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Nexus One coming to Sprint

  Slowly and steadily Google’s Nexus One is spreading its wings. Just yesterday, Google announced Nexus One with support of AT&T and now we’ve got a confirmation from Sprint that Google’s baby is reaching their network too. The pricing and availability is not yet decided but Sprint has confirmed that it be sold only through [...]

Google Nexus One now compatible with AT&T and Rogers 3G band; can be shipped to Canada

  Google’s Nexus One does work with almost every GSM operator due to its factory unlocked settings but it cannot take advantage of 3G from operators operating on a different band. AT&T and Rogers Wireless were one of them, which is why Google has announced a compatible version of Nexus One that will support 3G [...]

Spec’d down Nexus One for India?

  Google’s Nexus One is one the best Android devices money can buy but it seems Indians won’t be able to get hold of it. Instead, India may get a lowered down Nexus One at a reduced price. CNBC-TV18’s host who spoke with Shailesh Rao, Managing Director, Google India and Media & Platforms tweeted that [...]

Nexus One’s OLED screen not as spectacular as one thought

Nexus One’s OLED screen not as spectacular as one thought

  OLED screens are touted as vibrant and detailed. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case with Nexus One whose been undergoing an in-depth display test carried out by the folks at DisplayMate technologies and DisplayBlog. The researchers pit the Nexus One display against iPhone 3GS’ LCD and surprisingly, it’s the LCD that is [...]

HTC Desire ROM gets cooked for Nexus One

HTC Desire ROM gets cooked for Nexus One

  Leaked Desire ROM has found its way out and Paul over at Modaco forums was quick enough to port it to similar spec’d Nexus One. The ROM is available now for brave Nexus One users to try it out who doesn’t mind ROM’s alpha state to get HTC’s unique Sense UI, Flash 10.1 amongst [...]

Sony Ericsson turned down Google’s request to build a Nexus One

  Here’s an interesting fact revealed by Sony Ericsson’s CEO, Bert Nordberg recently. An interview with Swedish site Sydsvenskan, he claimed that Google initially approached them to make a Nexus One before settling with HTC. But despite seeing it as an opportunity, SE replied negatively because making phones for someone else wasn’t SE very keen [...]

Video: So this is how they make a Nexus One

Video: So this is how they make a Nexus One

  If you ever wanted to know how a phone goes from the conceptual phase to the manufacturing phase – which in this case is Nexus One – Google has produced few short videos showing us their first Android 2.1 device. The videos walk us through the phone’s different stages, like going from the drawing [...]

Nexus One too gets a software update, brings multi-touch

  Google’s Nexus One was also blessed with an over-the-air software update yesterday and it sure was more exciting to what Apple had on offer for iPhone/iPod touch users. The new update brings Google Goggles, updated Maps app, fixes 3G connectivity and most importantly, adds multi-touch. Users will be able to use multi-touch functionality in [...]

Video: Nexus One unboxed by Ninjas

Video: Nexus One unboxed by Ninjas

  Till now we’ve seen gadget unboxings only from geeks but Google has decided to take the revered unboxing ceremony to the next level. For their Nexus One, Google hired Ninjas to do the task. Enjoy the action-packed video below and be glad that the phone start up after a violent unboxing!

Google launches Nexus One, goes for $529 unlocked and $179 on contract

Google launches Nexus One, goes for $529 unlocked and $179 on contract

Amidst the CES frenzy that is already underway, Google launched its highly anticipated Nexus One. The phone is created by HTC and thanks to a steady flow of leaks, we already know most of the things about the device. Nexus One’s spec sheet includes a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, Android 2.1 update, [...]

New Nexus One documents reveal pricing: $530 unlocked and $180 with plan

New Nexus One documents reveal pricing: $530 unlocked and $180 with plan

  Well, we’re just a week away from Google unveiling the Nexus One but here we’ve got the possible pricing, thanks to a leaked document. According to the doc, the unlocked phone will be sold by Google for $530. But if subsidized rates appeal you more, the Google phone will set you back by $180 [...]

Google Android press conference on Jan 5, Nexus One on the cards

Google Android press conference on Jan 5, Nexus One on the cards

  Google is holding an Android press conference on Jan 5 at its headquarters. Although the invite does not mention Nexus One it will be more or less related to Google’s much rumored phone. Meanwhile BGR has got a photo from a T-Mobile system that says that they’ll only support the device whereas the troubleshooting [...]

Nexus One specs confirm 1GHz CPU, initial retail sales on basis of invite

Nexus One specs confirm 1GHz CPU, initial retail sales on basis of invite

  You gotta give full marks to Google for creating hype around the Nexus One. After getting streams of pictures, videos, hands-on and side-by-side comparisons with other phones, we’ve finally got the much needed specs. The phone has been confirmed to run on Snapdragon processor with Android 2.1 and includes other meaty features like 3.7-inch [...]

Nexus One: Supposedly the ultimate Google Phone

Nexus One: Supposedly the ultimate Google Phone

  UPDATE: Pictures of Nexus One running Android 2.1 and T-Mobile. So while we’re chilling out this weekend, news related to Google erupted sending the interwebs into a tizzy. It was about the Google Phone that was a rumor a week ago but suddenly came out with device’s pictures and pictures that were shot from [...]