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Weekend Reading: Smartphone user dating habits, coding for kids and LTE in seven new markets this week
April 26th, 2013 a 11:33am
Ever wonder what your smartphone reveals about dating frequency? Or what apps are available to teach your kids about coding? We cover these plus unveil more exciting LTE news – all in this week’s edition of Weekend Reading.
Who has more first dates? iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Windows users?
If you’re single and wondering which device will score you better odds of a first date, Mashable has the answer in a survey uncovered by Match.com this week.
Of 5,000 people surveyed in the U.S., 49 per cent of single iPhone users went on at least one date in 2012. In a close second was Windows with 46 per cent, then Android at 44 per cent and Blackberry at 42 per cent.
So what does this say about smartphone owners and their dating styles? Check out the full article and survey on Mashable here. Has your smartphone affected your dating life? If so, how?
Coding apps for kids
When I was in school, elective courses included things like music and art. While these are still considered optional, much of today’s curriculum is changing to reflect the needs of our current economy. Coding may not be a widely offered course yet, but you can give your kid a head start on learning one of the most in-demand skills for today’s job market.
This week, Read Write Web highlighted some great apps to teach your kids coding for programming. The six apps are designed for a variety of ages, starting as young as 5 years old. As Read Write Web points out, if you start them off young enough, you could end up raising the next Mark Zuckerberg!
Rogers LTE lights up in seven new markets this week
On Monday, Rogers was proud to announce that only four months into 2013, we have launched LTE in an additional seven markets. As part of our commitment to roll out LTE in 44 new markets this spring, Monday’s new markets include:
- Airdrie, Alberta
- Langley, B.C
- Keswick, Ont.
- Hamilton, including Grimsby, Ont.
- Orillia, Ont.
- Stratford, Ont.
- Ottawa, including Kanata, Nepean, Gloucester, Stittsville and Cumberland, Ont.
Bonus: both the upcoming Blackberry Q10 and Samsung Galaxy S4 are compatible on the LTE network! Learn more about the LTE network and what devices are currently on the market here.
For more details on our latest LTE expansion, check out some great coverage from our friends at The Cellular Guru, iPhone in Canada, Android Central, Android in Canada, IT Nerd, and Brief Mobile.
Kelly is a regular RedBoard contributor.
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Tags: Weekend Reading: Social Media manners, Android’s reign, the internet’s physical space & reviewing the Nokia Lumia 920
December 7th, 2012 a 4:13pm
How do you feel about smartphones at the dinner table? Android or iOS? In this week’s edition of Weekend Reading we debate these hot topics while learning about the internet’s physical space and the Nokia Lumia 920!
To tweet or not to tweet during meals?
We thought it might be fun to kick off this week’s edition of Weekend Reading with a little debate spurred by an interesting article in the Washington Post. Entitled “In defense of the bathroom smartphone user,” the author takes a different approach to what we usually associate with bathroom use and handheld devices. The focus instead is placed on manners, and using the washroom as a scapegoat to check your phone during dinner, which should come as no surprise since 4% would give up interacting with people in real life first! So we want to know: is it more acceptable to use your phone at the table because of our need to stay connected? OR should we just put away our smartphones during the meal and focus on our company like the good old days? Read the full article and let us know what you think. Where do you stand on smartphones at the dinner table?
How long will Android stay on top?
As 2012 winds down, analysts are already making their predictions for 2013 – but some are looking as far ahead as 2016 when it comes to forecasting the most popular mobile platform. Several tech blogs reported this week on findings from the IDC (International Data Corporation) suggesting that Android would remain the most popular platform for the next 4 years.
Digital Trends noted that Android had an advantage by partnering with companies such as Samsung, LG and Sony for their devices, while iPhone Headlines focused on current market share percentages that revealed Android has 68.3% while iOS only has 18.8%. Android Headlines was excited to share the IDC’s future percentage predictions, but BGR was quick to note that the Windows Phone stands to gain the most market share.
