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Google unveils Nexus One
Published on Jan 6, 2010
Google takes on Apple's iPhone with the Nexus One phone launch that was held on the eve of the annual Consumer Electronics Show
Google, the search engine giant, has finally unveiled one of the most awaited smartphone devices of the year 2010 - Nexus One
Published on Mar 17, 2011
As the world speculated that Google may unveil Nexus One phone on January 5th, already there were everything available online - right from rumours to leaked Nexus One images, demo videos, reviews, technical specs and iphone comparison - though not officially. Now with Google's Nexus One official launch, the widely rumored smartphone device has become a real palpable entity. Well, the coming days will witness further postmortem of this smartphone device through iPhone's comparison, reviews and users feedback.The Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform's Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features that include Google Maps Navigation, Email, Phone book, Quick Contacts and Android Market to access more than 18,000 applications."The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call ‘superphones,’ with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It's our way to raise the bar on what's possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers," said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering. "We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide."Nexus One Hardware FeaturesDisplay: 3.7" AMOLED 480x800 WVGA displayThinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130gProcessor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHzCamera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo taggingOnboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAMExpandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote controlBattery: Removable 1400 mAhPersonalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phoneTrackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive"The Nexus One represents the unique combination of design and innovation two companies like Google and HTC can have when they collaborate," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "The Nexus One continues HTC’s strategy of offering people a portfolio of phones that meet their diverse needs."Nexus One is initially available from the Google web store in the US without service for $529 or starting at $179 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile USA. You can check out more details on pricing, availability and future plans by visiting Google Press Center.Google Nexus one is currently available to the consumer in the US, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. In order to place an order and to learn more about Nexus One, you can visit www.google.com/phone.
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