the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in early December. They have exclusivity on the hot ICS device until Q1 2012 when other carriers will supposedly bring the device to their customers.  

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Virgin Mobile to Launch BlackBerry Torch with a BBQ and pyro

Looking to ignite the flame of passion with the hottest new phone?  Come to Yonge-Dundas Square on October 5^th and check out the action as Virgin Mobile Canada hosts a fiery night of celebrations and performances to satisfy the senses and introduce the new BlackBerry Torch smartphone.

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iPhone 4 in Canada day 1 starts early

Apple announced that it will be opening its retail stores early tomorrow for the launch of the much anticipated iPhone 4. Opening as early as 7:00 a.m., Apple is hoping to be able serve Canadians who want their latest smartphone. iPhone 4 will be available without a contract for $659 (CAN) for the 16GB iPhone 4 and $779 (CAN) for the 32GB iPhone 4 through Apple’s online store (www.apple.ca/store) and Apple's retail stores.

Bell, Telus. Rogers and Virgin Mobile are also selling carrier-locked versions of the iPhone 4 tomorrow although they won't be open quite as early. Best Buy and Future Shop as well as Wireless Wave shops are expected to have the iPhone in stock although possibly in limited quantities.

This is a far cry from earlier iPhone launches which focused on Rogers, the only carrier to offer the iPhone at the time. These launches were marred by shortages and countrywide system failures that left thousands of users with iPhones that weren't activated until succeeding days.

Buyers should note that the iPhone 4 uses the new MicroSIM card format which requires you switch over your SIM card to the smaller version that fits on the iPhone.  

Below are our links to our ongoing iPhone 4 coverage.

iPhone 4 Canadian pricing released, $659 (16GB) and $799 (32GB)

Best Buy Canada will sell iPhone 4 for all carriers

Apple: White iPhone 4 delayed until "later this year."

iPhone 4 comes to Canada on July 30th, bumper bundled

iPhone 4 Day one, what Canadians need to know

The iPhone 4 Dilemma

Review: HTC Legend on Virgin Mobile

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The HTC Legend, which is available to Bell and Virgin Mobile subscribers is an Android 2.1 smartphone with a sleek  Aluminum unibody shell, a bright AMOLED screen and a new optical trackball that doesn't actually have a ball. What it does have is character, style, speed and all the best the Google's mobile  OS has to offer in a small and fun to use form factor. Check the jump for a slideshow and more information on the HTC Legend.

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