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Rogers Rebranding HTC Magic as “Magic+”

Canadian Android — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:22 +0000

After the big 911 bug fiasco last month that left thousands of people without a data connection and some without the ability to place outgoing calls because of Roger’s forced call redirections, Rogers and HTC worked together on a new software update for HTC Magic devices that included HTC’s Sense UI (and the 911 bug fix, of course). Rogers is now calling all the new Sense-equipped Magics the “HTC Magic+”. The Sense UI update defiantly does put a new face on the Magic here in Canada. A 2.1 update for Rogers Magic has been pinned at mid-2010.

Rogers releases waiver for people who refuse to update Dream/Magic

Canadian Android — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:29:25 +0000

If you are already running a modded version of android for your dream or magic on rogers, but still do not have you 3g data, rogers has released a waiver you can fill out and get your data back regardless of your software version. It will re-enable your data after submitting it without forcing you to use any of their new software updates, letting you retain root with your older radios.

Rogers brings back free Dream to Magic upgrade; Sense UI and 911 fix installed

Canadian Android — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:32 +0000

Twitter Rogers rep @RogersMary made a post on HowardForums today stating that the free dream to magic upgrade has started back up again… see what she has to say below…

“Hi Everyone. I can confirm that the Dream to Magic upgrade promotion is up and running again:

- Current Rogers customers who activated a new Rogers HTC Dream through Dec. 31, 2009 – either through upgrade or a new activation – may upgrade that device to an HTC Magic for a limited time.

- Upgrades must be done through Customer Care (1-888-Rogers1) or through Rogers.com (existing 3yr data plan required for online upgrades, instructions below). This special upgrade offer does not apply in store.
**Note** This offer is pre-loaded so please ensure the CSR is looking into your account when you talk to them.

- This limited-time upgrade is available between February 9 and February 14 only.

- The $79 upgrade cost of the device, plus the $35 administration fee are being waived. Customers who choose to take advantage of this offer get a $599 phone for $0 with the renewal of a three-year term from the date of the upgrade (For most customers, this will represent a contract extension of seven months or less).

- The upgrade is completely optional. Customers who choose to can stick with their HTC Dreams and remain in their current contracts.

- All Rogers HTC Magic devices have been updated with the 1.5 OS that includes Sense UI. The Rogers HTC Magic will also receive a 2.1 OS upgrade later this year when HTC make it available.

If you run into any problems with this limited time upgrade, please contact the @RogersHelps team via Twitter.

Thanks!“

Ill try phoning again today to try to get my free HTC Magic upgrade…

T-Mobile HTC Magic gets increased specs

Canadian Android — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:22:58 +0000

The T-Mobile HTC Magic (Known as the myTouch 3G as per T-Mobile’s branding) has recently received a spec “bump”, with added 3.5mm headphone jack, 288mb of ram, 8gb sdcard, and a few extra installed apps like the Barcode scanner and Visual Voicemail. It also includes the new Swype input system for on screen typing, replacing the original Android keyboard. T-Mobile currently sells it at $150 for a 2 year contract, everything else on the device is the same as the original myTouch 3G, including aesthetics.