Google has announced the new Nexus S phone, which is manufactured by Samsung and based on the popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. The Nexus S will have some cool features when it's released on December 16th, including the latest Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” operating system, a front facing VGA camera and rear facing 5 megapixel camera with a flash, a 4” Super AMOLED 480×800 touchscreen Contour Display, a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 16GB of internal memory, Google Mobile services, and near field communication (NFC) short-range wireless technology. The Nexus S can read NFC tags on objects like movie posters, stickers and t-shirts, and provide information on the item right on the phone.

Google also announced that over 200,000 Android devices are activated worldwide everyday, and that developers can now get their hands on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK/NDK. Android 2.3 is said to also offer user interface refinements, a new keyboard and text selection tool, Internet (VoIP/SIP) calling, improved copy/paste functionality and gyroscope sensor support.

Customers can buy a Nexus S starting on December 16th at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores in the U.S. unlocked for $529 or from T-Mobile for $199 with a two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan. In the U.K., the Nexus S will be available at Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy stores on December 20th.

Nexus S specifications
Network 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps) : 900 / 1700 / 2100 MHz
OS
Android 2.3 / GingerbreadDisplay
4.0” WVGA SUPER AMOLED (800x480)Camera
5.0 mega-pixel Camera + VGA front Camera, Auto Focus, Self shot
Video
HD(720p@30fps) video playing, Video recording D1 (720x480)@30fps mpeg4, H.264, H.263
Audio
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, AMR-NB,Value-added
Features

NFC (Near Field Communications) capability
Android Market for more applications and contents
A-GPS
Gyroscope Sensor, Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, LightConnectivity
Bluetooth technology v 2.1 + EDR
USB v2.0 (High-Speed)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory
16GB iNANDSize
63 x 123.9 x 10.9 mmBattery
1500 mAh