The Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Nexus Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone is now officially available, putting an end to the wait of numerous fans. The device bears a sub $300 price tag, and can be picked from the network carrier’s official website or retail stores.
Being the first handset to bring in the Android 4.0 OS, the Galaxy Nexus promises several new entertaining and useful features. Firstly, it offers a redesigned interface with software navigation keys as well as a dedicated recent apps button. The Face Unlock attribute employs facial recognition technology which enables users to reach the homescreen by simply flashing a smile at the display. On the other hand, Android Beam allows easy sharing of videos, web pages, contacts, apps, and more with the NFC technology.
Supported by the 4G LTE network, the Galaxy Nexus shows off a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen which displays visuals in a resolution of 1280 x 720p. The front panel is graced with a 1.3MP camera, while the flip side is dotted by a 5MP snapper. The latter one is accompanied by LED flash and auto focus and is capable of recording 1080p full HD videos.
Embedded with a 1.2GHz dual core application processor, this mobile hotspot is capable of connecting with up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices at a time. With 1GB RAM and 32GB integrated memory, enthusiasts should have enough space to store multimedia content like images, videos, music, and documents among others.
The Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Nexus price and availability details have now been disclosed by the company. It can be purchased at $299.99 with a new two-year user agreement. Also, the full retail price is revealed to be $649.