Samsung and Google to launch Nexus S, the world's first smart phone powered by Android 2.3

Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone provider and the  No. 1 mobile phone provider1 in the U.S., and Google™ are set to launch the Nexus S™, the world’s first smartphone to feature the latest version of Google’s Android™ platform in New Zealand. 

Powered by Android 2.3, Samsung and Google have packed Nexus S with powerful technology and the latest in hardware features.

Stefan Lecchi, head of Telecommunications, Samsung Electronics New Zealand says, “Samsung and Google have worked together to deliver an excellent Android smart phone experience for consumers. It has been our ambition in working with Google to continue to push the Android platform forward and create a smart phone that has both excellent functionality and a stunning user-experience.”

Samsung was thrilled to work with Google to create the first device in NZ featuring the much anticipated Android 2.3 OS. Nexus S is powerful proof of Samsung and Google’s commitment to bringing technology firsts to market and launching products that utilise the open and innovative Android operating system.

Nexus S integrates Samsung’s best-in-class hardware and technology with the exciting new features and upgrades of Android 2.3 Gingerbread to give consumers a breakthrough smartphone experience.

Featuring Samsung’s brilliant Super AMOLED touch screen technology, the Nexus S provides a premium viewing experience. The 4-inch Contour Display has a curved design for a more ergonomic style and feel.  It’s also equipped with a five megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder, as well as a VGA front facing camera.

Powered by a 1 GHz Samsung application processor, Nexus S produces rich 3D graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content.

In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right.

Android 2.3, Gingerbread, is the fastest version of Android yet. It features a new and improved keyboard with multi-touch support, Internet calling (VoIP/SIP support), and a clean new user interface. Nexus S also includes popular Android features such as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, true multitasking, access to Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Voice Actions, Google Voice™ and YouTube™, and access to over 100,000 apps and widgets on Android Market™.

Nexus S specifications

All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q3 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/nz