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Google ends full support for CDMA devices, including Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus

By Michael Crider
on 3 Feb, 2012

Disturbing news from the official Android developer website: it appears that nearly all reference to CDMA phones and tablets has disappeared from the official documentation. This includes Android source code and factory ROMs for Verizon's CDMA version of the Galaxy Nexus and Motorola XOOM, as well as the Nexus S 4G. What this implies (and only implies) is that Google is no longer providing official updates for the removed devices, as is generally expected of "developer" hardware. The GSM Nexus S and WiFi-only Motorola XOOM are still present, as are the two initial images for the Galaxy Nexus CDMA/LTE, though these are marked as "archived, for reference only".

Google Wallet officially available for download on AT&T’s Android Market

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 2 Feb, 2012

Those of you with a Samsung Nexus S or Galaxy Nexus using an AT&T SIM card are now able to download Google Wallet straight from the Android Market. T-Mobile customers - as well as Verizon - will have to use an alternative method for downloading the application. It's not too sneaky, and has been confirmed by multiple users as a working perfectly.

Official Ice Cream Sandwich build leaks for Samsung Nexus S 4G

By Michael Crider
on 31 Jan, 2012

Nexus S owners were among the first to get an official update to Ice Cream Sandwich, direct from the source at Google - at least, those with the GSM model were. Owners of the CDMA-equipped Nexus S 4G have had to be content with community ROMs and other unofficial fare ever since December (and boy, haven't they let us know). Good news, Nexus faithful: a leaked ROM of Android 4.0 made its way to XDA in the wee hours of the morning. It appears to be the real McCoy, even sporting Android 4.04 - which isn't even part of the official source code yet.

ClockworkMod Recovery Touch beta ready for download

By Michael Crider
on 30 Jan, 2012

Tired of wearing out your volume keys navigating through a ClockworkMod Recovery interface to flash the newest and coolest ROMs? Good news, everyone! Now you don't have to, assuming that you own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA and GSM) or the GSM variant of the Nexus S. Clockwork developer Koushik "Koush" Dutta released beta versions of the custom recovery software for both phones yesterday. Instead of the basic button-based UI employed up to now, ClockworkMod Recovery Touch allows users to select folder, files and actions via the touchscreen.

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.

Samsung Nexus S Android 4.0 CyanogenMod 9 Alpha hands-on [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2011

I know we've seen plenty of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich SDK ports and ROM's that are basically unusable but today we've quickly gathered up and flashed a fully functional and stable version of 4.0 ICS thanks to the team at CyanogenMod. What we'll be showing you below is the first look at CyanogenMod 9 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Samsung Nexus S -- and it works flawlessly.

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 Wallet launches officially on Nexus S 4G

By Chris Burns
on 19 Sep, 2011

It's the 4G version of the Nexus S that'll receive the update to Google Wallet first, Google tells us, this brand new NFC-based electronic payments system working with Visa, American Express, and Discover right out of the gate. This system will allow you, as you may already know, to tap your device to an in-store payment device and instantly pay your bill with your "Wallet". Your update to full alpha Google Wallet functionality will occur in an over-the-air manner, meaning that if you've got a Samsung Nexus S 4G, you'll be seeing a notification right away immediately if not soon.