Google now offering limited phone support for the Nexus One
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
We saw the hints that phone support was going to be added for Nexus One owners, and, well, it is now available. Current Nexus One owners and those waiting on an order are now able to call in and speak to a live operator by dialing 888-48NEXUS (888-486-3987).
The call center will be in addition to the currently existing email and support forum and will be open for calls between 7am and 10pm PST (10am and 1am EST).
As for the reasons to call the new Google support line, well those are a little limited. It seems that the call center will be handling issues dealing with an existing order (status and shipping issues).
Which means the remaining issues will still fall back to either HTC or T-Mobile. According to the Nexus One Contacting Support page, calls for technical support, repairs or returns will still be handled by HTC. And as you would have most likely guessed, any calls regarding your T-Mobile service will still be handled by T-Mobile.
Basically, it you have an issue with your order you will now have someone to call.
Source:http://androinica.com/
The call center will be in addition to the currently existing email and support forum and will be open for calls between 7am and 10pm PST (10am and 1am EST).
As for the reasons to call the new Google support line, well those are a little limited. It seems that the call center will be handling issues dealing with an existing order (status and shipping issues).
Which means the remaining issues will still fall back to either HTC or T-Mobile. According to the Nexus One Contacting Support page, calls for technical support, repairs or returns will still be handled by HTC. And as you would have most likely guessed, any calls regarding your T-Mobile service will still be handled by T-Mobile.
Basically, it you have an issue with your order you will now have someone to call.
Source:http://androinica.com/
Labels: Google Nexus One, Nexus One Phone Support
Motorola Droid Gets Google Maps with Multi-Touch Suppport
Saturday, February 06, 2010
After the addition of pinch and zoom on the Nexus One, it is turn of the Motorola Droid to get that feature too on the same new Google map app version 3.4.0 (available on the Android Market) .
The Gallery and the browser with P-A-Z capability have to wait a little longer however.
Other enhancements included in this update:
* Starred items from Google.com now sync with maps
* Search suggestions from maps include maps.Google.com search history
* Night mode navigation
Source:http://solsie.com/2010/02/motorola-droid-gets-map-with-multi-touch/
The Gallery and the browser with P-A-Z capability have to wait a little longer however. Other enhancements included in this update:
* Starred items from Google.com now sync with maps
* Search suggestions from maps include maps.Google.com search history
* Night mode navigation
Source:http://solsie.com/2010/02/motorola-droid-gets-map-with-multi-touch/
Labels: Google Map, Google Nexus One, Motorola Droid, Multitouch
Steve Jobs calls Adobe 'lazy', says Google can't 'kill the iPhone'
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Apple CEO Steve Jobs isn’t holding back with how he really feels about Google and Adobe - at least according to Wired and some anonymous sources over in Cupertino.
According to the Wired piece, Jobs let loose on his Silicon Valley neighbors/frenemies during an Apple employee Town Hall-style meeting.
The highlights of the speech? Starting off with Google,Jobs fired off that Apple “did not enter the search business,” rather that Google “entered the phone business” and “they want to kill the iPhone” with the HTC Nexus One. But Jobs won’t let that happen on his (probably touchscreen) watch.
He then allegedly roared that Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” motto is, well, “bullshit.” (But now that quote is being disputed.)
Then on to Adobe, Jobs just thinks they’re plain “lazy.” And if you ever wondered why your MacBook is crashing, it’s all Flash’s fault, he said, continuing on that HTML5 is the way of the future. (Maybe he’s just upset because everyone made a big deal that the iPad doesn’t really handle Flash and it was so obvious at the press event last week.)
So is any of this true? Maybe some of the language is questionable, but I wouldn’t really be surprised about any of this. It’s just business, not personal, right?
Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/gadgetreviews/?p=11925
According to the Wired piece, Jobs let loose on his Silicon Valley neighbors/frenemies during an Apple employee Town Hall-style meeting.
The highlights of the speech? Starting off with Google,Jobs fired off that Apple “did not enter the search business,” rather that Google “entered the phone business” and “they want to kill the iPhone” with the HTC Nexus One. But Jobs won’t let that happen on his (probably touchscreen) watch.
He then allegedly roared that Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” motto is, well, “bullshit.” (But now that quote is being disputed.)
Then on to Adobe, Jobs just thinks they’re plain “lazy.” And if you ever wondered why your MacBook is crashing, it’s all Flash’s fault, he said, continuing on that HTML5 is the way of the future. (Maybe he’s just upset because everyone made a big deal that the iPad doesn’t really handle Flash and it was so obvious at the press event last week.)
