Samsung Canada’s site is showing off a handset we haven’t really seen before: the A886 Forever. It’s running the all-too-familiar TouchWiz user interface, and proudly sports the Rogers (NYSE: RCI) branding. Here’s a quick run-down of the specs:

• Quad band GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) and dual band HSDPA (850 / 1900)
• 3.0″, 240 x 400 WQVGA TFT touchscreen
• 1000 mAh battery, 3 hour talk time, 250 hour standby
• 2 megapixel camera with autofocus (no flash)
• AGPS, Stereo Bluetooth

They’re pitching the A886 as a web-capable phone that you don’t necessarily need a data plan to enjoy; bizarre contradiction, especially without Wi-Fi in there. It’s pretty mid-range, so it’s entirely possible that this will fit into Rogers’ sub-$99 “webphones” family.

[via MobileSyrup]

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As promised, the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N86 is now available at Rogers (NYSE: RCI) for $99.99 on a three-year contract after rebates. That price point is a sweet spot for a handset with an impressive 8 megapixel camera, full-bodied smartphone OS, and a form factor that still appeals to the feature phone crowd. Rogers is really going to have to bring it with their holiday lineup if they’re hoping to compete with the impressive selection Bell and telus are offering thanks to their shiny new HSPA networks. If Rogers’ “webphones” campaign pimping out the Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) X1, LG Eve, BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold 9000, and the HTC Magic is their big holiday push, it’s clear they’re more interested in beating competitors on pricing rather than highest-end hardware. Interesting strategy – we’ll see if it pays off. You can pick up the Rogers N86 online right now, or check out our review before taking the plunge.

[via Rogers]

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Rogers (NYSE: RCI), together with their discount carrier Fido have launched their very own iPhone apps. Dubbed ‘My Account’, the apps are both available for free, and give you access to your Rogers or Fido account any time of day. Check out your voice, data and message usage, view your account balance, make payments, and a lot more. To run these apps you’ll need at least OS 3.0, and yes, the app is available in both English and French.

Hit up the iTunes links below to download or for more information:

• Get the Rogers ‘My Account’ App >
• Get the Fido ‘My Account’ App >

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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Hey all of you Canadian Android-lovers, looking for a good price on a first-gen Android device? How about the Rogers HTC Dream? Sound good? The folks at Canada’s ‘Big Red’ have dropped the price on the HTC Dream (about time) to $49.99 on a 3-year contract. If you don’t mind being locked-in to a device that is already passé, then throw down your Mackenzie King and pick one up.

The Rogers (NYSE: RCI) HTC Dream features a 3.2″ touchscreen (320×480), built-in accelerometer, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, 3.2MP camera with auto focus and video… and much more.

Check it out at Rogers.

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Hey, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) aren’t the only ones getting into hissy fits over inaccurate ad campaigns; telus (NYSE: TU) has just launched their own litigation against Rogers (NYSE: RCI) on similar grounds. Shawn Hall,? senior communications manager with telus, said “Rogers has no network advantage and should not be misleading Canadians with false superiority claims,”  although those claims were apparently accurate until telus opened up their HSPA network a few weeks ago. In compensation for these misleading advertisements, telus could be seeking millions in damages, although no dollar sign has been set. The tension is definitely building between Canadian carriers now that Rogers doesn’t have an exclusive on the iPhone (and all GSM handsets, for that matter). Combined with their move to shut down wind for not following foreign ownership laws, telus has been pretty aggressive towards the competition lately; way to keep ‘em on their toes.

[via Globe and Mail]

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Some very interesting coverage maps have leaked out from Bell… They clearly show Bell’s new HSPA+ coverage areas in all of its ‘blue’ glory. While not really coast-to-coast (c’mon Bell, what about Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern Ontario, and the territories???), check out the dominance Bell appears to have over Rogers (NYSE: RCI). I’d love to attest to the fact that these maps are correct, and while I have little doubt that they are, I’d love to hear from folks in the areas shown here to confirm these claims.