Do you agree with the IDC’s findings? What’s your favourite platform?
Estimating how much space the internet takes up
Gizmodo had a thought-provoking post this week on the concept of the internet as a physical entity among us. How did they measure this? We’ll give you a hint – it involves hard drives and some math. Head over to the full article for the surprising answer here!
Jany Jang’s take on the Nokia Lumia 920
Recently one of our Rogers Social Insiders took part in Pure Imagination, a Microsoft event and 24-hour Hackathon, coinciding with the recent release of Windows 8. One of the perks was getting to demo the brand new Windows device on the Rogers LTE network. We sat down and spoke with Jany about her favourite features of the Nokia Lumia 920 and new Windows 8 platform, what it was like to build an app, and what went down at the Pure Imagination event. Read our blog post with Jany here. What have been your favourite features of the Nokia Lumia 920?
Kelly is a regular contributor for RedBoard
Tags: Weekend Reading: Remembering Steve Jobs, print magazine video ads & Rogers LTE
October 5th, 2012 a 4:29pm
The Thanksgiving weekend is upon us. Whether you’re travelling, spending time with family, eating turkey, or all of the above, you’ll probably find yourself with some down time this weekend. While you’re recovering from your turkey induced coma, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s edition of Weekend Reading.
Remembering Steve Jobs
In light of the anniversary of Steve Job’s death, many blogs and online publications wrote article commemorating his life. Wired had an interesting perspective saying that even if you’re not talking about Jobs directly, he’s still in our conversations – every time we talk about things like mobile, apps and hardware design, we’re talking about Steve Jobs. Check out the whole post here.
Connected Magazine also wrote a great piece made up entirely of memorable Steve Jobs’ quotes. For some inspirational reading, you can check out the full post here.
There’s a smartphone in my magazine!
Entertainment Weekly magazine had a 2.3 inch LCD screen inside its pages that ran live video and tweets. Crazy, right? What’s more, the issue only cost $3.95. This post in Read Write Web has all the details about the print magazine video ad, including a video where author Adam Popescu dissects the magazine to show how it was done. Apparently this is not the first time a video ad has been inserted within a print magazine. Marie Claire magazine in the UK was the first to pull this off. This older post from Mashable has all the details.
Rogers LTE: more network, more phones
Earlier this week, we announced that we’ve completed the rollout of LTE in 18 new Canadian markets. That means that Rogers LTE now reaches nearly 60% of all Canadians! To see a list of all new cities added, check out recent RedBoard post.
Also this week, we announced that we’ll be adding yet another LTE phone to our lineup: The Nokia Lumia 920. This smartphone, coming exclusively to Rogers this November, features Windows 8 and is preloaded with familiar apps such as Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Check out this post from Digital Home or this one from Mobile Syrup for a few more details about the device.
On behalf of everyone at Rogers, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!
Tags: LTE speed just keeps on comin’! Rogers rolls out 18 new markets
October 1st, 2012 a 8:30am
Whew! Our engineers and technicians must be exhausted! They’ve just completed the rollout of an impressive 18 new Canadian markets and now, our LTE network reaches nearly 60% of all Canadians. Rogers was the first carrier to introduce LTE in Canada and in many of these markets, we will be the only LTE provider.
18 new markets, from West to East:
Here’s where you can now access Rogers LTE across the country:
- British Columbia: Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna
- Alberta: Edmonton
- Saskatchewan: Saskatoon and Regina
- Ontario: St. Catharines/Niagara, Oshawa/Pickering/Ajax, Windsor, Sudbury, Kingston, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie
- Quebec: Quebec, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières
LTE is also already available in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and surrounding cities, Calgary Vancouver and surrounding cities, as well as on the East coast in St. John’s and Moncton.
What does LTE mean for you as a Rogers customer?
- Faster speeds! But don’t take it from us. Check out results from our LTE speed test contest and, while you’re at it, take a peek at how Rogers stacks up against the competition in a test by readers of the iPhoneinCanada blog, where the fastest speed was recorded by a user on the Rogers network in Brampton Ontario.
