connectedrogers.ca | Contents COVER STORY 40 A New Galaxy of Possibilities 40 Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has arrived, and it’s crazy awesome. Read our primer for all the details. 44 TV Now 44 From technology to quality to accessibility, TV has never been better. We show you why. The LTE Quiz 50 Test your knowledge of Rogers LTE, Canada’s fastest wireless internet. Take Advantage 56 You have options when choosing a phone carrier. Here’s why going with Rogers is a no-brainer. Moving Made Easy 60 Five tips for making your next move stress-free. Home, Smart Home FEATURES 50 63 Home security, automation and total piece of mind for your family are what you can expect with Rogers Smart Home Monitoring. The Future of the Internet 66 Our increasing connectedness is set to radically change the way we live. Here’s how. Travel: Morocco 72 What to expect if you visit this gorgeous locale, and how to stay connected while you’re there. 2 connectedrogers.ca first up 16 Carry On 8 Backpacks for your high-tech gear. One App to Rule Them All 9 The new Rogers Anyplace TV app. Pay with your Galaxy 13 Your smartphone is now your wallet! Students Stay Connected 14 How to keep your Rogers services intact when heading home from school this summer. My Stuff: Miri Jedeikin 16 Multi-talented host, producer and reviewer on 22 G4’s EP Daily dishes about her must-have gear. gear BlackBerry Q10 18 A new device with old-school keys. Sony Xperia ZL 20 Gorgeous screen, serious power. Gardening Geek 22 Gear up your garden with high-tech tools. entertainment Movies 26 26 Silver Linings Playbook’s “J Law”interviewed; the best new movies on Rogers On Demand. DEPARTMENTS TV 30 Find out which shows are premiering this April, May and June. Sports & Games 34 Get your Toronto Blue Jays fix; six mobile video game reviews. how-to 78 10-Second Tips 76 Fast, easy tricks for Rogers services. BlackBerry 10 Everything you need to know. 78 Rogers Home Phone 80 Get more from this great service. Tablet Tips 81 Tricks for your Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook. Smartphone Tricks 82 Helpful tips from Android to iOS. MAY/JUNE 2013 3 connectedrogers.ca MAY/JUNE 2013 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Derek Malcolm from the editor MANAGING EDITOR Kim Shiffman ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Kendon Polak CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Life moves pretty fast Jay Somerset ART DIRECTOR This is totally going to date me, but it was Ferris Bueller who famously said, “Life moves Ally Tripkovic (on leave) pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Words to Amy Ward (acting) DESIGNER, INTEGRATED live by. But Ferris didn’t have a Galaxy S4. With it, he could have made a reservation at Miranda Esteve that snooty restaurant with Open Table; shot and shared video of all the cool art at the Art Institute of Chicago; and Googled “How to turn back the odometre in a 1961 Ferrari CONTRIBUTORS 250 GT,” saving Cameron a world of hurt. Sure, the movie would have been lame, but my Chris Atchison, Sunny Bak, Allan Britnell, point is that smartphones have completely changed the way we live our lives, and it’s fun Wolfgang Dios, Neil Duerden, to think of how things would have been different for lads like Ferris. That said, it’s Lauren Flanagan, Daniel Harrison, Barrett Hooper, Jaclyn Law, Samsung’s new GS4 that has inspired us to think about all these things. Check it out on Alex Mlynek, Andrew Moore-Crispin, p. 40 – it scrolls web pages with the movement of your eyes, has crazy new gesture Chris Powell, Vickie Reichardt, controls, and can translate nine languages just by speaking to it. Chicka-chickah. Marc Saltzman, Chad Sapieha, Bonnie Staring, Amy Valm, But let’s get back to business. Our smartphones are amazing, sure, but they’re made Eric Veillette, Felix Wedgwood, incredible when connected to the Rogers LTE network – the fastest wireless internet in Tracey Williams, Spencer Wilson Canada. They can do more, at quicker speeds, than the massive desktop computer sitting in my office. Not sure why LTE makes such a big difference? Take our LTE Quiz on p. 50. PUBLISHER, CONNECTED ROGERS But speed is only one part of the puzzle. Today’s devices are much more sophisticated VP, CONTENT SOLUTIONS, ROGERS MEDIA INC. Jacqueline Loch and intuitive than ever. Between my smartphone and tablet, I’m doing more and more SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONTENT SOLUTIONS things wirelessly these days – shopping, socializing, watching TV and movies, playing Clodagh Wilson online games and working. But this is now. If things are truly moving fast, what does the CONTENT DIRECTOR, CONTENT SOLUTIONS future of the internet look like? We