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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 1

Android The popular challenge series is back! This time around, I'm taking 14 days to get to know Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I've seen some signal strength issues that are a cause for concern, but I'll continue to evaluate those as the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 86 38 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy Nexus tipped to hit Sprint on April 15th, HTC One X variant rumored for June

Android Are you a Sprint customer in the market for a new Android handset? You'll want to take note of this latest batch of rumors from S4GRU. According to sources speaking to the site, both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the LG Viper will be...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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Why should anyone buy a Nexus again?

Android Software updates – or a lack thereof, really – are the low point for the world's most popular mobile platform, Android. With upwards of 20 devices from each major manufacturer every year, and each with their own customized version of...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 121 58 Reactions

Sprint Galaxy Nexus dashes through the FCC

Android Can you hear that, Sprint customers? That's the sound of your Galaxy Nexus coming one step closer to hitting Sprint shelves. The Sprint Galaxy Nexus has been spotted in the FCC under the model number SPH-L700, complete with CDMA/EV-DO...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

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Taylor's Top 5 Android phones (March 2012)

Android It has been a while since I've made a Top 5 list – since September of last year, to be exact – and a lot has changed. A ton of new devices are out and after two major electronics shows, there are quite a few on the horizon now. In other...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 31

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle between two Verizon 4G LTE phones! Both have some killer specifications, but only one can win the dogfight. Which will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Dogfight battle time between two 4G LTE phones on Verizon! The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Verizon's flagship Android phone, while the Motorola DROID 4 packs a nice QWERTY keyboard. Which will win?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 96 91 Reactions

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We are one step closer to the end of the PC era

Android Hinging on the fact that the iPad can and has successfully replaced home computers for many Americans, Steve Jobs claimed we have entered the post-PC era at the iPad 2 announcement. With iCloud syncing users' data across all of their...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 21

White Samsung Galaxy Nexus is reportedly Verizon-bound

Android Like the look of the white Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but don't feel like ponying up the cash for an unlocked GSM model? You may soon have another, more wallet-friendly way of picking up the pale handset. Sources speaking to Droid-Life claim...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

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Apple requests preliminary injunction against Samsung Galaxy Nexus in U.S.

Android Looks like the steady stream of legal news that we saw yesterday is continuing on into Saturday. According to a report out from Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents, Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 51

White Samsung Galaxy Nexus put up for sale online

Android Been dreaming of picking up a white Samsung Galaxy Nexus ever since we got a peek at one in the flesh plastic a month ago? Now's your chance to pick one up of your very own, as the snowy GSM Galaxy Nexus is available for purchase from...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX up against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Will the RAZR MAXX's outstanding battery life be enough to push it to the top, or will Ice Cream Sandwich help Samsung's Galaxy Nexus take home the gold...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 29

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron compares Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The DROID RAZR MAXX blows the competition away in battery life, but the Galaxy Nexus has Ice Cream Sandwich. Which one is the must-have phone?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 88 73 Reactions

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Does the overuse of branding bother you?

Android Mobile devices now come in a plethora of different flavors and sizes, each with their own unique twist. Judging from the outside, however, a lot of devices are really starting to look the same. To an untrained eye, the latest Motorola...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 35

Android 4.0.4 update for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus leaks out

Android Looks like a nice mid-weekend surprise has surfaced for Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners. The story goes that one Galaxy Nexus owner over in the Android Central forums recently got an unexpected notification on his handset alerting him that an...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 14

Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices removed from Google developer support pages

Android It's been discovered that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus (known by the codename "toro") has been removed from Google's developer support page, along with the Verizon Motorola XOOM (aka "stingray") and Sprint Nexus S 4G (aka "crespo4G"). Another...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

Google Wallet now available on Samsung Galaxy Nexus on AT&T, some Verizon users also able to install

Android Well, this is interesting. Up until now, Google Wallet has only been officially available to Nexus S 4G owners on Sprint, but tonight it seems that that's changed. The folks at Droid-Life have discovered that the Google Wallet app is now...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

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How do you share data between your smartphone and PC?