- Even better access to data: since we first launched our Ottawa LTE network in July of last year, we’ve seen an 80% increase in data usage, and we expect wireless Internet usage on our network to grow six-fold by the end of 2016.
- Increased mobility: according to Cisco, by 2015 more smartphones will be connected to the Internet than home computers. And the traffic generated from these on-the-go devices will exceed traffic from wired devices.
- The largest selection of LTE devices of any Canadian carrier: among others, we’ll soon be carrying a unique version of the LG Optimus G that operates on the 2600 MHz spectrum, making it Canada’s fastest smartphone. The LG Optimus G will kick things into high gear with maximum theoretical LTE download speeds of up to 100 Mbps. On Rogers LTE customers will experience typical experienced speeds ranging from 12 Mpbs to up to 40 Mbps.**
Check out our LTE coverage map here and be on the lookout as we continue to expand our LTE coverage, adding additional markets this year and in 2013.
Michelle is a regular contributor to RedBoard
**As device selection evolves, speed capabilities will continue to rise on the Rogers LTE network as customers will be able to benefit from maximum theoretical network speeds of up to 150 Mbps. See www.rogers.com/coverage for full details on Rogers LTE network coverage.
The information in this post is current at the date of posting and is subject to change without notice.
Tags: Weekend Reading: Mobile purchases, LTE speed results, and working at Rogers
September 28th, 2012 a 4:53pm
What’s new in the tech world this week? We fill you in on mobile purchasing developments, LTE speeds tests for the new iPhone 5, and what’s great about working for Rogers – all in our latest edition of Weekend Reading.
Men more adventurous with mobile purchases
According to a new survey from uSamp in the latest issue of eMarketer, it would appear that men are more adventurous when it comes to mobile purchases. While women are reported to be more hesitant (except with health and beauty products), men’s top purchases include digital content, consumer electronics and entertainment tickets. The gap decreases when it comes to utilizing mobile barcodes, though men still take the lead with 91% having tried them versus 85% of women.
So in what cases are women making more mobile purchases? Find out more about mobile buying’s battle of the sexes in eMarketer’s full article here.
Tablets, smartphones push bank change
Continuing with a look at the trend of mobile purchases, the Times Colonist published an article today on the future of mobile banking. In it they talk with executives from both ING and BMO to learn what capabilities are in most demand, and what they’re doing to achieve this for the public.
Earlier this year, Rogers announced an agreement with CIBC to launch Canada’s first mobile payment solution. And just last week, Nadir Mohammed also spoke about our upcoming endeavours with mobile payments at the Canadian Club.
Read more in the Globe & Mail and the Vancouver Sun, who also covered the story from The Canadian Press, and let us know your thoughts – what feature would you be most excited about?
LTE speedtests with iPhone in Canada
Any Rogers customer knows how important LTE is to us and how invested we are in developing our network, so its really rewarding to see it paying off for our customers. This month we announced the launch of LTE in even more cities by October 1st, and back in February we launched an LTE speed contest where we asked people to submit screen caps of speeds over 25Mbps. The average download speed we saw? 45.24Mbps! Now our friends at iPhone in Canada are requesting to see iPhone 5 customers LTE speeds, and we’re happy to say Rogers is in the lead – not only with number of entries, but the current top speed! Share your results with iPhone in Canada and/or leave a comment below on your LTE experience.
Top Employment Recognition for Rogers
We’ve all been there – whether you’re in school or have just graduated, it can be daunting not only finding a job, but a good company to work for as well.
This week HR reporter took time to acknowledge the companies making the best efforts at attracting and retaining young employers, and we’re pleased to share that Rogers made the list for the second year in a row. The list “recognizes employers that offer the best benefits for younger workers, such as tuition assistance, co-op or work-study programs, mentorships, training or bonuses for those who complete certain courses or professional designations.” This is not the first time Rogers has been recognized either – we’ve been lucky to have been consistently voted as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers as well.
