Tag: Nexus One

  • Captain’s Log 2013 – NASA sends Nexus One to Outer Space

    Captain’s Log 2013 – NASA sends Nexus One to Outer Space

    HTC has confirmed that it will send a Nexus One into space in 2013 as part of NASA’s PhoneSat program which focuses on creating small, low-cost, nano-satellites.  This test will be the final one after years of rigorous testing including high-altitude balloon rides, extreme vibration tests and entering thermal-vacuum chambers. The advanced technology present in…

  • Google confirms HTC made Nexus One will not be updated to Android 4.0

    Google confirms HTC made Nexus One will not be updated to Android 4.0

    Those of you who own the HTC made Google Nexus One will be disappointed to hear that Google will not be releasing an official Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the phone.  Due to the Nexus One’s hardware limitations, Google has deemed the device as being too old to run the latest version of…

  • Google promises Gingerbreat rollout for the Nexus One within the coming weeks

    Google promises Gingerbreat rollout for the Nexus One within the coming weeks

    Nexus One owners looking to get a taste of Gingerbread should “hand tight” as the update for the handset is will start rolling out in the coming weeks.  Google’s always been pretty quiet about when they roll out updates for the Nexus One, but we can assure you that you’ll be getting all the Gingerbread…

  • HTC officially moving to SLCD displays for the Nexus One and HTC Desire

    HTC officially moving to SLCD displays for the Nexus One and HTC Desire

    Shortages of Samsung’s AMOLED display have finally forced HTC to change supplier and display technology.  HTC has finally made an official announcement that the HTC Desire and global Nexus One will both be equipped with SONY’s new SLCD screens which feature VSPEC III technology.  The new screens should offer a better experience for customers since…

  • Final shipment of the Nexus One sold out on Google’s Phone Store

    Final shipment of the Nexus One sold out on Google’s Phone Store

    Google has officially sold out their entire inventory of the Nexus One.  If you visit Google’s phone store, you’ll be greeted with a message, stating that the Nexus One can no longer be purchased directly from Google.  The news is not surprising, given that Google did mention a while back that they would be closing…

  • Google rolling out official Android 2.2 build for the Nexus One

    Google rolling out official Android 2.2 build for the Nexus One

    Google’s official Froyo build is finally rolling out to Nexus One owners.  Late last night, Google started rolling out the latest OTA update to the At&t and T-Mobile versions of the Nexus One.  Nexus One owners can simply wait for the update notification to hit their handsets or navigate to Settings > About phone >…

  • Manually download and install Froyo on your Nexus One

    Manually download and install Froyo on your Nexus One

    Owners of the Google Nexus One phone are the first to get Android 2.2 (aka Froyo) rolled out to their handsets. Google is already pushing an OTA update as we speak, but if you simply can’t wait to see what Froyo tastes like, here are the manual steps needed to download and install the update.…