Samsung's Galaxy Nexus, the initial tablet to run with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
It is announced that Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, the initial tablet to run with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, November 29, expected for launch on December 8.
The Galaxy Nexus, which will be sold $199 with a new contract, is the initial tablet to launch with Google’s new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system.
The Galaxy Nexus, which will be sold $199 with a new contract, is the initial tablet to launch with Google’s new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system. Apart from ICS, the Galaxy Nexus is also equipped with a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED screen with 1280×720 resolution that nearly equals the Retina display of the iPhone 4/4S in terms of pixel density (316ppi vs the iPhone’s 326ppi). The handset also has a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP4 processor with 1GB of RAM.
Verizon’s version of the Galaxy Nexus can link to a LTE signal; allow it access to the fastest network available in the US
Verizon’s version of the Galaxy Nexus can link to a LTE signal; allow it access to the fastest network available in the US. Other models support a HSPA+ connection is still faster than standard 3G, but can compare to Verizon’s 4G LTE speeds.
Other specs consist of a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 1.3-MP front-facing camera, facial recognition screen unlock, dual-band Wi-Fi and NFC mobile wallet capabilities.