Check out some of our current openings and read more on what working at Rogers is all about!
Kelly is a regular contributor for RedBoard
Tags: Rogers LTE launching in more cities October 1
September 12th, 2012 a 2:00pm
Oh the difference LTE makes. Many of you have already told us how LTE has transformed your digital lives. And with some of the most exciting and hottest devices of the year coming to Rogers soon, we wanted to let you know we’ll be bringing Rogers LTE to even more cities by October 1.
LTE continues to roll out across Canada
We’re continuing to expand our LTE network at a fast pace, with a plan to cover approximately 60 per cent of the population by the end of the year. By October 1, 2012, we will launch in Kingston, Edmonton, Quebec City, Oakville, Burlington, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie. Even more cities will launch in 2012 and throughout 2013. We’ll continue to keep you updated here on RedBoard. For a list of current, available Rogers LTE cities, check out our full coverage map here.
Why do we love LTE?
If you haven’t experienced Rogers LTE yet, here’s some of our top reasons why we love LTE speeds:
- Stay connected with your family: Whether you’re away for business or out of town for the weekend, you can enjoy face time or video calling with your family at speeds you didn’t think were possible on a wireless device.
- Work on the road: With an LTE Rocket stick, hub or hotspot, you can work on the road with ease. Send and receive large documents or conference call your colleague. With superfast LTE speeds, you won’t even realize you’ve left the office.
- Entertain the kids: Use your device to stream videos and music in real time on those long road trips. Your kids will love you and you’ll enjoy a peaceful, quiet car ride for a change.
Get the highest speeds available
Rogers was the first to launch LTE in Canada and was the first to offer maximum network theoretical download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, available to the most Canadians, with typical experienced speeds ranging from 12 to 40 Mbps using an eligible device*. This means downloading apps, streaming video and music, storing files in the cloud, enjoying faster gaming experiences with virtually no delays or buffering, and even hosting wireless video conferences, can all be done on your smartphone, at speeds similar to what you would experience on your computer.
Not only that, we have the largest selection of LTE devices in the country and we continue to add devices to our LTE lineup all the time.
Keep checking back with us to see the latest of what Rogers has to offer on LTE!
Michelle is a regular contributor to RedBoard
* Within Rogers LTE network footprint. Based on tests comparing data throughput speeds and on geographic coverage area comparison (in square kilometers) to Bell and Telus’ LTE networks. See www.rogers.com/coverage for full details on Rogers LTE network coverage
The information in this post is current at the date of posting and is subject to change without notice.
Tags: Q&A with Wireless Box Office concertgoer @Jerw
August 1st, 2012 a 1:29pm
Photo courtesy of James Wilkinson
Everyone knows that your mobile device is a great way to show your friends photos of what they’re missing when you’re at a great summer concert and they’re not. But what if your device was not only able to capture your memories at the show, but get you into the show as well?
Recently we hooked up photographer and digital media designer James Wilkinson with an LTE–enabled HTC One X, to document his experiences at Identity Festival at Toronto’s Echo Beach powered by Rogers, a 5,000-capacity outdoor beach venue within Rogers’ LTE footprint.
He began his journey by buying his tickets on the Rogers Wireless Box Office app, where not only did he skip the service fees, he also got front of the line access at the venue. Wireless Box Office customers also get in early to all shows at Echo Beach. At the concert, Wilkinson was able to share photos with his friends on Twitter and Facebook over the Rogers LTE network.
We caught up with Wilkinson after the concert for a quick chat.
Q: Tell us about the show. What was your favourite moment?
A: Identity Festival was so much fun! It is unbelievable how much positive energy there is at Electronic Dance Music events. Everyone was there to have a good time and dance the day away. Narrowing the event down to one favourite thing would be hard, it was so wonderful, but if I were to pick one it would have been seeing Eric Prydz. He doesn’t travel often, so (seeing him is) a rare experience to have.
