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Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Finally, an unlocked smartphone we can get excited about. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($349 direct from Google) is tempting to begin with, since you can use any AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card, even prepaid or monthly ones, plus it will work overseas. And the price is very low for an unlocked phone, which typically costs $500 to $600, leading us to believe Google is subsidizing it somehow. But the Galaxy Nexus is also in the unique position of being the only phone running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" (Free, 4.5 stars) right now, and it's the only phone you can buy that's guaranteed to get quick Android OS updates. As such, even though some other phones now beat it on pure hardware specs, the unlocked Galaxy Nexus is our Editors' Choice for unlocked smartphones. Design and ScreenMeasuring 5.33 by 2.67 by 0.35 inches (HWD) and weighing 4.76 ounces, the Galaxy Nexus is constructed of all dark gray plastic with the exception of the glass screen. The textured back panel is pleasantly grippy, although it's also hard plastic and not a soft-touch material. The phone isn't particularly eye-catching, but it's finely crafted nonetheless, and the unlocked version is a shade thinner than the CDMA model, which is welcome.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
What a difference firmware makes. When we tested the first version of the Verizon Wireless Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0, it had serious problems connecting to Verizon's network and making voice calls. But here's Sprint's Galaxy Nexus ($199.99 with contract), running Android 4.0.4, and it's better all around. While it doesn't quite get our Editors' Choice over the HTC EVO 4G LTE ($199.99, 4 stars), it's a solid Android phone that's better for Android purists and heavy voice callers. But you can't bank on getting Sprint LTE coverage, because the carrier has only announced six inaugural cities, but hasn't provided specifics about who else will be covered. Physical Features and Voice CallingThe Galaxy Nexus is a large phone, at 5.3 by 2.7 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and 4.5 ounces with a 4.65-inch, 1280-by-720 Super AMOLED screen. When I reviewed the first Galaxy Nexus, it was the largest phone I'd seen up until then, but since then, these huge phones have become a popular trend. There's a 1-megapixel camera on the front, a 5-megapixel camera on the textured plastic back, Power and Volume buttons on the sides, and a standard 3.5mm headset jack on the bottom panel.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
Not to be outdone by Verizon and AT&T, both of which already have speedy 4G LTE networks, Sprint recently announced its plans to start rolling out its own LTE coverage, starting with six cities this summer. In the meantime, the carrier is releasing a slew of new phones that support the promised 4G LTE network, but not the company's current 4G WiMax network, leaving them with only 3G service for now. Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is just such a high-end handset, providing speedy performance, the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, a gorgeous HD screen and the promise of high-speed LTE connections in the future. Is this $199 Android super phone worth delaying 4G for?Identical to other versions of the Galaxy Nexus but for the Sprint logo on the back, the pleasantly thin phone measures just 0.37 inches thick and weighs only 5.1 ounces, which is only slightly heavier than the LG Viper (5 ounces) and iPhone 4S (4.8 ounces). Considering that its 4.7-inch screen dwarfs the 4-inch Lucidand 3.5-inch iPhone, the Galaxy Nexus seems extremely space-efficient.Click to EnlargeForget about a fancy metal chassis.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Sprint Review
Crazy to imagine, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus swooped into our hearts courtesy of Verizon way back in December, which is nearly 5 months ago. In the short time since then, we've seen some enticing new handsets from the competition that gives the original Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphone a good run for its money, but at long last, it finally made its way to Sprint – with LTE connectivity in tow of course. Knowing that, will it still be enough to entice customers who know that other highly prized smartphones are on the horizon?Identical in almost every way, aside from the obvious Sprint branding it's flaunting, there is nothing we haven't seen before with this version. Back 5 months ago, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was the talk of the town with its clean design, but now, it's starting to look rather dull after seeing the beauties from HTC's camp. As expected, the construction is typical of any Samsung made device – meaning, it's fairly lightweight and solid thanks to its plastic body.Size Visualization ToolBoasting the stock ICS experience, this baby is free of any capacitive buttons, which adds to its clean overall appearance.