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Google has finally announced the update of their Nexus One to Android 2.2 Froyo. While other models are still waiting for the first update, Nexus One has two already scheduled: the first version that was announced a while ago via OTA (code FRF91) is required in order to access the second update (FRF85B).

The second update is simply to add a few bug fixes that were found in the first version. Reminding everyone that it’s always wise to make a backup before updating the OS.

Google has finally released one of the most required updates from all Nexus One users. We’re talking about the Multi Touch, that now is also available on Google’s smartphone with an update that was made available last night. The update is available with USB or Over The Air, and it also corrects a few known bugs and introduces interesting features. Here’s what:
Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web

Google Maps: the Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:

* Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com - access your favorite places from your phone or computer
* Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history - makes it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before
* Night mode in Google Maps Navigation - automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving

Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications

3G connectivity: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones

In order to receive the update, users will simply need to download it when the receiving a message on the phone’s notification bar. The OTA notifications will arrive little by little, so it’s possible that for some the message won’t arrive until the end of this week.

After so many rumors, we can confirm that the Nexus One actually exists and was launched. Google’s phone, however, is only available in the USA for now, and it’ll be available in Europe soon, but only in the UK. The design is not the most modern out there, and it’s very classic, but behind it, we can find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM. The internal memory features 512 MB and expandable with microSD cards.

The Nexus One seems to be the first of a long series of Google smartphones. It obviously features the OS Android 2.1, a 3.7″ AMOLED display, touchscreen and with the resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The photocamera has 5 Megapixels and LED flash. It also features the A-GPS, accelerometer, distance sensor, stereo bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The price for now is $179 in the US with a two-year contract, or $529 without any contract. It is only been sold online with Google Checkout and it should cost around €450 in Europe.

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A new video has appeared on the web, showing one of the most hyped smartphones of the moment, the Nexus One from Google. In the video we can see the Android logo and the initial loading screen. It’s not much, but it’s another confirmation of its existence.

Google hasn’t released any official information yet, but some rumors claim it’ll be launched around the beginning of January.