Neowin News Feed for: Rogers

Google to begin Android 10 rollout on Tuesday

Rich Woods — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:10:01 +0000

While Google hasn't explicitly said when Android 10 will begin rollout out, Canadian cellular carrier Rogers is promising that it will start to roll out to devices on September 3rd. Read more...

Android 7.0 Nougat is now available for Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Rogers and Telus

Andy Weir — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:30:01 +0000

A few days after Bell, Virgin Mobile, and various other Canadian carriers released Android 7.0 for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, Rogers and Telus have begun rolling out the Nougat update to both devices. Read more...

Android 7.0 Nougat heads to Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Canadian carriers

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:02:01 +0000

Having recently made its way to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on various carriers in the US, Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out to both handsets on several carriers in Canada - but not on Rogers. Read more...

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop heads to Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Canada, then gets pulled due to a bug

Andy Weir — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:14:01 +0000

Android 5.1.1 was released for Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Canada yesterday - but the update was quickly pulled, after a bug was discovered just hours after its rollout began. Read more...

Nokia details software updates coming to the Lumia 920 and 820

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:56:14 +0000

Nokia has now confirmed it will be launching a software update for the Lumia 920 and 820 for AT&T owners in the US and for the Lumia 920 for Rogers owners in Canada. Read more...

Rogers to sell Lumia 920 first in the world, starting Tuesday

John Callaham — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:15:17 +0000

Rogers will be the first wireless carrier in the world to sell the Nokia Lumia 920. The Windows Phone 8 device will go on sale in Rogers stores in Canada on Tuesday. Read more...

Rogers gets Canadian exclusive to Nokia Lumia 920

John Callaham — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:59:57 +0000

Rogers announced today that it will be the only Canadian wireless carrier to offer the Windows Phone 8-based Nokia Lumia 920 when it goes on sale sometime later this year. Read more...

Rogers begins Lumia 900 pre-orders with Dark Knight Rises tie-in

John Callaham — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:12:54 +0000

Canadian wireless provider Rogers has started accepting pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 900. While there's no release date yet, it is running a contest with the pre-order tied to The Dark Knight Rises. Read more...

Lumia 900 in Canada to get Dark Knight Rises tie-in?

John Callaham — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:03:06 +0000

An ad for the upcoming Nokia Lumia 900 launch for the Canada wireless provider Rogers seems to hint there will be some kind of tie-in to the upcoming summer blockbuster movie The Dark Knight Rises. Read more...

Say goodbye to unlimited bandwidth plans in Canada

Andrew Lyle — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:40:42 +0000

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission has passed a new law that makes it impossible for companies like TekSavvy in Canada to offer unlimited bandwidth to customers. On Saturday, the company sent out a mass email... Read more...

Rogers confirms iPhone 4 prices; big three offering 6GB data for $30

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:47:26 +0000

Hours before doors open to Apple Stores and all the major carriers here in Canada, Rogers, Fido and Bell all released prices for the iPhone 4, including special price promotions for data plans. Rogers has confirmed... Read more...

Rogers lowers download caps in Canada after Netflix announcement

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:16:46 +0000

Rogers Communications announced that they will be making adjustments to their current Internet service plans, and not for the better. Just days after Internet movie streaming company Netflix announced that they would be expanding their empire... Read more...

Canadian big three confirm iPhone 4 for July

Brian Donohue — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:25:52 +0000

All three major Canadian cellphone providers have confirmed their intent to release the iPhone 4. With an official release on the Rogers blog at Redboard, and emails to Bell and Telus, all three carriers have... Read more...

Rogers slams the brakes again, HTC Magic pulled due to software issue

Kristan Kenney — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:47:12 +0000

Rogers Communications can’t seem to catch a break this week, with software glitches causing the Canadian wireless provider to pull yet another mobile phone from its store shelves. Last week, Neowin reported that Rogers had stopped... Read more...

Rogers slams the brakes on HTC Dream sales due to software glitch

Kristan Kenney — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:10:09 +0000

Rogers have stopped sales and new activations of HTC's Dream handset until further notice, due to a software issue that can prevent access to 911 emergency services which is caused by the GPS functionality contained... Read more...

iPhone to go multi-carrier in Canada next month

Andrew Lyle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:11:07 +0000

Reports from The Globe and Mail indicate that the iPhone will go multi-carrier next month in Canada, opening up to Bell and Telus. Previously only Rogers and Fido, both operating under Rogers, have owned... Read more...

Rogers Announces iPhone Plans in Canada

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:25:35 +0000

Rogers announced service plans for the iPhone 3G in Canada today. iPhone 3G combined voice and data plans start at $60 and will be available starting July 11th. "As the wireless provider voted number one... Read more...

Rogers Sets its Sights on Windows Mobile-Based Devices

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:03:38 +0000

Rogers Wireless today unveiled its plan to further increase its presence in the rapidly expanding market for devices powered by Windows Mobile® software, a move the company expects will help to extend its position as... Read more...

Rogers to Be Exclusive Apple iPhone Provider in Canada

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:02:41 +0000

A Rogers Wireless customers notice e-mail was sent out this week which emphasized that Rogers will be the exclusive carrier of Apple's iPhone in Canada. Rogers is the only carrier in Canada that offers GSM... Read more...

NFL & Rogers search for Canada's best Madden NFL 07 player

Fred Derf — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:28:44 +0000

The NFL, EA Sports and Rogers Video will be holding 20 regional competitions to find Canada's top Madden NFL 07 players. Madden NFL football, which is entering its 17th year, is one of the most... Read more...