So is any of this true? Maybe some of the language is questionable, but I wouldn’t really be surprised about any of this. It’s just business, not personal, right?
Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/gadgetreviews/?p=11925
Labels: Adobe Flash, Apple, Apple iPad, Google News, Google Nexus One
Comparison Nexus One vs. Palm Pre vs. Android vs. iPhone
Thursday, January 21, 2010
With the Launch of Google's Nexus One,(currently the best Android phone on the market) the war in the smartphone market has heated up. Apple's iphone is the torch bearer in the smartphone market followed by Droid of Verizon. Palm Pre is the least expensive and then came the Google's Nexus One. Here is a comprehensive guidebook of all the smartphones Nexus One vs. iPhone vs.Droid vs.Palm Pre explaining their best features, pricing stats and availability in the market.
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Labels: Google Nexus One, iPhone 3 GS, Motorola Droid, Palm Pre
Google Confirms New Discounted Nexus One Pricing
Monday, January 18, 2010
Google has made some changes to the pricing structures for the Nexus One. A Google spokesperson told Phone Scoop in an email, "Previously there were two price points for those fully eligible for T-Mobile upgrades. Those without data plans were paying $279 for the Nexus One, and those with data plans were being charged $379. We worked with T-Mobile and are now able to offer the higher upgrade discount to all existing fully eligible T-Mobile subscribers.
This price is now $279. Refunds will be granted to all eligible subscribers who previously purchased the Nexus One at $379. This doesn't affect any eligible customers who bought the phone for $279." The Nexus One remains $529 for those who choose to buy it with no contract, and $179 for new T-Mobile customers.
Source:http://www.phonescoop.com/
This price is now $279. Refunds will be granted to all eligible subscribers who previously purchased the Nexus One at $379. This doesn't affect any eligible customers who bought the phone for $279." The Nexus One remains $529 for those who choose to buy it with no contract, and $179 for new T-Mobile customers.
Source:http://www.phonescoop.com/
Labels: Google News for mobile, Google Nexus One, Google Nexus One Price
How to Buy Nexus One Google Phone, plans and price
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
If you have not bought yourself the Nexus One Google Phone yet then please read the quick guide on how to buy it below.
All you need to do is visit google.com/phone and then click the “Get your phone”, which will get the whole purchase process started. You can buy this smartphone without a service plan for $529 USD, you can also buy obtain this device with a T-Mobile US service plan at a discounted price, whatever one you choose both phones are unlocked.
You will have to sign into your Google Account and provide your credit card number/billing address/shipping address, and then you will need to use the Google Checkout to complete the purchase. If your existing Google Account is not associated with Checkout, you will also be asked to sign up for Google Checkout before completing your purchase.
Do you want the Google Nexus One with the T-Mobile service? If you do you will need to have this information to hand: Where you will use the phone, Your Social Security number, your existing mobile phone number (if porting your number from another mobile provider) and Your T-Mobile account number (existing T-Mobile customers only).
A little about the T-Mobile service plan: This plan is called “T-Mobile 500 Even More individual service plan” and features 500 Whenever Minutes, Unlimited T-Mobile to T-Mobile calling, Unlimited nights and weekends, Unlimited web access and Unlimited text. This plan will cost $79.99 per month.
Source:http://www.phonesreview.co.uk
All you need to do is visit google.com/phone and then click the “Get your phone”, which will get the whole purchase process started. You can buy this smartphone without a service plan for $529 USD, you can also buy obtain this device with a T-Mobile US service plan at a discounted price, whatever one you choose both phones are unlocked.
You will have to sign into your Google Account and provide your credit card number/billing address/shipping address, and then you will need to use the Google Checkout to complete the purchase. If your existing Google Account is not associated with Checkout, you will also be asked to sign up for Google Checkout before completing your purchase.
Do you want the Google Nexus One with the T-Mobile service? If you do you will need to have this information to hand: Where you will use the phone, Your Social Security number, your existing mobile phone number (if porting your number from another mobile provider) and Your T-Mobile account number (existing T-Mobile customers only).
A little about the T-Mobile service plan: This plan is called “T-Mobile 500 Even More individual service plan” and features 500 Whenever Minutes, Unlimited T-Mobile to T-Mobile calling, Unlimited nights and weekends, Unlimited web access and Unlimited text. This plan will cost $79.99 per month.
