Unlocked white Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available for $659.50
The white Samsung Galaxy Nexus that’s supposed to go on sale in the UK this coming Monday appears to already be available in the US. Though if you were thinking about getting it in subsidized form from Verizon, you’ll be disappointed. Negri Electronics is the retailer where you can find the white Galaxy Nexus, but [...]
White Samsung Galaxy Nexus officially announced, hits the streets in the UK on February 13
The white Samsung Galaxy Nexus got semi-official last month when it went on pre-order at several retailers in the UK. But despite that, it is only today that Samsung decided to actually put out a press release announcing the new device. It is, of course, identical to its black sibling. It looks like it will [...]
Canada: Wind releases the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on February 3, white BlackBerry Curve 9360 tomorrow
If you’ve been patiently waiting for Wind Mobile to release the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Canada, your wait is almost over. It’s a similar situation if the smartphone you crave is the white BlackBerry Curve 9360. The Galaxy Nexus will become available at Wind starting on February 3, which is this Friday. It will cost [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus now just £449.41 at Amazon UK
If you’re in the UK and don’t care whether or not there’s a new and slightly better-specced Samsung Galaxy Nexus on the way, here’s something for you. The currently selling pure Google phone has received an ever so slight price drop in its SIM-free and unlocked form over there. You can now grab one straight [...]
Google now lets you register for Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Announced at CES 2012 alongside the LG Viper 4G, Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be launched sometime in mid-2012 the latest. Until then, as a sign that the handset is coming soon, Google has put up a Registration page for it – obviously over at the official Nexus website. As the Google webpage states, the [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus to be launched in India only in March?
If you’re hoping to buy a Samsung Galaxy Nexus in India, it looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer than expected. Back in November, we reported that the smartphone could’ve been launched there before the end of 2011. Of course, that did not happen. And now Samsung India has tweeted that they’re planning [...]
Google activated 250 million Androids so far, may have topped 1 million/day in the second half of Q4
Google has just announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2011. The most important number concerning Android is 250 million – that’s the amount of devices Google has activated so far. It’s a staggering number, and one that was in sight for Google even in June. The growth in total Android activations is interesting. [...]
UK: White Samsung Galaxy Nexus now on pre-order on contract, free from £30.64 per month
Earlier this month, the white Samsung Galaxy Nexus became official. It’s expected to land in the UK at the beginning of February, and so far we’ve seen it priced in its SIM-free and unlocked form at around £500. That’s anything but cheap, so if you don’t fancy shelling out that much cash upfront, you may be [...]
Google updates Search for Android Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Froyo
The Google Search application for Android (versions 2.2 Froyo, 2.3 Gingerbread and 3.x Honeycomb) has been updated yesterday. The update makes the app faster, and obviously allows users to find what they need quicker. Here’s what’s new: refreshed user interface; search suggestions are grouped by type (and you’ll notice that web suggestions are on top); [...]
Telus to launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Friday for $99.99 with contract, Galaxy Note coming soon
A few days ago we let you know that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available at Telus in Canada starting on January 13 (that’s this Friday). But back then we had no pricing information to speak of. Today though that changes. It turns out that Telus will launch the Galaxy Nexus on Friday with [...]
White Samsung Galaxy Nexus gets official, should be out next month
With all the white versions of Samsung’s various Galaxy handsets seen lately, a white Galaxy Nexus was probably expected. And here it is, appearing over in the UK, where retailer MobileFun says it should be released on February 6. For now, only a 16GB edition of the white Galaxy Nexus exists, and it costs £519.95 [...]
Rumor: Google Nexus tablet coming in March-April with 7-inch screen and under-$199 price tag
It’s that time of the day when you need to check and make sure you have enough salt stock nearby. Just in case. If you’re still reading, we’re assuming you understand that this is nothing more than a rumor. Originating at DigiTimes, no less, whose track record is known to be hit-and-miss. So keep that in [...]
Canada: Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrives at Rogers and Fido on January 10 (Motorola RAZR too at Fido)
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will become available in Canada at Rogers and Fido on January 10. That’s in line with what we’ve previously heard regarding the superphone’s launch at carriers other than Bell and Virgin Mobile. That’s because those two have so far had exclusivity on the device, having released it at the beginning of [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Nokia Lumia 800 vs iPhone 4S Comparison/Review. Part 2–Sofware, UX&Conclusions
This is the second and closing part of our comparison/ review featuring Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Apple iPhone 4S and Nokia Lumia 800. In the first part, we had a closer look at the hardware and performance of the three flagships. Today we’ll compare and highlight differences in the software platforms and overall user experience on [...]
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus now just $229.99 at Wirefly, may not be in stock for long
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus can be tough to find at the moment. Great demand has made it disappear from most well-known third-party retailers such as Amazon and Letstalk. Which is a shame, since they were offering the handset for a lot less than Verizon itself. If you’re hunting for a Galaxy Nexus bargain though worry [...]
Record-breaking 3.7 million Android devices were activated this past weekend, iOS close by
This past weekend was Christmas. And that’s when the famous holiday shopping season obviously ends. Now if you were thinking that many more people bought gadgets than in any ordinary day, you’d be right. In fact, on Saturday, December 24, and Sunday, December 25, a total of 3.7 million Android devices were activated. This information [...]
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus can be yours for just $154.99 at LetsTalk (and $149.99 at Amazon)
By now, you’ve probably heard that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is finally available in the US at Verizon Wireless. However, the carrier wants you to shell out a hefty $299.99 for the device, and that pricing is with a two-year contract no less. So what if you want a Galaxy Nexus, don’t mind signing a [...]
Google Makes Movie Search on Android and iPhone Faster and Easier
Google has just announced that mobile search on smartphones has been made a lot easier and faster. So now, if you visit Google.com using your iPhone or Android device and search for movies or theaters near your location, the most relevant search results will be displayed via an interactive, swipeable ribbon at the top of [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available in Canada at Bell and Virgin Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now available in Canada. Both Bell and Virgin Mobile offer the latest Google superphone, just as we knew they would. If you choose to get your Galaxy Nexus fix from Bell, you’ll have to pay $159.95 and sign a three-year contract. Virgin Mobile asks $159.99 for the smartphone, either on [...]
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus launches on December 9, Equipment Guide confirms
Not a day goes by without a new rumor or two about when Verizon will finally release the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. You’ve probably gotten used to that by now. But it will all end. And very soon. That’s if we believe the latest leak regarding the availability of Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus. This time, it’s a [...]