Galaxy Nexus Archives

#TBT: Watch Andy Rubin and Samsung Unveil the Galaxy Nexus

Tim September 8, 2016 79

If I had to pinpoint a time at which the entire Android community was excited about a phone, I would have to give it to the Galaxy Nexus. The hype was real. In October of 2011, Google and Samsung hosted a press conference in Hong Kong to unveil not only the...

Thursday Poll: Which Nexus Phone is Your All-Time Favorite?

Tim August 4, 2016 151

We are getting close to Google's unveiling of the Nexus devices for 2016, but before that happens, we wanted to get a feeling for which past released Nexus phone is your favorite. We're talking all-time here. Realizing not everyone here has owned each Nexus...

History of Nexus Phone Pricing – Why the High Price for the Nexus 6?

Kellen October 16, 2014 295

You are standing in a carrier store, staring at a mystery phone on a shelf that sits next to the Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3. Like those phones, it has top tier specs, including a 6-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 805 processor, 13MP camera with optical image...

Sprint Offering Up Free Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery Bundle Thanks to Coupon

Tim November 7, 2013 152

Owners of the Galaxy Nexus can pick up a free extended battery and compatible backplate from Sprint this morning, a $50 package for absolutely free. And yep, there's even free shipping. The battery is the Samsung-made 2100mAh unit, one that most Galaxy Nexus...

Updated GPU Binaries Discovered for the Galaxy Nexus, Could Potentially Bring New Life to Dying Device

Tim November 5, 2013 247

Big things are taking place over in the XDA forums, as developers are now finding what appear to be updated binaries for the GPU found inside of the Galaxy Nexus. When Kit Kat was announced, it was also stated that the Galaxy Nexus would not be supported,...

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Owners Able to Taste Kit Kat, “Shiny” OTA-Like ROM Now Available

Tim November 4, 2013 109

Last week when Android 4.4 was released to AOSP, developers started their task of bringing the latest version of Android to basically every device they could. It's a reason we still love this hard-working community. With that being said, Verizon customers that...

Galaxy Nexus Will Not Receive Android 4.4 “Kit Kat”

Kellen October 31, 2013 289

For the most part, today is a day of cheer and joy in the tech world. Whenever Google announces a new version of Android and a new Nexus phone, we can't help buy throw our own little party. But if you happen to own a Galaxy Nexus, and plan to hang on to it for...

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Getting Update to Android 4.3 Today

Kellen October 31, 2013 60

According to Sprint's support forums, the Galaxy Nexus is getting Android 4.3 today. The build is JRO03U.L700GJ04. No other details were provided, but it should happen before long. Obviously, this is for the Sprint model only and not the Verizon variant. This...