Source:http://www.phonesreview.co.uk
Labels: Google News, Google News for mobile, Google Nexus One, Google Phone
Nexus One Gets Android 2.1 Custom ROM
Monday, January 11, 2010
In just under a week of official release, Nexus One has already got custom cooked ROMs waiting to be flashed on the said handset. Paul over at the Modaco forums has released one of the first custom ROM for Nexus One which packs a custom kernel, and includes busybox, nano 2.09, parted and sqlite tools, Wireless Tethering option (Yay!), titanium backup and more.
This ROM already includes the tethering hack which was first available as a part of add-ons pack for Nexus One. To install this ROM, simply follow the step by step guide posted below. Make sure you make a backup first using Nandroid. We are not to be held responsible if you end up bricking your Google phone.
Step 1: First up, you will have to unlock the bootloader, and then root your Nexus One for full file system access on Android 2.1. Follow the guide posted here to unlock the bootloader, and here to Root Nexus One if you haven’t already.
Step 2: Download the patched recovery image from the source and install it.
Step 3: Download the custom ROM from the source link and copy it to over to the SD card on the phone.
Step 4: Enter the recovery image (if you’re not in it already) by powering on while pressing ‘Home’.
Step 5: Select ‘Nandroid backup’ from the menu to do a backup.
Step 6: If you copied the custom ROM as update.zip, select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’, else select the option below.
Source:http://www.redmondpie.com/nexus-one-custom-rom-9140331/
Labels: Android 2.1 ROM, Google Nexus One, Google Phone
Google Nexus One Review Round Up
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Google certainly made a splash with their launch of the newest Android phone, the Google Nexus One. Google made the phone available for sale unlocked directly from them, at google.com/phone. Google explained their different approach to selling the phone on their own blog, saying that they “want to make the overall user experience simple: a simple purchasing process, simple service plans from operators, simple and worry-free delivery and start-up.”
Let’s have a look at what people are saying about the new Google Nexus One phone.
Google Nexus One: The TechCrunch Review
“It’s Google’s vision of the perfect Android device, from the huge and beautiful screen and massively fast Snapdragon processor to the software elegance of Google Navigation, Live Wallpaper and the Voice Keyboard. When combined with Google Voice there is no phone on the market today that can touch the Nexus One … the Nexus One has no obvious flaws or compromises. The phone is the state of the art in mobile”.
Engadget : Nexus One review
“This is precisely the right phone at the right time: class-leading processor, vibrant display, sexy shell, and just a sprinkling of geekiness that only Google could pull off this effortlessly.” However, (while) “it’s a good Android phone, but not the last word”. Engadget says that the Motorola Droid is probably the better phone.
Gizmodo : Nexus One Review
“The Nexus One is an over-hyped Android phone. But that doesn’t stop it from being the best Android phone”
Nexus One Blog : Nexus One Review
On a 3G network, there is no reason to stray to any other device … because of its hi-res display, speed, and it’s extremely attractive UI … it makes browsing the web a truly unique and visually stimulating experience.”
Android Central : Google Nexus One Hands On (Video)
Google Nexus One Specifications
Physical Dimensions:
* Height: 119mm
* Width: 59.8mm
* Depth: 11.5mm
* Weight: 130g with battery; 100g without battery
Storage:
* Flash: 512MB
* RAM: 512MB
* SD card: 4GB Micro SD card included (expandable to 32 GB)
Camera, photos, videos:
* 5 MP camera
* Mechanical autofocus
* 2x digital zoom
* LED flash
* Geotagging capable
Cellular & wireless:
* 3G T-Mobile and EDGE on AT&T
* Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* A2DP stereo Bluetooth
Source : http://www.treotoday.net/2010/01/09/google-nexus-review/
Labels: google android, Google Nexus One, Google Phone
Our new approach to buying a mobile phone
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Android was developed with one simple idea: Open up mobile devices to enable greater innovation that will benefit users everywhere.
We first executed on this vision a little over a year ago, when we launched Android on one device with one operator in one country. Today, we have 20 devices with 59 operators in 48 countries and 19 languages. And because Android is free and open source, it continues to flourish. Android allows devices to be built faster, and at lower cost. And anyone can build anything on top of the platform. This ultimately benefits users.
To help adapt Android to the needs of consumers, we apply our engineering resources to selected projects with handset makers and operators. Together we have improved the rate and pace of innovation in mobile phones. The volume and variety of Android devices today has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations. And we believe we can accelerate the pace of innovation further. So we thought: What if we work even more closely with our partners to create devices which showcase some of the great software technology we've been working on? And what if we make those devices available for purchase through a new, simple online web store from Google?
