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Google's Nexus S has got some news today. As most of you know, Nexus S is now available at BestBuy, so in case you are one of the early adopters of this phone, you may ask yourself, “how to root the Nexus S?”


For those who don't know, unlocking Nexus S bootloader will allow you to go into custom recovery mode so you can install custom ROMs like Cyanogen Mod etc. The steps are pretty easy but you need to have the basic Android fastboot knowledge. Just follow the step by step guide below to unlock your new Nexus S bootloader.

STEP 1: Shutdown your Nexus S.

STEP 2: Hold down the Volume Up key then hold the Power key.

STEP 3: Now your device'll get in Standard Recovery Mode.

STEP 4: Now ppen command prompt or Terminal (depending on what OS you’re using, this is on your computer) then type “fastboot devices”. This will tell you if your phone is connected via USB or not.

STEP 5: Type “fastboot oem unlock” if you're connected.

STEP 6: Almost done, now use Volume keys to select ‘yes, unlock bootloader’ then use power button to select option and your new bootloader will be unlocked now !

For now, there is no custom recovery image yet and obviously no custom ROMs but they'll be out very soon. [via AndroidCenteral]

Google Nexus S is available today for purchase in US at BestBuy stores. Google Nexus S is a major smartphone designed by the folks (Google) in Mountain View, California, and manufactured by Samsung, Nexus S is the first phone powered by the recently released Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It is also the first Android phone with built-in support for NFC. So how about comparing it with Apple's iPhone 4 in a video comparison?


Both devices are put head to head in a 5 round smackdown, with 1 clear winner. The categories through the tests are, Speed, Text Entry, Screen, Browser, and Extras. Watch the video embedded below and tell us your thoughts in the comment section below:
[via TechnoBuffalo]

Google today has announced the long waited Nexus S along with their new Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The new version of Android brings some new amazing features as rich multimedia — including support for VP8 and WebM video and new audio effects, support for front-facing cameras, SIP/VoIP and Near Field Communication (NFC), Enhancements for game developers, including new sensor types, Faster, more intuitive text input, one-touch word select and copy / paste, improved power management, control over applications, and new ways of communicating, and organizing.


Android 2.3 Gingerbread should be rolling out for Nexus One users. We will update the post with official OTA download link as soon as it is available for public.

The Nexus S is really the Android phone you've been waiting for since it comes with lots of specs, clean installation of Android OS, microUSB, Bluetooth, a really big battery, high camera resolution (5 mpx), and more and more! Here's all the features & specs of the new Nexus S Android phone.

SPECS & FEATURES
Connectivity

• Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
• HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA (5.76Mbps)
• Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Near Field Communication (NFC)
• Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
• microUSB 2.0

Display

• 4.0" WVGA (480x800)
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Super AMOLED
• 235 ppi
• Capacitive touch sensor
• Anti-fingerprint display coating

Size and weight

• 63mm x 123.9mm x 10.88mm
• 129g

Hardware

• Haptic feedback vibration
• Three-axis gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Digital compass
• Proximity sensor
• Light sensor

Processor and memory

• 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor
• 16GB iNAND flash memory

Cameras and multimedia

• Back-facing: 5 megapixels (2560x1920)
• 720 x 480 video resolution
• H.264, H.263 MPEG4 video recording
• Auto focus
• Flash
• Front-facing: VGA (640x480)
• 3.5mm, 4-conductor headset jack
• (stereo audio plus microphone)
• Earpiece and microphone
• Software noise-cancellation

Battery

• Talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G
• (14 hours on 2G)
• Standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G
• (29.7 days on 2G)
• 1500 mAH Lithum Ion

Software

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Android Market
• Calendar
• Gmail
• Google Earth
• Google Maps with Navigation
• Google Search
• Google Talk
• Google Voice
• Voice Actions
• YouTube

VIDEOS
Also take a look at the videos below showing the phone in action along with the new version of Android:


PRICES & AVAILABILITY
According to the official Google Blog, Nexus S will be available after December 16 for purchase online or at Best Buy stores in the U.S, at the Carphone Warehouse or Best Buy retail stores in the U.K.

In U.S.The phone will be available unlocked for $529 or with a T-Mobile two-year contract service for $199. In U.K., at £35 with contract, and £549 for the unlocked one.