Rogers reveals Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 excitement through exclusivities and carrier apps

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Rogers has published a blog post detailing what hardware the carrier volition be sporting from Microsoft for both Windows eight and Windows Phone eight, besides equally whatsoever exclusivities Rogers volition concord on said devices. We're already aware of which Windows Phones the carrier will be taking, but the blog post also touches on carrier apps that will be pre-loaded.

The Lumia 920 will be offered in black, which will exist sectional from the carrier (in Canada only). The Samsung ATIV Smart PC and ATIV S Windows Phone will both be stocked, with the old being some other exclusive. HTC is on-lath with the 8X. Rogers volition offer both a bluish 16GB and exclusive black 8GB versions.

Rogers My Account

Rogers My Business relationship, bachelor on a Samsung Focus

Software wise, Rogers My Account will be installed on Windows 8 tablets, which will enable consumers to manage wireless accounts directly through the app without the need for navigating via the spider web browser - perfect for a touch on interface. Within the app, i can select and actuate a mobile Cyberspace program, check electric current usage, view account remainder and make payments. We've previously seen this app available for Windows Phone.

Rogers Anyplace TV Live for Windows Phone 8 and Rogers Anyplace TV (on demand) for Windows 8 tablets will also be available to subscribers. With the Windows Telephone 8 app, users will exist able to enjoy Barclays Premier League football (soccer), Blue Jays baseball, Raptors basketball, hockey, tennis, real-time news (CityNews) and more. The mobile app will come with a $5 /calendar month subscription.

As for the Windows 8 app, on demand content is available through a number of channels, including Citytv, CBC, Due west Network, TMN, Treehouse, Teletoon, and Family Channel. If that wasn't enough, complimentary movies, trailers, and more is all packed into the app. Rogers Anyplace Television receiver is currently available for Xbox to Rogers customers.

Finally Rogers One Number for both Windows Telephone 8 and Windows eight tablets will enable users to utilize existing wireless phone numbers to brand calls, create SMS messages and video chat with other Rogers One Number users. Synchronising contacts with the service is easy in Windows Telephone eight, providing a Skype-similar platform for Rogers customers to apply.

Some good content on its mode, too every bit strong support from the Canadian carrier. Rogers has opened up reservations for the HTC 8X and Lumia 920, should one be interested in making the spring.

Source: Rogers; thanks, bilzkh, for the tip!