Gingerbread: Android 2.3 For Nexus One Coming Out Soon

Google announced “Gingerbread” the latest iteration of Android not too long ago. However, most of the news about it has since died down ever since the Nexus S was announced, the successor to the HTC built Nexus One.

The Nexus One has already been confirmed as getting the Android 2.3 update at some point, and that time has been set for early Q1 2011.

Both of them come with a WVGA resolution, a 1GHz processor and 512MB memory. The Nexus One however has a free microSD card reader, a feature that's absent on the Nexus S.

The Nexus One has already been discounted by Vodafone, which is still the only network selling the handset.

Google Nexus One to get Android 2.3 Update Very Soon

“Prepare your Nexus One (Developer version) for Android OTA update 2.3 (Gingerbread) for the next few days” said the tweet.

The new version 2.3 is expected to fix a few problems and tweak the features of Android 2.2. Nexus One users are hoping that Android 2.3 will be able to offer dedicated support for tablet apps.

In other news, yet another Android device was launched recently, this time by Toshiba.

The Toshiba 100 which is actually a tab rather than a straight phone features Android 2.2, and supports DLNA which will allow you to stream movies and music to another DLNA device such as a PS3 or HDTV.

We'll have to wait for the Samsung conference today that has been heavily rumored to shed details about the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.

Nexus One get new version of Car Home for Android

Mobile phones can certainly accomplish a fair amount of achievements and even keep its owner entertained while at it. This device alsos double as driving companion by proffering quick access to key applications while traveling.

According to the official Google Mobile blog, a new version of Car Home for Android has rolled out which is currently available only for Nexus One and Motorola Droid.

Cool DIY: Macro Lens For Your Google Nexus One

The Nexus One might not challenge the macro photo capabilities of your DSLR anytime soon, but that doesn't mean you can't use it to take good macro shots - with a little help.

Designed by Bharath P in Bangalore has used an old binocular lens and the mini-jack has then been glued in place to create a easy to attach macro lens for your Nexus One.

The lens comes from a pair of mini binoculars, and is fastened to a mounting bracket using epoxy putty. You’ll notice the 3.5mm male plug, which holds the lens securely in place and also keeps it removable.

Google is selling the unlocked Nexus One

A couple of weeks ago, we arranged that registered developers could buy an unlocked Nexus One via their publisher page in Android Market. We think it's a good development platform and a nice phone. Apparently, you agree.

Google is selling the unlocked Nexus One handsets at $529--the phone runs Android 2.2. Bray calls it "a good choice both for people who want to build Android applications using either the SDK or the NDK, and those who want to experiment with modified versions of the Android platform... As well as being an outstanding developer platform, it's a really nice everyday phone."

Somewhat too many of you, in fact; we blew through the (substantial) initial inventory in almost no time, and they’re back-ordered from HTC, who are doing a pretty good job of managing runaway success amid a worldwide AMOLED shortage. Everyone appreciates that it's important to the platform to get phones in the hands of developers, so we're working hard on re-stocking the shelves; stand by."

Operating systems such as the Android allow subscribers to access thousands of applications irrespective of the handset brand. In comparison, other systems are specific to a device and consumers are locked to that device if they want to get applications. Globally, there are 1,60,000 Android-based devices sold everyday as more and more handset models are being launched by various OEMs,