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Until now, Verizon Wireless was the sole U.S. carrier to receive the coveted Samsung Galaxy Nexus. As the first Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) phone, the Galaxy Nexus quickly won fans for its stock Android OS and the power it packed under the hood. Indeed, ever since the unlocked version went on sale late last year, I've had a soft spot for this device. So now almost four months after its CES debut, the handset arrives at Sprint. It's just as powerful. It's compatible with Google Wallet (Verizon's phone is not), and it has the pure Android experience that we enjoyed on the HTC Nexus One and the Samsung Nexus S. Yet, Sprint's version also falls short, at least for the moment. It supports 4G LTE, but since the carrier is still some time away from switching on its LTE network, you're stuck on 3G in the meantime. And until that changes, you're left with an alluring though not outstanding Sprint Android phone. Ten years ago, the big joke was that Nokia kept building the same phone design while slightly tweaking it for each subsequent model. These days, however, it's Samsung that's consistently guilty of this design faux pas. Ever since the company started making Galaxy devices, many of them have looked very similar.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
We’ve got the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to review today. It features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, which is capable of PC-like performance in your hand. The included 5MP camera is also capable of taking ultra-quick snaps, panoramic photos and shooting HD videos. All of this technology is situated behind the amazing 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED screen. Let’s take a closer look. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was the first Android 4.0 smartphone to be released and, we have to say, it’s definitely a massive step-up from Gingerbread. You’ll find more about the software on the next page. The display on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is quite possibly one of the most vibrant and detailed I’ve ever seen on a smartphone. This is most likely due to the fact that the screen is a HD Super AMOLED display that features a resolution of 1280 x 720! In the smartphone world, this is one of the best displays you’ll find on a mobile phone. The high-quality nature of the Galaxy Nexus’ screen also provides an incredible viewing experience whether you’re viewing film and video or playing a quick game of Angry Birds.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: Opening new doors
Once again, it is the Nexus time of the year. This time, Google has left the Gingerbread cookies and, together with Samsung, has brought to us the Galaxy Nexus to deliver the Ice Cream Sandwich. And while a cold dessert is totally out of place this holiday season, the latest release of Android is more relevant than ever. The Galaxy Nexus packs an impressive spec sheet, but it is (yet again) the OS which is the device's main highlight. After all, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is widely expected to put an end to the fragmentation, which currently plagues Google's mobile platform. Unlike its Nexus S predecessor, which was essentially a rebranded Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a completely different device from the current flagship of the company, the I9100 Galaxy S II. The latest Google phone sports a different GPU and chipset, which are, well, not as powerful as those found inside the Galaxy S II. Here is a quick look at what the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has to offer, along with its main disadvantages. A quick look at the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will show you that the smartphone's hottest hardware feature is its Super AMOLED screen with HD resolution a first for a Samsung smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus with ICS Smartphone Review
If you've been paying attention to Android smartphones lately, you know there's one device that people have been talking about and eagerly anticipating for a few months now. That phone is the Galaxy Nexus. The reason this phone is so hot is because it is the first smartphone in the US to run Android 4.0, better known perhaps as Ice Cream Sandwich. As the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich is designed to offer a single Android platform that will run on both smartphones and tablets. Prior to Android 4.0, users would have one version of Android running on their smartphones and another running on their tablets. Although this may not be a huge issue for some users, it can cause issues for developers who have additional platforms to test on and support. For a number of reasons, a consolidated OS that works on both types of mobile devices makes a lot sense. In addition to supporting both smartphones and tablets, Ice Cream Sandwich also brings a new look and feel as well as many new features to Android. Some of these new features include face recognition unlock, optimizations for Google+, new widgets, redesigned notifications, improved multi-tasking functionality, and lock screen actions.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
