14 DAY TRIAL // Search engine based company Google has just made some changes to the pricing of Nexus One by HTC, the first Android 2.1 powered device in the world, and also the first ever phone to be sold directly via Google. The said changes apply to the price the company asked for the smartphone when T-Mobile customers wanted to upgrade to Nexus One.
Up until now, the upgrade price for the phone was $379 but, starting yesterday, users can upgrade to a Nexus One while paying only $279 for the device. A $100 price cut is something that should make people rejoice, especially since Google also seems determined to refund the amount to those who already upgraded to a Nexus One and paid the entire price.
For those who might not be familiar yet with the pricing of Nexus One at Google, we should mention that the unlocked device is available for $529, while those willing to commit to a two-year contract with T-Mobile USA will pay $179 for it. As for the already existing T-Mobile customers, the handset is now available for them for $279, down from the previous price tag.
According to Google, the move has been triggered by the feed-back they received from users. “Also, as you've probably seen elsewhere, we've listened to everyone's feedback and concerns and are working to expand the group of customers that qualify for upgrade pricing on the Nexus One,” is what a Google employee has recently noted on the company's support forum.
Some of you might already know that users have complained about a wide range of issues when it comes to Nexus One. The handset has been said to come with a series of 3G connectivity problems, and some issues with the support services from Google and T-Mobile were also reported. However, Google said that problems will be taken care of, and it seems that the upgrade cost reduction is one step it takes down that road.