Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Nexus S smartphone in the Indian market. Developed in partnership with GoogleTM, Nexus S is powered by Gingerbread (AndroidTM 2.3).It is the first handset from Samsung Mobile with a 4 inch curved LCD screen and near field communication (NFC) technology. 

Nexus S comes pre-installed with several Google apps, such as Google Search, Google Maps with Navigation, YouTube, Google Earth, Gmail, Mobile Instant and more. The Nexus S also includes popular Android features such as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, true multitasking and access to over 150,000 apps and widgets on Android Market. Powered with a 1 Ghz mega processor, the Nexus S provides powerful multi-media and gaming experience with 3D graphics.

The handset also provides high speed connectivity options, internet calling (VoIP/SIP) support. The OS provides one-touch word selection and improved copy-paste function for all documents and a dedicated camera/video switch that helps you capture pictures and videos with ease. The Nexus S is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear facing camera and camcorder with flash, as well as a VGA front facing camera.

In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right.

The phone comes with 16GB internal memory and a 1500mAH battery which provides a talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G (14 hours on 2G) and a standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G (29.7 days on 2G).The Nexus S is priced at Rs 29,590.