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Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Bell Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA We seriously have no idea how Bell managed to beat Telus out of the gate with this one, but they did -- so, you know, more power to 'em. The HTC Touch Pro has now landed on Bell's airwaves, putting the mighty WinMo set on the path to becoming one of the most widely-launched smartphones in North America in recent history; on that note, Verizon is probably feeling a little sheepish right about now, but with any luck, they'll be fixing that up in short order . Meanwhile, Bell subs can go ahead and hook up a Touch Pro for just $239.95 CAD (about $195) on a three-year contract, so if you can see yourself punching away on the same QWERTY board for thirty six months , get to it. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] HTC Touch Pro graces Bell, gets non-outrageous price originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Bell Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA Hey, Bell, you can't let Telus hog all the spotlight over there with its shiny (literally) new Touch Diamond , now can you? Nah, 'course not -- we knew we could count on you! All signs are pointing to Bell launching its own version of HTC's hottest CDMA WinMo set this side of a QWERTY keyboard , possibly as soon as October 15 if sales reps are to be believed. Pricing is looking like $149.99 CAD on a three-year plan with a minimum monthly plan of $45, or $449.99 contract-free if that's how you prefer to roll. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , Software , HTC , Alltel , Sprint , Verizon Wireless , Bell Mobility , Telus Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA The clever souls at PhoneNews seem to have sorted how to get gpsOne -- this technology uses both satellite and your provider's network to determine location -- up and running on CDMA HTC Titan sets. Once your handset -- including PPC-6800, XV6800, Mogul, P4000, and likely others -- is tweaked, applications like TomTom, Google Maps, and other GPS tools will be available for your navigational enjoyment. This hack will require that you unlock your handset, update the device's software, and then update the baseband radio firmware to get at the goods. Instructions and all the files you'll need -- software updates are listed for Alltel, Sprint, Verizon, Bell, and Telus -- are available by hitting the read link. Of course, this'll likely blow your warranty away, so fiddlers beware and if you're even a little concerned, it may be patience will pay off as a provider update could bring this in the future. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Bell Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA We've heard various whispers that Bell Canada is expected to release its own HTC Touch midway through the month of November to keep up with the Joneses, aka Rogers and Telus . We're fine with that and at a rumored $449 off contract, $399 one year, $299 two year, and $249 three year deals, Bell seems mostly inline with the other major's thinking. While we like the Touch, the more interesting rumor in this news lies in Bell's apparent decision to consider the Touch a normal cell phone -- and not a PDA -- thereby enabling it to use a $7 unlimited data plan. Of course, some traffic and usage exceptions will apparently apply, like no tethering, streaming, and the like, but seven bones for unlimited data! This is game changing in Canada's savagely priced data market and we're decidedly envious if this really comes to pass. Go Bell , go Canada! [Thanks, RileyFreeman ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Bell Mobility , Windows Mobile , 1xRTT , EV-DO , CDMA Bell Canada has finally shipped HTC's beastiest, beast as the HTC 6800. This is, of course, the same goods shipped by both Sprint (branded as Mogul), Telus (as P4000), and the oft-promised Verizon VX6800, but unlike Telus, it rocks WIndows Mobile 6, not 5. This'll go out the door from a Bell shop for as little as CAN $199 -- that is, if you're crazy enough to commit for 3 years -- with a minimum monthly package purchase. This is hands-down Bell's best Pocket PC offering, so if you've been dawdling and contemplating stepping up to Windows Mobile, now's the time. [Thanks, rockdamic] Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments