Google Nexus S Gets Android Ice Cream Sandwich Port

We heard recently that the Google Nexus S had the latest version of Google’s mobile OS ported to it, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and now the guys over at the XDA Developers have released the port for the Google Nexus S.

According to the XDA developers there are still a few bugs which they are working on which include Bluetooth, NFC and Panorama mode on the camera. You can find out more information on how to install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on the Google Nexus S over at the XDA Developers forum.

More information's:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/25/mega-gallery-ice-cream-sandwich-walk-through-from-nexus-s-port/

Google Nexus S running ICS:

Latest MAP information from Verizon shows November 10th launch for the Google Nexus Prime

One of the best sources of reliable information for Verizon devices lately has been Big Red's MAP Pricing. For those unaware, the MAP-or Minimum Advertised Price-is the lowest price that a reseller is allowed to put on an ad for a specific product. This is done to prevent a new device from looking as though it had quickly lost value, which might take the buzz away from a new phone or tablet. Recent information on the MAP for the Motorola DROID BIONIC allowed many to correctly call for a September 8th launch of the phone at a contract price of $299.99.

That is why the latest MAP pricing for Verizon is so important. While it is not a perfect system and is not always correct, based on the latest leak, we can expect to see the Google Nexus Prime launched by Big Red on November 10th. The price will seemingly be the new gold standard for high-end smartphones, $299.99 with a signed 2-year contract. Also apparently scheduled for release the same day at the same price is the HTC Rezound, formerly known as the HTC Vigor.

For some reason, the Motorola DROID RAZR does not appear on the list, although that doesn't necessarily mean that the phone won't be launched until after November 10th.

Google Nexus Prime Event Confirmed For 19th October

We heard a rumor that Samsung and Google would hold their Google Nexus Prime or Samsung Galaxy Nexus event on the 19th of October at 10 am in Hong Kong, which would make it 6PM in the US on the 18th of October, they ill also be unveiling Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The event has now been confirmed and we will get our first official look at the new Google Nexus Prime or Samsung Galaxy Nexus next week, and we have already heard some of the new devices specifications.

The Google Nexus Prime will come with Android Ice Cream Sandwich, plus a 4.65 inch Super AMOLED HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and the display is said to feature curved glass. Other specifications on the Google Nexus Prime include a TI OMAP 4460 dual core Cortex A9 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of built in storage and a microSD card slot.

The Google Nexus Prime will also come with the advanced 5 megapixel camera that we heard about previously and the camera will be capable of recording Full HD video in 1080p.

There will also be a front facing 1.3 megapixel camera, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will also feature LTE/HSPA support, NFC, plus 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth, plus it will come with a 1,750 mAh battery.

More information's:
http://androidcommunity.com/ice-cream-sandwich-samsung-event-official-october-19th-in-hong-kong-20111013/

Google Nexus Prime: Google's First Ice Cream Sandwich Smartphone (Nexus 4G):

Are Android Ice Cream Sandwich and Nexus Prime delayed due to an Apple patent dispute?

Now, here’s a possibility presented by Russian analyst Eldar Murtazin - Samsung and Google didn’t postpone their October 11th event because of Steve Jobs, but they rather did so because of the patent war with Apple. More so, Android Ice Cream Sandwich and the Samsung Nexus Prime are now “under question” and Google is actively removing features, which could have something to do with Apple patents. And finally, the search giant itself doesn’t have an exact timeline for all of this, so the rumored October 27th Samsung event might not be for ICS or the Nexus Prime, or might be pushed even further.

Long-time Nokia insider Eldar Murtazin has a mixed track record when speaking about Apple. Should you trust it? Possibly, but Murtazin doesn’t even hint at what is the source of the information, so we’d take it with a grain of salt.

Are Android Ice Cream Sandwich and Nexus Prime delayed due to an Apple patent dispute?
Initially, Apple sued Samsung for “slavishly copying” its products. The lawsuit was filed about handsets, but the software Samsung employs was also touched on as in its TouchWiz Android skin Samsung has allegedly also copied Apple down to minor details like the angle at which the phone handle on the phone app is pictured. Is Apple looking to sue Android as a whole now? That’s what Murtazin’s tweet might suggest, but it’s up to you to weigh in with your opinion in the comments below.