As the current Google flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung is the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The version for Verizon's LTE network in the U.S. is slightly thicker than the European model, but it also gets a larger battery and, of course, the 15Mbps 4G downloads on Verizon's network, otherwise they're functionally the same. The super large, super high-resolution display on the Galaxy Nexus is a dream to look at, and the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system gives users something very new and interesting to work with. It's a good combination. Unfortunately the phone does seem to carry a flaw from scratch, though. Reception, especially on 4G, can be a problem. Not everybody seems to experience this, only showing itself in weaker signal areas. Apart from that, the Galaxy Nexus is every bit the hero smartphone that Google needs it to be to move Android to the next stage of its evolution. Hardware The Samsung-built Google Galaxy Nexus shows off an interesting design without being groundbreaking. It features a subtly curved front glass panel that protects the 720p resolution (720 x 1280) Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
Android phones are now taking on the might of Apple's flagship devices, and Samsung has now raised the bar by introducing its hyper smart phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which features the long-awaited update to Android OS – the seasonably chilly Ice Cream Sandwich. But first, let's make a comment on its looks. It has a plastic body, which makes it a real lightweight at 135g. It's still 19g heavier than the Galaxy S II – and the extra weight certainly makes it feel better to hold. Its reverse side is like the textured ‘leatherette' of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, however it still has the plastic reverse cover that we hated in the Galaxy S II, which is a real shame. Sticking out from the curved back is the lens of the five-megapixel snapper. Its 8.9mm thick, which is pretty slim for such a big handset, and the display gets even more room thanks to the narrow bezel. As well as the rear-facing snapper there's a front-facing camera for video calls (or Hangouts as they are known in Google+). There's also something called Face Unlock – which uses face recognition to allow you to unlock the device. Inside the chassis there's a 1.2GHz dual-core chip, which, along with a 1GB RAM makes sure performance is pretty speedy.
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Made by Samsung but sold by Google, the Galaxy Nexus is currently the only Android phone to run the latest version of the OS, Android 4.0. It's the third handset to be championed directly by Google, after the HTC-made Google Nexus One and Samsung's first phone for the company, the Nexus S. Just like its two predecessors, it's supposed to be a showcase the very best of what the large family of Android smartphones can do. As befitting its role as an ambassador for Android, it's the first phone to get the latest version of the OS, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich, ahead of updates for existing handsets. This major update has added lots of new features, and brings the interface closer to the experience found on Android tablets. And its flagship status doesn't end there: it will also be the first to receive future updates, something that's bound to attract app developers. The Galaxy Nexus has a spec that largely matches the current big names, with a large 4.65'' display, 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory (but no room for expansion) and a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. It also boasts an NFC chip, 1080p video recording and a 'mere' 5 Megapixel camera, which doesn't stand up as well to competition from handsets with 8 Megapixel cameras and rear-side illuminated sensors.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus review
As you may know, I reviewed the Galaxy Nexus back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant. Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences. Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon! Physically, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is nearly identical to the GSM version, save for some very slight alterations. For starters, the phone is a bit thicker than its international counterpart (0.37 inches versus the HSPA+ model's 0.35 inches), and just a tiny bit heavier (0.33 pounds versus 0.3). Having used both versions, I can honestly say that the change isn't really that noticeable.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Review
