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Google Says Nexus One Won’t Receive Ice Cream Sandwich Update

The Nexus One will always hold a special place in our Android-loving hearts as the first official Google Phone which makes it unfortunate that it’s just too old to receive the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich update. Google’s Hugo Barra, speaking to the The Telegraph explained that the hardware was simply too old to run the new operating system. It’s sad to see the Nexus One move into the legacy column of Android … [read full article]

Google Says Ice Cream Sandwich Coming To Nexus S, Android 2.3 Devices?

If you happened to watch or are now catching up on tonights Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich events you’ll see a whole lot of awesome additions to Android. If you’re now looking at your current Android device with disdain having watched said event as it doesn’t have all of the latest and greatest Android features, some of you are in luck. For Nexus S owners specifically, an Ice Cream Sandwich release … [read full article]

Galaxy Nexus Promo Video And Registration Pages Live, Spec Recap

The Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich event has come and gone but you can relive the glory by visiting the official Galaxy Nexus website over at google.com/nexus. There is a “register now” option and we highly suggest that you take the time to register so you know the minute this thing becomes available, hopefully for our beloved Magenta. After you take care of the registration direct your attention below to the … [read full article]

The Galaxy Nexus Is A Go! First Ice Cream Sandwich Phone.

It’s about time, as we’ve had official specs, completely official specs and now an actual announcement. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is officially the first Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 device and while an HSPA+ device has been announced, no carriers have been discussed so stay tuned! 4.65″ 1280×720 HD Super AMOLED screen 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 1GB of RAM 16 or 32GB internal memory 1750mAh battery 5 megapixel camera … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Specs Official…Possible T-Mobile Compatible Version Afoot?

Well it’s about time as we can say we have absolutely, positively, confirmed specs for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus before the debut happening in just under 30 minutes. The really good news? The press release going around the room right now in Hong Kong has a T-Mobile compatible version on the sheet with the necessary AWS bands. That’s good news…as we await carrier announcements during the event beginning in just under 30 … [read full article]

Watch Tonights Samsung, Google Special Event Live On YouTube

For T-Mobile fans, today very well could be a “cross your fingers and hope” kind of day as we count down the hours till the expected Galaxy Nexus/Ice Cream Sandwich debut. As T-Mobile fans we’re hoping that given T-Mobile’s past support of the Nexus line thus far, that todays debut of the next generation of Nexus will also see T-Mobile support. The FCC has definitely given us reason to suspect that … [read full article]

(Updated) T-Mobile, AT&T Ready Galaxy Nexus/Nexus Prime Passes Through FCC

Update: I feel compelled as I see your comments to remind everyone that passing through the FCC doesn’t guarantee a T-Mobile launch. If anything it would mean a T-Mobile compatible version would be available, it doesn’t guarantee anything. Also, for those asking the 2100 band is often omitted from FCC testing, it’s still there.  The T-Mobile/AT&T Samsung Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus has passed through the FCC earning approval (and our excitement) for a … [read full article]

(Update: Official) Samsung And Google Postpone Galaxy Nexus/Nexus Prime Launch, Ice Cream Sandwich Debut

Update: Samsung has just updated their global blog to reflect the postponement of the event.  In a move that at first glance (and based on their short press release)seems related to the passing of Steve Jobs, Samsung and Google are postponing the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus/Nexus Prime and Ice Cream Sandwich. “Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. We agree that it is just not … [read full article]

ZOMG!!! Netflix Is Beginning To Rollout To Android Devices

It isn’t often that I write about Android specific apps here on TmoNews but Netflix has a special place in my heart for being one of the awesomest services available. That’s right I said awesomest. The app just hit the Android market and T-Mobile customers currently using a Nexus One, G2 and Samsung Nexus S can grab the app right now. On the Netflix blog they explain that the app is currently limited … [read full article]

Andy Rubin Hints Toward Another Nexus Phone Arrival

During todays Google I/O conference Android head Andy Rubin sat down with the press and took a question about the future of Google’s Nexus brand series of devices. The question referred to Google’s efforts to work with carriers and OEM’s to push updates to Android devices faster and more efficiently and what this meant for the Nexus series? “I think the Nexus has been the thing we use to set the … [read full article]