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 announces Android 2.3.4, adds video chat over Wi-Fi
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 […]
Manually update Nexus S and One to Android 2.3.3
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 Nexus One and Nexus S get Android 2.3.3 update
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 […]
Both Nexus Phones receive Android updates
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 will release Gingerbread update for Nexus One
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 […]
Nexus One will get Android 2.3 Gingerbread soon?
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 […]
Nexus One will sell as Developers-only phone
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 […]
Nexus One (permanently) sold out on Google online store
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 […]
Nexus One gets Android 2.2 Froyo
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 […]