Microsoft launches Lumia 435 in Canada exclusive to TELUS and Koodo for $100

Another day, another affordable Microsoft Lumia launched. The Lumia 435 will be available in Canada exclusively on the TELUS and Koodo networks – available for purchase at both Best Buy and Walmart locations. The Lumia 435 is the latest generation Windows Phone 8.1 experience and includes great built-in features like Cortana, OneDrive and Office.

Available without a contract for under $100, this device is perfect for entry-level phone users, or anyone looking for smartphone functionality with an unbeatable price point. 

Global rollout for BlackBerry Leap announced

Good news for anyone waiting for the BlackBerry Leap. The latest 5-inch device designed for startups and entrepreneurs needing powerful messaging and an indefatigable all-day battery has been announced in a global rollout that includes Canada.

Interested buyers can shop for BlackBerry Leap on ShopBlackBerry.com and through select carriers and partners. BlackBerry Leap will continue to rollout over the next few weeks across countries including Germany, France, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and India. 

Ron Louks, President, Devices and Emerging Solutions at BlackBerry, said: "With an all-touch screen, the BlackBerry Leap rounds out our portfolio of BlackBerry 10 devices, offering an affordable choice to mobile professionals who require a smartphone that safeguards sensitive communications and keeps them productive." Stay tuned for a full review once we get our hands of this latest BB10 handset.

Videotron announces expanded cross-Canada coverage, starting May 13

Less than a year after launching its LTE mobile network, Videotron is taking another giant step forward by introducing expanded coast-to-coast coverage.

As of May 13, Videotron Mobile will give its customers still wider coverage across the country (1) from Gaspé to Vancouver, from Prairie roads to Laurentian lakeshores. With Videotron’s All Inclusive Canada plans (2), Québec consumers and business people will be able to travel the country with peace of mind, knowing that they will be able to text their loved ones and pick up their emails at no extra charge across the land on Videotron’s partner networks. 

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BES12 by BlackBerry chosen by Home Healthcare Provider

CarePartners has chosen CellTrak's VisitManager solution, running on BlackBerry 10 smartphones and managed by BES12: a multi-OS EMM solution by BlackBerry, to mobilize their home care providers. 

CarePartners is a home care nursing agency that provides personal support services, rehabilitation services, and nursing care to over 70,000 patients each year. CarePartners issued BlackBerry 10 smartphones provisioned with CellTrak's VisitManager mobile healthcare management application to over 4,000 employees in their mobile workforce.

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