Well, today we're pleased to announce a new way for consumers to purchase a mobile phone through a Google hosted web store. The goal of this new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google's online users with selected Android devices. We also want to make the overall user experience simple: a simple purchasing process, simple service plans from operators, simple and worry-free delivery and start-up.
The first phone we'll be selling through this new web store is the Nexus One — a convergence point for mobile technology, apps and the Internet. Nexus One is an exemplar of what's possible on mobile devices through Android — when cool apps meet a fast, bright and connected computer that fits in your pocket. The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call "superphones." It's the first in what we expect to be a series of products which we will bring to market with our operator and hardware partners and sell through our online store.
Official Google Blog: Our new approach to buying a mobile phone
We first executed on this vision a little over a year ago, when we launched Android on one device with one operator in one country. Today, we have 20 devices with 59 operators in 48 countries and 19 languages. And because Android is free and open source, it continues to flourish. Android allows devices to be built faster, and at lower cost. And anyone can build anything on top of the platform. This ultimately benefits users.
To help adapt Android to the needs of consumers, we apply our engineering resources to selected projects with handset makers and operators. Together we have improved the rate and pace of innovation in mobile phones. The volume and variety of Android devices today has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations. And we believe we can accelerate the pace of innovation further. So we thought: What if we work even more closely with our partners to create devices which showcase some of the great software technology we've been working on? And what if we make those devices available for purchase through a new, simple online web store from Google?
Well, today we're pleased to announce a new way for consumers to purchase a mobile phone through a Google hosted web store. The goal of this new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google's online users with selected Android devices. We also want to make the overall user experience simple: a simple purchasing process, simple service plans from operators, simple and worry-free delivery and start-up.
The first phone we'll be selling through this new web store is the Nexus One — a convergence point for mobile technology, apps and the Internet. Nexus One is an exemplar of what's possible on mobile devices through Android — when cool apps meet a fast, bright and connected computer that fits in your pocket. The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call "superphones." It's the first in what we expect to be a series of products which we will bring to market with our operator and hardware partners and sell through our online store.
Official Google Blog: Our new approach to buying a mobile phone
Labels: Android, Android News, Google Web Store, Google Nexus One
Nexus One Google Phone Specification
Monday, December 28, 2009
Finally Google phone specifications - Nexus One - the much talked about a lot of people were caught, too. Is Android phone to 1 Ghz processor is really going to be a formidable opponent in the smart phone market? Check the specifications.
Then if the specifications of this mobile brings a new surprise? The answer is no! Because the feature was carried Nexus One was not much different from the 'brothers' who have their first Android operating system, such as the HTC-made. Whereas previously the news scene heralded Google makes consumers think that Google would issue something new on the cell phone.
With Android OS 2.1 and faster processors Qualcom Snapdragon (QSD 8250) 1 Ghz speed, hopefully this phone not too disappointing consumers. Here are some data on Google's specifications Nexus One:
Nexus One rumored to be launched in the United States market starting January 5, 2010. Now that Google has had their own Android device, which not only will challenge the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile phone users. But also other Android users, such as Hero HTC, and Motorola Droid.
Source:http://www.setyobudianto.com/
Then if the specifications of this mobile brings a new surprise? The answer is no! Because the feature was carried Nexus One was not much different from the 'brothers' who have their first Android operating system, such as the HTC-made. Whereas previously the news scene heralded Google makes consumers think that Google would issue something new on the cell phone.
With Android OS 2.1 and faster processors Qualcom Snapdragon (QSD 8250) 1 Ghz speed, hopefully this phone not too disappointing consumers. Here are some data on Google's specifications Nexus One:
- Touch screen 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED
- HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps
- 3 color LED notification
- Haptic Feedback
- Akselorometer
- Sensor Light
- Proximity Sensor
- A-GPS
- Digital Compass
- WiFi
- 3.5 mm audio Jack
- Active noise cancellation
- 5MP Camera, autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging & 2x digital zoom
- Stereo Bluetooth 2.1
- 512 MB RAM
- Battery 1400mAh
Nexus One rumored to be launched in the United States market starting January 5, 2010. Now that Google has had their own Android device, which not only will challenge the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile phone users. But also other Android users, such as Hero HTC, and Motorola Droid.
Source:http://www.setyobudianto.com/
Labels: google android, Google Nexus One, Google Phone
