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Rogers to announce Q1 2010 results April 28th

By John Connors ⋅ March 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Rogers has announced they will be reporting their Q1 2010 results on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 8:30am. Last quarter (Q4 2009) Rogers increased their subscriber base by 109,000 and activated 400,000 smartphones, which they state were “predominantly iPhone, BlackBerry and Android devices”.

LG Shine Touch now available online at Rogers

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

The recently released LG Shine Touch has finally made its way to the Rogers website. For those interested you can now pick this up on the following price plans:
3-year contract: $49.99
2-year contract: $99.99
1-year contract: $199.99
No contract: $249.99
Rogers is also throwing in a 2GB SD card and a Bluetooth headset. The Shine Touch has a 3-inch [...]

Samsung upgrades Galaxy Spica to Android 2.1… not yet for us Canadians

By John Connors ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When Rogers released the Galaxy Spica last week we knew that an upgrade from the current Android OS 1.5 to 2.1 was in the plans, but no confirmed date. A press release went out today that showed great progress and states how the Galaxy Spica will be upgraded to 2.1 starting sometime in March.
Before you [...]

Google Nexus One officially arrives in Canada

By John Connors ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ 91 comments

This is a bonus for today… for all those who have been waiting to get their hands on the Nexus One… you can now order this and officially ship into Canada and hook up via Rogers bands for a no contract price of $529 USD. Google says on the Nexus one site that “Compatible with [...]

MOTOBLUR party to rock Montreal April 22nd

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

We know 3 new Motorola Android smartphones will “coming to Canada with all three national wireless carriers in the first half of 2010″. The devices are the Backflip (TELUS), Dext (Bell) and Quench (unofficially Rogers). Thanks to tipster “Eric823″ who sent us a Rogers invitation of an upcoming MOTOBLUR party that is happening on Thursday, [...]

Rogers “My Account” app goes Android… and Beta for select BlackBerry devices

By John Connors ⋅ March 15, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

Thanks to a tipster who sent us a message stating that the Rogers “My Account” app has officially been launched for Android devices and also in beta form for the BlackBerry 8220, the 8900 and Bold 9000.
The free app allows you to view your Voice, Data and Messaging usage, see your current balance and make [...]

Rogers set to release the Corby Pro at $69.99 on 3-year

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 15, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

If you’re waiting for the latest QWERTY slider to come to Rogers then you’ll be pleased that the Samsung Corby Pro has started shipping to Rogers locations… this will be available for $69.99 on a 3-year contract. Other price plans are: $119.99 on a 2-year contract; $219.99 on a 1-year contract and no contract for [...]

Rogers launches the Novatel MiFi 2372

By John Connors ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ 9 comments

Rogers has joined the other carriers and has officially released the Novatel MiFi 2372, otherwise now known as the “Rocket Mobile Hotspot”. This little gem weighs 81 grams and a total of 5 people can have access to WiFi (within a 30 foot radius). Rogers states “this wallet-sized device slips easily into your pocket and [...]

LG Shine Touch Launch Party Video, breakdancing included.

By Ian Hardy ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

We’ve previously posted info on the newest device from LG Canada – the Shine Touch. This will be available for $49.99 on a 3-year contract. Today LG had an official launch party to celebrate the release of the Shine Touch and also the LG Pop. These are both touchscreen devices and are exclusively available through [...]

Rogers increasing 911 Fee to $0.75 April 12th

By Rob Avison ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ 17 comments

A heads up for the Rogers wireless customers out there who have yet to check out your most recent bill. A notice has been included (and now on their website) that “the price for 911 Emergency Access Fee will be changing to $0.75 per month, plus applicable taxes as of April 12th, 2010″.
No reason has [...]

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