Android We use, trust and rely on our smartphones for more and more every day. That means we all are likely using them to store more vital data – pictures and other information that we want to keep safe. Since mobile storage is limited and storing...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 9

Apple's request for ban on Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Tab 10.1N denied by German court

Android The legal war between Apple and Samsung wages on. Today it's been revealed that a German court has rejected Apple's request for a preliminary injunction against both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, the latter of which is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

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Samsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 1

Android It's time for an Android Samsung dogfight! Aaron pits the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note against Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. They're both fantastic Android devices that should appeal to two different demographics. Which one should you...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 81 69 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Note into the ring against Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Both of the phones are awesome choices, though they'll appeal to two different types of people. Which one offers the best blend of features and...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 26

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Sometimes custom ROMs aren't worth the trouble

Android Iterated time and time again, one of the most widely-known advantages of Android is the ability to load varying versions of tweaked software on your phone. If the stock software doesn't suit your needs or if a manufacturer's skinned...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 38

Sprint Galaxy Nexus sign-up page posted by Google

Android Excited about the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is making its way to Sprint, LTE and all? Then you'll want to mosey on over to Google's website, where you'll find a new sign-up page offering to send you more information about the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

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Will 2012 see more security options for phones?

Android Mobile security has come a long way over the years. Moving from a simple password, to more complicated ones, to drawing lines on the screen it’s become something of a focal point for people to make sure that the information on their device...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 3

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Android Beam is as cool as I had hoped, but leaves room for improvement

Android When Google and Samsung took to the stage in Hong Kong to announce the Galaxy Nexus and latest Android update, Ice Cream Sandwich, they had quite a few new features to show off. Some, like Face Unlock, were undoubtedly gimmicky. Others, on...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 9

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Android's automatic backup and restore service is great ... when it works

Android I will admit that I grew somewhat tired of Android last year. I had been through way more than what most would consider a healthy number of phones, and the majority of those were Android-powered. And as many of you know, I'm a purist. I...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 31

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This is how Ice Cream Sandwich should be

Android Back when I first got my Galaxy Nexus, I spoke some of the most blasphemous words a Nexus owner can speak. I said that I wasn't going to root the Nexus right away, simply due to the fact that Ice Cream Sandwich has answered most of my...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 21

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Apple targets Samsung Galaxy Nexus in German court, says it copies slide-to-unlock feature

Android The ongoing legal war between Apple and Samsung grows once again this afternoon, as it's been revealed that Apple is now going after Samsung and the Galaxy Nexus in a German court over the "slide-to-unlock" feature of the iPhone. Apple has...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 40

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Some Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners encountering random reboots

Android The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been pretty well-received since it burst onto the scene last year, bringing with it a large HD display and the latest and greatest version of Android known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Not all is peachy keen in Nexus...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 33

White Samsung Galaxy Nexus shows off its new paint job for the camera

Android Samsung's already given snow white makeovers to the original Galaxy S II and its American variants, so it only makes sense that the company would do the same to the Galaxy Nexus. This pale Nexus is set to go on sale next month in the U.K.,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 21

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE

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Jun 12

Zak Taylor

"Great in some areas, but not in most."

Overall

3.8

Here is the most honest review of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE. I am writing this because I feel that people don't spend enough time with a device to merit a useful, and accurate review. The display is amazing, the blacks are pitch and the colors are vivid. 720p display on a phone is a beautiful thing, watching movies, and looking at photos is a dream come true on this device. The reception and call quality is the absolute deal-breaker on this phone. 4G and 3G drops randomly and results in... more...

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2 Reception & Call Quality
3 Battery Life
5 Design / Form Factor
4 Apps & Media Support

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Written Review by Taylor

Through all of the hundreds of Android phones that have released in the past year, the Galaxy Nexus is easily one of the most highly anticipated and notable that we at PhoneDog have had a chance to review. It's big, slim and stylish, and it comes packed with some of the best specifications we've seen in a handset to date. Officially, you can only purchase it through Verizon in the United States, but through other resellers, you can purchase an unsubsidized, unlocked GSM version that... more...