Is Google opening itself up to a potential revenue loss as carriers cut Google services from Android? Perhaps, and one way to address that risk is by building a Google phone, says ZDNet. It didn’t work with the Nexus One and it won’t work now. Read More »
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Contrary to popular belief Google is apparently getting the Nexus S ready for sale at Best Buy this holiday season. The retailer leaked an ad that was spotted before being pulled. The Galaxy Tab is arriving in time for the holidays, and was unboxed on video. Read More »
Rumors of a follow-up handset to Google’s Nexus One phone are filtering through the web with Nov. 8 the reported date for such news. Could a Nexus Two succeed in reducing carrier control where the Nexus One failed? It could if Google adjusts these five aspects. Read More »
Sorry, folks … The Nexus One is no longer available for purchase directly from Google. For more information on how to purchase the Nexus One, check out our help center. It’s the end of the road for sales of Google’s Nexus One handset, after the search… Read More »
When the Nexus One first launched, I called it the best Android phone yet. What a fool I was to jump to that conclusion. Let’s just say that topping my list of things to do now that I’m feeling better is to get a new BlackBerry. Read More »
With Sprint reportedly not planning to allow the Google Nexus One on its network, is the Nexus One even more of a failure than before? Not really, because Sprint has nothing to gain by supporting the Nexus One. Sprint’s decision won’t hurt Google Android either. Read More »
Android is fast becoming the smartphone platform du jour, as mobile browser Skyfire’s decision this week to drop development of its browser for the BlackBerry to concentrate on Android makes clear. Also this week, Verizon announced the arrival of the Android-based Droid Incredible. Read More »
Sprint said this week that it will become the fourth major carrier to support the Nexus One; a Google Buzz widget was released for all Android-based handsets; and Google, Intel and Sony said they’ve entered into a partnership to create Google TV. Read More »
When it comes to selling a lot of a new phones in a short amount of time, an educated customer base, a pre-holiday launch and a carrier with a huge subscriber base are essential. And launching a phone with a web sales channel is dumb. Read More »
HTC has begun shipping its Android handset to Verizon Wireless in advance of a launch in the next few weeks. If Google is going to move the needle with its flagship phone, though, it has to start backing the phone with a big marketing budget. Read More »
An onscreen keyboard from Swype found its way onto the Android-based myTouch 3G from T-Mobile this week, and Google launched a Buzz client for both the iPhone and Android-based phones. But Droid owners will have to wait still longer for their Android 2.1 update. Read More »
Google surprised Nexus One owners this week by releasing an update for the Android-based phone. In the meantime, Motorola introduced the Devour in the U.S., and Samsung unveiled a new Android phone due to appear in Korea early this year. Read More »
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