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Samsung Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update possibly delayed

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Dec, 2011

We are starting to get reports in from all angles that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Nexus S has been halted by Google. The update was started late last week by Google themselves after initially testing it with Google employees. While the delay hasn't been confirmed many users are experiencing issues and recently are unable to update to the new software.

Samsung Nexus S Android 4.0 update officially rolling out today

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Dec, 2011

We heard a rumor about this last week that never went very far but today it's officially official. Google has started the update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Google Samsung Nexus S. We are assuming this will be Android 4.0.3 that was detailed earlier today -- This was confirmed by Google over on Twitter this afternoon.

Samsung Nexus S Android 4.0 update rolling out to Google employees

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Dec, 2011

Good news guys, it appears the process has just begun and Google is pushing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to the original Samsung Nexus S. Apparently a few employees from Mountain View have received the OTA update on their very own Nexus S smartphones and it's safe to say the "dogfooding" testing has finally started. This is a great sign and I'm sure we'll see this available for download shortly.

Ice Cream Sandwich hidden feature “Android Dreams” Hands-on [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Dec, 2011

The folks over at Google sure know how to have a good time. From adding Easter Egg's and random things like the Android Nyan Cat to this brand new "Dream" or screensaver feature that was uncovered in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich yesterday. The guys from Android Police gave us the first look but today I have actual hands-on video with a real device, not a render from the Android SDK. Check out this new Android Dream feature on video below.

T-Mobile Nexus S also receiving Android 2.3.6 OTA Update

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Sep, 2011

We just told you the Google Nexus One was getting an update, and now we are hearing the Google Nexus S at T-Mobile is also receiving the same glorious update to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. The update is only around 17.5 MB in size and sits at build GRK39F. Along with the update users can expect bug fixes and a few security patches.

Google Nexus S in Space Round 2 [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Sep, 2011

Lets talk about a different Samsung device for a minute, this is the Google Samsung Nexus S and its made the long trek to space. Back in July we told you about the Nexus S joining the space shuttle Atlantis for its last trip to space. Today the team at Google has updated us with an awesome video clip showing some of the amazing work NASA and the Nexus S are doing so check it out after the break.

Best Buy Selling Motorola Atrix, Nexus S 4G and Samsung Fascinate for Free Tomorrow

By John Scheible
on 16 Aug, 2011

Best Buy is bringing back free phone day! This time its going to be a Wednesday though, tomorrow, August 17th to be exact. Best Buy will be offering the Motorola Atrix 4G, Samsung Nexus S 4G, and Samsung Fascinate (Verizon's variant of the original Galaxy S) for free tomorrow with a new contract or upgrade.

Nexus S 4G Peter Alfonso ROM Nightlys Available Now

By Chris Burns
on 9 Aug, 2011

It appears that longtime Droid-only ROM and Kernel developer Peter Alfonso has finally come over to the Samsung side to create a version of his Droid build "GPA17" for Samsung's Nexus S 4G. This ROM will be released soon, but for now you'll be adventuring through some nightly builds one by one, helping Alfonso with his developing of said ROM until it's ready for full release. Check out the sweet new flavors!

Samsung Nexus S Available on Cincinnati Bell for $149

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jul, 2011

The Google experience device known as the Samsung Nexus S is now available on your favorite regional carrier, Cincinnati Bell. According to their website you can now get the Nexus S for the low low price of just $149 (with a new 2-year contract) or you can even get the Nexus S outright for only $349 but both prices require those fun mail in rebates we all love.

Google Nexus S Joins Space Shuttle Atlantis for Final Mission

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Jul, 2011

The space shuttle Atlantis may very well be the last to fly to outer space by NASA for awhile but plenty of other programs like Space X are making plans to be in space plenty over the next few years. Lucky for NASA and Google apparently a Google Nexus S was lucky enough to take flight with them today. Exciting huh?