Galaxy Nexus

Update coming for Verizon Galaxy Nexus signal issue

Only days after confirming that there was a signal issue with the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon has indicated that it will provide a software update. But it does not appear to be what people likely had in mind. The fix will consist of adjusting the device’s signal strength indicator rather than making any changes to the radio firmware. In a statement, […]

Verizon investigating Galaxy Nexus signal strength issue

Reports are coming in from Galaxy Nexus users on the Verizon network that they are suffering from dropped calls and lower than average signal strength. Verizon Wireless today confirmed via Twitter that there are some signal strength issues: The signal strength issue is currently being investigated. We don’t have an ETA, but a software update is being developed. As the […]

Verizon launching Galaxy Nexus on December 15th

Verizon Wireless today announced via Twitter that the Galaxy Nexus will be available starting December 15th, slightly later than rumours had predicted. With support for Verizon’s LTE network (download speeds of 5 to 12Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within the LTE coverage area) and 32GB of internal memory, it is the first Android 4.0 (Ice Cream […]

Galaxy Nexus now available from Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada

Just in case you have not been counting down the days on your calendar, today is the day that Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada officially launch the much anticipated Galaxy Nexus (unless you scored one yesterday at the free Sheepdogs concert). Bell is offering the Galaxy Nexus for CA$159.95 with a three-year contract, CA$599.95 with a two-year contract, CA$624.95 […]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus launch set for December 9th?

A new rumour suggests that Verizon Wireless will launch the Galaxy Nexus on December 9th, a day later than earlier rumours suggested. Retailer documents obtained by RootzWiki indicate that UPS shipments to Verizon stores will take place on December 6th for an “official launch date” of Friday, December 9th. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the Galaxy Nexus will […]

Verizon to offer Galaxy Nexus for US$299?

It appears that Verizon could sell the Galaxy Nexus for more than a Verizon ad suggested in late November. According to The Wall Street Journal, Verizon will offer the Galaxy Nexus for US$299.99 with a two-year contract. Verizon has adopted similar pricing for other higher-end LTE devices. Both the HTC Rezound and Motorola DROID Razr sell for US$299.99 (also with […]

Galaxy Nexus to go on sale one day early at select Canadian locations

Along with a free concert, Samsung Canada today announced that the Galaxy Nexus will be available one day early at select Toronto locations. It will go on sale at 1pm on December 7th at the following locations: Bell (Toronto Eaton Centre) Virgin Mobile (10 Dundas Street East) The Source (Toronto Eaton Centre, lower level) Best Buy (65 Dundas Street West) […]

Samsung to celebrate Canadian Galaxy Nexus launch with The Sheepdogs Toronto concert

Samsung Canada likes to throw parties for its flagship device launches. It launched the Galaxy S in Canada with a free Metric concert in 2010. Earlier this year, it held a series of concerts in honour of its smartphone and tablet lineup. It is now doing it again to celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Nexus. The wait is almost […]