RIM to release 32GB 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook on August 9th in Canada only

Updated on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 9:14AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Research In Motion has just announced the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook which was revealed back in BlackBerry World.  Featuring an improved 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM a standard 32GB or memory and the same rock solid build, ports and features as the original BlackBerry PlayBook.

A Canadian exclusive, the new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook  tablet will be available from Bell, Rogers and TELUS in Canada on August 9, 2012. Additional variants of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supporting various high speed cellular networks are expected to be available in the coming months from carriers in the US, Europe, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Pricing was not revealed. Hit jump for the full press release.

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Review: Nokia Lumia 610 Windows Phone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia Lumia 610 represents Nokia’s ability to create inexpensive handsets that don’t feel cheap yet manage to bring a unique personality of their own. The Lumia 610 exemplifies the humbler Windows Phone handset. One that is deprived of the Lumia 800 and 900’s polycarbonate shell, 8 Megapixel camera and bricklike construction but still manages to stand out in its simplicity.

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HTC News Day! One X to Telus and HTC Desire C to Sasktel and Virgin Mobile

Seems like Friday the 13th is a lucky day for HTC who just announced availability of the superb HTC One X flagship device on TELUS as well as the more budget friendly HTC Desire C to Sasktel and Virgin. 

TELUS says the HTC One X is now available at TELUS stores across the country for $129.99 on a 3 year term. They now offer a anytime upgrade policy for current subscribers. 

As for the HTC Desire C, HTC is positioning this as a, "perfect all round device. With HTC Sense 4.0 integrated with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) it delivers easy access to content and fast connectivity, in an excellent design,” said Rick Babington, executive director, HTC Canada. “It’s the perfect device for Canadians who want all the modern essentials in a reliable and affordable smartphone.”

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III LTE

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

During the deep dive briefing with Samsung two weeks ago, I had the chance of comparing the new Samsung Galaxy S III with its predecessors the original Samsung Galaxy S and the Galaxy S II. It became clear that while the earlier Galaxy models were aimed at being the best technology that Samsung could offer at the time but the Galaxy S III is being fielded as a game changer designed to challenge our perceptions of what a smartphone should be.

Coming to Canada on June 27th, the Samsung Galaxy S III will be available from most carriers including Bell, Rogers, Telus, Mobilicity, Wind Mobile and others. Hit jump for my full review.

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