When Google opened up their online store to exclusively sell the Nexus One, it was deemed a radical move in the US because of the mix-and-match approach. Google added that it will instead work with local carriers to offer the Nexus One. So for us here in the Philippines, this could mean one of two things -- (1) you won't be able to order the Nexus One and other future Google handsets on the online store and have it shipped here or (2) maybe expect one of the local carriers like Smart or Globe to partner with Google and offer the Nexus One locally. Read more in our articles including "Google's Closing the Nexus One Online Store" and "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".
When Google opened up their online store to exclusively sell the Nexus One, it was deemed a radical move in the US because of the mix-and-match approach. Google added that it will instead work with local carriers to offer the Nexus One.
So for us here in the Philippines, this could mean one of two things -- (1) you won't be able to order the Nexus One and other future Google handsets on the online store and have it shipped here or (2) maybe expect one of the local carriers like Smart or Globe to partner with Google and offer the Nexus One locally.
Our coverage of Google's Nexus One Closure includes: "Google's Closing the Nexus One Online Store"; "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"; "Globe drops iPhone 3G Prices and more!". Each article provides unique insights and information.