Google / Samsung's Ice Cream Sandwich event live blog

We're live in Hong Kong at Google / Samsung's ICS event!

  • We're here -- there's quite a crush of people waiting by the door, waiting to race in as soon as they open. We're poised and ready, stay tuned.
  • Following a massive crush at the door, we're finally inside!
  • "Calling all possibilties" is the tagline for today's event, projected above the Google and Samsung logos on the stage.
  • Camera flashes are going off all around us. Google and Samsung aren't making our lives easy with alternating colored lights. Green, now purple, now blue...
  • Event kicks off in 12 minutes. Time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the elevator music.

  • By the way, we were almost trampled by journalists to get in here. This is how much we love you and Android.

  • Five minutes remain and a momentary hush descends as we're reminded of that fact.
  • Hey, Andy Rubin's here!
  • ..sat next to Matias Duarte.
  • And we're kicking off.

  • Rubin and Duarte!

  • Lights down.
  • Samsung's 'something big' teaser video is playing.
  • Kim Titus takes the stage.
  • Welcomes us and all those around the world joining in via webcast.
  • "Today, right now, we'll provide you with insight into the strategy and vision that brought these two world class organisations together to create a truly world class product."
  • "We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding". A half-apology for not launching on the 11th as promised earlier.
  • J.K. Shin, Samsung president, introduced.
  • "Android is the most popular platform in the world
  • "Samsung has worked closely with Google to create our Galaxy tablets and smartphones."
  • "Today, Samsung and Google unveil the world's first Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone.
  • Dual-core processor with unmatched performance, unique and original design.
  • Includes LTE, a Super AMOLED screen. Depending on market and consumer demand, they'll also introduce a HSPA+ version.
  • "Defining a premium user experience" for both smartphones and tablets.
  • "A powerful example of Samsung and Google's joint commitment to taking giant steps to always be ahead of the curve."
  • "I'd like to bring up to the stage my friend from Google, please welcome Andy Rubin!"
  • Andy is "very excited to be announcing our next generation Nexus phone."
  • Android 4.0, that's the official numbering scheme.
  • "
    We want the experience to be simple, satisfying and beautiful."
  • "We want to go beyond smartphones, we take all our innovation at Google and our cloud services and we make it available on your cellphone."
  • The ability of your phone to predict what you're doing is the essence of the Android experience.
  • Here comes a video showing us what that looks like.
  • The Galaxy Nexus spins into view.
  • And now, Andy Rubin and J.K. Shin are showing it off on stage.
  • Teardrop shape, no capacitive buttons, all screen.
  • Kevin Packingham, senior VP for product innovation will break the new Nexus down for us.
  • "Samsung is at the forefront of innovation." He's showing us the Galaxy S, Nexus S, GSII and Galaxy Tab, showing Samsung's strong heritage and highlighting that it's the no.1 Android smartphone maker in the world.
  • Four key areas for the Galaxy Nexus: speed, screen, design and OS.
  • LTE and HSPA+ connectivity options. Highlighting the mobile broadband aspect of speed.
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