It wasn't supposed to exist. "The" Google Phone. Then we (and others) heard otherwise. And now, Google isn't just handing this "sexy beast" out to employees, they're going to sell it directly. Everything has changed. Here's what we know.
• The Wall Street Journal says it's made by HTC and called the Nexus One. It'll be sold online, directly by Google. You'll have to get your own cell service (which suggests it's an unlocked device). Curiously, the WSJ says, "unlike the more than half-dozen Android phones made by phone manufacturers today, Google designed virtually the entire software experience behind the phone." Sounds weird, since they designed the look and feel of the software on the Droid and G1 too, except that our source had told us before that the current Android we know isn't the "real" Android. Also odd sounding: that name, Nexus One. But maybe not that odd.
• Google confirmed they handed out "a device that combines innovative hardware from a partner with software that runs on Android to experiment with new mobile features and capabilities and we shared this device with Google employees across the globe."
• A bunch of Google employees tweeted stuff like the phone is "like an iPhone on beautifying steroids."
• It probably looks like this: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/SlipknotZombie/500x_500x_htcmysteryverizon2.jpg)
• It's supposedly an unlocked GSM phone running Android 2.1, powered by the crazyfast Snapdragon processor, with an OLED touchscreen (no keyboard), dual mics (for killing background noise), and enhanced voice-to-text powers. It's gonna be alllll Google branding. And it's probably coming out in January. Which jives with what our source saw a couple weeks ago, a huge screen running a brand new version of Android unlike anything out there.
• We heard it was referred to, at least in some capacity in the staff meeting where they were handed out, as the "Passion."
If Google really is going to push this as The Google Phone (and it's not just a dev phone), it's hard to understate just how radically this changes the landscape not just for Android, but what it means for Google and their relationship to the cellphone industry. The Google Phone would be a radically different model, a shift from the Microsoft one—make the software, let somebody else deal with the hardware—to the Apple and BlackBerry one—make the software and the hardware, tightly integrated. And Google's even taking a step further, by selling it directly, bypassing the carriers, at least initially. (Google would not be the first to sell a high-powered unlocked phone—see Sony Ericsson and Nokia—but neither them are, um, Google, and their well-known failures with that approach makes it even ballsier.)
It's a powerful message: to the companies making phones running Android, to the carriers, to developers, to consumers. Google is in this, to win. Everything has changed. You know, unless it hasn't.
Send an email to matt buchanan, the author of this post, at matt@gizmodo.com.
Android running on a network-unlocked GSM SnapDragon phone? Sounds like a pretty bad ass phone.
For those not up to speed on cellphone stuff, the SnapDragon is a 1Ghz processor. As the name would imply, it's fast.
Unlocked GSM means you'll be able to use it on AT&T, T-Mobile or any other GSM network. Sorry all you Verizon and Sprint users.
This will be the real "Google" phone, unlike all the current phones running versions of Google's Android mobile OS.
Google might be selling the Nexus One Google Phone (whatever) unlocked, so you can pick your carrier via menu, but T-Mobile is also gonna push it after Verizon said no, according to Peter Kafka. Guess Verizon felt burned?
Less than 24 hours after Google employees were gifted Nexus One Google phones, and started twitpic-ing them, the handset has turned up on FCC's site with a few of the specs detailed.
With the model number PB99100, the HTC-built "NEXUSONE" (as it's listed) is apparently quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, as we heard yesterday, with UMTS/HSUPA on the 850/1700/1900 frequencies, according to the FCC-digging Engadget. This means that the Nexus One will be capable of 2Mbps upload speeds and 7.2Mbps download speeds.
Other specs discovered amongst the FCC jargon include a microSD card slot, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. Got any more details for us? Hit us up on tips@gizmodo.com now. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/SlipknotZombie/fcc-htc-nexusone.jpg)
UMTS/HSUPA on 850/1700/1900 frequencies means it'll work with both AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks.
Oh hey, it's the Google Phone! Nexus One! Whatever it's called! Here's some shots taken with the phone, including some of the phone.
The EXIF data on the sample photos pulled from Picasa all say that they were taken with a Nexus One, manufactured by HTC. Though sizes vary, the resolution max appears to be 2592×1944. The ones we were emailed obviously show the phone in action, though supposedly they were also taken by the Nexus One.
