Rogers price plans leaked for upcoming Nexus S launch

by Jesse Bauer on Apr 8th 2011, 1:38pm
tagged Google, google samsung, leak, leaked, Nexus S, plans, prices, Rogers, Samsung

All major carriers in Canada will be launching the Nexus S over the next few weeks, and Rogers prices have been released, which should more or less set the standard for pricing across Canada for others to follow. Prices are shown in the flyer above, and place the Nexus S at $499.99 outright, $449.99 on a month to month or 1 year plan, and finally $99.99 on the introductory price with a 3 year contract.

You may also notice in the flyer that it says the 3 year contract would be $349.99 normally, which we hope Rogers doesn’t do because that is insanity! Don’t worry though, if Rogers does that eventually, it’ll only open the door wider for places like Videotron and Telus to mark it much lower and thus…steal customers.

Rogers, you so funny sometimes!

[via mobilesyrup]

Rogers giving customers ‘early upgrade option’ for a fee.

by Jesse Bauer on Apr 7th 2011, 8:59pm
tagged buy out, early, fee, option, plan, Rogers, upgrade

Looks like Rogers is somewhat starting to listen to its customers who are tired of having to wait for their upgrade option after 24 months. Anyone who has had to wait that long knows how painful it can be to see your ‘ then awesome’ device wither away in tech land as Rogers, and all other carriers, release new killer devices every 3 months that kick the crap out of your now ‘has been’ smartphone.

The deal looks something like a buy out deal where if you want a new device, you simply pay a small fee for every month you have remaining on your existing one. So 13 months left may cost you $130-$195 plus the cost of the new phone on a new contract. It’s not great, but it’s better than paying the full price without a contract, which usually winds up around the $500 mark nowadays.

What do you think? Would you take advantage of it?

[via mobilesyrup]

Rogers drops the Samsung Galaxy Tab to $299

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 2nd 2011, 5:00pm
tagged Android, Android tablet, canada, price drop, Rogers, rogers wireless, Samsung, samsung galaxy tab, tablets

Rogers Wireless has finally jumped on the bandwagon of carriers lowering the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab down to $299.99 on a 3 year contract. Even though this is a lower price, it’s still pretty pricey considering that the Galaxy Tab has 2 more models coming out with much better specs that this original, on top of that, there are going to be a giant amount of tablets being made available to Canada this year. If you really want a tablet, it would be advisable to hold on a little while longer, as this will lock you into a 3 year contract with an already outdated piece of hardware.

I have a better idea Rogers, get rid of the 3 year contract, and put this price at the maximum under a 2 year. In 3 years time, this tablet will look like an Etch-a-Sketch compared to whats available on the market when they’re finally good to buy another tablet.

[via Rogers Wireless]

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play getting GSM approval from FCC

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 2nd 2011, 11:41am
tagged Android, android 2.3, android2.3, Arc, canada, fcc, games, gaming, Gingerbread, GSM, play, playstation phone, PlaystationPhone, Rogers, rogers communications, rogers wireless, RogersCommunications, RogersWireless, sony, sony ericsson, SonyEricsson, xperia, Xperia Arc, Xperia Play, XperiaArc, XperiaPlay

We know that the Xperia Play will be hitting Verizon in the U.S, as well as O2 in the UK, but we haven’t heard much about where else it may be heading. Rogers Canada will be launching the Xperia Play this Spring as well, but we now see that the Xperia Play is htting the FCC again for GSM approval. More specifically, for GSM bands 900/2100MHz 3G, which are used in Asia and Europe more than other parts of the world.

Makes you wonder where the Xperia Play will be launching next, seeing as it’s getting FCC approval for Global GSM bands.

