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Since Google [GOOG] launched the Nexus One the company only gave online support which upset a few people. Yesterday the search company announced that phone support would now be made available for those who use the Google Phone.

This move comes after a month of the phone being first made available and allows phone users to call support if needed. The number to call is (888) 48NEXUS (63987) and lines are open from 4am to 7pm PST.

With a phone service now in place it will allow users to call for all technical issues along with shipping issues. It’s a big change from what Google normally does as the company generally use email, forums and populated FAQ sections to answer questions some of which aren’t the friendliest of places to get answers. [Read more…]

When a company design a mobile phone you might expect they simply design how they want the phone to look (being realistic) and then put a circuit board, screen and a few other functions inside such as a GPS receiver, BT radio and Wireless radio and give it a name. Google [GOOG] have put together a video showing what went in to designing the Google Nexus One phone that was recently released and from what I see in the video a lot more thought goes in to it than I expected.

The Nexus One was designed in detail from the material used for the casing right down to what microphone they use to pick up your voice when you talk on a call. More detail in the video reveals that the Nexus One in fact has two micophones with one listening to your voice and surrounding sounds and the second just listening to surrounding sounds. Waves are combined and all but your voice is removed from the conversation. [Read more…]

Since launch, the Google [GOOG] Nexus One has had a few problems. One of the problems is 3G connectivity that has been spotty for users. Many Nexus One users are reported to have this problem.

From what we hear, Google are going to be launching a patch that will fix the spotty 3G connectivity issues. The update will be launched as a patch for those using the phone…

I wanted to post an update to the Nexus One Help Forum to let you know what we’ve been working on to help address the 3G issues some of you have been facing. I also wanted to thank you for being patient as we work to investigate the problem, an effort which has included our hardware partners.

Our engineers have uncovered specific cases for which a software fix should improve connectivity to 3G for some users. We are testing this fix now, initial results are positive, and if everything progresses as planned, we will provide an over-the-air software update to your phone in the next week or so.

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The render pictured above is perhaps just created by a fan, but there is also speculation that this could be the Motorola Shadow that was first heard of right at the end of last year.

We now hear that this phone could be the next flagship Google [GOOG] phone and could be called the Google Nexus Two. The Nexus One was built by HTC, but rumours are saying that Google could be looking at other manufacturers to create the next Google phone. [Read more…]

Google [GOOG] seem to have made a step in the right direction after some criticism about upgrade prices for the Nexus One. The step in the right direction sees Google refunding $100 for those who paid the upgrade price of $379 for the Nexus One bringing the price down to $279.

For those who have already purchased the phone at $379 a rebate should be with you in the next 14 days. For those of you looking to upgrade now you can go ahead and pick up the phone at $279. [Read more…]

Cyanogen has launched a new image for the Google Nexus One phone that opens it up to have a number of new applications installed such as tethering.

The sub title of the post suggests that this is just the start of a lot more to come as it says “something to play with for now…”.

To get the new image on to the Nexus One it requires that you root your N1 (and warns you to not follow through if you are worried at a slim chance of bricking your phone). Once rooted you then just follow some simple instructions to download and install the image on the N1. [Read more…]

iFixit managed to quickly get their hands on the new phone from Google [GOOG] called the Nexus One that was announced and put on sale yesterday.

The Google Nexus One has a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor inside and has a very nice 3.7 inch 480 x 800 WVGA AMOLED screen that has capacitive touch. Google describe the phone as being a “superphone” due to a few features not currently found on other Android phones.

As always, iFixit were very quick to break apart the $530 phone to see what was inside. Tools required to get the phone apart included the iPod Opening Tools, a T4 Torx Screwdriver and a Philips #00 Screwdriver. [Read more…]

According to the French paper Le Point the Google Nexus One is going to be launching on the SFR network in France Q1 2010 along with a 2 year contract for less than ‚¬200. Of course we have had no official announcement from Google yet although that’s due early today.

The French paper also mentions that you can have the phone unlocked/contract free costing ‚¬450. SFR are the first to offer the phone in France if these rumours are correct with Vodafone following with a 24 month contract at about 50 euros per month. [Read more…]

Today we could see the official announcement of the Google Nexus One as there is a press event that is being held later today. The press invitation was described as being an Android Press Gathering.

If the event does cover the Google Phone (ie, the Nexus One) then what we know about the phone is that it has a 5 megapixel camera, runs Android 2.1, is built by HTC and has a fast 1GHz SnapDragon processor inside. [Read more…]

BGR have posted a rumour/unconfirmed information about the Google Nexus One being made available unlocked on the AT&T network. The AT&T version will be 3G compatible. The person who provided the information to BGR also said that it will be a second unlocked model with T-Mobile still having the unsusidized version although I assume both types of phone will be sold on the Google site as previously mentioned.

Although just a rumour and very unconfirmed at the moment, we only have to wait till the 5th (next week) to see what Google has planned for the phone if that is what the press event is about. [Read more…]

Some screenshots were sent in to Gizmodo yesterday showing pricing plans for the Google Nexus One mobile phone. The web page (picture above and below) shows that the phone will cost $179.99 on a two year contract that will provide 500 talk minutes per month with unlimited messaging which includes SMS, MMS and IM as well as unlimited web browsing for $79.99 per month.

The other option shows the phone costing $529.99 unlocked where you can use your own SIM card. The unlocked version will be un-subsidized. [Read more…]

BGR found details of the Google Nexus One and how it will be sold today. The Nexus One (N1) will only be sold by Google [GOOG] direct to consumers via the web.

Google, with support from T-Mobile, is scheduled to launch a new Android device in early January. The Google Android phone will be sold directly by Google via the Web.

Support for the device including troubleshooting and exchanges will be managed by Google and HTC. T-Mobile will offer service support including billing, coverage, features, and rate plans. Additional details Streamline content regarding the launch of Google’s Android phone will be coming in early January.

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