With the SDK release of Android 2.0 a few weeks ago, the source code for Android 2.0 has now been posted to the Android Open Source Project site. This is great news for those of us who want to root our Android devices and run 2.0 on them.

Canadian carriers such as Rogers and Telus have been neglecting to push out updates for the latest Android OS, … Read More

The extremely popular iPhone application “Bump” has made its debut on the Android Market!

Bump is an application on your Android phone that lets you share contact information or photos quickly and in a fun way. The app uses an Android device’s sensors to actually “feel” a bump from another Android device.

Once the two devices bump together, the information it sent to the web and matching algorithms match the … Read More

Yesterday’s post about the Motorola Milestone coming to Telus has officially been announced by Motorola. This will mark Motorola’s first Android-powered phone in Canada, and marks a triumphant return of Motorola to the cellphone scene.

Here is a snippet from the official press release:

TORONTO, Ont. — November 10, 2009 — Motorola Canada today announced it will bring its first Android™-powered device, the much-anticipated Motorola Milestone, only to TELUS customers in … Read More

Isn’t it great when rumours come true?

This week we were discussing about the possibility of seeing the Motorola Droid on Telus sometime in 2010. Well, it seems like the folks over at MobileSyrup got an early tip and the Motorola Milestone (AKA: Droid) will hit Canadian shores on Telus in early 2010.

Check out the feature list below:

Key features include:

World’s thinnest QWERTY slider at just 13.7mm
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With Android phones finally hitting up Canadians shores (think of the HTC Magic and HTC Dream from Rogers), like Telus launching the LG Eve and HTC Hero, the options are increasing as every day goes by. Now, the biggest news in Android history at the moment is the Droid being offered by Verizon in the USA. This Motorola made Android phone is lighting up the blogosphere with its … Read More

With all of these new Android phones coming out, like the HTC Hero, and more notably the Droid (which is currently all the rage in the USA), how does Android fare against the iPhone 3GS browser?

Well, the folks over at Android Central have just put up side by side speed test. Here, it compares the Droid vs the Eris vs the iPhone 3GS. From the looks of it, the iPhone … Read More

Below you find the latest Telus Mobility plans for Android devices for November 2009.

Please note that these plans will be reflective of Telus Mobility and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions):

1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION

2.) MIDWEST REGION

3.) ONTARIO REGION

4.) QUEBEC REGION

5.) ATLANTIC REGION

Note: The plans and changes below affect new customers signing up for Telus Service. They also affect existing customers changing their price plans.

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It is November 5, 2009 and Telus has officially launched their HSPA+ network!

Along side the launch, the HTC Hero was released on Telus and is available now for $99.99 with a 3-year contracted plan.

Below are links for information regarding the Telus HSPA+ network and HTC Hero:

HSPA+ Network announcement

HTC Hero on Telus

Are you an existing Telus customer that has upgraded to … Read More