Rogers last week announced that it would offer the Galaxy Nexus starting in early 2012. At the same time, it gave its existing customers a chance to reserve it through its Reservation System. Today comes word that Rogers has halted this practice. It provided the following explanation for the decision: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to […]
Flash coming to Android 4.0 before end of year
It has come to light that the Galaxy Nexus does not come with Flash preinstalled. If you are looking to install it, you will not be able to do so as it is not available for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) at this time. Adobe, which recently announced plans to stop development of Flash for mobile, has confirmed though that […]
Bell and Virgin Mobile launching Galaxy Nexus on December 8th
Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada will launch the Galaxy Nexus on December 8th (along with Verizon?). Pre-orders began today at Bell.ca/GalaxyNexus or Virginmobile.ca/Nexus. Bell is also giving 100 people the chance to get the Galaxy Nexus on launch day with their Bell Twitter Lineup. To qualify, you will need to claim a spot in the lineup via Twitter on […]
Where did the 32GB Galaxy Nexus go?
When Google announced the Galaxy Nexus back in October, both 16GB and 32GB models were announced. Google has now made some changes to its Nexus website and the 32GB model has vanished. Has Google now opted to go only with 16GB of onboard storage? Given the fact that the Galaxy Nexus does not sport a memory card reader, being limited […]
Video: The Galaxy Nexus meets a set of keys
One complaint (and there aren’t that many) against the upcoming Galaxy Nexus is that it will not sport a Gorilla Glass display. If this is one of your concerns, one owner has already put his device to the test. Galaxy Nexus, meet a set of keys: Is your mind more at ease now?
Rumour: Verizon launch for Galaxy Nexus set for December 8th
Two newly leaked documents suggest that Verizon will launch the Galaxy Nexus on December 8th. These rumours align with previous ones that had suggested that the launch would happen after Black Friday. In Canada, the Galaxy Nexus will make its debut in early December with Bell and Virgin Mobile. Rogers and TELUS will offer it only in early 2012. Read […]
Video: Galaxy Nexus ad
While North America awaits the arrival of the Galaxy Nexus, here is a promotional video called ‘Calling All’ by Google of its latest Nexus smartphone in action: Enjoy!
Google merger approved by Motorola Mobility stockholders
Motorola Mobility today announced that its shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed merger with Google. Some 99 percent of shares, representing 74 percent of all outstanding shares, voting voted in favour of the US$12.5 billion deal. Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility, said, “We are pleased and gratified by the strong support we have received […]