Tearing it up overseas and making its mark in the Android universe, it has surely been a roller coaster ride for US consumers, but Verizon’s version of the highly esteemed Samsung Galaxy Nexus is finally making its rounds in the US – with that oh so lovable 4G LTE connectivity in tow. Timing couldn’t have been any more favorable for the handset, as it’s seemingly chiming in at the literal tail end of the year, but despite that, it’s heading into serious competition against some other top caliber smartphones on Big Red’s lineup. And as we all know by now, you really need to bring you’re A+ game in order to be regarded as a profound competitor.Yes, Verizon’s lineup is undoubtedly crowded and rich with handsets sporting their own specialty refinements – like the Motorola DROID RAZR’s impeccable design and the HTC Rezound’s Beats Audio support. Indeed, there were probably many people bummed by the fact that Verizon didn’t get the Samsung Galaxy S II – though, this one is easily regarded as one great substitution. Still, there’s no arguing that Verizon customers have plenty of options, but even before its official arrival, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was being heralded as a landmark device.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
It should come as no surprise that Google's latest flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, has the best of everything: a huge 4.65-inch 720p screen, one of the fastest cameras around, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the most complete version of the company's mobile OS to date. And now it's riding on Verizon Wireless' scorching 4G LTE network. With elegant sweeping curves, it's one stylish-looking phone, too. But does that mean you should drop $299 to pick one up? Read on to find out.Editor's note: Portions of this review were taken from our earlier review of the unlocked Galaxy Nexus.Click to EnlargeSamsung deserves serious credit for making a mammoth 4.7-inch screen not feel like overkill. That's because the Galaxy Nexus' high-def display is housed inside a body that weighs a fairly light 5.2 ounces and measures 0.4 inches thick. However, the GSM version weighs just 4.9 ounces and is a hair thinner; the difference may seem minimal on paper, but it's noticeable when holding both phones at the same time.By comparison, the Droid RAZR is lighter (4.5 ounces) and thinner (0.3 inches), but you're getting more real estate than the Motorola's 4.3-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
We’ve been clamoring to get our hands on the Galaxy Nexus ever since its unveiling in Hong Kong back in October. Finally, at long last, the U.S. version of the Galaxy Nexus has landed in our office. So is the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Android Ice Cream Sandwich, everything we hoped it would be? Mostly, yes. The Galaxy Nexus ($300 with a two-year contract, as of December 16, 2011) impresses with lightning-fast performance, strong data speeds, a thin design, and, of course, all of that Ice Cream Sandwich goodness. It isn’t perfect, however. The camera isn’t outstanding, and the handset has no expandable memory slot. But as it stands, the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone currently available. Design The Galaxy Nexus is one fine-lookin’ piece of hardware. The glossy display, piano-black bezel, and textured back are all standard Samsung design elements. But unlike other Samsung Galaxy phones I’ve reviewed, the Galaxy Nexus feels high quality. At 5.1 ounces, it has a nice substantial weight to it without being too heavy. As you can see from the photos, the Galaxy Nexus has a subtle curve, which nicely contours to the hand.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
We review the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich and the new best reason to stick with Verizon for another two years. We review a lot of phones, tablets, gadgets, and gizmos at Digital Trends, but very few of them are unique. Most of the time, only one or two small features differentiate a new device from all that came before it, if that. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with this, but with the number of device makers in the world, it's reality. When an idea hits, everybody copies it. Still, devices like the Galaxy Nexus are a good reminder of the progress the industry is making. The new Google and Samsung collaboration is the template for the next generation of Android devices, and we like what we're seeing. The Galaxy Nexus looks a lot like a Galaxy S II, but it's a bit more ergonomic than its AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint predecessors. It has more curves and fits the hand better, despite having a larger screen than almost any smartphone before it (4.65 inches). The rounded ends of the Galaxy Nexus freshen up the square look of the S II, and Samsung has integrated Google's slightly curved screen design, which makes the new design conform to your face as you hold it, ever so slightly.
Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First Impressions
Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First ImpressionsIf you’ve been holding out for the next great Android superphone, your time has come: The Galaxy Nexus has arrived on U.S. shores. We’re lucky enough to have one in the PCWorld offices, and so far the Galaxy Nexus looks to be worth the wait. We’ll be posting our full rated review of the Galaxy Nexus tomorrow morning, after we conduct performance tests in the PCWorld Labs. This Samsung-built phone goes on sale today online, and at Verizon and Best Buy stores, for $300 with a new two-year contract. The big deal about the Galaxy Nexus, of course, is that it is the first device to ship with Google’s latest version of the Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich (also known as ICS, as well as Android 4.0). Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First ImpressionsUnboxing the Galaxy Nexus.Taking a cue from Apple products, the Galaxy Nexus comes in attractive, minimalist packaging. Other than an embossed Verizon logo, the white box is completely plain. Opening the box reveals a red interior with a USB cable, a wall charger, headphones, and the Galaxy Nexus itself. [Click to enlarge] Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First ImpressionsThe Galaxy Nexus is a long phone.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Hands-on
After weeks of waiting, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE has finally arrived. It's hardly an unfamiliar phone - after all, we reviewed the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus back in November, coming away charmed by its combination of 720p HD display and Ice Cream Sandwich OS - but it brings with it a few advantages and a few potential compromises too. 4G means high-speed downloads on a par with what many people expect from their home broadband connection, assuming you have the coverage, but we've also grown used to LTE phones chewing through battery life in record time. Read on for our first impressions. Head-on, and the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus looks no different to the GSM model. You still get the same 1280 x 720 Super AMOLED HD display and 2-megapixel front facing camera, with a gently curved “Contour Display” doing a little to help those with regular sized hands stretch their thumb all the way to the top of the screen. It's when you look at the side-profile or the back that things get different. Verizon's version of the Galaxy Nexus has a larger battery and is a little bulkier than the GSM variant; offering 100mAh extra and a suitably swollen battery cover to accommodate it.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
We recently reviewed the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus intended for European markets. Due to the phones' similar build and components, applicable portions of that review will also be used in this Verizon-specific evaluation. When Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S II line for every major carrier except Verizon, we knew something was up. That something is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Verizon's ace-in-the-hole 4G LTE smartphone, and the first of its kind in the U.S. to introduce Google's Android 4.0 operating system, better known as Ice Cream Sandwich. In the weeks since reviewing the unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich (henceforth known as ICS), we've come to really enjoy both the handset and the OS, and the two of them together. The Verizon version has erased at least two complaints--its Galaxy Nexus is substantially weightier than the unlocked GSM version and it doubles the internal storage capacity. Yet, no phone is perfect, and the Galaxy Nexus has its flaws. We'll get to those later, but they include camera performance that was less than Samsung is capable of delivering, no expandable memory, a disjointed OS with a learning curve, and no support for Google Wallet. On the plus side, LTE speeds are impressive.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review
Editor's note, 2 December 2011: We initially published this phone with a two-star rating because of a serious volume bug that made it impossible to recommend. Google has published a fix, updating the phone to Android 4.0.1, which we've tested and are happy to report remedies the issue. We've therefore removed the section detailing this issue and changed the score to four and a half stars.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a smart phone sporting the very latest version of Google's Android operating system -- Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. The handset packs in some amazing features, such as a 720x1,280-pixel resolution 4.65-inch screen, a 1080p video camera and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The Galaxy Nexus is currently available from Phones 4u on a variety of networks, with monthly contract prices starting at £36. It's also available on pay as you go deals from companies like 3 and O2 for around £500, plus the cost of a standard top-up. If you've already owned the Nexus One or Nexus S, chances are you already know the answer to that question and have dutifully placed your pre-order.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
Here it is, guys, the next big thing in the world of Android smartphones. Let us introduce you to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus – the third Google phone, which comes to succeed the Nexus S by Samsung and Nexus One by HTC. ?he Nexus line-up represents probably the hottest and most desired selection of Android handsets. Always cutting-edge as far as technology goes, always having that invisible appeal built-in, making consumers lust after these phones. Have Samsung and Google done well with this latest addition?In a landscape that competitive, it's really hard for manufacturers to produce a long-lasting handset which has enough potential to stand out from the crowd and kind of rule them all. We've witnessed this only on very few occasions within the Android ecosystem, but knowing what a milestone this is for Google's mobile OS, we just can't help it but set our expectations high. Because of this, in order to be a success, the Galaxy Nexus has to treat us to the best, and nothing but the best. Anything less would be considered a failure. And isn't that the general concept behind the Nexus phones – to obtain the status of being reference devices for all other manufacturers?
