Today the big internet giant Google has officially announced the Nexus One Android handset. The Nexus One is a Google branded and supplied handset which is a first from Google. Google has allowed manufacturers to produce the hardware and use their Android OS to deliver devices to market, which has been successful to some extent. But now Google has officially announced it will be supplying the Nexus One handset directly and via some selected operators, whilst there are no announcements of exclusivity like Apple's iPhone had initially.
The hardware is created by HTC, with the Taiwanese based company already having provided many devices running on Android, Google has chosen them to create this "Google" handset. The Nexus One does include some bumped specs from previous Android handsets from HTC, like the 1Ghz Processor and inclusion of an LED flash to compliment the 5 Megapixel camera. It also boasts a generous 3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen - a first from HTC.
The most notable feature is the fact the Nexus One will be running on Android 2.1 (Eclair) - the latest version Android, which promises many improvements and additional features. Other Android handsets in the market currently are expected to also update to this version very soon. For the full technical specs visit the Official Nexus One page.
The most interesting news is that the Nexus One is available now costing $529 (USD) and also available on T-Mobile for $179 (USD) on a 2 year contract, whilst Verizon Wireless and Vodafone UK will offer the device soon.
All in all, the Nexus One isn't much to shout about, but with the price it's being shipped at, it certainly is affordable to many looking for the next Android handset. Other handsets like the Sony Xperia X10 with their ridiculous prices should take note. The price coincidently is pretty much the same as an HTC Hero SIM FREE currently.
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