Google and Samsung Unveil the Galaxy Nexus
Say hello to the newest member of the Nexus family!
After months of speculation (and a delay), Google and Samsung have finally unveiled the Galaxy Nexus smartphone. The first to ever run Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy Nexus boasts a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 1280×720 resolution; a dual-core 1.2 GHz Ti OMAP 4460 CPU; PowerVR SGX540 graphics; 1GB of RAM; either 16GB or 32GB of storage; a 5-megapixel camera capable of 1080p video and an additional 1.3-megapixel affair up front; a 1750 mAh battery; NFC; and, of course, Android 4.0. When it comes to form-factor, the phone's screen is slightly concave, ensuring the phone is comfortable against your face when you're talking. Similarly, the back is slightly curved to make it more comfortable to hold. Gone is the glossy black case that Nexus S users are so used to wiping finger prints off of. In its place is a textured non-slip back that should please the clumsy and the obsessive wipers alike.
The Galaxy Nexus features a pretty sleek and sexy design, measuring in at 0.352-inches thick. However, no matter how attractive the design, the defining feature is the OS -- The Galaxy Nexus is the first ever smartphone to run Google's Ice Cream Sandwich, also known as Android 4.0. With 4.0 come a lot of UI changes for Android. Google has adopted a completely new font (called Roboto) and changed a number of core features of the interface, such as widgets, the unlock screen, the app library (you now scroll from side to side in your app library, as opposed to that up and down rolling feature from older versions), notifications and homescreen.
One of the most talked about features of Android 4.0 is the facial-recognition unlocking, which allows you to skip the passcode or pattern password route and instead opt for a system that will only unlock your phone when you're looking at it. Though the demo of the feature failed during Google's presentation (the curse of live demos), it's said to be very responsive by those who got hands-on time with it. There's also an improved camera app, which now includes the ability to edit your photos right on your phone or take panoramas.
Neither Google nor Samsung were able to give anything more than a vague 'November' when it came to a release date for the Galaxy Nexus, nor were they able to reveal carriers for any country but Japan (NTT DoCoMo, in case you were wondering). However, we do know that it will be sold through Verizon Wireless here in the United States.
Any takers?
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Hell no!!! Iphone 4s it is!
Hell no!!! Iphone 4s it is!
LOL... supposing you were ironic.
I guess Android is ok, but my friends would think I was poor if I got one...better stick with the iPhone.
Hell no!!! Iphone 4s it is!
I now have AIDS of the eyes and am going Full Retard.
Personally, I can't wait for the chefs to port ICS to other devices.
I guess Android is ok, but my friends would think I was poor if I got one...better stick with the iPhone.
Now, THAT's funny.
Looks nice! Still going to wait for the Nokia/Microsoft Windows phones tho
The future cloud streaming through all the Windows devices got me !
Sounds like a good phone for $300, only time will tell
1. How long does the battery last?
2. What is call quality like?
Neither of those questions were answered.
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Samsung's Galaxy Nexus and HTC's Rezound have both shown up in Verizon's Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) list in what's a sign of them getting close and being expensive. Either of the Android phones could cost $300 on a contract
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Yea.... 300 with contract and disappointing hardware upgrade. No thanks. This makes the SGSII more appealing since it will eventually get ICS anyways with a more reasonable price range. They are beginning to think they are Apple, charging such high prices. What is up with the T-Mobile disloyalty also, didn't they support the first to Nexus phones first, and also the first Android phone, why don't they get exclusivity first.
1. How long does the battery last?2. What is call quality like?Neither of those questions were answered.
The quality of both will be fine. A mega company would let a phone with bad call quality and horrible battery life be their flagship device
I meant wouldn't...
Wow only 10hrs behind every other tech site. Tom's used to be good at getting the scoop on a story, now they are sad. Engadget actually sent reporters for the event.
contract-less CDMA provider (as digital drops calls ALL the time) or it's an industry flop. The iphone is popular because the mass public is gullable and beyond stupid. 100$ a month for a phone? 1200 bucks a year? 12,000 USD in a decade, hell no.
OK, Verizon first. Now what about an unlocked version? Will AT&T customers be able to buy an unlocked GSM version?
Wow only 10hrs behind every other tech site. Tom's used to be good at getting the scoop on a story, now they are sad. Engadget actually sent reporters for the event.
That's because Tom's reporters were all in pilgrimage at Jobs' shrine....
I will get this phone as soon as there is a rooting procedure for it. Shouldn't take long at all.
