Google Nexus S – Second Attempt At Selling Phones

Google has just confirmed that they will shortly be launching the second Google phone called the Google Nexus S. This phone will run on Android 2.3 technology also known as Gingerbread.
Google had launched their first handset the Google Nexus last January, but it was available only through online channels, to which they did not receive a very good response.
This time Google has decided to play safe, and the phone will be available online as well as through stores.
The phone will be available in the U.S. from the 16th of December. Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile will be selling the phone. It will be available unlocked or with a T-Mobile service plan. It will cost $529.

In the U.K. the phone will be available from the 20th of December through Carphone warehouses and Best Buy retailers. It will be available free with ₤35 per month contracts or ₤549.95 SIM-free.

The Nexus S has been manufactured by Samsung unlike the Nexus which was manufactured by HTC. The Nexus S will be the first handset to run on the new Android 2.3 technology.

Other specifications of the phone include a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 4 in 1 Super Amoled Screen, 5-Megapixel back and front facing camera, 16 GB internal storage and NFC (Near Field Communication) hardware which allows users to use the phone as a credit card to make payments etc. provided the service provider enables that service.

While Google no doubt hopes to be able to cash in on the holiday season by launching the phone just before Christmas, one wonders, if the timing is not just a wee bit late, especially in the U.K. as a lot of people may have finished their Christmas shopping before the new phone is actually launched.