Galaxy Nexus review
To say I've been eagerly awaiting a chance to review the Galaxy Nexus would be an understatement. As I mentioned last week, I've been thinking pretty seriously that this device would be the next phone I lay out cold cash for. And really, is that so crazy? The Galaxy Nexus is a beast of a device. The phone — which was built by Samsung in conjunction with Google — is the same thickness as the iPhone 4S, but sports a massive, 4.65-inch, 720p display, and a speedy dual-core CPU. In the US, it will come equipped with LTE on Verizon's network, and will also be available internationally as a pentaband HSPA+ device (I tested the HSPA+ device). But the big story is that the Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to run Google's newest mobile operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich (or Android 4.0, if you like). The new software is probably the biggest alteration to Android smartphones ever. The OS is a further evolution of the work Google started with Honeycomb, and is not only a complete revamp of the phone OS, but a unifying component of the entire platform, bringing Android tablets and phones to parity at last. Want to know just exactly what the Galaxy Nexus is really like to use (and whether or not you should shell out the cash for it)? Read on for my full review below!
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus' screen is huge, but the software is a much bigger deal. As the first Android phone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Nexus gives users a completely made-over version of Google's operating system. The OS is just as customizable and versatile as before, but Android 4.0 seeks to make the user experience friendlier, more refined, and more socially connected. Yes, there's some impressive hardware here--a 720p Super AMOLED screen, dual-core processor, and lighting-fast camera--but Google is out to prove that it can deliver lots of power without being intimidating. No Android skin required. Does this superphone succeed in that mission? Samsung deserves serious credit for making a mammoth 4.7-inch screen not feel like overkill. That's because the Galaxy Nexus' high-def display is housed inside a body that weighs a fairly light 5.3 ounces and measures 0.4 inches thick. The Droid RAZR is lighter (4.5 ounces) and thinner (0.3 inches), but you're getting more real estate than the Motorola's 4.3-inch display in a design that has a similar footprint. By contrast, the 4.3-inch HTC Rezound weighs a hefty 6 ounces and is 0.5 inches thick.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a huge but still massively high resolution screen.There are some gadgets in geek-world that are announced and we just cannot wait to touch. Nokia's N95, the original iPhone, the T-Mobile G1 and Palm's first Pre. And the Galaxy Nexus fits firmly in that category.The big selling point here is not so much the handset – it's what powers the Galaxy Nexus. Google has redrawn its Android OS in probably the biggest overhaul since it launched exactly three years ago. Ice Cream Sandwich fuses together last year's Gingerbread OS for phones and Honeycomb for tablets and gives us a whole new, futuristic Android device to get to grips with.On top of that, the specs include a fantastic Super AMOLED HD screen, Dual-Core 1.2GHz processor, HSDPA, 5MP camera and NFC support, to name a few.The Nexus itself is fairly big. With dimensions of 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9mm, it's marginally bigger than Samsung's other flagship handset, the Galaxy S2. It's also a little bit heavier at 135g compared to the latter's 116g. Not that it feels larger although you can tell you are not using an iPhone 4S.
