12/27/2022 0 Comments Galaxy nexus![]() ![]() Its largely a gimmicky feature in the first place, but we found using it a hit and miss affair. We love most of the changes that Google has made to Ice Cream Sandwich, but Face Unlock isn't one of them. We do really like the non-slip grip that the back of the Galaxy Nexus provides, but we wish Samsung paid more attention to detail when it comes to the fit and finish of its phones. It's only a minor issue but the fit and finish is a step behind the iPhone 4S - the plastic feels durable but it doesn't look or feel as sturdy as a premium device should. On my review unit, there is a small spot on the edge of the cover that moves when you press it, suggesting its not clicked into place properly. You really need to press it with force to click it back into place. The Galaxy Nexus' battery cover is way too fiddly and difficult to put back on once its removed. We can only hope Samsung might be able to fix this with a software update, but its likely hardware that's the issue. We tried downloading an equaliser app from the Android Market to boost the volume but even with a slight boost the low volume still remained a significant issue. The most annoying issue is the volume of the external speaker: its not loud enough so ringtones and notifications tones can be difficult to hear when the phone is in your pocket. There are a few things we don't like about the Galaxy Nexus, however. In my first three full days of use, the Galaxy Nexus has not crashed or stuttered once. ![]() ![]() The camera shutter is staggeringly fast: there is almost zero shutter lag, so images are captured as soon as you press the on-screen shutter key. It feels more consistent and easier to use. It's faster and slicker than any previous Android software. The entire user interface has been refreshed to create a more uniform look and feel. Google's latest Android software, Ice Cream Sandwich, is the star of the Galaxy Nexus show and the changes are both exhausting and impressive. The hardware on the Galaxy Nexus is only half of the story, though. The curvature makes the Galaxy Nexus feel natural to hold and therefore comfortable to use. Aiding the look and feel is a curved screen and a body that has a teardrop profile - this means the Galaxy Nexus is thicker at the top and slightly wider towards the bottom. The phone has on-screen controls rather than capacitive keys that were previously standard on Android phones, so the phone itself isn't too much bigger than the popular Samsung Galaxy S II. The big screen doesn't make the Galaxy Nexus uncomfortably large. The large size of the screen makes the Galaxy Nexus great for video playback but the most positive aspect of the screen is reading and Web browsing: the clarity of the screen makes reading Web pages and books an impressive experience. Its bright, vivid and clear and text is crisp and smooth with no visible aberrations. It's a strikingly large 4.65in Super AMOLED HD display - the HD denotes a high definition resolution of 1280x720, and the Galaxy Nexus displays an ultra sharp and crisp image. There are a few reasons why the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone on the market. It's the only Android phone that I would ever ditch my iPhone 4S for. I can say it up front right now: the Galaxy Nexus is without a doubt the best Android phone on the market right now and the best Android phone that's ever been released. I've spent my first weekend with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and my overall impression is very positive. ![]()
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