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Oct
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[Updated] Want Google Wallet On Your T-Mobile Or AT&T Nexus S? Flash This Mod, Courtesy Of XDA

Posted by in Development, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)

A couple of weeks ago, the whole tech world was abuzz with the official launch of Google Wallet, a revolutionary new service that looks to replace your tired old credit cards in lieu of your Android-powered smartphone. As great as that sounds, there is one small  problem: it's only officially available on one device - the Nexus S 4G on Sprint.

While NFC hasn't been widely adopted in the smartphone market yet, the NS4G wasn't even the first device to pack the appropriate hardware -- it was actually T-Mobile's Nexus S (which is the same as AT&T's Nexus S).

02
Sep
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[Update: It's Breaking Wi-Fi And USB Tethering] Google Pushing Android 2.3.6 To The Nexus S, Finally Addresses The Voice Search Bug

Posted by in News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)
Last Updated: September 26th, 2011

Update: It looks like in order to fix one thing, you have to break something else. Reports are pouring in that this update breaks Wi-Fi and USB-tethering. Stay tuned for more details.

Owners of the Nexus S  have been plagued by a notorious bug that activates Voice Search at random times, causing some serious interference when trying to accomplish even the most simple of tasks. Fortunately, El Goog has stepped up to the plate and addressed the issue, as an OTA update is currently rolling out that will put a stop to this annoying quirk.

The fix should be hitting devices all over the US and Canada, so keep an eye out for it to land on your device shortly.

03
Aug
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Reminder: Nexus S Free (With New Two-Year Agreement) At Best Buy In All Three Flavors - Today Only

Posted by in Deals, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju), Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g)

You've probably been seeing this deal all over the net for the past couple of days, but we still want to make sure that you don't miss out on it. For today only, you can head over to your local Best Buy and grab some stock-Android goodness for absolutely nothing. The best part? This deal is good for any of the three applicable carriers - 3G on T-Mobile or AT&T, or the 4G variant on Sprint.

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Need a reminder on the specs of this device? Here you go:

  • 4 inch 480*800 Super AMOLED display
  • 1GHz Hummingbird processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 16GB built-in storage
  • 5MP rear camera, VGA front
  • Stock Android 2.3.5
  • 4G WiMax on Sprint

In a world of dual-core devices, the Nexus S is still in a class of its own, thanks to its pure vanilla Android nature.

01
Aug
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[Deal Alert] Unlocked Samsung Nexus S i9020T For $350 From Daily Steals

Posted by in Deals, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)

In a world of dual-core superphones, there is still one single-core device that manages to stand its ground: the Samsung Nexus S. Thanks to its stock Android nature, the Nexus S is still one of the best Android phones on the market, and if you're looking to pick one up off-contract, then here's the deal for you. You can grab an unlocked version of the NS for a mere $350 -- that's fifty-percent off the retail price.

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Here's what $350 worth of pure Google device gets you:

  • 4 Inch 480*800 Super AMOLED display
  • 1GHz Hummingbird processor
  • 512 RAM
  • 16GB on-board storage
  • 5MP rear camera,  VGA 'round front
  • Stock Android 2.3.5

To avoid any confusion, it's worth mentioning that this is an unlocked GSM version of the phone that runs on T-Mobile's network, not Sprint's 4G version.

21
Jul
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AT&T Brings Back 2010, Announces The Samsung Nexus S

Posted by in AT&T, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)

In a move that feels oddly reminiscent of Verizon announcing the iPhone (read: announcing a nearly year old device), AT&T just told the world that it would be getting the Samsung Nexus S, which is immediately available for pre-order from Best Buy for $99 with a two-year agreement.

This version of the Nexus S is lacking HSPA+, which makes it exactly like the T-Mobile version that landed in December of last year. Don't get me wrong - the Nexus S is a good phone, and the only device currently on store shelves that runs pure vanilla Gingerbread, but I just find it a bit hard to get excited about a device that's already been on the market for quite a while.

09
Jun
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[Poll] Sprint Users - Which Phone Will Be Your Next Purchase?

Posted by in News, Polls, Sprint
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2011

Between the imminent release of the HTC EVO 3D, the newly announced Photon 4G, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II, and the pure Google experience of the Samsung Nexus S 4G, we have to ask - which device is next for you? To help you decide, here's a break down of each phone's specs:

HTC EVO 3D

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  • 4.3 Inch qHD  Super LCD
  • 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4GB built-in storage
  • 5MP 3D Capable rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
  • Android 2.3 with Sense 3.0

As the follow up to the super-popular EVO 4G, it not only packs a harder punch under the hood, but also includes some groundbreaking features like Sense 3.0 and the inclusion of both 3D playback and video capture.

13
May
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[Deal Alert] Samsung Nexus S 4G For $99 From Wirefly

Posted by in Deals, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint
Last Updated: June 27th, 2011

If you've been thinking about picking up the Nexus S 4G on Sprint, then now is the time to go for it, because Wirefly has a deal that's hard to resist. You can get this stock Android beauty for $99 with a new two year agreement, or by adding it as a new line on a family plan. This is indeed a killer deal on an amazing piece of hardware.

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If you need a refresher on the specs of this gem, here you go:

  • 4 Inch Super AMOLED display
  • 1GHz Hummingbird Processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 16GB Built-in storage
  • 5MP Rear camera with 720p video capture
  • VGA front camera
  • Stock Android 2.3

The same phone will set you back $199 at the Sprint store or $150 at Best Buy, so there really isn't a comparable deal out there right now.

13
Dec
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Best Buy Drops More Details Regarding Launch Of Samsung Nexus S

Posted by in News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)

Want to know more about this Thursday's Samsung Nexus S launch? Well, Best Buy isn't going to leave you hanging. Earlier today, the company dropped a few more tidbits of information regarding the exclusive launch of the Samsung Nexus S. The details are as follows:

  • Stores will open at 8 a.m. local time
  • Online sales nationwide start at 8 a.m. Eastern time.
  • There's a limit of two phones per customer. 
  • Demo phones will be on hand.
  • The Nexus S is unlocked and runs Android 2.3.
  • Off-contract price is $529, plus tax.
  • On-contract price is $199 with a two-year T-Mobile contract.

For those wondering, no word yet on whether or not the T-Mobile Even More Plus plan applies here, but I am betting it does not.