So, who is getting one? :D
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on December 14, 2009, 06:54:37 am
Maybe...I have actually been waiting on the HD2 launch in the US in the next few months - but this might change my mind. I'm a fan of the everything on the HD2 except the lack of a hardware keyboard, so I need more experience with Android before I'd make a final decision. I'm thinking I may get this for the wife as a test run to see how I like it. (Buuahaha)
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Setun on December 14, 2009, 09:15:18 am
Damnit, everything about that phone sounds amazing...but I love the hardware keyboard on my G1 a lot...makes texting a breeze.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on December 14, 2009, 03:10:24 pm
It they make a deal to get it on Verizon I'd probably consider it. I'd be interested to see what the app API looks like too. Oh yeah that's right, it's based off Linux Kernel so it's C and C++. That'd be fun probably.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on December 14, 2009, 08:04:25 pm
Sounds very interesting. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Tecknik on December 15, 2009, 05:49:17 am
Quote from: "Lithium"
It they make a deal to get it on Verizon I'd probably consider it. I'd be interested to see what the app API looks like too. Oh yeah that's right, it's based off Linux Kernel so it's C and C++. That'd be fun probably.
Verizon gave Google the same answer they gave Apple... "We don't want it."
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on December 15, 2009, 07:14:48 am
I'm wondering the reason - it's probably very similar to Apples, where they want full control over everything phone (not service) related.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Tecknik on December 15, 2009, 08:28:15 am
As far as I've read, it was Verizon who wanted their hands in on the development.
It's too late for them to change their mind now, as the phone is now a GSM network phone. Verizon (and Sprint) use CDMA,
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on December 15, 2009, 09:24:35 am
Oh well. I'm not switching to a sub-par network just so I can get a phone. At the end of the day all I need is to make calls, make texts, have voicemail, have contacts, and have a calendar. 95% of the phones out there do just that.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on December 15, 2009, 10:10:10 am
All I need to do is make calls and browse followtheangel.org from my hand.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Tecknik on December 15, 2009, 01:27:39 pm
Quote from: "Lithium"
Oh well. I'm not switching to a sub-par network just so I can get a phone. At the end of the day all I need is to make calls, make texts, have voicemail, have contacts, and have a calendar. 95% of the phones out there do just that.
Sub-par? GSM far surpasses CDMA, which is why the rest of the world uses it.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on December 15, 2009, 03:16:38 pm
Let me rephrase. Sub-par coverage. And I don't see verizon's network crashing when 5,000 geeks meet up in Nevada at once.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Tecknik on December 15, 2009, 11:40:55 pm
Localytics, a mobile applications analytics service, has published some interesting findings about the Nexus One. Their software tracks data from Android applications and they began noticing the Nexus One show up in their reports last month. The phone first appeared on November 25 and the number of sessions began to increase after Google handed out the phone to their employees on December 11.
Number of hits for the Nexus One. We already speculated the device would work on T-Mobile USA’s 3G network after seeing the FCC documents, but some were still hoping the device might also support AT&T’s 3G bands.
According to Localytics, most of the Nexus One phones are being used with T-Mobile 3G. There were also a couple of Googlers using the new phone with their AT&T SIM cards, but they were limited to only Edge data. Note that all the sightings have been over GSM networks and not CDMA. We heard rumors a CDMA version of the Nexus One was also in the works, but it appears that device is a ways off.
The complete notes from Localytics:
The heaviest usage has been on T-Mobile in the US, over both Edge and UMTS (3G) All usage on AT&T was over Edge; inline with reports that 3G support is limited to the 1700 Mhz band used by T-mobile in the US. The Nexus One is already appearing on networks outside of the US, with traffic coming from countries including Australia, Germany and the Netherlands—and some of those connections are 3G. The most recent devices are running the ERD72, ERD56C and ERD65 versions of Android 2.1. Verizon and Sprint subscribers will likely have to wait as all usage so far has been over GSM-based operators. [Thank you Jordan for the tip]
Localytics Blog
Awkward, since the FCC specs show that it does have a UTMS/HSUPA radio that works on 850 and 1900 mhz frequencies (The two frequencies that AT&T uses for their 3G network).
I wonder if this is just confirmation that T-Mobile will be selling a subsidized model to compliment Google selling the unlocked version directly.
