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. The handset was never offered in retail stores (not even on display) and the only way to get it was on the online store. Google also promised that other future Google-branded Android handsets will be sold in the online store. As such, Google decided not to push thru with the plans and announced it will soon close down the online store. 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. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has restored access to its mobile app and online banking platform following a service disruption on July 15. Later on, the bank confirmed that its app and online banking services were already fully restored. Read more in our articles including "Google's Closing the Nexus One Online Store" and "BPI restores app and online banking services after outage".
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. The handset was never offered in retail stores (not even on display) and the only way to get it was on the online store.
Google also promised that other future Google-branded Android handsets will be sold in the online store. As such, Google decided not to push thru with the plans and announced it will soon close down the online store. Google added that it will instead work with local carriers to offer the Nexus One.
Our coverage of Nexus One Online Store includes: "Google's Closing the Nexus One Online Store"; "BPI restores app and online banking services after outage"; "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Each article provides unique insights and information.