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Google Nexus S: Hot and Not

06.12.2010
Just when you thought Google had given up and given in to the whims of wireless carriers, . The new Google Phone, which is designed by Samsung and dubbed the "Nexus S," resembles Samsung's Galaxy S line of smartphones, but with souped up specs and another stab at the carrier-independent business model. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of the Nexus S:

Hot: Stock Android on a Google Phone

Android phones that don't run manufacturer's custom user interfaces are few and far between, which makes the Nexus S all the more special. Stock Android is easier to update, and Google tends to keep its own phones fresh with the latest OS versions. Case in point: Android 2.3 is reportedly .

Not: T-Mobile or Bust

As with the Nexus One, T-Mobile will throw its support behind the Nexus S with a subsidized price of $199 on-contract. If you want to use AT&T, you'll have to buy the phone off-contract for $529. The term "" is a bit misleading in the United States because you can't use the Nexus S on Verizon or Sprint's networks. It doesn't have the necessary antennas.

Hot: Front-facing camera