The first Ice Cream Sandwich-powered device should hit shelves soon

Oct 31, 2011 22:51 GMT  ·  By

The latest Google phone, set to become available for purchase on shelves with the new Ice Cream Sandwich OS on board, was made official a few weeks ago and Google has already started to put up registration pages for it in various markets around the world, including India.

Those users in India interested in the purchase of a Galaxy Nexus smartphone are now able to sign-up for receiving updates on the device and on its availability.

The said page was put up on Google's website here, where users will also find a series of details on the new mobile phone, the very first device in the world to be powered by the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS version.

The mobile phone comes with a series of innovative features packed inside, such as Android Beam, Face Unlock, and Voice Typing, as well as with integrated Google services, including Google+ and more.

The mobile phone packs a fast 1.2GHz dual-core application processor inside, complemented by a large 4.65" high-definition sAMOLED display and and a high-end camera with zero shutter-lag and 1080p video recording capabilities.

“Galaxy Nexus features a Contour Display that sits perfectly within the device’s slim, curved and no button design. At just 8.84mm thick and with a minimal 4.29mm bezel, Galaxy Nexus provides superb portability alongside an expansive screen,” Google explains.

“Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. The lock screen, widgets, notifications, multi-tasking and everything in between has been rethought and refined to make Android simple, beautiful, and beyond smart.”

Moreover, the new mobile phone features fast connectivity capabilities, being capable of delivering 4G support on both LTE and HSPA+ networks around the world.

“Galaxy Nexus runs at 4G (LTE or HSPA+) speeds so you can browse, watch movies, video chat & share without delay. With the 1.2 GHZ dual core processor you can quickly switch between apps and enjoy high-definition gaming and a lightning fast web browser,” Google explains.

Users in India interested in learning more on when the new mobile phone becomes available for purchase in the country should head over to this page to register for updates.