Galaxy Nexus Review
A new Nexus is a big deal in Android land, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has plenty to live up to. As close to an official Googlephone as we ever get, they demonstrate not just how Android's creators think smartphone development should progress, but set the benchmark by which the platform as a whole is compared to rivals like the iPhone. The Galaxy Nexus brings with it Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and some of Samsung's finest hardware: do the two add up to the best smartphone on the market today? Read on for the full SlashGear review. The Galaxy Nexus' Samsung lineage is clear. The bowed fascia - which Samsung calls a “Contour Display” and claims makes for easier one-handed use and more comfortable calls - is carried over from the Nexus S, while the rest of the design is strongly reminiscent of the Galaxy S II series of handsets. That does mean a plastic rather than metal body, here finished in matte silver, though the battery cover - while as flimsy as those on other recent Samsung phones - does have a semi-soft finish that's easily gripped. The curved profile emphasizes the taper, the top edge being pleasingly narrow and then swelling to a speaker bulge at the bottom complete with the microUSB port and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a smart phone sporting the very latest version of Google's Android operating system -- Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. The handset packs in some amazing features, such as a 720x1,280-pixel resolution 4.65-inch screen, a 1080p video camera and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The Galaxy Nexus is currently available from Phones 4u on a variety of networks, with monthly contract prices starting at £36. It's also available on pay as you go deals from companies like 3 and O2 for around £500, plus the cost of a standard top-up. Not yet. The model we tested was afflicted by a particularly annoying bug that dropped the volume when we were using 2G. This means it was almost impossible to make calls over 2G. We missed calls and texts due to not hearing alerts.The bug caused the phone's volume to go haywire when we used a 2G network (we tested ours on Tesco Mobile, which uses O2's masts). This issue affected our unit to such a degree that making calls was almost impossible. The volume would drop down to zero without warning, leaving us unable to hear the other person. For a few seconds the volume rocker would become completely unresponsive.
Galaxy Nexus Unboxing and Hands-on
Could the Galaxy Nexus be the most anticipated Android phone of the holiday season? It certainly has some strong competition, with the DROID RAZR and HTC Rezound doing their level best to muscle into the market ahead of the first Ice Cream Sandwich phone's arrival. Still, Samsung's smartphone - and the third device to wear the official Nexus branding - has plenty to differentiate it, not just Android 4.0. The HSPA+ model has arrived on the SlashGear test bench; read on for our first impressions. Our unit comes ready for HSPA+ on both AT&T and T-Mobile USA, pentaband HSPA/WCDMA support being a most welcome change from the previous Nexus S. Samsung is also preparing an LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus, set to launch on Verizon in the US sometime before the end of the year. It's not a small device, the curvy form-factor having grown to 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm and 135g, but Samsung takes advantage of that scale to fit a sizable 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display. It's not just inches that the new screen offers, but pixels too: at 1280 x 720 this is one of the rare 720p HD-capable smartphones. The curved display looks incredible, despite the concerns pre-launch about Samsung using a PenTile display.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Though the Galaxy Nexus will first land at Verizon Wireless in the United States, this review reflects the unlocked GSM version. We will post a Verizon-specific review when we have a review model. Every once in a while, a cell phone comes along that changes the mobile industry forever. Whether it's by design, features, or a combination of both, those rare handsets can stand out far from the pack and give the world something new and something very different. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is not one of those phones. Sure, it's groundbreaking and will even incite the occasional gasp of awe, but like a gymnast having a bad day, it just misses the high bar. Now before you click over to your e-mail to write us an angry letter, consider this: Absolutely, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) does a lot to refine Android and make it come of age. When we first saw Google unveil the seemingly endless feature list last month in Hong Kong, ICS looked sleek, glossy, and fantastic. Now that we have it in our hands, it is indeed hot, but it's also a hot mess. Without a doubt, the new features are welcome and the interface is pretty, but it also can feel cluttered, disjointed, and overly complicated. So while it pushes Android a big step forward, it doesn't fix all of Android's problems.