Earlier on Thursday, Globalive (WIND Mobile), was denied by the CRTC to start its wireless company in Canada. Globalive had too much foreign ownership and the company was rejected.

You can read the release below:

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, October 29, 2009 —The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today determined that Globalive Wireless Management (Globalive) does not meet the Canadian ownership requirements set out in the Telecommunications Act. Under the legislation, a telecommunications company … Read More

With the release of Android 2.0, Google today announced a free, turn by turn GPS navigation application called Google Maps Navigation that makes its debut within the new 2.0 platform. This is a very awesome turn by turn app since it is integrated with Google Maps and it is completely free!

This new feature comes with everything you’d expect to find in a GPS navigation system, like … Read More

In a similar move made by Rogers Wireless recently, effective November 5 2009, TELUS will drop the System Access Fee (SAF) and 911 fee from their Rate Plans and introduce “Clear Choice” plans as the new available TELUS plans which will have a $5.00.

1. TELUS Removes System Access Fee

For those on TELUS monthly voice plans, whether contracted or not, you have been paying an extra $6.95 (plus tax) … Read More

Today Google announced the SDK release of Android 2.0 (AKA: Eclair)!

Android 2.0 brings new API’s for syncing, Bluetooth and a ton of other features and enhancements. Users will now be able to sync contacts with other contact sources, connect to peer-to-peer for gaming and much more!

There is no word yet on the official 2.0 firmware release, but with TELUS getting the Hero in November, hopefully 2.0 … Read More

With the introduction of the new HSPA+ network from TELUS, the new high-speed mobile network brings a slew of new handsets to Canada. One of those handsets is the much discussed HTC Hero (white/black)!

The HTC Hero, running Google’s Android, will be available on the new HSPA+ network from TELUS starting November 5 2009. This is great news for new/existing TELUS customers that have been waiting for … Read More

As we reported at the beginning of October for Bell Canada, TELUS has now officially announced the availability of its HSPA+ network for November 5, 2009.

The new TELUS HSPA+ network will have speeds up of to 21Mbps, matching current HSPA+ provider Rogers Wireless. On the launch of the network on November 5, TELUS will cover most of the Canadian population where it has service now. The … Read More

Remember when we mentioned about Verizon’s Droid and the “iDon’t” advertising campaign? Well, it looks like Verizon let the cat slip out of the bag on details of the Droid phone and specs. According to BGR, here are some impressive specs on the Motorola-made Droid:

* Android 2.0 ‘Eclair’
* 3.7-inch WVGA (480×854), 16:9 touchscreen
* 550 MHz processor
* 6 oz (169g)
* 2.4 x 4.6 x.5 inches (60×115.80×13.70mm)
* 3.5mm headphone jack (yes, HTC … Read More

Here is a cool app idea.

Panoramio is an application/community who share their photos online. User uploaded photos are surfaced in Google Earth and Google Maps as photo layers, so almost anyone with Internet access can see them.

While the whole idea behind Panoramio is web-based, the application that is available makes it very simple to upload photos directly to the online community from your device.

Panoramio aims to keep photo … Read More