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Rogers to launch two Google smart phones next month

TORONTO - Rogers Wireless will be the first Canadian carrier to launch the HTC Dream and HTC Magic smart phones, the first cell phones powered by Google Inc’s Android platform. Allowing for access to a range of Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, and Gmail, Rogers said the launch is scheduled take place in June. "Who else but Rogers would be the first carrier to offer Canadians the first chance to join the mobile revolution with a choice of not one, but two, handsets powered by the Android platform?", said John Boynton, senior vice president and CMO, in...