Q: What was your favourite feature of the HTC One X?
A: How well it integrated with all of my favourite services: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and FourSquare. Also, the notification system is amazing. Almost every app I used had custom notifications.
Q: Aside from concerts, what do you think this phone could be most useful for?
A: I tested out doing a lot of my day-to-day business functions on this phone. I was able to hook up my Exchange calendar, contacts and email, received meeting invites, checked out my agenda for the day, and integrated all back with my personal Google Business accounts.
Q: What did you notice about the LTE network?
A: The LTE network is, simply put, lightning fast! It is on par with my Rogers home Internet, however the really awesome thing is the upload speeds. Anytime I would take a photo, it was like it was instantly online. No more waiting for uploading, I can focus on telling my stories.
Q: Can you describe the process of ordering your tickets via the Wireless Box Office?
A: It was simply a breeze. When I went to purchase tickets, I saw that there was a note for Rogers customers to check out Wireless Box Office instead and I ended up saving around $15 in services fees … and the ticket was sent right to my phone! The best part? The Rogers Wireless Box Office line moves a lot faster than the standard ticket holder’s line!
Q: Would you use Wireless Box Office again?
A: Next time I am looking to go to an event I’ll be checking out the Wireless Box Office app first to see if I can save some cash and have a much speedier concert going experience. I would totally recommend this to anyone. It’s like a hidden gem of being a Rogers customer — it’s awesome!
What summer concert are you most looking forward to this season?
Rogers LTE network available in select Canadian cities. Visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details.
Sarah is a new contributor for Redboard.
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Sizzling summer devices from Rogers to keep you connected
July 26th, 2012 a 11:21am
As much as we like to think summer’s a time to relax and unwind, our lives tend to get busier as the season unfolds. Between weekend trips to the cottage, beach excursions, music festivals, weddings and sporting events, the summer is action packed and keeps us on the go. Maintaining our busy schedules also means it’s important for us to stay connected, wherever we may be.
Whether you’re a camper, cottager or beach bum, our hot new summer devices will keep you connected, organized and ready to take on that next summer activity.
For the Camper
If you’re an adventurer at heart and love spending time on the lake or by the camp fire, the Motorola DEFY PRO, available exclusively to Rogers on August 15, is the perfect device. Scratch resistant, dust proof and water resistant, the DEFY PRO is built to withstand the elements and designed for those with active, busy lives. Here are some great features that keep you connected and well equipped whether you’re pitching a tent or out for a spin on the boat:
- Motorola’s Battery Manager, which allows you to manage your phone’s power consumption and stay connected longer
- GPS so you’ll never lose your way
- A dashboard to keep track of your outdoor activities, complete with camping, hiking and daily workout views
For the Beach Bum
Maybe your preference is lounging on the beach or poolside? If that’s the case, the HTC Desire C smartphone will keep you entertained while you’re soaking up the vitamin D or driving to your next surf-side destination. Here are a few special features that make this the perfect beach-bum device:
- Beats Audio technology that features studio-quality sound resulting in a rich, clear listening experience
- 5 megapixel camera with instant sharing capabilities, allowing you to post those perfect beach pics on Facebook seconds after they’re captured
- Vibrant 3.5-inch HGVA screen, perfect for web browsing, viewing photos and video while lounging in the sun
With its large HD screen and preloaded music unlimited and video unlimited apps, the Sony Xperia ion also serves as a great personal entertainment device for those lazy days by the water.
For Weekend Getaways
If you want to connect online using your favourite Wi-Fi devices during weekend getaways, a Rocket hub or Rocket mobile hotspot is a must-have item this summer. Here’s how they work:
- A Canadian first and Rogers exclusive launching this August, the new LTE Rocket hub allows you to easily connect up to 15 computers and Wi-Fi devices to the Internet. Just plug it into an electrical outlet and power on to create a Wi-Fi zone connected to the Rogers wireless network. No software to download, no installation to schedule—get high speed internet for the whole family where you never thought possible, whenever you choose.
