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The Google Nexus One has received a minor software update (Android 2.3.6) which was released for the Google Nexus S earlier this month. The Nexus One which was released back in 2010 is an ageing device being followed by the Google Nexus S and soon to be announced Google Nexus Prime. But anyone who is still using this device will be happy to know that Google is working constantly on keeping their devices updated.
You can wait to receive this update automatically or follow the instructions below to install the update manually.
The Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (GRK39F) update improves security and performance on the device and should be made available OTA quite soon. But if you would prefer to download the update right now simple follow the steps lined out below.
Settings > About Phone
Google Nexus One receives Android 2.3.6 software update
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The Google Nexus One has received a minor software update (Android 2.3.6) which was released for the Google Nexus S earlier this month. The Nexus One which was released back in 2010 is an ageing device being followed by the Google Nexus S and soon to be announced Google Nexus Prime. But anyone who is still using this device will be happy to know that Google is working constantly on keeping their devices updated.You can wait to receive this update automatically or follow the instructions below to install the update manually.
The Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (GRK39F) update improves security and performance on the device and should be made available OTA quite soon. But if you would prefer to download the update right now simple follow the steps lined out below.
- Download Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (GRK39F)
- Rename the file update.zip
- Connect the Nexus One to your PC and transfer update.zip to the root on your device SD card. (do not place it inside any folder)
- Turn off the device
- Press the Volume Down button and turn on the phone while holding it.
- Scroll down to Recovery and press the power/lock button.
- You will see a exclamation mark.
- Press Power and Volume Down button at this point.
- In the menu which appears select sdcard:update.zip.
- Wait for a message install from sdcard complete.
- Reboot your device
Settings > About Phone
- Android version - 2.3.6
- Build number - GRK39F
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The Google Nexus S is now receiving the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread software update. The update is rolling out OTA over-the-air and it may take a couple of days before it reaches all the handsets.
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread changelog:
Google Nexus S receives Android 2.3.3 software update
The Google Nexus S is now receiving the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread software update. The update is rolling out OTA over-the-air and it may take a couple of days before it reaches all the handsets.The Android 2.3.3 is a small feature release which adds several improvements and APIs to the Android 2.3 platform.
The Nexus S is the successor to the Google Nexus One. It features a 4-inch curved touch display, 16GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM.
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread changelog:
For developers, the Android 2.3.3 platform is available as a downloadable component for the Android SDK. The downloadable platform includes an Android library and system image, as well as a set of emulator skins and more. The downloadable platform includes no external libraries.
- Improved and extended support for NFC.
- Fix for random reboots on Nexus S.
- Android 2.3.3 adds platform and API support for Bluetooth non-secure socket connections.
- New Graphics, Media framework and Speech recognition APIs.
- The Android 2.3.3 platform also delivers an updated version of the framework API.
- Contacts sync in Facebook for Android disabled for Nexus S and above.
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Check out the following video preview of the Google Nexus One. As a member of the Nexus family, the Nexus One has always been favored on firmware updates, but check the video below where the Nexus One smartphone runs Google's Tablet OS - Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
Google Nexus One running Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Check out the following video preview of the Google Nexus One. As a member of the Nexus family, the Nexus One has always been favored on firmware updates, but check the video below where the Nexus One smartphone runs Google's Tablet OS - Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
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Check out this video comparison between Android 2.3 Gingerbread running on the Google Nexus S and Android 2.2 Froyo running on the Google Nexus One.
source - TechnoBuffalo
Android 2.3 vs. Android 2.2 - Video Comparison
Check out this video comparison between Android 2.3 Gingerbread running on the Google Nexus S and Android 2.2 Froyo running on the Google Nexus One.
source - TechnoBuffalo
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Angry Birds is a popular game for the iPhone and it was only right that the other platforms would want in on the action. The Android platform recently got a lite version of the game and it looks like the Nokia N8 with it's Symbian^3 is also getting one.
The Lite version of Angry Birds does not feature all the levels from the iPhone version, but is based on the experience of the Nokia N900 it looks like the level packs will have to be purchased separately. This will make the Nokia version more expensive compared to the USD 0.99 for Angry Birds on iOS version. However it looks like the upcoming mighty eagle update will cost iPhone users a new app purchase as well.
Check the video below of the game running on all platforms, Android, iOS and Symbian^3:
Angry Birds running on Nexus One, Apple iPhone and Nokia N8
Angry Birds is a popular game for the iPhone and it was only right that the other platforms would want in on the action. The Android platform recently got a lite version of the game and it looks like the Nokia N8 with it's Symbian^3 is also getting one.