Oh, and you CDMA guys may be in luck.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on December 17, 2009, 06:35:50 pm
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 04, 2010, 09:45:48 pm
Tomorrow's the day... I think I'm picking up two of these.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 04, 2010, 11:37:01 pm
Good review here: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/nexus-one-review/
Industry politics aside, though, the Nexus One is at its core just another Android smartphone. It's a particularly good one, don't get us wrong -- certainly up there with the best of its breed -- but it's not in any way the Earth-shattering, paradigm-skewing device the media and community cheerleaders have built it up to be. It's a good Android phone, but not the last word -- in fact, if we had to choose between this phone or the Droid right now, we would lean towards the latter. Of course, if Google's goal is to spread Android more wide than deep, maybe 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.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 05, 2010, 12:37:49 pm
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 05, 2010, 12:49:04 pm
http://www.google.com/phone Just went live.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 05, 2010, 10:28:31 pm
Well I bought one complete with Lost Localhost etching. Will have to use it on POS EDGE for now-but I'm excited.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: likwidtek on January 06, 2010, 04:27:40 pm
When do you get it? That phone looks like the sex... but edge? ICK!
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 06, 2010, 05:17:09 pm
I currently have a BB 8310, so have never been on 3G. Most people got it this morning, but I got mine with etching, so it didn't ship until today. I'll have it tomorrow morning...About a 36 hour turnaround time from order to my door.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 06, 2010, 05:22:17 pm
BTW, i just found out from a post on www.nexusoneforums.net that the etching isn't realyl etching, it's more like white paint. =/ pics to come when I get it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: likwidtek on January 06, 2010, 05:55:19 pm
So you're using AT&T?
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 06, 2010, 06:41:43 pm
Yea. I'm going to either switch to TM, or if an ATT modle is announced relatively soon I'm going to give this one to my wife and get the full 3G one for myself.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on January 06, 2010, 08:05:06 pm
I personally think the Droid is a better phone from a specs standpoint.
The Droid has 16GB right out of the box, the screen is slightly higher resolution, and there is a full keyboard. I'd say what holds back the Droid is only the processor which I believe is slightly inferior.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Ragnarok on January 06, 2010, 08:12:59 pm
Don't use AT&T they are one of the worst cellphone providers.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 06, 2010, 09:01:53 pm
What bad experience do you have with them? I have yet to find anything wrong with ATTs service. Never once have I had a dropped call, they don't lock down their service or cost nearly as much as Verizon. Verizon had WAY better data, but I also paid a shitton more too. I believe a large reason for complaints to any carrier (and EVERY carrier has people saying they're the worst) has more to do with location than a company wide issue.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 06, 2010, 09:08:51 pm
Quote from: "Lithium"
I personally think the Droid is a better phone from a specs standpoint.
The Droid has 16GB right out of the box, the screen is slightly higher resolution, and there is a full keyboard. I'd say what holds back the Droid is only the processor which I believe is slightly inferior.
I'm definitely going to miss my hardware keyboard... Everyone I've seen that has both says the screen on the N1 looks more crisp than the Droid does. For me I like the form of the N1 to the boxy-looking Droid.
Really I consider the N1 just 'another option' to the Droid, not some mass improvement. In my Jan 5th post over at lostlocalhost.com I finished up with saying "unless this Jan 5th announcement is game-changing and will result in more wireless freedom, lower costs, or a huge jump in innovation - I think whatever it is could be a flop, or at least highly over-hyped." While this is a great phone and one of the top ones available (certainly an improvement for me) I would still consider it over-hyped.
(I retain the right to take that back if I get it tomorrow and it cooks, cleans, and give backrubs)
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 07, 2010, 02:24:24 am
There is actually a thread on nexusoneforums.net specifically asking about the differences. http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/nexus-one-general-discussion/362-droid-vs-nexus.html
The best reply so far...
Quote
We have both, love both, but have some comparisons.
Ergonomics The Nexus is almost exactly the same height and width, but decidedly thinner. It's corners are rounded, the bottom end a bit tapered, and it has a Teflon coating that gives it a slight rubbery feel.
The Nexus is quite lighter. Personally I like the density of the Droid, but I would say the Nexus isn't so light that it feels like a toy. It feels high-tech.
The screens are the same size of course, though the Nexus falls short of the Droid by 54 pixels on the long axis of the screen.