By the looks of things Bell is slapping Rogers in the face continually. It is no contest at the moment.

Rogers I’m looking at you…what’s your next move? Have a Rebuttal?

Note: If you’re looking at these maps and are thinking ‘jeez, there sure are a lot of white areas with zero coverage’… you’re right. Canada is a freakin’ HUGE country, and there are a lot of ‘bald spots’ with little to no population… only beautiful Canadian wilderness. That’s the deal.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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So what is this LG ‘IQ’ all about? You got me, this is the first I’ve heard of it. The device has made an appearance in an ad found in a recent Best Buy Mobile catalog. Pictured alongside the Rogers LG Eve and TELUS New Chocolate (the BL40). It looks to be a QWERTY slider with a fair-sized display. I’m assuming all of the standard features are built in, including Bluetooth, 3-4MP camera, WiFi, GPS (perhaps?), and the usual bevy of built-in apps. Should be interesting to hear what comes down the tubes on this one… But at the moment I’m hearing the IQ will arrive on TELUS (NYSE: TU) at the end of this month, or early December… and it will run WinMo 6.5 with a custom LG user interface. Stay tuned for more.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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Rogers has announced holiday availability of the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N86 today, and is using the occasion to take a few potshots at the Bell and telus HSPA launches. Rogers (NYSE: RCI) is claiming their “unparalleled HSPA smartphone lineup underscores Rogers’ network superiority”, and are also milking the LG Eve and xperia X1 for all they’re worth.The N86 is an exceptionally good choice for anyone who’s looking for a mix of simple phone, an outstanding camera, and potential for advanced smartphone functions. The $99.99 on contract price point is also very attractive, but even still, it’s going to be hard to combat the hype Bell and telus (NYSE: TU) are currently commanding. It’s a good thing for Rogers that a holiday launch for wind mobile is looking grim, or they would have even more competition on their hands. If you’re interested in picking up the N86 when it becomes available, be sure to check out our review first, and keep an eye on the Rogers online store.

[via Rogers]

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Certainly of late it’s been all BlackBerry Storm2, Bold 9700 and Tour 9630 that has been making the news. That is, in the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) (NSDQ: RIMM) world. Berry addicts the world round are no doubt considering their options and making upgrades to the new devices from RIM as time passes.

However, if you’re the type that doesn’t need the ‘cutting edge’ in the RIM lineup, Rogers (NYSE: RCI) (NYSE: RCI) has dropped their pricing on some very solid BlackBerry devices. The Bold 9000, Curve 8900 and Curve 8520 have all been given price cuts, and at the new price points they’re looking more attractive than ever. The details:

• BlackBerry Bold 9000: $99.99 (in black or white)
• BlackBerry Curve 8900: $79.99
• BlackBerry Curve 8520: $49.99 (in black or lavender)

No surprises here that the above prices rest on a 3-year contract. Head on over to the BlackBerry lineup at Rogers for more. Happy shopping!

[Via: CB]

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Looking for a little more Android love north of the border? What if I told you Rogers (NYSE: RCI) has tossed the Android-powered LG Eve up on their website? Would that interest you? Well guess what partner, that’s exactly what is going down.

The LG Eve joins the HTC Magic and Dream as the third Android-powered device on the Rogers network. It packs the sexy S-Class UI, 3″ 480×320 touchscreen, 5MP camera with video and autofocus, an awesome photo gallery and media editor, slide-out 5-line QWERTY keyboard, GPS, WiFi, accelerometer and more. You’ll also get a 2GB memory card in the box, with expansion to 16GB available (microSD).

At the moment the Rogers website lists the Eve as ‘out-of-stock’, but expect that to change real soon. Pricing starts at $49.99 on a 3-year term, $299.99 on the 2-year, $349.99 on a 1-year, and month-to-month is $349.99 as well. If you’d rather pick up the device only, be prepared to hand over $399.99.

For more info, hit up Rogers.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

UPDATE: Official announcement can be found here!

