Rogers last week announced that it would offer the Galaxy Nexus starting in early 2012. At the same time, it gave its existing customers a chance to reserve it through its Reservation System. Today comes word that Rogers has halted this practice. It provided the following explanation for the decision: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to […]
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Update being pushed out to Samsung Focus 1.3 in Canada
Canadian Samsung Focus 1.3 are reporting that a new update has been pushed to them. The lack of change log makes it difficult to determine what the update brings but WPCentral has found that both the firmware and radio software versions have been bumped up: Radio software version updated from 2124.11.8.1 to 2124.11.9.3 Firmware version updated from 2124.11.8.1 to 2124.11.9.4 […]
Samsung Galaxy S Glide now available at Rogers
For those who prefer to have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard on their 4G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Slide is now available exclusively from Rogers Wireless. It essentially adds a keyboard to the popular Galaxy S II smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S Glide specifications: Processor: 1GHz dual-core Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM and tri-band HSPA Other connectivity: […]
Rogers launches LTE Rocket mobile hotspot
Rogers Wireless yesterday added another device to its LTE portfolio. The LTE Rocket mobile hotspot (also known as the Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S) lets you create your own Wi-Fi hotspot when and where you need it and supports up to 5 devices. The LTE Rocket mobile hotspot supports GSM, HSPA and LTE connectivity. It also supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and GPS […]
BlackBerry Bold 9790 headed to Rogers in time for holidays
Rogers Wireless today announced that it will soon offer the just announced BlackBerry Bold 9790. It will be available “just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.” Specific availability dates and pricing were not announced. Two existing BlackBerry models are also getting new coats. Both the BlackBerry Curve 9360 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will also be available shortly in […]
Rogers to launch Galaxy Nexus in January 2012
Both Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada announced today that they will offer the Galaxy Nexus starting in early December. Rogers has now confirmed that it will also carry it but only starting in January 2012. It would appear that Bell has managed to secure an exclusive for the first month or so. Rogers confirmed the following via Twitter: “We’ll be […]
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE now available from Rogers
I’m a few days behind on this one but it appears that availability has improved somewhat at Rogers for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE. Only a few weeks ago, Rogers was only able to ship “a very limited number” to customers who had pre-ordered it. The carrier now indicates that it is available in stores. A small piece of […]
Acer launches 4G-enabled Iconia Tab A501 tablet in Canada
Acer today announced the launch of its 4G-enabled Iconia Tab A501 tablet in Canada. It will run on Rogers’ 4G HSPA+ network to provide “a fast and fluid way to stay on the cutting-edge of technology and at the centre of what’s happening in the world today.” Acer 4G Iconia Tab A501 specifications: Processor: 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 Operating […]