If I turn off "Auto brightness" and set both at 50%, the Nexus' screen is dramatically brighter. Although the contrast difference is substantial, I can't claim it is subjectively "better," because I really like the Droid's screen and contrast ratio.
The soft-buttons at the bottom of the screen are not as sensitive as on the Droid. Sometimes I have to press Home 2 or 3 times for it to notice I did so.
Performance When running basic apps, such as swiping the home screen side to side, I see no real difference. Google searches (same network, etc.) are identical. Market and other basic apps are about the same; sometimes the Droid wins by a blink, sometimes the Nexus.
However, if I run more intensive apps, such as our Imagine Multi-touch, I notice a significant decrease in lag on some operations, such as switching between 2d thumbnails and 3d billboard view. Sometimes, the difference is about 50% (Nexus wins over Droid).
Subjective Conclusion If I had a Droid, I would NOT get a Nexus. The user experience will be VERY similar, once the Droid has 2.1. If I had a MyTouch or other 1st generation Android device, I would upgrade if I used my phone a lot.
Honestly, I can choose to use either phone (Droid/Nexus) as my daily phone, and I am undecided.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Ragnarok on January 07, 2010, 06:40:28 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
What bad experience do you have with them? I have yet to find anything wrong with ATTs service. Never once have I had a dropped call, they don't lock down their service or cost nearly as much as Verizon. Verizon had WAY better data, but I also paid a shitton more too. I believe a large reason for complaints to any carrier (and EVERY carrier has people saying they're the worst) has more to do with location than a company wide issue.
OK my friend works for them so I think he would know. If he used them he would have gotten a discount. He told me it still wasn't worth it. My mom also worked for them she said the same thing.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 07, 2010, 07:01:26 pm
We'll I haven't had any issues with them where I'm at.
Not the best pics, but delivered as promised. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/rubixx/N1/FILE0091.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/rubixx/N1/FILE0092.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/rubixx/N1/FILE0093.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/rubixx/N1/FILE0096.jpg)
more to come.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 07, 2010, 09:32:00 pm
Am loving this phone, but my hands are so cramped from trying to use this on-screen keyboard. It's FAST and the screen looks AMAZING. The voice recognition is decent for what it is. Helps my hands hurt less. Multi-touch is on the phone, just not on native apps. I use it on the Dolphin browser....not bad, but I doubt I'll use it.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 08, 2010, 08:22:17 am
wow, I used the navigation app today for the first time. I'm tempted to sell my Garmin.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on January 08, 2010, 04:27:29 pm
For the price of the phn and the monthly service $100.00 I have yet to see the benefit that is worth it....as much as I'd love to get one. As per another quote on the forums...."Fuck Google maps/nav! Real men dont' need maps." lol
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 08, 2010, 06:07:00 pm
Actually there is a whole discussion about the subsidised vs unsub costs here: http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/nexus-one-google-phone-news/180-nexus-one-pricing-unsubsidized-contract-comparison.html
Basicly anyways you cut it, paying the full $530 up front pays off over the subsidised plan between 12 and 17 months into the plan; well below the 24 month contractual obligation. TM plans with unlm txt/data start as low as $60. Where do you get $100?
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on January 08, 2010, 08:34:39 pm
$100 per month is what they charge for their Even More for unlimited talk, text and data.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 08, 2010, 09:44:06 pm
better check again. They have cheaper ones than that. Individual even more plus (txt/data) starts at 50 bucks. The family plan for 750 minutes and unlmt everything for 2 lines is only $109.
EDIT: ok, it's actually $60, not $50. http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/cell-phone-plans-detail.aspx?tp=tb1&rateplan=Even-More-Plus-500-Talk-Text-Web
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 09, 2010, 08:11:34 pm
Wow...Umm. It's a phone. That guy needs to get out more.
I agree with Fuse.
Enough of this modern touchy feely feelings bullshit. Its a friggin' phone cockbreath. If it functions as such, be happy. If it doesn't get a new one.
