06 January 2010 | Author: D. Warburton Search Copywriter

Google launches Nexus One superphone

Google has officially launched its first mobile handset, the Nexus One.

Following earlier speculation that a release was imminent, the Mountain View giant has unveiled its 'superphone' in the United States. The device boasts superior processor ability to other smartphones on the market, delivering speeds of up to 1GHz.

The Nexus One currently runs Android 2.1 and Google is also offering customers the option of buying handsets without service from its new online phone store. This allows customers to match the phone to their preferred service plan.

In Google's official press release, VP of Engineering Andy Rubin explained: "The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call 'superphones,' with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It's our way to raise the bar on what's possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers.

"We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide."

The Nexus One is currently available from Google's web store in the United States, where customers can purchase a handset without service for $529 (£330) or choose service with T-Mobile USA, starting from $179 for a two-year contract. Google is currently looking into partnering with operators to distribute the Nexus One worldwide - namely Verizon Wireless in the United States and Vodafone across Europe and the UK.

UK customers can currently place Nexus One orders with Google's mobile store, along with customers in the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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