All I know is this:
By the end of 2011, more people will have left their Android Phone for the iPhone than will leave the iPhone for an Android phone.
Dispute it all you want, but in this business, that means A LOT.
Why an ice cream sandwich when one's got Apple's Knickerbocker Glory?
The Phone is great, but ICS looks amazing.
As a WP7 user, I can definitely say they "copied" many things from Windows phones.
That said, I will still ditch my WP7 phone if they allow the Moto Electrify (the best Android device my carrier offers) an upgrade to ICS.
Wow only 10hrs behind every other tech site. Tom's used to be good at getting the scoop on a story, now they are sad. Engadget actually sent reporters for the event.
Um... learn to scroll down?
Google Talking Ice Cream Sandwich, Nexus Right Now
9:50 PM - October 18, 2011 - By Marcus Yam -
Source : Tom's Guide US
BTW, the Apple vs. Android flamewar is really getting old. They both have their purposes.
iPhones are more for casual users as they are uber-user-friendly and simple.
Android devices are more for power users they like to tinker.
WP7 phones are similar to iPhones in their ease of use, but offer it up in a different flavor.
To each their own.
@Netherscourge
nice, now you wanna give me the numbers to the lottery at the same time ?
Um... learn to scroll down?Google Talking Ice Cream Sandwich, Nexus Right Now9:50 PM - October 18, 2011 - By Marcus Yam - Source : Tom's Guide US
The rest wasn't added until late this morning.
only negative is no Micro SD card slot... spec wise it is far superior to the Iphone 4s
I wonder if you genuinely know how outrageous that claim is. The PowerVR SGX540 graphics is slower than the Mali 400 found in the Samsung Galaxy 2, which is significantly slower than the PowerVR SGX543 graphics found in the iPhone 4.
The camera is ridiculous too. This phone looks really poor to me.
Back-By-Demand owes me a months wages.
Sorry, I meant to type iPhone 4S*.
Here's a comparison of the 540 (found in the Prime) and the 543 (found in the iPhone 4S)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03 [...] faster-be/
Dare I say it - but 'where's the innovation'?
BTW, the Apple vs. Android flamewar is really getting old. They both have their purposes.iPhones are more for casual users as they are uber-user-friendly and simple.Android devices are more for power users they like to tinker.WP7 phones are similar to iPhones in their ease of use, but offer it up in a different flavor.To each their own.
This is absolute nonsense.
It's this exact idiocy of thinking that Androids are for 'power users' that is the ignorance I detest, and the same mistake which drives a lot of people to irrationally disregard Apple phones. The best minds I know who are heavily ingrained high up within the technology industry and are most definitely 'power' users all prefer iPhones. Don't confuse the intuitive interface with a simple phone.
It's huge. This phone will crack inside my jeans pocket.
This phone looks really poor to me.
Of course it does! Android - poor phones for poor people!
This is absolute nonsense. It's this exact idiocy of thinking that Androids are for 'power users' that is the ignorance I detest, and the same mistake which drives a lot of people to irrationally disregard Apple phones. The best minds I know who are heavily ingrained high up within the technology industry and are most definitely 'power' users all prefer iPhones. Don't confuse the intuitive interface with a simple phone.
LOL, LOL. Everybody remember the name WATCHA - Steve Handjobs #1 fan. All he does is sit at home all day and trolls on all the Android and iPhone articles. He has no life and don't upset him or he will write 30 comments of his opinion on why iPhone is the best and how he right about everything. It doesn't matter if you show proof that he is wrong with website links. He will just type, LOL you are stupid. Again, don't forget the name WATCHA,
LOL, LOL. Everybody remember the name WATCHA - Steve Handjobs #1 fan. All he does is sit at home all day and trolls on all the Android and iPhone articles. He has no life and don't upset him or he will write 30 comments of his opinion on why iPhone is the best and how he right about everything. It doesn't matter if you show proof that he is wrong with website links. He will just type, LOL you are stupid. Again, don't forget the name WATCHA,
Cry more?
LOL, LOL. Everybody remember the name WATCHA - Steve Handjobs #1 fan. All he does is sit at home all day and trolls on all the Android and iPhone articles. He has no life and don't upset him or he will write 30 comments of his opinion on why iPhone is the best and how he right about everything. It doesn't matter if you show proof that he is wrong with website links. He will just type, LOL you are stupid. Again, don't forget the name WATCHA,
Thank you Subaru41. That is good to know. You should check out this article.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/iPhone [...] M_comments
He keeps going on and on. I have never seen someone so upset, crying, and ranting like him before.