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The advent of the third Nexus handset has been one of the most anticipated events in the mobile universe this year. Why so? Because these Nexus phones represent important milestones for the Android operating system. Produced in tight partnership between Google and a major phone manufacturer, each Nexus arrives to the scene along with an important update to the OS, introducing lots of new features and goodies for consumers and developers. While the first device in the series, the Google Nexus One, was manufactured by HTC, the production of the following model, the Nexus S, was taken over by the largest Android phone manufacturer in the world today – Samsung. The South Koreans have obviously managed to establish some pretty good relations with Google, as they have kept the privilege to work on this year's model as well – the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.So, what does the Galaxy Nexus bring to the table in order to excite cell phone fanatics? The answer seems pretty obvious – it brings the latest iteration of the Android operating system – . And this is not your usual update like Gingerbread or Froyo. Ice Cream Sandwich is a much more ambitious project, aiming to completely redesign the Android platform in and out. We now have a prototype unit of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, so let's explore this amazing package and see where its ups and downs might be hiding.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
In the last few years Android has gone from strength to strength, adding features and new tricks that keep it a favourite among geeky gadgeteers who love to tinker with their tech.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be the first phone running Android version 4.0, aka Ice Cream Sandwich, the very latest edition of Google's robot-riddled operating system. Due out in November, this massive mobile is the follow-up to the brilliant Google Nexus S. Can it keep Android on the cutting edge? We're still waiting to get hands-on time with the Galaxy Nexus. In the meantime, this preview will round up everything you need to know in terms of the phone's specs, and tell you what we'd expect to see from such a high-profile phone. In terms of its actual shape, Samsung hasn't strayed far from what it knows with the Galaxy Nexus. Rounded edges and a gently curved frame are the order of the day, and there's a grey-ish patterned coating across the back. The camera bulges out of the frame slightly, in a way we're not too keen on. But it's a minor quibble, and one we'll forget if the camera itself proves to be a good one. There are no buttons on the Galaxy Nexus, not even touch-sensitive ones. Now everything happens on-screen, but more on that later.
Galaxy Nexus Hands-on
Samsung and Google unveiled the Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in Hong Kong today, and we grabbed some hands-on time with the new dual-core smartphone. Just 8.94mm thick, with a Contour Curve design, huge high-resolution display and choice of LTE or HSPA+ versions, the Galaxy Nexus is a fitting flagship to continue Google's Nexus brand. Keep reading for our hands-on first impressions. It's hard to beat the 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display for wow-factor. Packing a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and huge 1280 x 720 resolution and 16:9 aspect, it's incredibly bright, color-rich and vivid. Samsung's preloaded demo videos were obviously picked to showcase the Galaxy Nexus' abilities, but they're definitely lag and smear free. More than that, though, Ice Cream Sandwich has apparently been designed especially to suit 1280 x 720 as a native resolution, which means there's no icon jaggedness, while the new Roboto font has been designed to suit high-res screens. The 4.29mm bezel means the display is about as edge-to-edge in appearance as an Android device has managed to-date. There's been some surprise about the Galaxy Nexus' specs, particularly the 5-megapixel camera.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus hands-on
Well, Google didn't just unveil a new version of their mobile OS early this morning. They also unveiled their next Google phone, a new galaxy by the name of Nexus. And just a glance on that Super AMOLED screen in 720p HD resolution is enough to tell you it means business. Now, though, with the unveiling of the Galaxy Nexus Google steps out from the Nexus S shoes of mediocrity and skyrockets their new baby into a galaxy of its own with dual thrust. A galaxy where the latest Nexus shines the brightest with its groundbreaking HD Super AMOLED display, waiting for the other Droids to follow its path. We got our hands on Google's latest Nexus device and we are going to get on board, ready to explore the unfathomed nebulas of its hardware, as well as the Ice Cream Sandwich which its using for fuel. Yummy. Putting our appetite aside though, the Galaxy Nexus is pushing all the right smartphone buttons for a 2011-2012 device. Starting from its slightly curved Super AMOLED display, moving through the powerhouse residing under the hood and finishing off with the brand new Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy Nexus is certainly in a league with the best out there. Fortunately, we do not need a telescope to explore the inner workings of the Galaxy Nexus as it's right here in our hands tonight.
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