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  1. Android News

    TELUS will be holding a launch party for the Essential Phone tomorrow

    TELUS is hosting a launch party tomorrow in Toronto to help celebrate the release of the Essential Phone.
  2. Android News

    TELUS open pre-orders for the Essential Phone

    Canadian carrier TELUS has opened up its pre-orders for the new phone from Andy Rubin's company. Unlike the Sprint "exclusivity" in the U.S., TELUS has a true exclusive deal to be the only retailer in Canada selling the phone.
  3. Android News

    The Alcatel A50 will be coming to Telus and Koodo on August 18th

    Alcatel's A50 smartphone features the company's own take on modules for a budget price. Like the Moto Z line, there is an extended battery mod and a speaker mod. Unlike Moto, Alcatel created an awesome looking LED back.
  4. Android News

    The Essential Phone in Canada is priced at $1,050

    Telus, the Canadian network which has exclusivity over the PH-1’s carriage, is now offering those who registered with Essential’s Canadian site a chance to pre-order the device in either its Black Moon or Pure White looks for CA$1,050 (US$825) outright.
  5. Android News

    The LG X Power 2 is coming to Telus in Canada on July 19

    The LG X Power 2 launched in Canada last month, and has been available for CAD 249.99 ($195) through local carriers. Starting next week Telus will also start offering the mid-ranger. A source from the carrier said starting July 19, sales will begin at CAD 240 ($188).
  6. Android News

    The Alcatel A30 8-inch tablet is now available in Canada

    The Alcatel A30 8-inch tablet is now available through Telus in Canada for CAD $180 and features the following specs: - 8-inch 1280x800 Display - Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC - 2GB RAM - 16GB Storage - 4,000mAh Battery - Android Nougat
  7. Android News

    Telus first Canadian carrier for Essential Phone

    Telus has tweeted to let its Canadian customers know it will be the carrier partner for the Essential phone in the country.
  8. Android News

    Telus launches KEYone for its consumer customers; Carphone starts selling it in UK

    The BlackBerry KEYone is now available for Telus customers who aren't associated with a business, while Carphone Warehouse is now selling the device on their website in the UK.
  9. Android News

    Telus Galaxy S8 now getting quad-band LTE-A

    Telus has delivered the necessary updates and network improvements to deploy quad-band LTE-A for the Samsung Galaxy S8. This should give their customers higher speeds and better reliability.
  10. Android News

    Telus Galaxy S8 devices receive red tint patch

    Telus is rolling out the "red tint" patch for their Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. This update addresses an issue that made some Galaxy S8 displays appear reddish in hue.
  11. Android News

    Canadian Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-order deliveries to begin April 17

    The official retail launch date of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in Canada is scheduled for April 21, but Telus has announced that those who pre-order the device could get the phone as early as April 17. Bell has also confirmed that those who pre-order the phone through them before April 11...
  12. Android News

    Rogers and Telus give the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge their Nougat updates

    As expected, Rogers and Telus have released the Android Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Canada. If you do not have a notification to update your device, you can try triggering the update manually within Settings.
  13. Android News

    Major Canadian carriers confirm they'll be carrying BlackBerry KEYone

    Various Canadian carriers have confirmed they will be carrying the BlackBerry KeyONE starting in April. These carriers include Bell, Rogers, and TELUS.
  14. Android News

    Google did not stop production of the Pixel

    An erroneous message from Telus earlier suggested Google had stopped production of the Pixel smartphones in response to questions about their lack of inventory. Google says this isn't the case, and that they're working with Telus to replenish inventory shortly.
  15. Android News

    All US Carriers have suspended Galaxy Note 7 sales

    Following the recall issued by Samsung earlier today, all US and Canadian carriers have suspended sales of the Galaxy Note 7. Sprint was the first to make the announcement, quickly followed by T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Canadian carriers Bell, Telus, and SaskTel have also confirmed they're...
  16. Android News

    Australian carrier Optus now giving late August date for Android Nougat 7.0 launch

    Australian carrier Optus now has a late August launch date listed for Android Nougat 7.0 for the Nexus 6P. They're not the only carrier to hint at the launch window, as yesterday Telus in Canada posted an August 22nd rollout date for the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P.
  17. Android News

    Telus lists August 22nd date for Android 7.0 Nougat

    Telus has listed an August 22nd launch date for Android 7.0 Nougat on the Nexus 6P and 5X. Telus was accurate with rollout dates for Marshmallow, so it may be worth circling on your calendar.
  18. Android News

    TELUS adds a few more locations to their Easy Roam service

    If you're a TELUS customer and you travel around quite a bit, you probably already know about the 100+ locations that are included in the carrier's Easy Roam package. Today, the company has announced they are adding Turks and Caicos, England or China to the package which brings the number up to...
  19. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Tab E with LTE hits Canada

    Folks in Canada can now buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8-inch. It's an affordable tablet with LTE that'll cost you just $289.99 at Rogers, Bell and Telus.
  20. Android News

    Telus Galaxy Note 4 is now receiving Android Marshmallow update

    Telus has started pushing theAndroid Marshmallow update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The update comes in at 1GB large, though other details about what it adds alongside standard Marshmallow features aren't yet known.
  21. Android News

    Telus says they'll cover 99% of Ontario and Alberta in LTE service by the end of this year

    Telus is a popular wireless carrier in Canada and the company has been making a lot of effort to improve its service and coverage as of late. Telus has just announced that their plans to increase LTE coverage in both Ontario and Alberta should enable them to cover 99% of these regions by the...
  22. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv users on TELUS will begin receiving the Android Marshmallow update on May 3rd

    If you're on TELUS and have been waiting patiently for the BlackBerry Priv to be updated to Android Marshmallow, the wait is almost over. TELUS revealed the update schedule for a few devices, including the Priv, which shows Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will be coming to the device starting on May 3rd.
  23. Android News

    Telus announces Marshmallow rollout dates for Galaxy S5 and Note 4

    If you're on Telus and are still rocking the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, then we have some great news for you. The Canadian carrier has announced that the two flagships from 2014 will be 5 getting some Marshmallow love. The Marshmallow rollout for the Galaxy S5 will begin on May 2nd, while the...
  24. Android News

    Telus is testing VoLTE in British Columbia with the G4 and S6

    If you have the LG G4 or Galaxy S6 and you live in British Columbia while also using the Telus carrier provider then you can look forward to getting early access to VoLTE in the "near future". Customers who use VoLTE from Telus can benefit from the following. . . - Increased availability of HD...
  25. Android News

    Samsung launches the Galaxy J1 (2016) in Canada for $150

    With more and more budget devices hitting the market, Samsung figures to jump in on the party with the Galaxy J1. The device features a 4.5 Super AMOLED display, 1.3GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 1GB of ram, 5MP rear-facing camera, 8GB of expandable memory, and a 2,050mAh battery. The J1 won't...