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A quick bit of Canadian mobile news here, on Fido. It seems as though the discount Canadian carrier (run by the behemoth, Rogers (NYSE: RCI) (NYSE: RCI)) has released the Sony Ericsson T715A. The T715A is a slider with a 2.2″ 240×320 QVGA display, 3.2MP camera with video, Bluetooth, speakerphone, MP3 player and more. Pretty standard fare… Not ideal for the power user, but a nice solid device for those that need a steady performer for everyday calling and basic tasks.

The price? Try $50 on a 2-year term, or $200 month-to-month, prepaid, or for the device only. For all the details head on over to Fido.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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It’s funny, yesterday a buddy of mine was asking me what type of BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) I’d recommend for him. His contract was up with Rogers (NYSE: RCI), and he was hankering for a new device. Among the devices I recommended was the ever-so-solid goodness of the Bold 9000, although I warned him that the Bold 9700 could launch on Rogers at any date, and he may want to hold off until then. Sure enough, today, Rogers posts the Bold 9700 on their website!

You can nab it now for $299.99 on a 3-year term. You can also pick it up for $499.99 on a 2-year term, $549.99 on a 1-year, and $549.99 month-to-month. If you’d rather not be tied down to a contract, you can pick up the device-only for $599.99.

Get all the details over at Rogers >

She looks purty, no?

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The new Bold 9700 is definitely getting ready for an imminent launch on Rogers (NYSE: RCI), but that doesn’t mean the old 9000 is going to be left in the dust – in fact, it’s getting two updates in the near future. Enterprise sales inventory show the white and cameraless models will be finding their way up north, both of which we’ve seen in action on AT&T. Hopefully the new versions will be accompanied with price cuts, since the 9000 is still running for a relatively steep $249.99. As for a date,  it’s assumed that these will launch alongside the new Bold 9700 around November 4, but we’ll be finding out for sure soon enough.

[via CB]

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As expected, the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Surge 6790 has arrived on Rogers (NYSE: RCI) for the rabid texters out there. An unexpected bonus is a cheaper price point than the originally anticipated: a mere $29.99 on three-year contract. This is one of the cheapest new smartphones you’ll find out there, though the form factor might seem awkward to a lot of folks. Still, it’s packing a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, microSD memory card slot, and a 2.4″ QVGA display. It’s not in Rogers’ online store just yet, but it should be up soon.

[via Nokia]

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Rogers is gearing up for its imminent BlackBerry Bold 9700 launch with some promotional materials, as you can see. Both Bell and telus (NYSE: TU) will also be picking up the latest and greatest smartphone from RIM in November, so presumably we’ll be seeing the same kind of stuff in their stores shortly. Wi-Fi, GPS, a 480 x 360 display, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, the fancy new optical trackpad and a slimmed-down form factor make the new Bold a prime candidate for older BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) users looking for an upgrade. If you’re one of them, it’ll cost you $299.99 on a three-year contract with Rogers (NYSE: RCI) after rebates.

As a side note, with the Storm2 and now the Curve2 coming out, I’m kind of left wondering why they didn’t name the 9700 the Bold2.

[via BBCool]

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It wasn’t that long ago that Dusan speculated the Nokia Surge may make an appearance on the Rogers (NYSE: RCI) network in Canada… And, as luck would have it, the Surge is indeed on its way to Rogers according to some recent reports. The Nokia Surge 6790 should be ready for prime time (on the shelves) early next week. The Surge is a slider featuring a 2.4″ screen, full QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera (with 4x zoom), GPS, Bluetooth, microSD (up to 16GB) and more.

Look for pricing to come in at $49.99 on a 3-year contract, $99.99 on a 2-year, $199.99 on a 1-year and $279.99 outright. I’m sure we’ll hear more about this one shortly, so stay tuned for more.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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Canadians, now is the time to head over to Best Buy if you’ve been holding out for a better deal on the HTC Dream. On now until October 29th, Best Buy Canada is offering the Rogers HTC Dream for free on a 3-year contract and minimum $45/month voice/data plan. It’s a shame Rogers (NYSE: RCI) always locks you in to those dastardly 3-year deals… But hey, that’s how they roll.