The Lite version of Angry Birds does not feature all the levels from the iPhone version, but is based on the experience of the Nokia N900 it looks like the level packs will have to be purchased separately. This will make the Nokia version more expensive compared to the USD 0.99 for Angry Birds on iOS version. However it looks like the upcoming mighty eagle update will cost iPhone users a new app purchase as well.
Check the video below of the game running on all platforms, Android, iOS and Symbian^3:
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I recently came across the 'bump' application developed by Bump Technologies. This application is available for both the iPhone and Android based devices. Using bump you can share your contact information between devices, simply by bumping your devices/hands on each other and let the inbuilt accelerometers' do the rest.
source - Bump Technologies
Bump demonstrated between iPhone and Android
I recently came across the 'bump' application developed by Bump Technologies. This application is available for both the iPhone and Android based devices. Using bump you can share your contact information between devices, simply by bumping your devices/hands on each other and let the inbuilt accelerometers' do the rest.The bump application also allows Facebook connectivity which makes adding friends extremely innovative and easy.
The video which follows demonstrates 'Bump' working between an Apple iPhone and a Google Nexus One. published by Android Central.
source - Bump Technologies
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The HTC built Google Nexus One has unfortunately had it's plug pulled on it due to poor sales. The last shipment has been sent out from Google HQ, and following this there won't be any more devices available for the U.S. consumer market.
Google Nexus One - Discontinued
The HTC built Google Nexus One has unfortunately had it's plug pulled on it due to poor sales. The last shipment has been sent out from Google HQ, and following this there won't be any more devices available for the U.S. consumer market.However the phone will still be sold through Vodafone in Europe and some Asian carriers. Developers can still get their hands on a device. It looks like the future of Android will lay in the hands of other carriers and device developers in the United States. It doesn't look like the concept of an unlocked device will stay popular in the U.S. market. The closure of Google's Nexus One web store was announced two months ago ensuring an end to it's sales.
This is something that I personally found quite disappointing. With the Google branding behind it, the Nexus One was a device popular among the geeks. The Nexus One was treated to the latest version of Android 2.2, much faster than it's siblings. I am not sure if Google has plans of releasing another device but I know i wouldn't be the only one in line to want to get it.
I am curious on your comments and thoughts on the Nexus One being discontinued in the U.S. Do you think Google hasn't done enough with their advertising? Would a better campaign have helped push the device sales? Should there be a Nexus 2. Be sure to share your comments below.
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The attendees of Google I/O 2010 got to experience more than the latest Google technologies as they will be receiving a special gift this year in the form or either a Motorola Droid or a Google Nexus One.
Google I/O attendees receive Motorola Droid or Nexus One
The attendees of Google I/O 2010 got to experience more than the latest Google technologies as they will be receiving a special gift this year in the form or either a Motorola Droid or a Google Nexus One. Last year's attendees also received Android handsets, but Google has decided to ship the devices out this year to avoid spending time handing them out and registering them during the event.
The only downside is that you can't choose between the two devices as Google is sending them based on what location they entered when they signed up for the conference. But this shouldn't matter too much when you are receiving one of the two hottest Android handsets in the market.
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Google has finally released the much speculated Nexus One. The device was unveiled by Peter Chou, CEO of HTC and head in the creation of the Nexus One hardware. Featuring some of the grandest features to date, it isn't surprising that the Nexus One has been named super phone by Google.
The device features a 3.7 inch AMOLED display with a WVGA resolution of 800x480, light sensor, GPS, accelerometer, It weighs in at 130 grams and has a 11.5 mm width. The Nexus One has a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, Two microphones with one used for noise cancellation. The device is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
The Nexus One has a 1400 mAH battery which promises 10 hours of talk time and 290 hours on standby.
The Nexus One also previewed Google's latest Android version 2.1 which features Dynamic Wallpapers, and five home screen among many other features and performance improvements.
Google Nexus One released
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Google has finally released the much speculated Nexus One. The device was unveiled by Peter Chou, CEO of HTC and head in the creation of the Nexus One hardware. Featuring some of the grandest features to date, it isn't surprising that the Nexus One has been named super phone by Google.
The device features a 3.7 inch AMOLED display with a WVGA resolution of 800x480, light sensor, GPS, accelerometer, It weighs in at 130 grams and has a 11.5 mm width. The Nexus One has a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, Two microphones with one used for noise cancellation. The device is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
The Nexus One has a 1400 mAH battery which promises 10 hours of talk time and 290 hours on standby.
The Nexus One also previewed Google's latest Android version 2.1 which features Dynamic Wallpapers, and five home screen among many other features and performance improvements.