4.0 (PC Authority) PC Authority posts a review of the new features introduced with Android 4.0, and enabled by the new hardware in the Galaxy Nexus. They don’t come up with a clear verdict, but call this “the most iPhone-like Android phone” to date. Which is supposed to be a compliment Is it our imagination? No – the Galaxy Nexus is the most iPhone-like Android phone to date and Ice Cream Sandwich is the most iOS-like iteratio… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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-… Continue reading
the [camera] software is excellent, it can’t make up for that so-so sensor. Even though you can get great results with the camera, it’s pretty easy to get bad results as well. Compared to something like the iPhone 4S camera, I found the Nexus’ lens to be lacking. It’s not all rosy – apparently the camera skimps on sensor quality. Disappointing for a premium device, but this aspect probably won’t matter for infr… 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
Well, we’ve now received official word that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be coming to Verizon Wireless in the US. Here’s the press release: VERIZON WIRELESS INTRODUCES THE GALAXY NEXUS BY SAMSUNG Features the Latest Version of Android and America’s Fastest and Most Reliable 4G Network BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless today announced that the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, the world’s first smartphone running on Android™ 4.0, I… 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
Well, now we’ve got confirmation from a few more UK carriers who will be selling the Galaxy Nexus. The phone currently appears on Three’s website, as well as Phones 4U. Clove is accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy Nexus, at £429.00 a piece (excluding VAT). Still no word on Verizon or the US carriers though. More will be revealed in the coming weeks, approaching November. Source: Unwired … Continue reading
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, t… Continue reading
Mobicity have a number of Galaxy Nexus accessories available, including an official battery charger and HDMI dock from Samsung. Note that these are all official products sold by Samsung, so compatibility is guaranteed. … Continue reading