[via Engadget]

Rogers and AT&T sending Froyo out to Dell Streak 5 devices OTA

by Jesse Bauer on Feb 24th 2011, 8:40pm
tagged Android, android 2.2, Android2.2, AT&T, Dell, dell stage, Dell Stage UI, DellStage, DellStageUi, froyo, Rogers, stage, stage ui, StageUi, streak, streak 5, Streak5, update

Guess what Dell Streak 5 owners with AT&T or Rogers Canada…you’re the next to get Froyo! Both carriers are sending it out to your devices right now as we read this article, giving the Dell Streak 5 the much needed, looooooong awaited update bringing the Streak back into usefulness.

The update will bring many features to it including Dell’s Stage UI, Flash support and many, many apps from the Market that you only dreamed you could ever use, until now! Check your updates in your ‘Settings’ menu now, you may have a nice surprise waiting!

[via Engadget]

Rogers Samsung Galaxy S Captivate gets Froyo source code released.

by Jesse Bauer on Feb 3rd 2011, 3:21pm
tagged Android, android 2.2, Android2.2, froyo, Rogers, Samsung, samsung captivate, smartphone, source, source code

After finally getting Android 2.2 out to Samsung Captivate customers under Rogers Wireless in Canada, Samsung has decided its time to release the source code so all can see what’s under the hood. Head on over and download it to have a peek, just be sure to search for model number “SGH-i896″ under the mobile section.

[via Samsung Open Source]

Exclusive White Samsung Galaxy Tab Now Available On Rogers

by Axl Logan on Feb 1st 2011, 10:27pm
tagged galaxy tab, Rogers, Samsung, white

Well, it looks like the Nexus S isn’t the only Samsung hardware making an exchange for white housing. Rogers has stated today via their Twitter account that they will exclusively be adding white Galaxy Tabs to their arsenal. So, if you’re tired of the same old black slate devices and you’re in the vicinity of….Canada, then there has never been a better opportunity for you to run out and snag one now. What’s your take? Do you prefer white over black? Does it really matter? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

[via twitter]

Rogers Canada rolls out Froyo to Samsung Captivate owners

by Steve Ginter on Jan 11th 2011, 2:13pm
tagged 2.2, froyo, Kies, Rogers, samsung captivate, samsung kies, upgrade

If you rock a Samsung Captivate and happen to reside in Mr. Rogers neighborhood up in Canada, then you might want to have a mid-week celebration, ey? Following the trend of the other Galaxy phones from Samsung and Rogers, the Captivate is getting it’s 2.2 rollout and is ripe for the pickings now. All you have to do is update via the Kies application on your PC. Not sure what that is? No problem…Rogers has a nice and easy PDF that will walk you through the process! So what are you waiting for? Slap on a warm jacket and get a crackin’!

[via Rogers Community Forums]

Rogers issues statement regarding possible $10 million fine

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 23rd 2010, 11:37am
tagged Canadian Competition Bureau, CCB, Chatr, Rogers, Wind Mobile

A few days ago, we brought you a story about a possible $10 million fine headed Rogers’ way over some ads run on behalf of their Chatr Wireless company which the Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) claims make false statements about their competition. The ads in question were accusing competing providers, like Wind Mobile, of causing users to have more frequent dropped calls than Chatr, which the CCB feels is incorrect.

Rogers issued a statement saying that they are surprised by the Bureau’s actions, and affirm that they have valid third party testing to back up the statements made in the ads. Rogers plans on defending the action in court.

Continue reading below for the official statement from Rogers.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab on AT&T, Rogers, Bell hacked for voice calls

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 21st 2010, 11:30pm
tagged Android, AT&T, Bell, calls, canada, galaxy, hack, hacks, Rogers, Samsung, tab, tablet, USA, voice, XDA

Remember last week, when some clever hackers at xda-developers got voice calling functional on the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab? Well, they’re back with more. It would seem that, with the release of the Tab on AT&T comes the voice call hack for the very same tablet, and xda has the inside scoop on how to get it done for yourself.

Of course, just like last time, this isn’t a one-click trick. But, if you’re ready to don your geek hats and bust out with the nerd voice, hit the break for the official instructions. As always, you can hit the source link for the official thread over at xda, and TalkAndroid cannot be held liable to any damage to your device.

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