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62-470: Korea Telecom The Nexus S is a smartphone co-developed by Google and Samsung and manufactured by Samsung Electronics for release in 2010. It was the first smartphone to use the Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" operating system, and the first Android device to support Near Field Communication (NFC) in both hardware and software. This was the fourth time that Google worked with a manufacturer to produce

124-405: A " beta feel" to them, noted the lack of Facebook integration with the new People app, and that the operating system was still not as intuitive for new users as its competitors. PC Magazine acknowledged influence from Windows Phone 7 in the new "People" app and improved benchmark performance on the web browser, but considered both Android Beam and Face Unlock to be gimmicks, and criticized

186-604: A "Me" profile for the device's user. The camera app was redesigned, with a reduction in shutter lag, face detection, a new panorama mode, and the ability to take still photos from a video being recorded in camcorder mode. The photo gallery app added basic photo editing tools. The lock screen supported "Face Unlock" , included a shortcut for launching the camera app, and housed playback controls for music players. The keyboard incorporated improved autocomplete algorithms, and improvements to voice input allowing for continuous dictation. The ability to take screenshots by holding down

248-404: A "Menu" key, a temporary "Menu" key would now be displayed on-screen while running apps that were not coded to support the new navigation scheme. On devices that used a hardware "Menu" key, action overflow buttons were hidden in apps and were mapped to the "Menu" key. The default home screen of Ice Cream Sandwich displayed a persistent Google Search bar across the top of the screen, a dock across

310-483: A "system bar" across the bottom of the screen, removing the need for physical equivalents. The "Menu" button that was present on previous generations of Android devices was deprecated, in favor of presenting buttons for actions within apps on " action bars ", and menu items which did not fit on the bar in "action overflow" menus, designated by three vertical dots . Hardware "Search" buttons were also deprecated in favor of search buttons within action bars. On devices without

372-450: A 4.0-inch (100 mm) slightly curved glass touchscreen, described by Google as a "Contour Display", with a Super AMOLED 800 x 480 WVGA PenTile matrix display manufactured by Samsung. In markets outside Canada, US, and UK, a Super LCD is supplied instead. The phone shipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and was the first device to ship with the updated OS. On December 19, 2011, Google released Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for

434-698: A certain quota as calculated by the device. Android 4.0 inherited platform additions from Honeycomb, and also added support for ambient temperature and humidity sensors, Bluetooth Health Device Profile , near-field communication (NFC), and Wi-Fi Direct . The operating system also provided improved support for stylus and mouse input, along with new accessibility, calendar , keychain, spell checking , social networking, and virtual private network APIs . For multimedia support, Android   4.0 also added support for ADTS AAC , Matroska containers for Vorbis and VP8 , WebP , streaming of VP8, OpenMAX AL, and HTTP Live Streaming 3.0. Android   4.0

496-621: A consultancy agreement for providing business improvement strategies for mobile sector and iWayAfrica, Telkom's subsidiary for its VSAT business. In 2007, KT signed a contract to build a Mobile WiMAX (or WiBro ) network in Rwanda. In 2008, KT signed a deal with the Rwandan government to build the backbone its new telecommunication network. In December 2012, KT conducted a national information security project in Rwanda with Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). In March 2013, KT signed

558-615: A contract with the Rwandan government to establish the joint venture to build a nationwide mobile LTE network. On March 21, 2013, KT, Daewoo International Corporation , and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) signed an $ 18 million contract to establish high-speed Internet network in Podlaskie , Poland . On October 3, 2013, the KT consortium signed a Public Private partnership (PPP) with

620-488: A new default typeface named Roboto . It also introduced a number of other new features, including a refreshed home screen, near-field communication (NFC) support and the ability to "beam" content to another user using the technology, an updated web browser, a new contacts manager with social network integration, the ability to access the camera and control music playback from the lock screen , visual voicemail support, face recognition for device unlocking ("Face Unlock"),

682-664: A new interface with blue-colored accenting. An official launch event for Android 4.0 and the new Nexus phone was originally scheduled for October 11, 2011, at a CTIA trade show in San Diego . However, out of respect for the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs , Google and Samsung postponed the event to October 19, 2011, in Hong Kong . Android 4.0 and its launch device, the Galaxy Nexus , were officially unveiled on October 19, 2011. Andy Rubin explained that 4.0

