Archive for the ‘Rogers/Fido’ Category
Plain and simple. Which wireless service provider do you use?
As you may know, I have a Google Nexus One and Rogers is my carrier. Why Rogers? Because Rogers has a standard GSM network with both a 2G (EDGE) and a 3G infrastructure. This means, if your 3G connection drops, you’ll automatically fall onto the 2G network and still be able to make calls and have internet access. Now I … Read More
LG Loop
The latest Android device to hit Rogers is the LG Loop, otherwise known as the GT540. This low cost Android device comes preloaded with OS 1.6, but will be upgraded to OS 2.1.
The Loop features a 3-inch touchscreen display, 3-megapixel camera with video, GPS, WiFi, and supports up to 32GB of storage with a microSD card. As an extra, Rogers includes a 2GB card in the box.
The Loop is … Read More
Got yourself a brand new Galaxy S and making all your friends jealous are you? Your GPS stop working as soon as you enter the office? Well, you’re not alone. This is a widespread problem all across Europe and the U.S. too and people have been complaining ever since they fired up Google Maps.
Lucky you, it seems to be just a software bug and one that Samsung is gonna fix … Read More
Yesterday, Rogers launched their next Android-powered device, the Motorola Flipout. As rumored earlier in the month, the Flipout features Android 2.1, Motorola’s own MOTOBLUR, and a 3-megapixel camera with video.
The Flipout further features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, integrated WiFi and GPS, and support for up to 32GB of storage with a microSD card.
The device has a unique flip mechanism that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and is … Read More
Over the next two months, Rogers will be releasing three new Android devices: The Motorola Flipout, LG GT500 and LG Neon 2. They are all new devices to Canada and they seem to all be targeting the back to school season.
Motorola Flipout
The Flipout features Android 2.1, Motorola’s own MOTOBLUR, and a 3 megapixel camera with video. Early pricing rumors put the device at $29.99 on a 3-year voice agreement.
LG GT500
The … Read More
This week, Rogers released the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini. The X10 Mini is the latest Android-powered device to hit Rogers and it is definitely the smallest Android device in Canada.
The device is ready for sale at Rogers store locations and Rogers online for $29.99 on a 3-year agreement with a voice/data plan of $45 or more. The device is also … Read More
Looking to buy an Android device in Canada? If so, Rogers has discounted some of their Android devices.
The company has dropped the prices of the Samsung Spica, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, and the Motorola Quench.
The Spica received a $70 price drop, the Xperia X10 dropped by $50, and the Quench dropped by $20. The discounted prices are available on a 3-year term only.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10: $99.99 with a 3-year … Read More
Here is some good news for Rogers HTC Magic owners.
This week, the Rogers Social Media team sent out a series of tweets indicating that the Android OS 2.1 update is coming for the HTC Magic.
As many remember, the HTC Magic was one of the first Android-powered devices to hit Canada, along with the HTC Dream. Both devices, especially the Magic, has had their share of problems such as … Read More







