se overview of the Galaxy Nexus, with a specific focus on the software. Some nice screenshots included. While the review is positive overall, the conclusion indicates they’re not entirely happy with the Galaxy Nexus: As smartphones go, the Galaxy Nexus ticks all the boxes but we’re not quite sold. Perhaps it’s because we haven’t had enough time with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, or maybe it’s because we are all too… Continue reading
LED flash, zero shutter lag and 1080p full HD video capture · 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chatting · Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled · Android Beam allows customers to quickly share Web pages, apps and YouTube™ videos with friends by simply tapping compatible phones together · Support for Google™ mobile services – Android Market, Gmail™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps, Google Earth™, Movie Studio, YouTube™, syncing wi… Continue reading
ive 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 o… Continue reading
Today, Samsung and Google officially announced the Galaxy Nexus smartphone. The event was broadcast live on YouTube from Hong Kong. Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone to run Android 4.0, codenamed “Ice Cream Sandwich”. This is a major leap forward for Android, as it unifies the smartphone and tablet development lines, to form a single codebase for devices going forward. It’s a state-of-the-art mobile operating system, with … Continue reading
Ice Cream Sandwich” is a beautiful piece of software. We can’t wait to get our hands on it for the first time. So the final verdict? The Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone ever made. It’s one of the best smartphones ever made, and with a couple of minor tweaks (particularly to the camera), it could be the best smartphone ever produced. That’s a pretty succinct conclusion. If you’re looking for an Android phone, t… Continue reading
The Samsung Galaxy S III has been officially announced! Here’s the press release, direct from Samsung. Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S III, the Smartphone Designed for Humans and Inspired by Nature Effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, Samsung GALAXY S III reveals a new concept of smartphone London, UK–May 3, 2012–Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, an… Continue reading
d 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… Continue reading
chedule 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… Continue reading
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has just appeared on Amazon Wireless, starting from $199. Looks like there’s going to be insane demand, so better get your order in quick if you want to get the device early. Free two-day shipping included. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Amazon … Continue reading
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. 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 b… Continue reading