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744-702: A phone, the previous being the Google G1 , myTouch and the Nexus One , all three by HTC . Following the Nexus S, the next Android Developer phone was the Galaxy Nexus , released the following year. Nexus S is the first commercial smartphone certified by NASA to fly on the space shuttle and to be used on the International Space Station , as part of the SPHERES experiment. The Nexus S

806-671: A rollout of Ice Cream Sandwich to the predecessor of the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus S . However, on December 20, 2011, the Nexus S roll-out was "paused" so the company could "monitor feedback" related to the update. On Mar 29, 2012, Android 4.0.4 was released, adding several performance improvements to the camera and screen rotation, and other bug fixes. Google Play Services support for 4.0 ended in February 2019. The user interface of Android   4.0 represented an evolution of

868-489: A signal with no problem." CNET 's review was enthusiastic about the display, operating system, and performance. CNET noted the lack of 720p video recording, HDMI output and external ( SD card ) memory support. CNET also noted the "rather fragile" feel of the phone, the lack of LED notifications, and the few new features over the Nexus One . Korea Telecom The formerly fully-state-owned firm (the government's National Pension Service currently owns 12.19% shares and

930-405: A unified design language, for subsequent Android versions across different device types, called Material design , starting with Android Lollipop , version 5.0. The Galaxy Nexus was the first Android device to ship with Android 4.0. Android 4.0.3 was released on December 16, 2011, providing bug fixes, a new social stream API, and other internal improvements. The same day, Google began

992-416: A unified platform for both smartphones and tablets . The first phone with Android Ice Cream Sandwich was Samsung Galaxy Nexus . Android 4.0 was focused on simplifying and modernizing the overall Android experience around a new set of human interface guidelines . As part of these efforts, it introduced a new visual appearance codenamed "Holo", which was built around a cleaner, minimalist design, and

1054-456: A unified user experience between both smartphones and tablets. In June 2011, details also began to surface surrounding a then-new Nexus phone by Samsung to accompany ICS, which would notably exclude hardware navigation keys. Android blog RootzWiki released photos in August 2011 showing a Nexus S running a build of ICS, depicting a new application menu layout resembling that of Honeycomb, and

1116-548: A well-distributed shareholder structure under which the National Pension Service (NPS) is the largest shareholder (6.81% as of December 31, 2012), but NPS holds no managerial rights over the company. Under the current shareholder structure, no controlling shareholder exists. . KT's Board of Directors (BOD) consists of three non-independent directors and eight outside directors, totalling eleven directors as of March 2012. The outside directors are nominated by

1178-595: A white version of the phone on its web store in the UK. In the United Kingdom, the Nexus S is sold at Carphone Warehouse and is available on the Vodafone, O2, T-Mobile, 3 and Orange networks. In France , it is available through SFR and Bouygues Telecom . In India , Samsung officially announced sale of the unlocked version with Super Clear LCD screen i9023, which will support all GSM-based carriers throughout

1240-399: Is SK Telecom . Match-ups between teams owned by both companies are dubbed the "Telecommunications Derby" by the media. The rivalry is contested in esports and men's basketball. When SK owned a baseball team, the term was also applied to match-ups between SK Wyverns and KT Wiz. Due to KT Wiz being a relatively new franchise and having a poor record for much of its early years, the "rivalry"

1302-526: Is scheduled to be conducted over a period of 42 months from May 2009 to May 2013. The aim of the project is to provide an integrated energy management service and achieve the means for efficient energy usage by adopting renewable energy sources and energy storage devices. The project is being executed by the KT Consortium, which is composed of KT and fourteen other companies, including Samsung SDI, Hyosung , Samsung Electronics, and four contractors, with

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1364-559: Is the largest shareholder) is South Korea's first telecommunications company and is a major supplier of the local landline and broadband internet market, serving about 90 percent of the country's fixed-line subscribers and 45 percent of high-speed Internet users. After selling its wireless affiliate Korea Mobile Telecom in 1994, KT returned to the wireless market with the creation of PCS carrier KTF in January 1997. The company's merger with KTF , its wireless subsidiary, in 2009 made it

