Canada
Facebook Messenger gets VoIP support in Canada
After the experimental debut of VoIP support in the iOS version, Facebook has now included the VoIP support in the Android version of Messenger app too. The feature is currently only active in Canada with no word on broader roll-out.
The social giant pushed a small update in the form of version 2.3 to the app late yesterday, which has enabled the voice-calling functionality in the app.
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Sony announces Xperia go for Canada, available in November
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Sony has announced the launch of its rugged Android smartphone Xperia go in Canada on Wednesday. According to the company, Xperia go will be available beginning in November through telecom operator Fido (in Black and White) and at Sony stores in limited edition Yellow colour.
Acer launches Jelly Bean Iconia Tab A110 in US, Canada for $229.99
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After releasing the Iconia Tab A110 in UK, Acer has announced the tablet for North American on Thursday. Priced at $229.99, this 7-inch tablet will go on sale in US and Canada starting October 30.
LG Optimus L7 heading to Canada via Rogers
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LG’s recently announced L-Style series smartphone Optimus L7 might be heading to telecom operator Rogers in Canada, reports Mobilesyrup. However there is no detail on the price or the exact availability date for the smartphone. LG has previously stated that Optimus L7 will be rolling out in markets across globe starting May, so Canadian debut should coincide that only.
HTC announces more phones in US/Canada will get Android 4.0
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After revealing ICS upgradable devices few days ago, HTC has now announced more smartphones in North American will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich update. The new upgradable smartphones are HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, Droid Incredible 2, and HTC Raider.
Galaxy Nexus coming to Rogers, Fido & Telus Canada tomorrow
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Samsung Canada has announced that Galaxy Nexus will be available via Rogers, Fido and Telus telecom operators tomorrow, while SaskTel, Mobilicity, WIND Mobile and Videotron are also soon going to release the phone. Seems like all the Canadian telcos are going to launch the latest Nexus phone. Bell and Virgin have already been selling the phone for sometime.
Bell Canada Ice Cream Sandwich update plans leaked
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According to a leaked Bell document, this Canadian telecom operator will be releasing Android 4.0 update for HTC Sensation in February 2012, making it one of the first phones after Galaxy Nexus on the network to run on Ice Cream Sandwich.
LG Eclypse debuts on Bell, Virgin Mobile Canada
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Entry-level Gingerbread smartphone LG Eclypse has been launched by two Canadian telecom operators. This slide-out QWERTY is being sold for just $250 without contract on both the telcos, while if you want a three year contract, then Bell will give it to you for free, but Virgin is asking for $49.99. Virgin Mobile is also Eclypse on pre-paid for $199.99.
Galaxy Nexus goes on sale in Canada from Bell, Virgin Mobile
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now widely available across Canada. This ICS smartphone is being sold by telecom operators Bell and Virgin Mobile. Priced at $159.99 with three year contract, it can be purchased from stores across the country. If you don’t like contracts then you can grab it for just $649.99.
Toshiba Excite AT200 headed to Canada in January
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Toshiba’s slim Honeycomb tablet AT200 is all set to make its Canadian debut next month. According to the tablet listing on company’s official website, it will be dubbed as Excite and will come with Android 3.2. We just hope that company has already started to work on the Ice Cream Sandwich update, so that users don’t have to wait for long.
