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  Google’s original Nexus device, Nexus One will be left out to taste the Ice Cream Sandwich goodness. Google executive, Hugo Barra revealed that Nexus One won’t be getting the upgrade because the “hardware was simply too old to run the new operating system.” That’s a bit dismal end to the phone that launched in [...]

  Google has announced a new update to its Android 2.3 OS. The Android 2.3.4 update released for Google Nexus devices bring in some bug fixes for Nexus One but more importantly, brings the ability to make video calls to Gmail contacts over 3G, 4G and even Wi-Fi for Nexus S. Needless to say, other [...]

  If you’re in the unlucky lot who has still not received the Android 2.3.3 OTA update for your respective Nexus device, good folks over at XDA-Developers have found the official OTA link for you to download and apply manually. The firmware builds can be downloaded from the link below and all a user needs [...]

  Google has rolled out the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for both of its Nexus phones. While Nexus One users will taste the Gingerbread for the first time, Nexus S users will be treated with some new feature additions and bug fixes. First and foremost will be the resolution of random reboot issue and random [...]

  Google has released Android OS updates for both of its Nexus device. While Nexus One and Nexus S’ firmware has been bumped to Android 2.2.2 (build number FR83G) and Android 2.3.2 (build number GRH78C) respectively, one of the common fix both updates resolve is the SMS bug. Now the phone won’t inadvertently send SMS’ [...]

  Google may have released Nexus S with the latest Android 2.3 update but that doesn’t mean they’re ignoring their maiden Nexus device. Google on their official twitter account has confirmed that Nexus One owners can expect the over-the-air update. While Google didn’t say the exact date they did confirm to roll out in the [...]

  Apparently, we’ve got one of the first phones confirmed to run Google’s Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. According to a tweet from Open Handset Alliance official Alvaro Fuentes Vasquez, Google will release an over-the-air update of Android 2.3 to Nexus One users using the developer version. The translated tweet reads “Prepare your Nexus One (Developer [...]

  Google might have stopped selling Nexus One online but the phone is still open for sale to developers. The phone will be unlocked like before but will be sold to devs who sign up for Android Developer account. Its priced at $529 and will ship with Android 2.1 with Android 2.2 downloadable over-the-air. [Via [...]

  Well, it was on the cards but we didn’t expect it to be so soon. Google’s last batch of Nexus One was expected to be sold out by end of this month but Google’s online store has put up a status saying “Nexus One is no longer available for purchase directly from Google.” Emphasize [...]

  Google has officially rolled out the Android 2.2 Froyo update for Nexus One users. Users will receive the Froyo goodness over-the-air after a message on the notification bar appears prompting you to update. Android 2.2 is not a regular point update since it adds lots of improvements. New features include improved performance, faster web [...]

  HTC uses AMOLED screen for some of its phones but they’ll be doing away with it for Super TFT LCD. The reason for the switch is not the technology but due to shortage of AMOLED screens. Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) manufactures AMOLED displays for HTC and it seems they cannot keep up with the [...]

  Google’s Nexus One has been launched today in South Korea. KT will be the official carrier and the interesting thing is that it comes pre-loaded with Android 2.2 Froyo update. The Froyo update is said to be 2-5 times faster than Android 2.1 and bring features Adobe Flash 10.1 support, faster web browsing and [...]

  Nexus One is one of the advanced Android phones you can buy but the decision to sell online only deprived potential consumers of a hands-on experience. Now Google have announced to retract their decision and shut off the online store. As and when Google expands its retail availability through existing channels, the online store [...]

  Google’s Nexus One that was restricted to US boundaries has finally stepped out and will be available in UK first. Vodafone UK is currently taking pre-orders of the device or you could wait till April 30 to order it from Vodafone stores, online or over the phone (Vodafone slates May 5 as the earliest [...]

  Nexus One users can now buy a car dock for their Nexus One. Priced at $55, the car dock will not only hold the phone but will also charge the phone’s battery as well as allow users to use their phone as handsfree with the built-in speakers and volume controls. The dock also starts [...]