Rogers Wireless today announced that it is adding another tablet device, the Dell Streak, to its lineup. The announcement follows Dell’s own launch on its website yesterday. “The tablet category is changing the way people interact, transact and stay entertained,” says Raj Doshi, Vice President, Mobile Product Management, Rogers Communications Inc. “The Dell Streak represents an innovative offering, giving customers […]
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Rogers Wireless launches bada-powered Samsung Wave
Rogers Wireless became the first Canadian carrier to launch a bada mobile OS device today. The Samsung Wave is now available. Specifications of the Samsung Wave Processor: 1GHz processor Operating system: Samsung bada with TouchWiz 3.0 interface Connectivity: Quad-band (850/900/1800/199Mhz) GSM/EDGE/GPRS and dual-band (850/1900MHz) HSDPA Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 Display: 3.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen Storage: 2GB […]
Acer Liquid e now Available from Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless today announced that its latest Android-powered smartphone, the Acer Liquid e, is now available. It was back in February that Rogers first teased us about this device. Specifications are what we expected: Processor: 768MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Google Android 2.1 with Acer UI Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/EDGE and tri-band HSPA Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 […]
Rogers confirms Android 2.1 updates for HTC Magic and XPERIA X10
Rogers Wireless has confirmed via Twitter that Google Android 2.1 updates are on their way for two of its current smartphones. @DGfromMTL I just confirmed that HTC will deliver 2.1 for Magic for testing end of June. Acer Liquid will release w/ 2.1. X10 2.1 in Fall. What is not so clear is how long Rogers will need to test […]
Rogers pricing for Acer Liquid e revealed?
Back in February, Rogers Wireless annoucced that it would offer the Acer Liquid e sometime this year. It is expected to be the first Google Android 2.1 device offered by Rogers. A a retail inventory screenshot landed by MobileSyrup.com apparently reveals that the Acer Liquid e will cost CA$374.99 without a contract when released. Rogers has not revealed the release […]
Rogers Wireless sues Bell Mobility over network speed claims
Only days after losing a lawsuit and being forced to remove claims of “the most reliable network”, Rogers is suing Bell Mobility over its new ad campaign that claims that “the largest, fastest, and most reliable network.” Rogers is accusing Bell of exactly what TELUS accused it of: “false or misleading advertising” Rogers wants Bell to stop using the terms […]
Nokia N86 now available from Rogers Wireless
As promised, the dual-sliding Nokia N86 is now available from Rogers Wireless. The Nokia N86 8MP was just named best camera phone by CTIA–The Wireless Association in its first annual "Hot for the Holidays" award program and was winner of the 2009 Best Mobile Imaging Device by the Technical Image Press Association. Powered by the Symbian operating system with S60 […]
Rogers to rebrand smartphones as Webphones?
Rogers Wireless appears set to rebrand its smartphones as Webphones. The move will begin with the introduction of new phones and reduced pricing (with eligible three-year data plans) on existing ones: The Android-powered LG Eve (3-inch touchscreen, GPS, Wi-Fi, 5MP camera) for CA$49.99 The BlackBerry Bold 9000 in white and the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be offered for CA$99.99 […]