1426-685: Is the only operator that provides TRS in South Korea, as it merged t-on Telecom in September 2012. In the first half of 2011, KT launched the "Kibot", a robot specially developed for the education and entertainment of children. The robot consists of features found on smartphones. In the second half of the year, KT plans to expand beyond voice services. KT launched the Mobile TV app, which enables customers to view live IPTV and video on demand on their smartphones and tablets. KT has operated

1488-502: Is unstable. See The Nexus S cannot be sim locked and has an unlockable bootloader, allowing users to install custom ROMs. Joshua Topolsky, writing for Engadget review praised the devices's hardware and software, concluding "the truth is, it really is the best Android device available right now". The review by The Register gave the Nexus S an 85% rating and summarized it as a "cool, innovative device with an eye to snatch Apple’s smartphone crown." An AnandTech review praised

1550-783: The Google I/O conference, it was announced that the Nexus S would be one of the first devices to receive an upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) , along with the Motorola Xoom and Galaxy Nexus , began on July 26, 2012. In October 2012, the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 OTA update was released, and is the last official OS released for these devices. On November 13, 2012, it was announced that the Nexus S would not be updated to Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) . Using third-party ROMs, Android 4.2.2-, 4.3-, 4.4 -, 5.1 -, and 6.0 -based software can be installed. postmarketOS can also be installed, but

1612-516: The Moheshkhali Island to the inland areas by installing the wireless network technology ‘GiGA Microwave’ and used copper-based KT's providing giga-level internet solution ‘GiGA Wires’ to circulate network traffic within the island. With the ‘GiGA Microwave’, the island could successfully receive 500 Mbit/s internet service, and the ‘GiGA Wire’ enables the island's internet speed at the most 100 Mbit/s. This enabled more than 30% of

1674-543: The iPad in November 2010. As of June 2015, KT owns and operates more than 140,000 Wi-Fi hotspots under the name "KT Olleh WiFi zones." KT discontinued 2G coverage in January 2012 in the Seoul area, and March 2012 in the rest of South Korea on the 1.8 GHz frequency, whichwill be reassigned for LTE network branded "Olleh LTE" (올레 엘티이)LTE coverage all over South Korea will be accomplished by June 2012. Dual-band LTE on

1736-456: The torrent protocol , a popular peer-to-peer file transfer protocol. A police investigation on the matter is ongoing. Android Ice Cream Sandwich Android Ice Cream Sandwich (or Android 4.0 ) was the fourth major version of the Android mobile operating system developed by Google . Unveiled on October 19, 2011, Android 4.0 built upon the significant changes made by the tablet-only release Android Honeycomb , in an effort to create

1798-465: The 900 MHz will be available in Seoul by the end of 2012. In June 2015 KT announced it has teamed up with Samsung Electronics to combine Wi-Fi and LTE in a gigabit-speed mobile service called GiGA LTE. The new network is estimated to be 15 times faster than the existing LTE and four times faster than the tri-band LTE-A , the fastest wireless network currently available in the Korean market. KT

1860-556: The Koreasat fleet of satellites since 1995. Some of these satellites have been sold to Asia Broadcast Satellite while KT Corporation continues to provide some satellite services. On April 27, 2017, KT announced the launch of a ' GiGA Island ' in Bangladesh, the result of multilateral partnerships with the Bangladesh government, international organizations, public institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). KT connected

1922-726: The Mazowieckie province for a $ 130 million broadband project. On June 14, 2017, KT announced that it had signed an MOU with the city of Boston to participate in the Boston Digital Equity Project, a policy that aims to create a better internet environment across the city center. Under the agreement, KT will provide its GiGA Wire technology, a service that offers speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second using copper wire instead of optical cables, leveraging G.hn technology. In 2007, KT acquired 54.5% of East Telecom, Uzbekistan's second-largest fixedline operator, and 60% of

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1984-656: The Nexus S. The automatic update was suspended, allegedly due to poor battery performance. The UMTS/GSM variants was among the first to receive Android 4.0.4 in March 2012. The Nexus S 4G (aka Samsung SPH-D720), I9020A, and M200, while taking longer than the GSM variant, received the Android 4.0.4 update. Several devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S II , have or will receive updates before these variants. On June 27, 2012, at

