Well, it looks like Canadians will FINALLY get their wish of Android powered handsets! Rogers has announced today that they will be releasing Android phones on June 2nd, 2024!
Rogers has not released any information about pricing or any subscription plans, but we can probably expect plans similar to those on the iPhone 3G. Here’s what the infamous Rogers PR rep Liz Hamilton had to say:
“Regarding pricing, it will be released soon, but in the meantime, I can confirm that customers who activate or upgrade to a HTC Dream or HTC Magic smartphone will be able to take advantage of Rogers Wireless’ in-market pricing,” spokeswoman Elizabeth Hamilton said. “And I can also confirm that customers can choose from contract or no-contract pricing.”
What Android Handsets Will Rogers Sell?
Rogers will be selling the HTC Dream and Magic. As you may already know, the Dream is known as the G-1 initially sold by T-Mobile in the USA. What are the differences between the two? Well, the Dream has a slide out physical QWERTY keyboard, and the newer Magic is touchscreen based.
This is exciting news for all Canadians that have been waiting patiently to try out the Android OS. With the launch of the Palm Pre coming from Bell announced yesterday, it looks like Rogers has decided to counter with Android. Rumors of a new iPhone being debuted in a couple months will make for a very interesting summer!
I am going to order my invisibleSHIELD for the Android now, so it’ll get here in time for June 2.
Will you be buying an Android, Pre, or iPhone this summer?
