Google Introduces Nexus S Along with Android 2.3 Gingerbread !

Google today has announced the long waited Nexus S along with their new Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The new version of Android brings some new amazing features as rich multimedia — including support for VP8 and WebM video and new audio effects, support for front-facing cameras, SIP/VoIP and Near Field Communication (NFC), Enhancements for game developers, including new sensor types, Faster, more intuitive text input, one-touch word select and copy / paste, improved power management, control over applications, and new ways of communicating, and organizing.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread should be rolling out for Nexus One users. We will update the post with official OTA download link as soon as it is available for public.

The Nexus S is really the Android phone you've been waiting for since it comes with lots of specs, clean installation of Android OS, microUSB, Bluetooth, a really big battery, high camera resolution (5 mpx), and more and more! Here's all the features & specs of the new Nexus S Android phone.

SPECS & FEATURES
Connectivity

• Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
• HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA (5.76Mbps)
• Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Near Field Communication (NFC)
• Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
• microUSB 2.0

Display

• 4.0" WVGA (480x800)
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Super AMOLED
• 235 ppi
• Capacitive touch sensor
• Anti-fingerprint display coating

Size and weight

• 63mm x 123.9mm x 10.88mm
• 129g

Hardware

• Haptic feedback vibration
• Three-axis gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Digital compass
• Proximity sensor
• Light sensor

Processor and memory

• 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor
• 16GB iNAND flash memory

Cameras and multimedia

• Back-facing: 5 megapixels (2560x1920)
• 720 x 480 video resolution
• H.264, H.263 MPEG4 video recording
• Auto focus
• Flash
• Front-facing: VGA (640x480)
• 3.5mm, 4-conductor headset jack
• (stereo audio plus microphone)
• Earpiece and microphone
• Software noise-cancellation

Battery

• Talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G
• (14 hours on 2G)
• Standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G
• (29.7 days on 2G)
• 1500 mAH Lithum Ion

Software

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Android Market
• Calendar
• Gmail
• Google Earth
• Google Maps with Navigation
• Google Search
• Google Talk
• Google Voice
• Voice Actions
• YouTube

VIDEOS
Also take a look at the videos below showing the phone in action along with the new version of Android:

PRICES & AVAILABILITY
According to the official Google Blog, Nexus S will be available after December 16 for purchase online or at Best Buy stores in the U.S, at the Carphone Warehouse or Best Buy retail stores in the U.K.

In U.S.The phone will be available unlocked for $529 or with a T-Mobile two-year contract service for $199. In U.K., at £35 with contract, and £549 for the unlocked one.

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Google Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread Floats on the Web

This is the real Google Nexus S powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread designed by Google and manufactured by Samsung.

The same guys who got the PlayStation phone running Android 2.3 Gingerbread could now get their hands on the upcoming Google Nexus S and teased with some glorious pictures. Check them below and thanks for guys over Engadget for spotting this:

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Google to Launch Android Gingerbread on November 11th

According to a trusted source via IntoMobile, the SDK for Android Gingerbread version 2.3 will debut on November 11th. What makes us sure that this rumor may be very true that Samsung is holding an event in New York next week on the 8th to launch Gingerbread-powered Nexus Two.

A trusted source has tipped us to the potential launch date for Gingerbread, the 2.3 version of Android. According to our source, the SDK for this upcoming revision will debut on November 11th.

Moreover, the Gingerbread was spotted in front of Google HQ two weeks ago, this of course suggests that the launch is very soon. Also take in mind that this is just a rumor, you know what I'm talking about !

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Google's Gingerbread based device Nexus Two Reveals itself [Picture]

Google's Nexus one was already a hit mobile around everywhere and there it is the what so called "Nexus Two" the long rumored phone. There were lots of rumors about this phones from the last few weeks and we have the picture of it, that how it looks. Google has choose Samsung to build this phone not HTC.there might be a reason behind it?

This phone was first revealed by Gizmodo as when they saw this device there reaction was something like:

"When I first saw it from 10 feet away, I thought it was the Galaxy S," says our source, who got to handle one. "I was a little surprised it was the Nexus Two," because it’s so different from the Nexus One.

We have some of the data about its design and a little bit about its specs, as Gizmodo is also not to sure about it's specs. Basically it's Black and shiny, built with glossy plastic. It have the same 4 Inch AMOLED Touch Screen same as the other Samsung Galaxy S devices. But this phones looks thinner than Galaxy S phones. It also have a Front facing camera, and hopefully this phone will feature Android 2.3/3.0 (Gingerbread). It's front face camera which will become more useful when Google creates a new software same as "Apple's Facetime" maybe something like Google talk.

This phone might be a good challenge for iPhone 4. After we've got the full specs of this phone then we'll know if this is better than iPhone 4 or not.

The release date of Nexus Two is not confirmed yet,but it's said to be released in a press conference by Google and Samsung on 8th November in New York City. [via Gizmodo]

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