Filed under: Software, HTC, Android
The spec gap between the Magic and the Hero is mighty small — other than the entirely revamped Sense UI, the Hero’s 5 megapixel camera is about the only thing the newer model has over the original, physical design notwithstanding. That gap is on the fast track to getting even smaller, too, now that HTC has issued a press release detailing a Sense upgrade for the Magic (assuming you haven’t already nabbed it off xda-developers, that is). It looks like current owners will get hooked up some time in October for NT$1,500, which works out to about $46; what we don’t know, though, is which Magics will be eligible for the upgrade. Just like HTC’s WinMo wares, we’re guessing that subsidized units are going to be at the mercy of their carriers, which means that T-Mobile, Rogers, and Vodafone customers (among others) should take a somewhat pessimistic view of this announcement until they’ve heard otherwise. Hey, we’re just looking out for your mental health here.
[Thanks, Steve G.]
Update: Depending on how you interpret the press release, HTC could be saying that the upgrade is valued at NT$1,500, but will actually be free. We’re working to get a clarification.
HTC to offer Sense upgrade for Magic in October, might be free? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, Android
Hey, T-Mobile, allow us to hit you up with some knowledge, if you would. Take a quick gander up north of the border, where our dear friends on Rogers have reduced both the Dream (your G1) and the Magic (your myTouch 3G) to just $79.99 on a three-year deal — and that’s in Canadian dollars, which works out to $74 in greenbacks. Granted, yes, we understand that a three-year deal is a full 12 months longer than an old-fashioned American two-year deal, but still, you’re going to have to forgive us if we start working on our visa applications. Coincidentally, we know there’s a version of the Hero kicking around that’d work swimmingly on Rogers; we don’t mean to start any rumors, but… oh heck, who are we kidding, of course we’re trying to start rumors.
[Thanks, Ilia]
Rogers now blowing out Dreams and Magics for $79.99 on contract originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Rogers Wireless, Apple, iPhone OS
Well, kids, we don’t know if this is a typo, a Freudian slip, or both (or neither), but according to this handy graphic on Rogers’ website the
rumored 8GB iPhone 3GS exists — if not for sale, at least for comparison. Keen readers of charts will note that the price listed for the 3GS still starts with the 16GB model, and if you scroll through to the ordering page there is no 8GB 3GS option listed. So, what do you think? Do we have a promising development here, or a simple case of a misplaced check mark? Feel free to sound off in the comments.
Continue reading More evidence mounting of an 8GB iPhone 3GS?
More evidence mounting of an 8GB iPhone 3GS? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Rogers Wireless, Symbian, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that leaked lineup documents suggest Rogers has an eye on Nokia’s Surge; Rogers has a pretty good relationship with Nokia, after all, and the Surge is the kind of device that pretty much any text-savvy carrier with an established rapport with Nokia would be looking into. What might be more of a surprise is that they’ll apparently be launching it as the 6790 Surge — Nokia’s global designation for the device — as opposed to the simpler “Surge” preferred by AT&T. After AT&T’s move we’d taken 6790 as more of a European branding, but hey, props to Rogers for keeping it real and letting Nokia roll with its traditional scheme. No word on availability yet, but we’ll allegedly be looking at CAD $89.99 (about $83) on a new three-year agreement when it finally does launch.
Rogers signs up for the Nokia Surge? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, Apple
As brilliant as the $99 subsidized iPhone 3G strategy might seem on paper, the fact remains that the 3G now is a 13 month-old device — the better part of a lifetime by smartphone standards — and it stands to reason that Apple wouldn’t be interested in consuming manufacturing capacity indefinitely with outdated equipment, especially since that game plan cuts into economies of scale on the 3GS’ chipset and superior camera hardware. The solution? Let iPhone 3G inventory cool down for a few months — $99 is a nice, round number after all that’s plenty low enough to move units — and when the carnage is over, phase it out in favor of a new lower-cost 3GS. That’s sure to leave new 3G owners fuming, but newly leaked screens out of Rogers seem to indicate that’s exactly how this is likely going to go down: add a black 8GB 3GS into the mix that can serve as the company’s new entry-level device below the 3GS in two colors, likely for $100 less than the 16GB model. There’s no word on when this might happen, but Apple’s likely to host its usual Fall event to roll out new iPods (and more?), so this could serve as an interesting — if not ultimately predictable — footnote.