If you want personality and feelings, get a damned dog.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Lithium on January 10, 2010, 10:40:44 pm
I'm sure the author thinks that the iPhone has the personality and touch of his god Steve Jobs.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on January 10, 2010, 11:57:00 pm
Damned Apple Worshipers. They're starting to out number scientologists.....lol
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 11, 2010, 07:43:42 am
I just got a shiver up my spine... scary stuff.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: likwidtek on January 12, 2010, 04:38:14 pm
Here is the thing though. It's not just a phone. It's way more than that. It's no different than the attachment that people have to their computer or car. It's a tool but for a lot of people it's something that helps them enjoy their life more. For example... my iPhone is a phone but since I purchased it I use it for non phone related things WAY more than the number of calls I make. Having a phone like this has actually changed my life. I am WAY more connected to my friends and family than I ever have been. I have access to the world and information to help augment my life more so than I ever did with my regular old nokia flip phone. I have used the G1, myTouch, Blackberry, Droid, Nexus One and my iPhone and there still is no match in the quality and polish that the phone, software and apps have received.
We had this huge talk last night with Kevin Rose (I got to drink beer with him last night (http://www.lancamp.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4808&p=65778)) about Android phones and the apps and the iPhone. It is so common that once you let someone play with an iPhone, customize it with the apps that they like and then give them an Android phone they really "miss something". That something is the extreme attention to detail and polish which I the the article meant by being "human".
I'm a VERY unbiased unloyal geek. I will switch to AMD or Intel or nvidia to AMD (ati) depending who has the best product. The iPhone by far is still the superior product hands down but I have no problem switching once something is better. Android still is not better.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on January 12, 2010, 05:06:28 pm
Well I love it. Never was a fan of the Iphone. I feel connected with this phone but not in a hippy way.:)
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on February 09, 2010, 03:08:11 pm
I changed things around a bit...
-With the help of "More Icons" I was able to minimize the footprint of all my icons. -The Live Wallpaper is "Bezier". They aren't really broken like that, it's a glitch of taking the screenshot.
(http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/LLHost/N1/S3.png) -Pg3.Main Page...Stuff I use daily. Mail, Maps, all three browsers I use, FB, Notes/Calc/Clock/Market.
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You’ll need a video editing program of some sort (Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc…) Download the unsubtitled version from here (http://www.savevid.com/video/make-your-own-funny-subtitled-hitler-movie-no-subtitles-here.html) (Press green download flv/mp4/hd button – we used mp4) Or, find a version of the video without subtitles (like this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYF168YHWKw)) and use a website that downloads it (like this one (http://keepvid.com/)) Open the file in your video editing program, make your subtitles and start the LOLZ
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on February 17, 2010, 12:31:03 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
I changed things around a bit...
-With the help of "More Icons" I was able to minimize the footprint of all my icons. -The Live Wallpaper is "Bezier". They aren't really broken like that, it's a glitch of taking the screenshot.
(http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/LLHost/N1/S3.png) -Pg3.Main Page...Stuff I use daily. Mail, Maps, all three browsers I use, FB, Notes/Calc/Clock/Market.
An update for this came out last week that fixed a lot of the issues it was having.
Let me know when they have a fix for the "high price" issue.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on February 17, 2010, 01:36:59 pm
Subsidized on TMobile, but even then it's still cheaper to buy unsubsidized without a contract in the long run. It's on par with every other smartphone in the market.
Title: Re: Google Nexus
Post by: Phienyx on February 17, 2010, 01:59:18 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
Subsidized on TMobile, but even then it's still cheaper to buy unsubsidized without a contract in the long run. It's on par with every other smartphone in the market.
Yes, I have Tmobile service and have checked into it.
The truth is, though...."on par" with the others doesn't mean reasonable.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on February 17, 2010, 11:56:17 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
Nexus One Giveaway: Hitler Video Contest
First vid is out... Not too bad.
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Phienyx on February 18, 2010, 07:21:51 am
I love it. lol
Title: Re: Google Nexus One
Post by: Fuse on March 04, 2010, 01:57:06 am
I know I whore my pics out a lot... I changed things up a bit more and am now running with 7 home screens.
I recently installed HOME++ and have been digging it. The biggest reason I'm keeping it is because it can do landscape home screen, which I mainly use in the car. The 'power bar' on the bottom is a nice change. From it you can either open the notification bar, or hide it completely. (as in my screenshots) It supports up to 7 desktops.
My largest gripes about Home++ is that Live Wallpapers are not supported and the power bar isn't really customizable. I like stock Android, and this is close enough to it without going nuts or rooting.
First (http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/LLHost/N1/hp7-1.png) Second (http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/LLHost/N1/hp7-2.png)