2046-565: The Outside Director Nomination Committee based on their expertise and business leadership, and hold office for less than three years. The BOD chairman is selected from among the outside directors and serves for a one-year term. The BOD consists of five standing subcommittees and two ad hoc subcommittees. If required, additional sub-committees may be set up. The current internal directors are Chang-Gyu Hwang (Chairman & CEO), Hyeon-myung Pyo and Il-yung Kim, and

2108-479: The Samsung Exynos 3110 processor. This processor combines a 45 nm 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 based CPU core with a PowerVR SGX 540 GPU . The CPU core, code-named " Hummingbird ", was co-developed by Samsung and Intrinsity . The GPU, designed by Imagination Technologies , supports OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and is capable of up to 20 million triangles per second. The Nexus S is the first device to use

2170-487: The ability to monitor and limit mobile data usage, and other internal improvements. Android 4.0 received positive reviews by critics, who praised the cleaner, revamped appearance of the operating system in comparison to previous versions, along with its improved performance and functionality. However, critics still felt that some of Android 4.0's stock apps were still lacking in quality and functionality in comparison to third-party equivalents, and regarded some of

2232-621: The absence of support for an SD card and the addition of a near field chip. The alternate SC-LCD (Super Clear LCD) version of the phone is the GT-I9023 which is meant for the European (non-UK) market. In May 2011 Sprint introduced its Nexus S in the US. Unlike the GSM version, the Sprint Nexus runs on its WiMax network and uses CDMA instead of GSM. Also in March 2011 Vodafone released

2294-452: The application and prevent it from launching, but the application was not removed from storage. Android   4.0 introduced features for managing data usage over mobile networks; users could now display the total amount of data they have used over a period of time, and display data usage per app. Background data usage could now be disabled globally or on a per-app basis, and a cap could now be set to automatically disable data if usage reached

2356-500: The bottom containing the app drawer button in the middle, and four slots for app shortcuts alongside it. Folders of apps could now be made by dragging an app and hovering it over another. The app drawer was split into two tabs; one for apps, and the latter holding widgets to be placed on home screen pages. Widgets themselves could now be resizable and contain scrolling content. Android   4.0 contained an increased use of swiping gestures; apps and notifications could now be removed from

2418-473: The call log display. The web browser app incorporated updated versions of WebKit and V8 , supporting syncing with Google Chrome , an override mode for loading a desktop-oriented version of a website rather than a mobile-oriented version, as well as offline browsing . The "Contacts" section of the phone app was split off into a new "People" app, which offered integration with social networks such as Google+ to display recent posts and synchronize contacts, and

2480-593: The country's ninth largest chaebol (conglomerate) with nearly 24 trillion won in assets as of 2009. In January 2011, KT launched unified brand "Olleh" for both fixed-line and cellular broadband services. Founded in 1981 as a public utility , KT played a major role in Korea's development in the information technology hub sector. KT sold its wireless affiliate in 1994, founding another in 1996 and becoming, along with LG Dacom , one of Korea's earliest ISPs . In 2001 KT acquired struggling broadband provider Thrunet , then

2542-475: The country. In Canada , the Nexus S became available at most carriers in April 2011 in two versions, one for Telus, Bell, and Rogers with 3G frequencies of 850/1900/2100 MHz, and the other for Wind/Mobilicity/Vidéotron, using 3G frequencies 900/1700/2100. In Australia , the Nexus S became available in both black and white. It is available on Vodafone and its virtual provider Crazy John's . The Nexus S has

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2604-495: The design introduced by Honeycomb, although the futuristic aesthetics of Honeycomb were scaled back in favor of flat design with neon blue accenting, hard edges, and drop shadows for depth. Ice Cream Sandwich also introduced a new default system font, Roboto ; designed in-house to replace the Droid font family , Roboto was primarily optimized for use on high-resolution mobile displays. The new visual appearance of Ice Cream Sandwich

