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Android 2.1 finally released for Rogers HTC Magic

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by Steve Ginter on
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We were expecting an udpate to the Rogers HTC Magic mid-year 2010 when they announced it back in January.  Just when we thought all hope was lost, this almost forgotten phone finally gets it feet into Android 2.1 shoes!  The news comes to us from Mary Pretotto via twitter, an employee of Rogers focused on their customer needs.  So if you are on Rogers and want to keep in the know, be sure to follow her updates.

It’s also noted that some users are having issues with their updates – one being that of having enough storage.  Apparently the minimum free space needed for the update is 25 MB, so try to make some room if you have a full library of apps.  As always, be sure to backup your phone before doing any major updates.  Especially since HTC is stating on their site that this update will delete anything in your internal memory that is not part of the OS.

[via iwantmyonepointsix]

Rogers to launch LG Loop GT540 with Android 1.6

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by Tyler Cunningham on
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Canadian provider Rogers has announced the addition of the LG Loop to their phone lineup.  The device features a 3 inch, 320 x 480 pixel display, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 3MP camera.  Unfortunately, the device is shipping with Android 1.6, and there is no indication of an update any time soon.

The Loop can be purchased for as low as $29.99 with a 3-year contract, or for  $299.99 by itself.  You can get all the details from the official Rogers site here.

[via unwiredview]

LG GT540 and Neon 2 Look to be Hitting Rogers Soon

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by Chris Moor on
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It looks like Rogers will be getting a couple of mid-range Android phones to add to its lineup soon.

Stores have apparently been getting dummy phones of the LG Gt540  and the LG Neon 2, an obvious successor to the Neon being currently sold. The Neon 2, like the Neon, has a slide out Qwerty, while the GT540 is in the increasingly popular “slab” construct. There’s no specifics on hardware on either device, but there’s nothing spectacular there. While there’s no official pricing on either handset, MobileSyrup is hypothesizing a $29.99 price-tag with a 3-year contract.

Any of you Rogers users out there planning on getting one of these, or are you holding out for something a bit meatier?

[via engadget]

Motorola Flipout available through Rogers $40 student plan

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by Dustin Karnes on
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Rogers, one of the most popular carriers in Canada, is slated to be releasing a $40 wireless plan, tailored specifically for students. Among the phones in this plan are three Android phones, one of which (The Motorola Flipout) is a newcomer to Rogers’ game. The $40 plan includes:

  • Unlimited My4 local calling
  • Unlimited texting
  • Unlimited Picture and Video Messaging
  • Unlimited Social Networking on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
  • Unlimited Talk Evenings and Weekends

[via MobileSyrup]

Rogers Adds Xperia X10 Mini to Lineup

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by Chris Moor on
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We have already heard recently about how Android has provided a healthy boost to revenues for Sony Ericsson, specifically its Xperia X10 and Vivaz models. Rogers is one of the carriers to offer the Xperia X10 in its original guise and it will now be complementing it with the X10 Mini. You’ll get a 2.6″ QVGA (yep, just 240×320) touchscreen along with GPS, Wi-Fi and five megapixel camera rocking Android 1.6, though an upgrade to 2.1 is supposedly planned for Q4.

So what is Rogers planning on asking for the X10 Mini? Well, if you fancy being tied into a three year contract (and let’s face it, you probably don’t) then you can grab one for a mere $29.99. That rises to $274.99 on a two year contract and $324.99 on a one year contract. Or you can buy one ouright for $374.99. If you need a diminutive Android phone, then its worth a look.

[press release]

Rogers Canada to get Samsung Galaxy S this September

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by Dustin Karnes on
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In yet another move by Samsung to have it’s Galaxy S line take over the universe, it looks like Rogers Canada will be getting the device this September. They will be the second Canadian carrier to announce that they will receive the Galaxy S, the first being Bell Wireless. Although Bell took in Samsung’s new toy as the Vibrant, it’s still in the same family.

Although there is yet to be any word as to which version of the Galaxy S Rogers will be getting, but considering they are also a 3G carrier, a rebranded version of AT&T’s Captivate sounds like a promising guess.

[via Android Headlines]

Rogers Drops Prices on Android Handsets

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by Chris Moor on
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If you happen to be looking for an Android phone, and also happen to find yourself Canadian, you’ll be happy to know that Rogers has dropped the price on several of its green-robot-fueled phones. Here’s the breakdown:

  • The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now available for $99.99 on a 3-year contract (previously $149.99)
  • The Acer Liquid E is now available for $29.99 on a 3-year contract (previously $49.99)
  • The Motorola Quench is now available for $29.99 on a 3-year contract (previously $49.99)

Not bad, eh? ;-)
There’s also other phones besides Androids going on sale, but chances are, if you’re reading this, you probably don’t care about those.

Happy shopping!

Rogers Bringing “Lots” of Android Phones

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It’s a sad, sad day when your cash cow gets to roam other pastures, and for Rogers, losing out on exlusivity to offer the iPhone to Canadians is no different. As a result, Rob Bruce, President of Rogers’ communication business says “Stay Tuned, There’s lots of Android product coming.” Sadly, he did not reveal any sort of time frame with his statement

Rogers Announce HTC Dream & HTC Magic Coming June 2009

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by Chris Moor on
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Rogers Wireless have today announced that the popular HTC Dream and HTC Magic Android phones will be available in Canada from June 2009.

Available exclusively on the Rogers Wireless network, the Dream and Magic handsets will be the first smartphones to launch in Canada that are powered by the Android platform.

Here’s what John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless had to say:

“Who else but Rogers would be the first carrier to offer Canadians the first chance to join the mobile revolution with a choice of not one, but two, handsets powered by the Android platform?”

“The HTC Magic offers a responsive touch screen and the HTC Dream delivers both a touch screen and a
slide out QWERTY keyboard. Both devices offer outstanding wireless internet search capabilities and a full suite of applications that run two times faster on Canada’s fastest mobile network.”

More official release information is expected shortly, stay tuned!

Full press release can be found after the jump.

[via newswire.ca - Thanks for the tip Keith!]

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