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Rogers Android Training Materials Leaked
by Billy on May 31, 2009

As we approach the release of the HTC Dream and HTC Magic from Rogers Wireless on June 2, we have received the sell sheet for the HTC Dream and the Rogers training guide for both HTC devices.

Below you will find the HTC Dream sell sheet detailing the specifications of the device.

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Rogers Wireless Plans for HTC Android Devices
by Billy on May 30, 2009

With the release of the HTC Dream, sporting Google’s Android operating system from Rogers Wireless in only 3 days, there are a few changes with the Rogers voice and data plan offerings.

Below you find the latest Rogers Wireless plans for HTC devices for June 2009.

Please note that these plans will be reflective of Rogers Wireless and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions):

1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION

2.) … Read More

Rogers Revolution: HTC Dream/Magic Countdown Celebration June 1st

Looks like Rogers is going to celebrate its launch of Canada’s first Android-powered smartphones by using the “star power” of Canadian TV celebrity Joshua “Pacey” Jackson (remember him from Dawson’s Creek?).

Anyways, the whole deal takes place on June 1st in Toronto. Joshua will be heading to secret locations through the day on Monday, June 1st to meet with fans. You can win Rogers prizes if you’re one … Read More

BREAKING: Latest Rogers HTC Dream Pricing is $149.99 on 3 Year Contract
by Android Fan on May 29, 2009

Hey everyone, we have some breaking news! We were sent an anonymous email from an insider regarding the Rogers Revolution pricing on the Android units. Specifically, the HTC Dream will be priced for $149.99 on a 3 year contract, not the $199 as reported earlier by BGR.

Moreover, what makes this interesting is that it’s a very reasonable price for an Android phone, albeit the Dream is the first generation … Read More

Google Gives Away Free HTC Magic Phones at Google I/O
by Android Fan on May 27, 2009

Google is king when it comes to search on the internet. With their mobile OS Android, they are trying to step up their game to the smartphone world. Today at the Google I/O, the big “G” surprised 5000 attendees by pulling an “Oprah moment”–they gave everyone in attendance a FREE HTC Magic phone! (insert Oprah voice: Ohhhh myyyy gggaawwwwdd!)

I can only imagine being one of the academic registrants … Read More

Rogers HTC Android Pricing Revealed at $199 on 3 Year Contract
by Android Fan on May 24, 2009

Looks like someone has apparently “leaked” some Rogers Android pricing to the BGR. According to their reports, the pricing for the following Android units are as follows:

HTC Dream: Available June 2nd, $649.99 no contract, 3 year contract @ $199
HTC Magic: Available June 2nd, $649.99 no contract, 3 year contract @ $199

Both phones will be limited in quantity during the launch, and more stock should be coming as … Read More

Android Market Coming to Canada on June 2nd

The smartphone is quickly becoming the handset of choice for consumers around the world. The iPhone changed the game, but Google’s Android OS is quickly capturing the hearts of consumers looking for change.

We know that Rogers will be releasing Canada’s first Android handsets on June 2nd, when HTC Dream and Magic phones hit shelves coast to coast, including your local Future Shop and Best Buy.

However, just an Open … Read More

Future Shop Will Sell Rogers Android HTC Magic and Dream
by Android Fan on May 23, 2009

Last time we posted about Best Buy announcing on their website that they will be selling HTC Dream and Magic smartphones, since they are an authorized Rogers dealer. Well, it looks like their sister company, Future Shop also quickly followed suit on their website as well.

As you can see from the screenshots below, Future Shop’s website is preparing users for June 2nd, which is … Read More

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