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Rogers says that the Revolution is here – at least until June 19th

June 10, 2009July 25, 2009 drsquid Android, dream, G1, g2, HTC, Magic, Rogers15 Comments

In a press release dated May 7th, Rogers asked cellphone users to “Join the Mobile Revolution on June 2”. Right up until a few days before, when pricing details ($149 on a 3-year term) leaked out, the only thing many users knew about this “revolution” was that Rogers was going to be selling the HTC Dream (a.k.a. “old” Google G1) and HTC Magic (a.k.a. “new” Google G2) Android OS smartphones. While being one of a select few carriers worldwide (along with T-mobile and Vodaphone) to sell Android handsets was a…

Rogers brings Android to Canada with HTC Magic and G1

May 7, 2009 Doug Groves Android, G1, HTC, Magic5 Comments

Rogers is teasing the Canadian smart phone public (you’ll have to pick your province when you click the link because Rogers is SO down with web design) with a live countdown to announce the arrival of Google Android phones to the Great White North. Not only are they getting the HTC G1 with the sliding keyboard, but they’re also getting the slightly slimmer keyboard free HTC Magic. This comes just a day after Bell announced the Palm Pre coming to Canada later this year, which leaves only Telus to bring…

T-Mobile offers video guided tour of the Android-powered G1

September 25, 2008July 25, 2009 Danny X Android, G12 Comments

T-Mobile has posted a video guided tour of the HTC Dream, branded the “G1”, powered by Google’s Android OS. The video shows us some interesting features, and finally offers a true look at the device without some Fanboi fingersmudges gucking it all up. Enjoy.