Apple phasing out iPhone 3G in favor of 8GB 3GS? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Rogers Wireless, HSDPA, Misc, HSUPA
It may not have beaten the likes of Australia’s Telstra to the 21Mbps mark, but Rogers Wireless has still earned some pretty impressive bragging rights as the first carrier in North America to move on up to HSPA+, which (theoretically) more than doubles the maximum speeds of the current 7.2 Mbps network. According to Rogers, it’ll begin to “progressively increase” download speeds starting in August, with the Greater Toronto Area expectedly first on deck to get a taste of all that bandwidth — although Rogers does say that it’ll “expand quickly over the coming months” in other cities across Canada and eventually cover the entire country. Those south of the border shouldn”t feel too glum about the situation however, as last we had heard, AT&T was “likely” to bypass HSPA+ altogether and move straight from 7.2Mbps to LTE and the ludicrous speeds it promises.
Rogers Wireless begins 21Mbps HSPA+ rollout, a first in North America originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Others, EDGE, UMTS, Accessories
Novatel’s just announced its North American-friendly
MiFi 2372 router with
GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA. The Mifi 2372 will offer 7.2Mbps HSDPA sharing for up to five connections via WiFi. If you recall, the European,
900/1900/2100MHz version launched back in June, so we’re happy to see it make its way to our shores at long last. The 2372 also boasts a GPS receiver and microSD card slot, and while there’s no word on pricing or definite date of availability, we can assume it’ll be offered on subsidy from AT&T and Rogers, and we hope that happens soon. The full PR is after the break.Continue reading Novatel Wireless launches MiFi 2372 with North American-loving, 3G WiFi goodness
Novatel Wireless launches MiFi 2372 with North American-loving, 3G WiFi goodness originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, ATT, Rogers Wireless, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA
There’s no doubt that Samsung’s Omnia II is one of the most coveted Windows Mobile smartphones out at the moment — we mean, who can really resist a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 7.2Mbps HSPA, a 5 megapixel camera and 720 x 480 movie recording? For Americans, however, there seemed to be little hope that GSM fans would ever see a version catering specifically to their needs (read: dual-band 850 / 1,900MHz 3G “needs”)… until now. On this fine Friday, the cool cats over at the FCC have shown that there actually is a GT-i8000 headed to America with support for AT&T 3G bands, though obviously little else is known about when it’ll make its expected splash. Better hurry, Samsung — the competition’s heating up over here.
[Via Slashgear]
Samsung’s WinMo-powered Omnia II (GT-i8000) clears FCC, eyes AT&T originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, Android
If you’re ready, willing, and able to sign up for a new three-year agreement on Rogers, HTC’s two inaugural Android sets just got a good deal cheaper for you. Originally priced at $199.99 on contract, both phones are now down to $99.99, which by our very rough calculations is about half off — a stellar deal, we think, considering you’re getting 7.2Mbps HSDPA, capacitive touch, 3.2 megapixel autofocus cameras with video capture, and HTC-customized Android ROMs. Maybe Rogers is discounting so quickly because they figure the phones aren’t quite as appealing in light of the recent Hero announcement — or, more intriguingly, maybe they’re prepping for an actual Hero launch of their own now that we know there’s an 850 / 1900 3G version in the mix.
[Via Boy Genius Report]
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Rogers Magic and Dream now yours for $99.99 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE
In North America, Rogers has a reputation for getting the most cool GSM handsets the quickest (that’s not the only reputation it has, but we won’t go there right this second) — but this is one case where T-Mobile USA beat ‘em to the punch by a mile. The Canadian carrier is adding the Nokia 7510 to its TalkSpot-compatible lineup, meaning you’ll be able to offload calls to WiFi when you’re within range of a hotspot and transfer seamlessly to and from GSM. There’s no 3G, but the colorful flip does come with changeable faceplates, a concealed secondary display, 2 megapixel camera with flash, and microSD expansion. Look for it for CAD $49.99 (about $43) on a three-year deal.
[Via Unwired View]
Nokia 7510 comes to Rogers’ TalkSpot service originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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