HTC Desire and Nexus One are ‘brother’ devices. They both run on Android 2.1 (some users have already upgraded their N1′s to Android 2.2, but for the purpose of this test both devices are running on version 2.1) , both have 1Ghz Snapdragon processors and 3.7-inch screen, etc. I’m not going to list all of their similarities in this post. But there are some differences: dimensions, design, control buttons, and 64MB more RAM in Desire. Can this extra memory help Desire beat Nexus One in 3D-games?
[Video] Flash Player on Android 2.2?
May - 11 - 2010 - Tuesday 1 COMMENT
Google I / O conference will be held soon, so it’s not long until we find out the official details of Android 2.2. Of course there is a chance that rumors will not be confirmed, and we will not see the next version of the operating system. However the below video of Nexus One demonstrates some interesting elements of the interface and the Flash player preview.
Android 2.2 Froyo to be released on May 19?
April - 23 - 2010 - Friday ADD COMMENTS
Rumors are starting to leak that Google might release the next version of Android mobile operating system as early as May this year. According to Android Community, they have already noticed some traffic from devices running Android 2.2, and got ‘insider’ information about the operating system being in it’s final stages of internal testing. The new version of the operating system will be called Froyo. T3 reports that the new version might get released to the public on May 19. Adobe Flash 10.1 is also expected to be released for Android some time in May. Google’s Nexus One will most likely be the first phone to be upgraded to the new version. The new version is rumored to free some ‘additional’ memory, by upgrading to the Froyo Linux kernel.
Nexus One car dock
April - 7 - 2010 - Wednesday ADD COMMENTS
Great news for Nexus One owners. The long awaited Nexus One car dock is now available for $55 at the Google phone store. This is the second official accessory for the device after the desktop dock was announced at the end of January.
Multitouch Comparison – Nexus One vs Motorola Droid
March - 6 - 2010 - Saturday 1 COMMENT
If you are a lucky owner of Nexus One, you might be aware of an issue with the screen sensor – it doesn’t always recognise touches correctly. During the experiment, which compares Motorola Milestone (Droid) with Google Nexus One, visible differences in touch processing were identified.
Nexus One – Design, Size and Controls
February - 15 - 2010 - Monday 2 COMMENTS
Nexus One does not offer any outstanding design features. Its design is quite typical for HTC, and is somehow similar to many recent touchphones. Big screen certainly catches the eye, but without a direct comparison with other phones, it doesn’t look that special. Metal edge encircles the screen and goes to the back cover. This is where you can engrave your name or something memorable when ordering the phone.
The story of Nexus One
February - 8 - 2010 - Monday ADD COMMENTS
Google decided to warm up public’s interest in its Nexus One phone. They did it in a rather interesting way – by showing a story of its creation. A series of five videos will be made available on the Nexus One channel on YouTube. These videos will demonstrate the process of creation, design, architecture, component selection, testing, manufacturing and so on. And instead of seeing just a technological piece of plastic, potential customers will see the whole story, including people working on the device. A special channel got opened on YouTube, which will have video clips in which specialists from HTC and Google tell a story of Nexus One.
Android 2.1 Update 1 for Nexus One
February - 5 - 2010 - Friday ADD COMMENTS
Earlier today I have installed Android 2.1 Update 1 to my Nexus One. The update bring the long awaited multi-touch, pitch-to-zoom functionality. It works very nicely in Google Maps, browser and photo gallery. The update also includes Google Goggles application, an update to Google Maps Navigation, including a driver friendly night mode, and some updates to the 3G connectivity.
Nexus One Desktop Dock
January - 28 - 2010 - Thursday ADD COMMENTS
Engadget reports that the rumored desktop dock for Nexus One is now available for $US45.
Similar to Motorola Droid, dropping the phone into the dock triggers the Clock application to fire up to give you access to alarms, music, and weather , but the special sauce lies out back where you’ll find a 3.5mm jack that connects to your stereo system using an included 3.5mm-to-RCA cable. A charger is included to keep the phone topped off while it’s resting in the cradle, too.
Nexus One Positioning
January - 27 - 2010 - Wednesday 2 COMMENTS
I think that it would be appropriate to remind that the phone is made by HTC, and that the only thing it’s got from Google is the name, a cardboard box (which is still made in HTC’s style, and coloured by Google), and a logo on the battery cover.