offer a peek on p. 66. Jaimie Hubbard While we can’t be 100 percent sure about the future, we can help you navigate the MANAGER, CLIENT SERVICES present. That’s what Connected Rogers is all about: helping you get the most from your Janine Cole Judy Corvetti (on leave) Rogers devices and services. From quick tips to instructional features and what’s on TV, PROGRAM MANAGER we’re here for you. So check us out at connectedrogers.ca. Enjoy the issue. Michael Thomas WEB CONTENT MANAGER Derek Malcolm Rachel Singer EDITOR-IN-CHIEF WEB PRODUCER [email protected] | @connectedrogers Farhana Uddin DEREK’S PHOTOGRAPH: LINDSEY DRENNAN 4 connectedrogers.ca EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING, ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS contributors John Boynton BUSINESS SPONSOR Shirley Sze EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Sean McClusky PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Irene Solom SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER Samantha Roininen BUSINESS MANAGER Elzbieta Jurecka RESEARCH MANAGER Aditi Quadras PRESIDENT, ROGERS MEDIA INC. Keith Pelley PRESIDENT, ROGERS PUBLISHING LTD. Kenneth Whyte VICE-PRESIDENTS Immee Chee Wah, Patrick Renard Neil Duerden ILLUSTRATOR PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS Neil Duerden lives about 50 kilometres north of Manchester in the English countryside – or, as he puts it, ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. “In the middle of nowhere.” But while his nomadic existence might be a wee bit lonely, it’s our gain, as Rob Bruce evidenced by the vivid, otherworldly quality of his illustrations, on display here in our feature about digital TV (p. 44). “I love watching TV, even if work keeps me away from ‘the box’ much of the time,” says Duerden, whose clients have included Honda, Adidas and P&G. Besides work, his current obsessions are walking, drawing, playing with classic valve amps and exploring old mines: “A very strange combination, I know.” NEED HELP? Turn to our Essential Info section, beginning on p. 84, for fast, easy answers on everything from how to read your invoice to how to access your account, find services and more. Allan Britnell Spencer Wilson WRITER ILLUSTRATOR As the father of two young girls, Toronto-based Wilson lives in a small leafy town in England called writer and editor Allan Britnell knows a thing Berkhamsted. For this issue, he lent his touch to or two about rules for keeping his family safe our feature on moving (p. 60). “I hate moving; Connected Rogers is published six times per year by Rogers Publishing Ltd., a division of Rogers Media Inc., and secure. For instance, never skateboard on a I’m a creature of comfort,” says Wilson, an avid One Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2Y5. road – a lesson Britnell learned last summer when cyclist and illustrator, whose clients have included Contents may not be reprinted without written permission. All brand names and logos are trademarks of their respective he was showboating on his daughter’s board, The Guardian, Men’s Health and Penguin Books. owners. TMRogers and design and associated brands and logos are slipped and sprained his wrist. Smooth move, But while he may dislike relocating, the father of trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. or an affiliate, used under license. All rights reserved. ©2013 Rogers Publishing Ltd. Dad. This issue, Britnell, who typically covers the two might need to consider a larger flat sometime home-renovation industry, writes about the home soon: “Sharing the house with three ladies… connectedrogers.ca security advantage (p. 63). we need another bathroom.” Offers and pricing are accurate at time of publishing of the relevant issue of Connected Rogers. Please visit rogers.com for current details. MAY/JUNE 2013 5 On connectedrogers.ca UCF 101 The stories behind the moves What the heck is a kimura? A rear naked choke? An omoplata? We know you love your MMA, and with UFC 159 coming up April 27, we thought we’d take a look at the origins of some of the sport’s crazi- est (and oddly named) moves to get you pumped for the big fight. Click here for the story. The Scoop on What to Watch So many channels, what to choose? Check out connectedrogers.ca/watch for daily updates of news, reviews and interviews on the hottest Addicted to Apps upcoming series, movies and On Head to connectedrogers.ca weekly or sign up for Demand programming, written by our eNewsletter to get regular reviews on the latest some of the best entertainment and greatest apps for your smartphone and tablet. journalists in the country. The app world is vast, so let us navigate it for you! 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