The latest mobile news doing its rounds is that T-Mobile UK has got its hands exclusively on LG’s GT500 phone. The LG GT500 is an HSDPA full-touch device, which includes a 5MP camera with image stabilization, tethering capacity, aGPS, 130MB built-in storage and microSD slot.
The LG GT500 is currently shipping and may finally land up with Rogers, is what we think. Well, we doubt you’ll ever be able to get to own this thing, but there’s nothing wrong in trying. What say you?
T-Mobile LG GT500
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Ah, the moment has finally arrived – it’s the 19th of June and the new iPhone 3G S releases today. In case you didn’t already pre-order your smartphone, there are indeed ways you can get your hands on them now, in the UK, US and Canada.
The United States
In case you wisely pre-ordered your phone from AT&T, you can get it today at 7:00AM from the same retail outlet. Those of you who were not that wise will have to wait for normal business hours to start off, after which, it is first come, first serve. All Apple retail outlets will be open from 7:00AM sharp, so be sure to be there on time. You can also try WalMart and Best Buy, since they too would have a stock of the product. Those who have pre-ordered with AT&T or Apple should go according to the shipping delivery date mentioned on the receipt.
The United Kingdom
There is great news for UK residents too. O2 UK can also get to lay their hands on the iPhone 3G S, starting 8:02AM today. Additionally, you can also get the smartphone from Apple and Carphone Warehouse stores near you. Pricing is based on the plans you select, plus you also have Pay & Go plans to choose from.
Canada
Canadian residents stand a good chance of procuring your iPhone 3G S from any Apple retail store, from around 8:00AM. Rogers and Fido will be there to help you too.
Apple iPhone 3G S
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We all know about the current worldwide recession and how it has hit all the industries. Now, the latest news in mobile town is that Telus has downsized 1,160 employees from its payroll in the first quarter, a move that it says cost it roughly $28 million in restructuring fees.
And if this is any consolation, the reduction is being offset by capital investment in excess of CAD $2 billion this year to enhance its 3G infrastructure buildout that will ultimately see Rogers-fighting HSPA spectrum go live as an interim step on the way to LTE.
With $700 million getting spent in Alberta, $500 million in British Columbia, and $300 million in Ontario, that work will automatically create some jobs, so that might be the silver lining here.
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Juicy XML metadata on LG’s own site suggests that the GT500 (a cell phone which has yet to be officially announced for any market, though it was originally rumored for T-Mobile in Europe) should be headed for Rogers at some point of time soon. That’s pretty awesome news for Canadians, considering the spec sheet has this one rolling deep with 3G, a 5 megapixel cam, and a WQVGA touchscreen.
The only GT500 we’ve seen pass the FCC so far only received approval on EDGE bands, suggesting that Rogers will have to wait for a second version with North American 3G or forge ahead with EDGE alone. Well, we are waiting and watching to bring you guys news on this one.
LG GT500
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