The Nexus One is a brand new smartphone by Google that will run on the Google Android mobile operating system. The phone has been rumored for quite some time, but pictures and detailed were leaked to the internet via Twitter when employees were given Nexus One phones in December.http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/12/nexus-one-google-phone-picture/ The name "Nexus One" was trademarked on December 10, 2009 by Google.http://www.trademarkia.com/nexus-one-77891022.htmlThe phone is designed and manufactured by HTC, and released on January 5, 2010.http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/01/05/nexus-one-event/

An invitation-only Google press event occured on January 5, 2010, to talk about Nexus One's release. This occured just before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and is typical of Apple to coincide their events with large tech trade shows.http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/new-google-nexus-one-phone-likely-to-launch-jan-5/

The Nexus One was introduced by Peter Chou, the CEO of HTC, as a phone that "pushes the limits of what’s possible on an Android phone today."

Nexus One Features Listed Below

Here is a rundown of all the features that have been released as of January 5, 2010:

Size Specifications

4.68 tall, 2.35 wide, and only 0.45 thick (no thicker than a #2 pencil) Weighs 130 grams with the battery, and 100g without the battery

Display Screen

3.7 inch widescreen (measured diagonally) 800 x 480 pixels 100,000:1 contrast ratio 1ms response rate

Camera

5 megapixel camera Autofocus from 6cm 2x digital zoom LED flash GPS location with photos can be included Video capture at 720 x 480 pixels, at 20fps or higher depending on available light

Power and Battery

Removable 1400 mAH battery Charges at 480 mA using USB Talk Time: 10 hours on 2G, 7 hours on 3G Standby Time: 290 hours on 2G, 250 hours on 3G Internet Use: 5 hours on 3G, 6.5 hours on WiFi Video Playback: 7 hours Audio Playback: 20 hours

Cellular and Wireless Technical Specs

UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900) HSDPA 7.2Mbps HSUPA 2Mbps GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR A2DP stereo Bluetooth

Processor

Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz

Operating System

Android Mobile Technology 2.1

Storage

512MB Flash 512MB RAM 4GB Micro SD Card (able to expand to 32GB)

GPS

Assisted GPS receiver Cell tower and wi-fi positioning Digital compass Accelerometer

The Nexus One phone is now available at Google's website.http://www.google.com/phone The versions are:

Unlocked GSM Version

An unlockable version of the Nexus One is available for use in most countries and costs $529. This version will ship to the U.S., U.K. Hong Kong, and Singapore.http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/01/05/google-nexus-one-the-techcrunch-review/

Subsidized T-Mobile Version

The cheapest way to obtain the Nexus One is by signing up for a 2-year contract with T-Mobile. The Nexus One will then cost $179. The service plan for the Nexus one includes unlimited SMS, 500 minutes, unlimited data for $80/month.

In additional to the hardware specifications about the phone, there have been many software announcements about the Nexus One.

1. Google Voice is integrated into the Nexus One, just like all Android phones. You can assign your Google Voice number and use it to make all of your calls and SMS messages.
2. The Voice Keyboard has made any search field on the phone voice searchable, and many apps allow text-to-speech conversion.
3. The Live Wallpaper lets you choose a variety of wallpaper styles (like Grass or Magic Smoke) for fun wallpapers on your phone.
4. When the phone is in the charger dock, the Clock application will automatically run, which is great for using the Nexus One as an alarm.
5. There will be settings backup service by Google that backs up all settings, applications, ringtones and everything else.
6. Lots of graphical additions, like 3D app scrolling, and a new way of viewing photos named the Coollris technology.

"It’s also the fastest and most elegant smartphone on the market today, solidly beating the iPhone in most ways. In this rapidly evolving market there is sure to be something better just around the corner. But if you are looking to buy a high end smartphone right now, this is the phone for you. The Nexus One is the Android signature device." - Michael Arrington, TechCrunch.http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/01/05/google-nexus-one-the-techcrunch-review/

"Throughout the phone there are also new animations and flourishes which make Android 2.1 feel way more polished than previous iterations (including the Droid's 2.0.1), though it's still got a ways to go to matching something like the iPhone or even Pre in terms of fit and finish. Regardless, it's clear Google has started thinking about not just function but form as well, and that's very good news for Android aficionados." - Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/02/exclusive-google-nexus-one-hands-on-video-and-first-impressio/

"Personally, I love my Droid and at this point would not trade it in for a Nexus One. Although the Nexus One is aesthetically more pleasing then the Droid, it seems to be very similar aside from the new homescreen and camera improvements, which I’m sure will eventually make their way to the Droid." - Phandroidhttp://phandroid.com/2010/01/05/nexus-one-review/

At this time, there is no definitive information about accessories for the Nexus One phone. It does have Bluetooth support however, so most Bluetooth-compatible devices should work with the Nexus One phone.https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=136120&fcc_id=%27NM8PB99100

The Nexus One will be a smartphone, therefore comparable phones include the Apple iPhone, the Blackberry line of phones, the Nokia E71, and any phone running Windows Mobile operating system.