So, the much previewed Google Nexus S has finally been officially announced by Google in a blog post earlier today, confirming the specifications, and providing a launch date of December 16th.
The phone will be the first device to be released with the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, and platform’s SDK has been released as well (for a detailed list of new features, check out our other coverage).
In case you missed the buzz about the device, the Google Nexus S features a slightly unconventional curved ‘Contour’ touchscreen, and is an evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S that is supposed to aid ease of use in a touch-based interface.
[RELATED_ARTICLE]The phone will also be one of the first commercial devices to support Near Field Communication (NFC), allowing the device to interact with its electronic environment in ways that Google likens to “magic”. Some of the expected applications will be various augmented reality functions, as well as personal identification, mobile “electronic wallet” payment systems, etc.
As you’d expect, the Google Nexus S will not be hitting Indian shores just yet, but it is reasonable that a similar variant of the Samsung Galaxy S i9020 will arrive India. The current unlocked price stateside of $529 can give you a very rough idea of the expected price (~ Rs. 24,000).
Google Nexus One owners will also be glad to know that an Android 2.3 Gingerbread will be heading their way soon, within the next few weeks.
Check out a video introduction of the new Google Nexus S below, followed by complete specifications:
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2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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3G Network |
HSDPA 1700 / 2100 /900 |
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Dimensions |
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm |
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Weight |
129 g |
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Display |
4-inch (480×800 pixels) Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours gamut |
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Camera |
5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, geotagging, video resolution 720p@30 fps |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, 3-axis gyroscope, NFC |
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OS |
Android Gingerbread (v2.3) |
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CPU |
ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor (Hummingbird) |
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Memory |
512MB RAM |
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Storage |
16GB internal, expandable up to 32GB (microSD) |
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3G |
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps |
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Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA; Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0, |
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GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS support |
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Audio support |
3.5mm jack, FM radio, MP3/WAV/eAAC /AC3/FLAC formats |
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Video support |
MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 formats |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
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Stand-by |
Up to 713 h (2G) / Up to 428 h (3G) |
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Talk time |
Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) |