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 Nexus One comes baked with Android 2.2 Froyo in South Korea
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 […]
Google to stop online sales of Nexus One
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 […]
Nexus One goes abroad, will launch in UK on April 30
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 […]
Google Nexus One Car Dock goes for $55
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 […]
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
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
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 […]