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Leaked 4.0.3 radios for Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus improve signal slightly [UPDATE]

By Michael Crider
on 21 Dec, 2011

Amidst yet another outage of Verizon's data system across large portions of the US, a new radio image for the LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus has become available. This ZIP file contains revised code for the CDMA and 4G LTE radios within the device, and according to some of the responders in the XDA thread, allows for slightly better overall signal reception and much better stability. The phone locks on to a data signal faster and tends to keep it longer, with smoother handoffs between 4G and 3G. After testing out the radio myself, the speed and initial connection seem to be only slightly improved. Unfortunately, I can't test the 4G at the moment.

Root users: install Google Car Home on your Galaxy Nexus

By Michael Crider
on 20 Dec, 2011

One thing that surprised me when looking through my Galaxy Nexus apps wasn't the presence of Verizon's bloatware, it was thew absence of something that's become a standard on Android phones: Google Car Home. It's the app that launched when you slide a phone into a car dock, featuring big, easily pressed buttons to help you stay focused on the road. When I looked for it in the Android Market, there was no sign, and navigating via the web version revealed that Google Car Home isn't yet compatible with either the Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich, or both.

Galaxy Nexus gaming performance: ShadowGun and Riptide GP

By Michael Crider
on 20 Dec, 2011

Wondering how the Verizon Galaxy Nexus will handle all the high-end games that are coming out and taking advantage of super-powered Android hardware? Well wonder no more. Chris Burns over at SlashGear took his shiny new Nexus on a gaming bender, trying out two high-profile 3D games that are quickly becoming the standard for Android graphics: third-person shooter ShadowGun and jet ski racer Riptide GP.

Light Flow – LED Control: The perfect app for Galaxy Nexus notifications

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Dec, 2011

Just like the Nexus One before it Google has been kind enough to add something I think all smartphones should have to the Galaxy Nexus -- and that is the LED notification light. Something so simple, small, and cheap makes a world of difference. Especially for people like me getting notifications and work emails all day long. For those wanting to get the most out of this awesome feature we have just the app for you.

Galaxy Nexus Ninja Unboxing turns into 8-bit video game

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Dec, 2011

I have one word for this and that is: Awesome! If you remember, Google released similar videos for both the Google Nexus One and the Samsung Nexus S (both linked to below) and my personal favorite was the Nexus S. This new Ninja Unboxing part 3 might just take the cake -- until part 4 of course. In the past they used stop motion animation for these awesome videos but this brings things to an entirely new level. Play the Galaxy Nexus video game today!

Verizon preparing a fix for poor data signal on the Galaxy Nexus

By Michael Crider
on 19 Dec, 2011

Android Community got a huge response when it articulated the issues that early adopters are having with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus' data signal, and it looks like we weren't the only ones receiving complaints. Verizon has acknowledged the data connection problems via Twitter, and says that a software fix is currently in the works. While the company gave no time frame for implementing the update, Nexus phones are updated directly from Google's servers, and usually very quickly - perhaps the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 release will ease some early users' woes.

Google workers get custom Galaxy Nexus for Christmas

By Shane McGlaun
on 19 Dec, 2011

Google is rather infamous for the perks that it offers its workers. It also hands out some pretty cool Christmas gifts as well. According to TheNextWeb, Google is handing out new Galaxy Nexus smartphones to its workers in at least two locations that have customization on the back of the device. The smartphones are being given to workers in the London and Zurich locations for sure.

Dear Google: Android deserves a Nexus Certification Program

By Michael Crider
on 16 Dec, 2011

If Verizon's ridiculous handling of the Galaxy Nexus US launch has taught us anything, it's that the carriers are still firmly in control of the mobile world, at least in the United States. While there's no confirmation, strong evidence indicates that Verizon's desire for a carrier-controlled NFC payment system, which isn't even anywhere near launching, caused weeks and weeks of delays. Consumers in Google's own country stewed while seemingly everyone else in the world got a hold of the very first Android 4.0 hardware. All we could do was cry foul until the release, something that a few of Google's top brass must have been doing as well.

GSM / HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus gets Android 4.0.2 today

By Michael Crider
on 16 Dec, 2011

If you picked up a Verizon Galaxy Nexus yesterday, you probably got an over the air update to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.2 almost immediately. Today the GSM model joins the party, though there's still not a lot of information available as to what it changes. Google's official stance is that it's for various bug fixes - they must have been small enough to escape the notice of reviewers, importers and international Android aficionados.

Android 4.0.3 Update: Better social integration, camera capabilities, and tons of fixes

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Dec, 2011

Whoa that sure was fast. Google isn't wasting any time and have already announced the next incremental update for the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform. We just received 4.0.2 on our Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones yesterday and it looks like 4.0.3 will be here very shortly. That is the wonderful part of owning a Nexus -- it gets all the updates right away. All the details are after the break on the new update.