An Update About Gorilla Glass

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Many people were concerned when we first announced that the Galaxy Nexus will not include Gorilla Glass. Samsung’s previous phones have all used this highly toughened glass, while competing phones suffer from weak screens & cracking issues. Several high profile bloggers and smartphone experts even questioned the resilience of the screen on Samsung’s upcoming Nexus device, since it lacks Gorilla Glass.

However, if this video is to be believed, there’s nothing to worry about with the Galaxy Nexus. Some crazy guys have actually take a key, and tried their hardest to scratch the screen. But apparently, all such efforts were futile. Continue reading “An Update About Gorilla Glass” »

Galaxy Nexus now available in America for $750 Unlocked

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin

Hot off the heels of yesterday’s UK release, the Galaxy Nexus has already found its way to America. Expansys are now selling the device unlocked, contract-free for $750 USD in their online store.

Expansys Screenshot

This is a pretty good price, considering the high-end specifications of the device. Expect to see the price drop over first & second quarter 2012, as a new round of Android phones hit the ground. But for now, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the best phone money can buy. If you’re based in the US, and are looking for an unlocked handset, head over to Expansys where you can buy the Galaxy Nexus for $749.99 with Free Shipping. Continue reading “Galaxy Nexus now available in America for $750 Unlocked” »

Clove Shipping the Galaxy Nexus Tomorrow

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

Rejoice all you Galaxy Nexus fans! Clove has just published a blog post announcing they’re expecting the Galaxy Nexus stock to start arriving any minute now.

We are delighted to say that Samsung Galaxy Nexus stock will be arriving late this afternoon, slightly ahead of schedule.

The stock will arrive late today, so we will begin shipping orders tomorrow. We will receive enough stock to cover all outstanding orders and will have a limited amount of stock available to cover new orders.

Clove have a good reputation for shipping on time, so there’s no reason to doubt this claim. If you’d like to be one of the first to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you should buy it from Clove today. It’s available for just £429.00 (approximately $670 USD) unlocked and SIM-free, and ships worldwide from the UK. Continue reading “Clove Shipping the Galaxy Nexus Tomorrow” »

Galaxy Nexus Review from The Verge

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

This review was too good to pass up. The Verge (formerly This Is My Next) have published a complete review of the Galaxy Nexus – hardware, software, build quality, design – the whole lot. It’s a very in depth article, and well worth reading for anybody interested in buying a Galaxy Nexus. Continue reading “Galaxy Nexus Review from The Verge” »

Galaxy Nexus Accessories Now Available from Verizon

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Yet another sign has appeared that Verizon will soon be selling the Galaxy Nexus. Puppa at AndroidForums noticed that Verizon has started listing accessories for the Galaxy Nexus on their official website. At present there’s only one item available – a portable powerpack – but there’s sure to be more devices available soon. Check out the VZW accessories page to see for yourself, and check back here for more info on the Galaxy Nexus availability when it’s announced!

[Via Phandroid]

Phones4u Will Be The First Store To Sell The Galaxy Nexus

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Bricks & mortar phone store Phones4u has announced plans to begin selling the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in London (UK) from 8:00am on November 17th. This will make their Oxford Street shop the first place in the world to sell the Galaxy Nexus.

As an added incentive to get there early, Samsung will be giving the first 100 buyers a £250 voucher for free movies, music and film content to enjoy on the handset.

So it’s on! In just a few hours, the Galaxy Nexus will be placed into the hands of consumers for the first time. Are you going to be one of the first to line up for Google’s new flagship phone? Continue reading “Phones4u Will Be The First Store To Sell The Galaxy Nexus” »

Samsung Officially Confirms Launch Date

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

Earlier this month, Clove confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus would be available from the 17th of November. Now we’ve received official word from Samsung that this is indeed the case. The Galaxy Nexus will be launching in the UK only on the 17th of November 2011. We’re yet to receive official launch dates for other countries.

Read the full press release below:

4th November 2011, London, UK – Samsung today announced the first smartphone to feature Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, will be available in the UK from Thursday 17th November.

