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HTC Puccini LTE Headed to Canada Courtesy of Rogers

Posted by on September 9, 2011 No comments

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When Rogers unveiled its new Canadian 4G LTE network, they made mention of an upcoming “tablet from a leading manufacturer.” Initial speculation pointed towards the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, but a newly leaked internal document suggests the HTC Puccini LTE could also be on the schedule. The Puccini recently touched down in the US as the HTC Jetstream for AT&T, a network operating on wireles frequencies not uncommon to Canadian carriers. Whether the name will remain Puccini, Jetstream, or something entirely different isn’t clear.

Release timing and pricing is not mentioned, as the document is more focused on discussing the launch of an On Demand video application for tablets. Also confirmed in the document is the Rogers release of the Acer Iconia Tab.

[via MobileSryup]

HTC EVO 3D in Europe and Canada Get Official Bootloader Unlock

Posted by on September 7, 2011 No comments

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While there are only two varieties of HTC phones getting official bootloader unlocks right now – including the HTC EVO 3D and the HTC Sensation – more regions have been added to the list of supported phones. Both European and Canadian HTC EVO 3Ds (the Rogers variant for Canada, specifically) have gotten official support. The process is as easy as pie and while HTC may have your device information on file in regards to your warranty being void, it’s a worry-free alternative if the community-developed method scares you. Head over to HTC’s site now to get started. [via]

Rogers Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Features 4.5-inch display, NFC

Posted by on August 30, 2011 No comments

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Rogers is rolling out their 4G LTE network, and one of the first devices that will test its speeds is the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE. The Galaxy S II LTE will feature several key upgrades over the its non-LTE brother, including an upgraded Xynos CPU pumping out 1.5GHz of dual core power, a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, and built-in NFC technology. The move to a larger screen seems to be consistent with at least one or two versions of the Galaxy S II headed for carriers in the US. Rogers will launch the Galaxy S II LTE in the fall.

[via MobileSyrup]

Rogers Bringing LTE to Toronto, Capable Phones and Tablets By Year’s End

Posted by on August 30, 2011 No comments

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It’s a good time to be on Rogers. The Canadian carrier has rolled into Toronto with their LTE bus to let the ever-so-eager crowd know that LTE will be headed to their city starting September 28th. For the time being there is only one LTE device – an mobile hotspot – but they’ve confirmed LTE smartphones will make their way to store shelves by the end of this year, including the Samsung Galaxy S II, an LTE tablet and an LTE device from HTC. No word on plan pricing yet, but our friends at MobileSyrup have done everyone a favor and laid out the plans of for their hotspot devices in order to give us an idea of what to expect:

1.5GB: $45
3GB: $60
6GB: $75
9GB: $90
Each additional GB after 9GB is $10

I’m guessing there are many of yo who can’t wait until Christmas. [MobileSyrup]

AT&T and T-Mobile Compatible Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available from Newegg for $650

Posted by on August 5, 2011 No comments

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Tired of waiting for the US carriers to get their act together and release the Samsung Galaxy S II? Look no further than Newegg. The online retailer has the unlocked Galaxy S II available for $649.99, nothing like the subsidized price you will pay if you’re willing to sweat this one out but a justifiable sum for this dual-core beast of a handset. What you will get for your money is the international version of the phone prepped for GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 radio bands, perfect for subscriber’s to AT&T (3G) and T-Mobile (EDGE only) in the States and Rogers and Fido in Canada.

Official word from Samsung is that the handset will come to American shores this month in the form of carrier-customized versions of the original. If you want a chance to get your hands on the Galaxy S II already available to people the world over, this is your best bet.

[via Newegg | Thanks, Casey!]

With Launch Date Still Unannounced, LG Optimus 3D Arriving at Rogers

Posted by on August 3, 2011 No comments

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The release date of the LG Optimus 3D on Rogers in Canada is still up in the air, but shipments of the handset arriving at retail locations suggest it could be any day now. Recent whispers suggest a launch before August 15th, and this latest news makes that a likely scenario. The phone will be offered for $99.99 on a three-year contract or $474.99 without a commitment.

[via MobileSyrup]