Specifications

Here are the official specs for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone: HSPA+ or 4G LTE, depending on region 1.2GHz dualcore processor 4.65 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 5mp autofocus camera with LED flash, autofocus, no shutter lag and fast shot2shot 1080p HD playback and recording at 30 FPS Bluetooth 3.0 USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n NFC chip Accelerometer, compass, gyro, light and proximity sensors, barometer… Continue reading

Why does the Galaxy Nexus include a Barometer?

Well that’s a little surprising. Just when it seemed like the Samsung Galaxy S II packed every available sensor into a mobile package, the Nexus has outdone everyone again. According to the official specs, the Galaxy Nexus packs a barometer, along with the standard GPS, WiFi, Compass & Accelerometer sensors. So what’s a barometer useful for? The common household usage is to forecast the weather. Variations in atmospheric … Continue reading

Samsung Officially Confirms Launch Date

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 fir… Continue reading

Galaxy S III officially announced

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

Official: Verizon Announces Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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

Reviews

ntract – we’re not entirely sure. The Galaxy Nexus looks like an incredible piece of kit but it’s hard to ignore that nagging feeling Samsung is holding back a little in preparation for its inevitable Galaxy S3. First impressions: Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 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 c… Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Nexus To Launch On 3 UK Carriers

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

Phones4u Will Be The First Store To Sell The Galaxy Nexus

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