The Galaxy Nexus™ is the first smartphone to feature a 4.65’’ HD Super AMOLED display with a market-leading resolution of 720p (1280×720), ensuring vivid colours and excellent picture clarity. The Galaxy Nexus also comes with a 5 megapixel camera and new rounded design that measures just 8.94mm thick and features a minimal 4.29mm screen bezel.

The Galaxy Nexus features the latest version of the Android platform, 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. It has a redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full web browsing experience, while introducing new innovations such as ‘Face Unlock’, which uses facial recognition to unlock your phone. It also comes with integrated Google+™, allowing you to ‘hang out’ with friends and talk over Google+ Messenger. Google™’s services are connected to the cloud, keeping your email, contacts, and other data synced across your devices.

The latest handset from Samsung and Google is designed to provide a “pure Google” experience and users will be the first to receive software upgrades as they become available. It also features a number of Google Mobile services, including: Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ 5.11 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth™, Movie Studio, YouTube™, syncing with Google Calendar™ and a redesigned Google+ app.

The Galaxy Nexus also features an ultra-fast 1.2GHz dual core processor and HSPA+ connectivity, providing superior power and speed.

Simon Stanford, Head of Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “The level of interest and anticipation surrounding the release of the Galaxy Nexus has been fantastic. The collaboration with Google to launch the world’s first smartphone featuring Android Ice Cream Sandwich and a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display is evidence of Samsung’s continuing passion for the smartphone market and commitment to delivering innovative devices. We’re delighted to introduce the Galaxy Nexus to the UK and are looking forward to seeing it in the shops on 17th of November.”

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available on the 17th of November 2011 in a range of UK retailers.

Are you excited for the release of the Galaxy Nexus? Let us know in the comments . Especially if you live in the US – we’d love to hear whether you’ll be ordering from the UK, or waiting for the Verizon launch later this month.

[Via Phandroid]

No Gorilla Glass for the Galaxy Nexus

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

One of the biggest features of the Galaxy Nexus is the huge 6.5″, 720 x 1280 HD screen. Like seriously, that’s the kind of resolution you’d be looking for in a widescreen TV – and it looks that much more brilliant to have all those pixels packed into a much smaller area.

But the quality of the screen doesn’t matter if it’s liable to break, or scratch, at the slightest impact (iPhone, anyone?). Many of the top-end Android phones have been using Gorilla Glass – a toughened variety of glass manufactured by Corning – which is extremely difficult to scratch. Samsung uses Gorilla Glass for their popular Galaxy S handsets, so many people expected the Galaxy Nexus to feature the same materials.

Sadly though, that’s not going to be the case. Corning recently tweeted that the Galaxy Nexus would not be using Gorilla Glass. Samsung has confirmed this news, and stated that the Nexus would use another type of fortified glass.

We don’t know what sort of glass this will be, or how it compares to Corning’s product. But Gorilla Glass has become the gold standard in durable smartphones, so it will be hard to convince people that another solution is just as effective. For now, if you’re looking at buying a Galaxy Nexus, it might be worth considering a case or screen protector, just for the added peace of mind.

[Via Android and Me]

Galaxy Nexus on Verizon Delayed Till After Black Friday

Posted on November 4, 2011 by admin

We’ve heard reports previously that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus would be released on November 10th. These reports seemed a little optimistic, after word came that Clove will be releasing the device November 17th. Now it seems that U.S. based customers will have to wait even longer – possibly until after Black Friday.

Droid-Life managed to pick up an advertising schedule for Verizon. According to the screenshot, the big advertising push for Samsung’s “Holiday Portfolio” (including the Galaxy Nexus) will begin immediately after Black Friday. This tends to indicate the smartphone will be released more than a week after it’s available in European stores.

Of course, it’s possible that Verizon will start selling the device (at least pre-orders) before Black Friday. This is just a preview of when the big marketing push will begin. But for those hungry Android users out there, it looks like your best bet of getting a Galaxy Nexus early would be to order online from Europe (such as from Clove in the U.K.)