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
The Nexus S won't be the first Android phone with a front-facing camera -- that distinction goes to -- but it's arguably the most important. With Google's own phone supporting video chat, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw an official video conferencing app in the future, along with more phones following Google's lead.
Not: No 4G or 3G+
The next generation of wireless is , but the Nexus S isn't future-proof. If you want 4G or 3G+ in an Android phone, your options are still T-Mobile's G2 and MyTouch 4G or Sprint's HTC Evo and Samsung Epic.
Hot: Near-Field and Gyroscope With Gingerbread
Android 2.3 allows for a couple new hardware features, which are found in the Nexus S. The first is near-field communications, which allows the phone to act as a credit card or pull in information by reading nearby RFID tags. The second is a gyroscope, which should lead to more precise gaming.
Not: Missing MicroSD storage
Google's Nexus S has 16 GB of internal capacity, but that's it. The phone doesn't have a slot for expandable storage. Better stream all that music and video instead.
Hot: Try Before You Buy
One of the was online-only availability. This time around, Best Buy will carry the Nexus S in the Untied States, so you can decide for yourself whether the phone is worth a commitment to T-Mobile or the higher unlocked price tag.
Jared loves getting flamed for pointing out your favorite phone's flaws. Why not ?