Aug 19

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Well, it looks like that long, painful wait is finally over. According to all kinds of tipsters, the BlackBerry Bold touches down for the first time in North America (in its home country of Canada, obviously) come August 21st (that’s this Thursday, in case you don’t own a calendar, computer, or have any friends). That’s right — the Bold will land on Rogers (where else?) with a price tag set somewhere between the dark valley of $300 and $400, according to Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie. Reports say the phone will be available from other carriers by the end of the week, though we don’t have any definitive rumblings that confirm such heavenly ideas. You’ll know more when we do, of course.

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Jan 15

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According to a report from the market-mindful Bloomberg, old Jobsy could be dropping the iPhone on Canada come tomorrow’s keynote. If you believe what RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky says (and that’s a big if), Apple will unleash the phone via Rogers Communications — the country’s largest mobile service provider. “There’s a very good chance that Apple will announce or discuss some kind of other carrier roll-outs, beyond the ones it has done in Europe and the U.S.” He said, adding that, “There is definitely very strong demand and interest here.” To which we say, “Duh,” and, “Hey, we’ve heard this before.” Though we’re not sure Steve will have time for the Canadian launch in his keynote, what with all the algae-based hard drives, unicorn laptops, and rays of pure energy he’ll be introducing.

[Thanks, Paolo]

 

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