Samsung and Google Unveil Nexus S Mobile Phone Powered by Android 2.3.

Samsung Electronics, a mobile phone supplier, and Google have announced the launch of Nexus S, a handset that features the latest version of Google's Android platform.

Powered by Android 2.3, Samsung and Google have included features in its Nexus S such as new mobile technology and the latest in hardware features, the Companies noted in a release.

"Samsung and Google have worked together closely to deliver the best Android smart phone experience for consumers," said JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "It has been our ambition in working with Google to continue to push the Android platform forward and create a smart phone that has both functionality and an expanded user-experience."

"Samsung was thrilled to work with Google to create the first device featuring the much anticipated Android 2.3 OS," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer of Samsung Telecommunications America. "Nexus S is proof of Samsung and Google's commitment to bringing technology firsts to market and launching products that utilize the open Android operating system. Nexus S integrates Samsung's hardware and technology with the exciting new features and upgrades of Android 2.3 Gingerbread to give consumers a new smartphone experience."

"Google is eager to co-develop Nexus S with Samsung, ensuring solid integration of hardware and software to deliver the lead device for the latest version of Android, Gingerbread," said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering at Google.

Nexus S is designed with Samsung's Super AMOLED touch screen technology. The 4-inch Contour Display features a curved design for a more ergonomic style and feel when held to the user's face. Nexus S also features Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which allows users to read information off of everyday objects like stickers and posters that are embedded with NFC chips.

Nexus S is equipped with a five-megapixel rear facing camera and camcorder, as well as a VGA front facing camera. In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide a fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right. Nexus S also comes with 16 GB of internal memory.