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Verizon and Rogers don’t use Carrier IQ, Vodafone and O2 “don’t collect info”

By Michael Crider
on 1 Dec, 2011

The media storm over Carrier IQ's implicit privacy and security violations continues. Yesterday we contacted Verizon Wireless about the intrusive logging software, and a representative told Android Community that the company does not use Carrier IQ software in any of its products. Canadian carrier Rogers joins them today, also stating that Carrier IQ is not present on any of its devices. A company spokesperson confirmed on Twitter that none of the phones or tablets in their lineup use the software.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus pre-orders from Rogers start tomorrow, Where is Verizon?

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Nov, 2011

It appears that everyone that can get on the Galaxy Nexus train is doing so as fast as possible. We've seen plenty of carriers announce plans for the next hero phone from Google and just this morning outlined O2, Bell, and Virgin Mobile all getting the Galaxy Nexus. Now Rogers has tweeted they will be bringing the device to market soon, and reservations or pre-orders start tomorrow. Yup that is November 15th.

HTC Raider sailing to Rogers with 4G LTE for just $149

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Oct, 2011

The new HTC Raider codenamed the Holiday is all set to finally hit the shelves and reach our pockets, but with Rogers for now. While we are still waiting for a US launch like the leaks for AT&T suggest, Rogers will be getting this new 4.5" 4G LTE smartphone here shortly, possibly as soon as November 1st.

Samsung Galaxy S Glide QWERTY Slider with a dual-core heads to Rogers

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Sep, 2011

I know there is still a huge market for QWERTY slider smartphones these days, and for someone waiting for a powerhouse slider this may be exactly what you've been waiting for. Sadly for now this is only known to be headed to Rogers Canada but it sounds impressive and we have all the details. It may not be named a Galaxy S "II" but don't let that fool you.

HTC EVO 3D Bootloader will be Unlocked At Launch Says Rogers Canada

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Jul, 2011

Exciting news coming from Rogers Canada today. They have just said that the EVO 3D will be launching soon and it will in fact have an unlocked bootloader already. You will not have to wait for the HTC update we are all waiting for. HTC recently announced they will be working on unlocking the bootloader for the current HTC Sensation and the EVO 3D and more to follow. It looks like you Canadians wont have to wait for such an update.

Samsung Infuse 4G headed to Rogers and its running 2.3 Gingerbread

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Jun, 2011

The Samsung Infuse 4G was recently released at an event in NYC back in May and we were there for some hands-on. If you don't recall the Infuse 4G is a Galaxy S device featuring a monster 4.5" AMOLED Plus display. So basically the screen not only looks amazing but its also huge. This is the largest screen to have a Samsung Super AMOLED Plus display and it was launched on AT&T with a 1.2 Ghz CPU and Android 2.2 FroYo. New information is showing the Infuse 4G launching on Rogers will a little surprise.

HTC Desire HD gets FCC approval, North American 3G Radios Inside

By Dylan Bailey
on 28 Dec, 2010

Just over a week from today we first saw a device that was said to be the HTC Desire HD for Telus Canada. Now the device has hit the FCC, this time with North American WCDMA 3G radios.

Acer Liquid E Android 2.2 Froyo Update Available Now

By Dylan Bailey
on 19 Nov, 2010

Users of the Acer Liquid E are finally able to get their hands on Android 2.2 with the official software update available now. The phone, which launched equipped with 2.1 on Rogers and Fido in Canada, can now be updated to 2.2 from Acer Canada's website.

Android 2.2 Update Coming to Canadian Galaxy S devices this December

By Dylan Bailey
on 18 Nov, 2010

Samsung Mobile Canada has now officially announced their plans for Android 2.2 on Canadian Galaxy S Devices on their Facebook page. These devices include the Vibrant, Captivate and Fascinate and we will see an update in December with the Fascinate update coming in 2011.

Rogers No Contract Pricing for the Galaxy Tab Leaked

By Dylan Bailey
on 12 Nov, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is available in the US already on T-Mobile and Verizon, and soon AT&T and Sprint, but Canadians aren't so lucky- they haven't even got an official pricing of the famed 7-inch tablet. However, we may be getting a glimpse of what it could be priced at according to a leaked shot of a Rogers pricing chart.