Rogers just wrapped up a wave of device upgrades that saw quite a few devices get upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat as well as other operating systems. Among these were the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The carrier is now getting ready to bring Android 4.4 to a range of somewhat older […]
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Sony Xperia M2 coming to Canada later this month
Sony unveiled two new smartphones at Mobile World Congress. As Sony’s latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z2 has garnered most of the attention since then. It is expected to launch in Canada very shortly with Bell Mobility as its exclusive Canadian carrier. Sony Canada today let us know via email that the mid-range Xperia M2 is not far behind though. It […]
Rogers launches 700MHz spectrum in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver
Rogers today announced that it has begun to deploy and use the 700MHz spectrum that it acquired in the last Canadian spectrum auction. Coverage so far includes select Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver communities where Rogers customers will now find that they have coverage in buildings, basements and elevators where they did not before. “With our beachfront spectrum, we’ll deliver the […]
Rogers outlines plans for 700MHz spectrum
Rogers Communications today made its final payment to Industry Canada for the spectrum it acquired in the auction that wrapped up in February. It also announced the broad strokes of what it plans to do with its new spectrum and NHL hockey features prominently in its plans. “We went into this auction with a clear plan to win the best […]
Rogers Wireless launches LG G Flex
Rogers Wireless announced back in February that it would be Canada’s exclusive carrier for the LG G Flex when it landed here. That day is upon us and the LG’s first curved and bendable smartphone is now available from Rogers. LG G Flex fits the contour of your eyes, the palm of your hand, and the form of your silhouette. […]
HTC One M8 now available for online orders in Canada
With the HTC One M8 unveiling having finally taken place earlier today, Canadian carriers are quickly announcing their plans to carry the device. In fact, Bell, Rogers and TELUS were all announced as carrying it during HTC’s event. All three started taking online orders at 1300 EST today. Bell Mobility is offering the HTC One M8 for CA$229.95 with a two-year […]
Rogers Wireless puts new HTC One (M8) on website with full specifications
HTC will formally unveil its latest flagship smartphone tomorrow but leaks have pretty much revealed all that there is to know about the HTC One (M8). Even Rogers Wireless appears to have prematurely launched it on its website with full specifications in tow. It effectively joins TELUS as the second confirmed Canadian carrier to carry the HTC One (M8). Created […]
Samsung Galaxy S5 promotion for purchases through Rogers Reservation System
Samsung Canada today confirmed that the Galaxy S5 will launch in Canada on April 11 along with its Gear smartwatches and Gear Fit fitness wristband. Rogers Wireless was among the first carriers to announce that it would carry (and take reservations for) Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone. Our friends at Rogers today let us know via email of a Samsung Galaxy S5 […]