It was recently confirmed that the Motorola milestone is being picked up by Telus to begin service in early 2010 across Canada. The first Android 2.0 mobile will by lacking in one coveted feature- Google turn-by-turn navigation- but will come with all the rest of its lauded capabilities. This includes a touchscreen as well as QWERTY keyboard, access to the 3G+ network, and a variety of apps that have been gaining attention for their performance.

The Milestone was released in Europe in early November 2009, primarily in Italy and Germany through Vodafone and O2. The features of the Milestone, including a 5 megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, media content managing devices, and sleek design, put the mobile in high demand in the European market. Known as the DROID in the US, selling 100,000 units during its first weekend, the Milestone is continuing to expand at a notable rate. The European model distinguished itself with a new multi-touch display, as well as the expected features of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

While the release date for the Canadian market and the official pricing have yet to be determined, the strong reception for the American counterpart may push Telus to make the phone available as soon as possible to prolong the excitement and drive up sales. The Milestone/DROID has been dubbed the “iPhone killer” due to its comparable features, good performance reviews, and competitive apps. The phone seems to offer every available feature, from media players, to a bar code reader, to the major locus for excitement, the versatile Google navigation system. Even without the Google navigation app in the Canadian market, the phone will surely generate positive buzz thanks to its other quality features. Watch for further information on the availability of the Motorola Milestone via Telus in the coming months.

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