Android 2.3-powered Samsung Nexus S out

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), recently announced the availability of the Nexus S, the world’s first handset to feature the latest version of Google’s Android platform.

Samsung and Google have packed Nexus S powered by Android 2.3 with powerful technology and the latest in hardware features.

Glenn Glinoga, SEPCO’s mobile communications business director, said, “Samsung and Google have worked together closely to deliver the best Android smartphone experience for consumers. It has been our ambition in working with Google to continue to push the Android platform forward and create a smartphone that has both superior functionality and a stunning user-experience. It is extremely satisfying to see this partnership again bear tremendous fruit.”

“Samsung was thrilled to work with Google to create the first device featuring the much anticipated Android 2.3 OS. Nexus S is powerful proof of Samsung and Google’s commitment to bringing technology firsts to market and launching products that utilize the open and innovative Android operating system,” said Coco Domingo, head of the Product Management Group of SEPCO’s mobile communications business. 

“Nexus S integrates Samsung’s best-in-class hardware and technology with the exciting new features and upgrades of Android 2.3 Gingerbread to give consumers a breakthrough smartphone experience,” Domingo added.

“Google is excited to co-develop Nexus S with Samsung, ensuring solid integration of hardware and software to deliver the lead device for the latest version of Android, Gingerbread,” said Andy Rubin, Google vice president for engineering.

Nexus S is designed with Samsung’s brilliant Super AMOLED touch-screen technology providing a premium viewing experience. Its four-inch Contour Display features a curved design for a more ergonomic style and feel when held to the user’s face.

Nexus S also features Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which allows a user to read information off of everyday objects like stickers and posters that are embedded with NFC chips.

Powered by a 1GHz Samsung application processor, Nexus S produces rich 3D graphics, faster upload and download times, and supports HD-like multimedia content.

Nexus S is equipped with a five-megapixel rear facing camera and camcorder, as well as a VGA front facing camera.

In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right. It also comes with 16 GB of internal memory.

Android 2.3, Gingerbread, is the fastest version of Android yet. It features support for NFC, a new and improved keyboard with multi-touch support, Internet calling (VoIP/SIP support), and a clean new user interface.

Nexus S also includes popular Android features such as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, true multitasking, access to Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Voice Actions, Google Voice and YouTube, and access to over 100,000 apps and widgets on the Android Market.