Rogers to allow unlocking of smartphones after 90 days, cost is still $50

Rogers announced that starting in March, they will allow the unlocking of smartphones purchased under contract after 90 days. This is even if users do not complete their full term.  Here's the statement, "In March 2013, we’ll be changing our policy so that you no longer have to wait until you complete your full term commitment – you can unlock 90 days after activating your device on the Rogers network. We’re also making it even easier for you to have your phone unlocked by bringing it to any of our Rogers retail stores." Cost to unlock the phones is $50.00 plus taxes, same as before. Rogers would only unlock phones through their customer service line.

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Review: Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When Samsung was tasked to build its first Windows 8 Phone, it simply went with the winning formula used in its most popular handset, the Galaxy S III. We take a look at how Samsung differentiates itself from the rest of the Windows Phone 8 models in the market today.

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Video: North American BlackBerry launch with Rogers

Here's video from today's BlackBerry 10 North American launch event in downtown Toronto with Thorsten Heins of BlackBerry and Nadir Mohamed from Rogers Communications. The launch took place early morning in downtown Toronto with Heins and Nadir reminiscing about the long and history shared by BlackBerry and Rogers. Heins was asked why the BlackBerry Z10 wasn't rolling out to US carriers simultaneously and he stated that the delay is on the carrier side and that BlackBerry wanted a more comprehensive North American launch.

Rogers announce Nokia 920 in white, red, and yellow with new contest

Many Canadians have been wondering when we would receive the new Nokia Lumia 920s in colours aside from the currently-available black. Well, Rogers will be offering the smartphone in red, white and yellow. These devices will be available in store in the coming weeks and are also available on the Rogers Reservation System now for existing customers to reserve.  Visit Rogers’ Redboard for the full announcement and a contest where readers can win one of the new colourful Nokia Lumia 920 devices.