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Sprint is getting the Samsung Galaxy Nexus later this year

Sprint is getting the Samsung Galaxy Nexus later this year

Well, folks, it is now official – Sprint is getting the Samsung Galaxy Nexus later this year. The smartphone is going to be among the first devices that will run on the carrier's 4G LTE network, the other two being...

posted: 09 Jan 2012, 12:41

Verizon's NFL app (finally) working on the Galaxy Nexus

Verizon's NFL app (finally) working on the Galaxy Nexus

Verizon fixed the authentication issues that prevented Galaxy Nexus users from starting their NFL Mobile app, just in time for the postseason...

posted: 05 Jan 2012, 09:24

Handful of new boot animations available for the Galaxy Nexus

Handful of new boot animations available for the Galaxy Nexus

A whole series of boot animations has been released for rooted and unlocked Galaxy Nexus owners...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 19:51

Easy rooting now available for Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus

Easy rooting now available for Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus

Android developers have released tools that greatly simplify rooting of the Transformer Prime, or rooting and unlocking the bootloader of the Galaxy Nexus...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 11:29

NFL Mobile updated for ICS, still doesn’t work on Galaxy Nexus

NFL Mobile updated for ICS, still doesn’t work on Galaxy Nexus

Today Verizon released an update to make NFL Mobile compatible with Ice Cream Sandwich, unfortunately while it was nice that it was released a day early, Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners are reporting that the updated app still...

posted: 03 Jan 2012, 22:35

Samsung giving away phones and shirts in

Samsung giving away phones and shirts in "Dude, you're a barista" contest

The put down line from one of those Samsung commercials that make fun of Apple iPhone users has become part of a contest using Twitter that the Korean manufacturer is sponsoring with prizes including free phones...

posted: 03 Jan 2012, 10:14

NFL Mobile could... go...all...the...way to the Samsung GALAXY Nexus on January 4th

NFL Mobile could... go...all...the...way to the Samsung GALAXY Nexus on January 4th

Verizon's NFL Mobile app was supposed to be ready for the Samsung GALAXY Nexus on Thursday, but might be delayed until January 4th according to a source for Droid Life; the app will allow those using...

posted: 22 Dec 2011, 23:25

Verizon confirms software update for the Samsung GALAXY Nexus

Verizon confirms software update for the Samsung GALAXY Nexus

Verizon told ComputerWorld that the LTE signal received by the Samsung GALAXY Nexus is reported more accurately than on other LTE models which explains why it appears that other LTE models are getting stronger and more stable...

posted: 21 Dec 2011, 19:46

AnandTech investigation finds Galaxy Nexus signal accurate

AnandTech investigation finds Galaxy Nexus signal accurate

In a very interesting investigation into the purported signal strength issues surrounding the Verizon Galaxy Nexus and LTE, AnandTech has found that there is actually no problem, and that the Galaxy Nexus...

posted: 20 Dec 2011, 14:51

Some Galaxy Nexus users having minor multitouch issues

Some Galaxy Nexus users having minor multitouch issues

We don't want to cause any bad flashbacks for Nexus One users who jumped to the Galaxy Nexus, but there have been some minor multitouch issues reported from Galaxy Nexus users...

posted: 20 Dec 2011, 10:58

Speed test showdown: Verizon Galaxy Nexus vs Motorola DROID RAZR vs HTC Rezound

Speed test showdown: Verizon Galaxy Nexus vs Motorola DROID RAZR vs HTC Rezound

with the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, 4G LTE connectivity has seemingly become a standard part of a handset’s arsenal – so in all seriousness, it has become all too casual at this point. Nevertheless,...

posted: 20 Dec 2011, 07:37

Ninja unboxing of the Galaxy Nexus – 8-bit game now included

Ninja unboxing of the Galaxy Nexus – 8-bit game now included

The unboxing ninja's are back, and this time you'll have to lay down the smack yourself in an 8-bit game before you unlock the video of tiny ninjas opening the latest Google flagship...

posted: 19 Dec 2011, 14:57

Verizon confirms Galaxy Nexus signal problems, fix in the works

Verizon confirms Galaxy Nexus signal problems, fix in the works

Some Verizon Galaxy Nexus users have been seeing problems with mobile signal strength since its release, and Verizon has now confirmed there is an issue, it is being investigated, and there is a fix in the works...

posted: 19 Dec 2011, 13:03

Google Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrives in APK flavor, no hacking required

Google Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrives in APK flavor, no hacking required

Google Wallet is now available as a simple APK file, which you can easily install on a Galaxy Nexus via your favorite file manager. Besides, there is no need for the device to be rooted, as long...

posted: 19 Dec 2011, 08:13

Verizon offering 50% off on Galaxy Nexus extended battery

Verizon offering 50% off on Galaxy Nexus extended battery

This one is a good one, although it is a hidden discount. Verizon is now offering an extended battery and battery cover combination for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for 50% off...

posted: 16 Dec 2011, 16:41

Ice Cream Sandwich tablet interface found inside Galaxy Nexus

Ice Cream Sandwich tablet interface found inside Galaxy Nexus

So now that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been out for a whole day, obviously someone should have broken into it and found something cool by now. Michael Crider over at Android Community has done just that.

posted: 16 Dec 2011, 13:11

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus gets the teardown treatment

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus gets the teardown treatment

The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus is finally up for sale and while we knew it’s going to be a hair thicker than the international version, we’re still curious to find out whether there have been…

posted: 16 Dec 2011, 09:42

Amazon drops down the price of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to an even better cost of $150

Amazon drops down the price of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to an even better cost of $150

Pointing your web browser to Amazon’s site, they are giving new customers the opportunity to snag the mighty device for the oh-so easy price of $149.99 with a 2-year contract – free shipping included...

posted: 15 Dec 2011, 15:04

Verizon stores selling out of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, inventory shifted to meet demand

Verizon stores selling out of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, inventory shifted to meet demand

With such pent-up demand, it might come as no surprise that some Verizon locations have sold out of their inventory of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus; according to a Verizon spokesman, stores have...

posted: 15 Dec 2011, 15:01

Swype and Ice Cream Sandwich don’t mix… for now

Swype and Ice Cream Sandwich don’t mix… for now

With the Samsung Galaxy Nexus finally hitting the U.S., some users have noticed that the Swype keyboard is not present on the first official Ice Cream Sandwich device. Swype has taken to its Twitter account to inform users...

posted: 15 Dec 2011, 14:35

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