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  1. Android News

    On December 15th, the Galaxy Note 7 will not be able to connect to any Canadian wireless networks

    At the end of last month, we learned that the Galaxy Note 7 in Australia would receive an OTA update that would prevent it from connecting to any local wireless carriers. Today, it's been announced that the same thing will happen to Canadian Galaxy Note 7 phones on December 15th.
  2. Android News

    Amex Pay launches for cardholders in Canada

    American Express has launched its new Amex Pay services to cardholders in Canada. This will allow users to make payments using the updated Amex application without needing to physically take out your credit cards.
  3. Android News

    Samsung Gear S3 and Blue Coral Galaxy S7 launch in Canada

    The Samsung Gear S3 is now available in Canada. Both the Fontier and Classic models retail for $469 CAD. Alongside that, those looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 soon can add Blue Coral as a color option to consider.
  4. Android News

    You can now reserve the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge at Rogers

    We've known the Blue Coral version of the Galaxy S7 Edge will be making its way into various markets around the world. Now, it's been revealed that Rogers will be selling the device, and you can go ahead and reserve your unit right now.
  5. Android News

    Canadian Google Pixel accidentally receives experimental features

    It seems Canadian Google Pixels accidentally received an OTA update which brought some new functionality. Users were presented with options to either double tap the display or lift the phone up in order to get their phones to show notifications. These features were actually leaked ahead of the...
  6. Android News

    Wind Mobile is now known as Freedom Mobile

    Canadian carrier Wind Mobile is getting a new name after being acquired by Shaw Communications. The company is now called Freedom Mobile, and even includes the same orange and blue color scheme. The new carrier is launching an AWS-3 LTE network in Toronto, to boot.
  7. Android News

    Bell pushes out another OTA update to Canadian Galaxy Note 7 owners, reminding them of the recall

    Canadian wireless carrier Bell has pushed out a new OTA update to their Galaxy Note 7 customers. This update is said to contain "indicators that encourage customers to contact Samsung regarding the replacement/return of affected devices.”
  8. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy S7 explosion leaves a Canadian man with second and third-degree burns

    A Canadian Samsung Galaxy S7 owner has reported that his Samsung Galaxy S7 (not the Note 7) exploded while he was driving. The man reported that he felt the phone heating up in his pocket while driving. As soon as he removed the Galaxy S7 from his pocket, the phone started smoking. The device...
  9. Android News

    The HTC Bolt won't be coming to Canada

    HTC has confirmed that the newly announced HTC Bolt won't be coming to Canada, but it's possible that the device arrives in Canada under a different moniker.
  10. Android News

    Chromecast Ultra can now be purchased in Canada

    After launching in the US last month, the Chromecast Ultra is now available for purchase in Canada. The streaming media dongle is selling for CAD 90 and allows its users to stream in 4K with HDR and Dolby Vision support.
  11. Android News

    Samsung Canada will exchange all Galaxy Note 7s with Galaxy S7s

    Samsung has announced it will exchange any Galaxy Note 7s that were purchased at a third-party retailer for a Galaxy S7.
  12. Android News

    A class action lawsuit has been filed against Samsung in Canada

    Customers have had to deal with the fire issues of the Galaxy Note 7, and some have had enough. The lawsuit has been filed in the Ontario Superior Court by London, Ont.-based Lake Lawyers, LLP.
  13. Android News

    Samsung Pay is now available in Canada

    Last week, Samsung confirmed that Samsung Pay would be coming to Canada in the first week of November. Now, it seems a few CIBC customers are starting to see the service go live.
  14. Android News

    Samsung is rolling out an update to the Galaxy Note 7 in Canada which caps charging at 60%

    Samsung has already been releasing an update to limit the charging capacity of the Galaxy Note 7 to just 60%, but it seems Canada is getting added to the list. The update was pushed remotely to owners of the device who have yet to return the recalled device.
  15. Android News

    Samsung Pay might become available in Canada during the 1st week of November

    Twitter user Saifali Maknojiya says he contacted Samsung's customer service and was told that Samsung Pay would be available in Canada during the first week of November.
  16. Android News

    Google Shop sections are now in Best Buy stores throughout Canada

    It's been said that Google is getting serious about their hardware this year, and the latest news reaffirms exactly that. Google has opened up 10 Google Shops within Best Buy retail locations across Canada, with another 4 coming before the end of the year.
  17. Android News

    Samsung Canada says customers in the country can get up to $100 by exchanging their Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung Canada has told Mobile Syrup that they will give you $100 CAD to exchange the Galaxy Note 7 for a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. However, even if you choose to get a different phone, you can get $25 CAD just for turning it in.
  18. Android News

    Canadians can now return their Samsung Galaxy Note 7s for a refund or another Samsung device

    Canadia owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 can now return their smartphones to the retailer that they purchased them from and choose to swap their phones for the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge. If they don't want either of those phones, they have the option of getting a full refund. Samsung is...
  19. Android News

    Samsung announces their Galaxy Note 7 return policy for Canada

    Starting on October 13th, Galaxy Note 7 customers in Canada will be able to bring their devices in and exchange them for a Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge or a full refund. If you purchased the device online in Canada, Samsung says you will receive an email and will be entitled to the same full refund...
  20. Android News

    Latest Android Pay update hints of an upcoming launch in Canada

    Android Pay just received an update and while it doesn't seem like anything changed, some references and assets to Interac could mean that the service will be launching in Canada soon.
  21. Android News

    This is how much the Pixel and Pixel XL phones costs around the world

    Google is launching the Pixel in a number of countries. Someone on Reddit has gathered up the pricing and this is how things are looking. . . U.S. Pixel 32GB = $649 Pixel 128GB = $749 Pixel XL 32GB = $769 Pixel XL 128GB = $869 Germany Pixel 32GB = 759€ Pixel 128GB = 869€ Pixel XL 32GB = 899€...
  22. Android News

    BlackBerry DTEK60 up for preorder from NCIX Canada

    The unannounced BlackBerry DTEK60 is now available for pre-order from NCIX Canada. The device is listed with a $699 CAD sticker price which is a bit more than what we'd expect BlackBerry to sell the phone for. The device is also listed with an expected release date of October 11.
  23. Android News

    If you pre-order the Moto Z at Rogers, you get a free Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod

    Rogers has a promotion going on right now that will net you a free Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod just for pre-ordering the Moto Z from them.
  24. Android News

    Spotify brings their Premium for Family subscription plan to Canada

    Back in May, Spotify launched their family subscription plan in the United States for $15 per month. The company has now expanded this special plan to Canada, and it is even keeping the $15 price point.
  25. Android News

    70 percent of Canada's Galaxy Note 7′s owners have registered for a replacement device

    The recall process of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is going a little slower in Canada than it is in the US, but Samsung has reported that more than 70% of those who purchased the device have already registered for a replacement unit.