Of course, when freebies like this start pounding in, it’s a sure sign of stock-clearing and new fantastic stuff to come. Still, the Dream (aka G1 for the US) was/is a solid device and a somewhat nostalgic piece for those that love Android. By the time your 3-year contract comes to an end, you could easily use the Dream as a paperweight. Or doorstop. Your call.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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I took the morning to check out a contest RIM and Rogers (NYSE: RCI) were holding at the University of Ottawa called CampusChase, where teams of two run around town like headless chickens on a scavenger hunt for big prizes. Rogers wasn’t quite ready to show off the Bold 9700 just yet (all of the promos were for the Curve 8520), but it was still a ton of fun hanging out with the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) mascots for awhile. Here are a few pictures of the booths, contestants, and the warm-up just prior to the race. One of my favourites is of the two Bolds getting a little friendly. CityChase goes all over, so be sure to check out their schedule to see if it’ll be happening in your city any time soon.

Gallery after the jump!

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RIM’s new flagship device, the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold 9700, has been officially announced. If you’ve been following the latest leaked videos and pictures, you’d already know a fair bit about this device (including that it’s coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Bell, Rogers, telus and maybe even wind) but here’s a spec run-down anyway:

• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, image stabilization, video recording, flash and 2 x zoom
• 122 g, 109mm x 60mm x 14.1mm
• 2.44″480 x 360 display
• New 624 Mhz processor, 256 MB of flash memory
• Wi-Fi with UMA support, A-GPS, Bluetooth (incl. A2DP)
• 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB jack, and microSD memory card slot supporting up to 32 GB
• Optical trackpad
• 1500 mAh battery with 6 hours of talk time or 19/15 days standby (GSM and UMTS, respectively)
• 1900/1800/900/850 MHz on GSM, 2100/1900/850/800 Mhz or 2100/1700/900 Mhz on UMTS

For those currently rocking the original BlackBerry Bold 9000, upgrading to this bad boy would provide you not only with added application memory, processor speed, and an upgraded camera, but extra style by way of the optical trackpad, slimmer dimensions, and overall revamped style. Don’t worry, the keyboard you know and love has changed very little, and the leather backing is still there, if you’re into that kind of thing. Anyone who had passed up on the 9000 because it looked like a fatty next to the Curve will probably be reassessing their options this go-around.

OS 5.0 is also included in the new Bold, some of the improvements from which we’ve seen in the Storm2. A lot of the really cool enterprise stuff, like flags and remote e-mail lookup will be available for those companies who have upgraded their BES to 5.0 and have devices like the Storm2 9550 and Bold 9700 among their employees; in good time, though, OS 5.o will likely find its way to the most recent BlackBerry models.

There’s no official info on carriers or pricing, but they are expecting it to be picked up in November, just in time for Christmas.

[BlackBerry Bold 9700 Official Site]

UPDATE: Rogers (NYSE: RCI) has confirmed that they’ll be offering the 9700 for $299.99 on a three-year plan. T-Mobile and AT&T will both be selling the Bold for $199.99 on a two-year term. Bell and Telus have also confirmed the 9700; although with no price point, they’re saying November.

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I just got Rogers (NYSE: RCI)’ monthly UR magazine in the mail with something unfamiliar on the cover: a BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Curve 8520 in lavender. The new paint job was spotted briefly in late September, but it looks like we’re getting closer to an official release.  Rogers just came out with the new, slim, trackpad-bearing Curve a few weeks ago, and have even chopped the price to $49.99, although it’s currently only available in classic black. The lavendar version will be available “soon“, and should appeal to the ladies out there looking for something a little more colourful. For a budget BlackBerry, I was pretty happy with the 8520, and if you need mobile e-mail and not necessarily all of the bells and whistles while still staying stylish, it’s definitely the way to go.

Oh, another cool thing I spotted was an upcoming iPhone application called Rogers My Account, that will let you keep tabs on data and voice usage and even pay your balance from your handset.

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