The Nexus One (codenamed 'HTC Passion') is Google's flagship smartphone manufactured by Taiwan's HTC Corporation. It became available on January 5, 2010 and uses the Android open source mobile operating system. Features of the phone include the ability to transcribe voice to text, noise canceling dual microphones, and GPS guided turn-by-turn voice directions to drivers.
The Nexus One was released on January 5, 2010. The phone was sold via Google's website, at a price of $529 without a plan or contract, or a subsidized $179 when purchased with a T-Mobile two year contract. Google announced in May 2010 that the online store would close, and the phone would be offered in retail stores. As of July 21, 2010, the Nexus One is available through retail stores from i wireless and Cincinnati Bell.
