A Google Nexus One shot into space by an enterprising group of students survived the cold vacuum of space. Sadly, while it makes an excellent low-cost satellite, it’s not quite as good at surviving return impacts. Video after the jump.
Andy Rubin, Google’s chief Android asked about future Nexus devices at a Google IO press conference:
The technilogically-savvy bunch over at the XDA Developers forums have uncovered and made available the Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 update for Nexus One and Nexus S phones. That means if you have either of those devices, you don’t have to wait for the OTA update to kick in. Thanks guys! [XDA Developers via Brief Mobile via Engadget]
On behalf of his neighbours in Florida—as well as California—Nathan Nabors is attempting to take on Google in a breach of contract class action lawsuit, due to the continuing problems with the Nexus One’s 3G signal. You’d think he’d be better off taking his issue up with T-Mobile, really. [TechCrunch]
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A Nexus smartphone got launched 8500m into the atmosphere, riding on the back of a rocket, and videotaped the whole ride. Yes, it’s a little dizzying (rockets spin as they fly) but still awesome.
HTC has today confirmed rumours about a planned switch away from the supply restrained AMOLED screen tech it sticks in its Desire and Nexus One phones, with new/old and more plentiful “Super LCD” screens replacing them.
