Google Nexus S 4G headed to AT&T on July 24th

Google Nexus S 4GGoogle today announced that the Google Nexus S will be available for AT&T starting on July 24th (joining versions for Sprint and T-Mobile USA).

Optimized for AT&T’s network, and powered by Android 2.3, Nexus S offers an experience with uniquely powerful technology. Nexus S is designed with Samsung’s special Super AMOLED touch screen technology providing a premium viewing experience. Nexus S runs off of a 1 GHz Samsung application processor, producing rich 3D graphics, as well as faster download and upload times. With Nexus S AT&T customers will now have access to the latest and greatest Google applications and Android updates first.

Google Nexus S 4G (AT&) specifications:

  • Processor: 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird)
  • Operating system: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Connectivity: Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM and tri-band (850/1900/2100MHz) UMTS
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • Display: 4.0-inch Super AMOLED WVGA
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 16GB onboard
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP with flash and video-recording capabilities
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Battery: 1500mAh
  • Connectors: USB2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dimensions: 63.0 x 123.9 x 10.88 millimeters / 129 grams
  • Other: Near Field Communications (NFC), three-axis gyroscope, digital compass, Google Voice, 3G/4G mobile hotspot support for up to 6 devices

The Google Nexus S for AT&T will be available in Best Buy stores starting July 24th. Pre-orders start today both in stores (including Best Buy Mobile specialty stores) and on www.bestbuy.com. Pricing starts at US$99.99 with a two-year contract.

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