Google Nexus – Android v2.1 on a great platform.
Google’s Android v2.1 i is based heavily around voice implementation.
The lack of a physical keyboard on the google Nexus may not be as much of an issue as some have thought, although I think I would still prefer the HTC Sense keyboard incorporated into the Nexus design (perhaps that’s just me).
Nexus has voice recognition incorporated, making it possible for you to dictate all text fields (e-mail, Twitter, Search, etc.), however you cannot dictate content for address fields.
As with Google’s Voice Search, the device has intelligence built in which will ‘learn’ your speech patterns as you operate it. This appears to be a great idea, but I’m looking forward to spending more time with this.
Grid icon replaces slide menu system
Android 2.1 replaces the standard slide menu system with a grid icon.
More widgets/apps pages
Android 2.1 includes 5 pages for widgets and apps rather than the traditional 3.
Photo Gallery
The photo gallery has also been updated, but more about that in future postings as we learn more about this.
Interactive or “live” wallpapers
“Live: wallpapers is enabled by the combination of the Snapdragon processor and Android 2.1 for better 3D processing.
Android 2.1 linked to your primary Gmail account, so corporate e-mail and contacts are supported but not calendar
Google Nexus handset
The Nexus handset is manufactured by the Taiwanese manufacturer, HTC, and has an aluminum chassis/case.
Fast Processor
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
AMOLED screen which should conserve battery power; this will be interesting to discover in tests and through usage in future months. The screen dimensions are slighly larger than the iPhone, at 3.7 inches, and the screen resolution is 800 x 400 pixels
In-built camera
The Nexus is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, which has inbuilt flash and 2X zoom.
Life just gets more interesting.