- The Rocket mobile hotspot will keep you connected whether you’re on the road, exploring around town, or even on the dock or boat. Simply turn on this battery-powered, pocket-sized device and you’ve created a password-protected Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 Wi-Fi devices—from laptops to Wi-Fi tablets, from music players to eReaders and more.
- When getting that new summer device, you may also want to think about signing up for the new 6 GB Super Plan from Rogers. With the new Super Plan, streaming videos, downloading music and staying connected has never been easier and it’s perfect for sharing between multiple devices.
With endless options at your fingertips, how will you stay connected this summer?
Michelle is a regular contributor to Redboard
Tags: Weekend Reading: smartphone domination
July 20th, 2012 a 1:46pm
Is there anything we can’t do on smartphones these days? Remember when cell phones were strictly used as a means to make calls or be reached on the go? Fast forward to 2012 and think about all they’re capable of: web, mobile payments, video calls, GPS, apps and more. It’s really no surprise that Network World released an article this month on smartphones phasing out some of our other technology.
In it, a recent study conducted by European telecom O2 found that of their respondents, 54% of alarm clocks and 46% of watches were the devices most frequently pushed aside by smartphones. 28% had even started to abandon laptop computers in favor of their handhelds. For more stats and predictions, check out the full article here.
Staying on top of this trend, this week we added another great smartphone to our lineup: the Sony Xperia ion, available exclusively from Rogers! This LTE enabled smartphone comes with unrestricted access to the Sony Entertainment Network, making it an entertainment junkie’s dream.
It also comes pre-loaded with Sony Video Unlimited and Sony Music Unlimited, for a monthly fee that allows users access to the latest movies, TV shows and music tracks right from your phone! You can order yours online today or you can check out more details on our RedBoard post from earlier this week here. Also, take a look at this review from Canadian Reviewer for a good overview of the phone features.
As a bonus, get to know your new Sony Xperia ion better by getting set up with our picks for best Android tips from Connected Magazine:
- How-To: Assign Contacts to Groups with Android - Assign contacts to a group so you can send a single message or email to a whole group at once.
- How-To: Shoot like a Pro - Take better photographs with these pro photography tips.
- How-To: Add A Widget on your Android Device - Widgets are like mini-apps that sit on your home screen. In essence, they are shortcuts to a main app.
- How To: Set Facial Recognition - Learn how to set up Facial Recognition to unlock your Android 4.0 device.
- How To: Android Hotspot - What to share your Android data with your iPad? You can set-up a safe, portable and secure hotspot.
What did we miss? Let us know your smartphone must-dos by posting a comment below.
Kelly is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Get ready to experience LTE on the new Sony Xperia ion exclusively with Rogers
July 18th, 2012 a 9:50am
If you’re an entertainment junkie, or a music lover like me, the Sony Xperia ion, Sony’s new LTE Android 2.3 smartphone, can be your unrestricted ticket to the Sony Entertainment Network. Recently, I had the chance to play with this device and my favourite feature is definitely the 4.6” HD screen as I love watching content on my device or connecting it to a big screen TV. It also comes pre-loaded with Sony Video Unlimited and Sony Music Unlimited, for a monthly fee that allows me to easily access the latest Hollywood blockbusters, TV shows and millions of music tracks from my favourite artists.
Packed with a premium 12MP fast capture camera, Shutterbugs will definitely love the quick launch feature of this device which is designed to help catch those unexpected video moments whether you’re using either the rear 1080p or front-facing 720p cameras.
Stay tuned for a great demo video of the device from our data guyz to see the device in action. The Sony Xperia ion is exclusively available first at Rogers retail locations. Check Rogers.com for more details and activate the device today and take advantage of our promotional Super Plan.
Rogers LTE network available in select Canadian cities. Visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details.
What do you think of the Sony Xperia ion? What’s your favourite feature?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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