Sony to bring Xperia M2 to Canada through Rogers and Fido

If you’re on the market for a new mid-range device, the Sony Xperia M2 is coming to Canada this month through Rogers and Fido. The Xperia M2 is built with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 4.8-inch qHD display (960x540), 8GB internal storage, 8-megapixel Exmor rear camera, LTE, 2300mAh battery, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. There are no details about pricing yet but the phone should arrive before the end of the month.

According to the press release, Sony also plans to sell the Xperia M2 through Sony Stores across the country.

Source: Android Central

Motorola has shipped 6.5 million devices in Q1 of 2014

Motorola Mobility COO Rick Osterloh went on Twitter to disclose the company has shipped 6.5 million devices in Q1 of 2014. Big numbers, note that shipped doesn't necessarily mean sold so the actual profits earned by Moto smartphones is yet to be determined.

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Rogers turns on 700Mhz spectrum for certain areas in the country

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Rogers has started to roll out 700MHz spectrum in various communities in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver to improve LTE connection in the areas. This update means subscribers can get better coverage inside concrete office buildings, high rise condominiums, elevators, deep basement apartments, and underground parking garages. That will be convenient when you want to catch the 2014/2015 NHL season no matter where you are.

NHL fans to benefit from 700MHz spectrum auction

Rogers is the only company to secure two 12MHz blocks of contiguous, paired 700MHz lower band spectrum in virtually every major market across Canada, securing twice as much contiguous spectrum as the competition. This is an advantage because the two contiguous blocks can be combined to deliver consistently fast downloads and uninterrupted video streaming in more places than ever before. Which is apparently great news for hockey fans watching their favourite players and teams on mobile devices.

"We went into this auction with a clear plan to win the best spectrum for our customers. There is clear demand for the ultimate video experience and it will be a big part of how we bring the NHL to hockey fans," said Guy Laurence, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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