2666-527: The display, NFC tag reader, and Android Gingerbread operating system, but noted the lack of 720p video recording, HSPA+ baseband, and external storage support. A TechRadar review praised the Nexus S for fixing the GPS problems experienced with the Samsung Galaxy S : "The good news for those looking to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S – the GPS issues have been resolved, in that you can actually now get

2728-553: The external directors are Eung Han Kim (Board Chairman), Chun-Ho Lee, Hyun-nak Lee, Byong-won Bahk, Keuk-je Sung, Sang-Kyun Cha, Do-Kyun Song. As of 2012 KT customers can receive the services on any of radio frequency band assigned, one or more of radio interfaces. The KT Corp was the first operator to introduce the iPhone to the South Korean market in November 2009. The next generation model sold one million units within four months of its September 2010 launch. KT launched

2790-446: The focus being to conduct demonstration tests on electric power-communication convergence business models. On April 17, 2021, it was revealed that the 10-Gigabit Internet plan used by YouTuber It-seop was actually being serviced at 100 megabit. It-seop released the data on the speed test in the video, after which the controversy was published, and KT users repelled it. On April 19, 2021, KT explained that "the customer's information

2852-576: The improvements to text and voice input, along with the data usage controls (especially given the increasing use of metered data plans), and its overall performance improvements in comparison to Gingerbread. However, the Face Unlock feature was panned for being an insecure gimmick , and although providing an improved experience over the previous version, some of its stock applications (such as its email client ) were panned for still being inferior to third-party alternatives. Engadget also acknowledged

2914-481: The interface of iOS was too skeuomorphic and kitschy, Windows Phone 's Metro design language looked too much like "airport lavatory signage", and that both operating systems tried too hard to enforce conformity, "[without] leaving any room for the content to express itself." For Ice Cream Sandwich, his team aimed to provide interface design guidelines which would evoke a modern appearance, while still allowing flexibility for application developers. He characterized

2976-463: The largest broadband company in Korea, which paved the way for KT to dominate the broadband market. In 2009, KT merged with its wireless subsidiary KTF, paving the way to the integration of landline and cellular services. Ever since KT introduced the Apple iPhone to South Korea, it has been constantly seeking new business areas, such as media, e-commerce, and global business partnerships. The company has

3038-515: The maturing quality of the Android experience on Ice Cream Sandwich, and praised the modern feel of its new interface in comparison to Android 2.3, along with some of the new features provided by Google's stock apps and the operating system itself. In conclusion, Engadget felt that Android   4.0 was "a gorgeous OS that offers great performance and—for the most part—doesn't feel like a half-baked effort." However, Engadget still felt that some of Android   4.0's new features (such as Face Unlock) had

3100-435: The operating system's new features, particularly the "face unlock" feature, as being gimmicks . As of October 2022 , statistics issued by Google indicate that 0.15% of all Android devices accessing Google Play run Ice Cream Sandwich. Following the tablet -only release "Honeycomb", it was announced at Google I/O 2011 that the next version of Android, code named "Ice Cream Sandwich" (ICS), would be emphasized providing

3162-471: The power and "Volume down" buttons together was also added. On devices supporting near-field communication (NFC), "Android Beam" allowed users to share links to content from compatible apps by holding the back of their device up against the back of another NFC-equipped Android device, and tapping the screen when prompted. Certain "System" apps (particularly those pre-loaded by carriers ) that could not be uninstalled could instead be disabled. This would hide

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3224-458: The recent apps menu and dismissed from the notifications area by sliding them away, and a number of stock and Google apps now used a new form of tabs , in which users could navigate between different panes by either tapping their name on a strip, or by swiping left and right. The phone app was updated with a Holo design, the ability to send pre-configured text message responses in response to incoming calls, and visual voicemail integration within

3286-686: The residents in Moheshkhali to communicate with the world through high-speed internet. In 2012, KT contracted with the Brunei government to establish National Data Center (NDC) and its operation. Since 1995, KT has been a major shareholder of Mongolia Telecom . KT dispatched business professionals to Mongolia and operated various training programs. In 2012, KT contracted with the Mongolian government for establishing an Earthquake Disaster Warning System (EDWS). In 2012, KT and Telkom signed for

3348-545: The revised look of Ice Cream Sandwich as having "toned down the geeky nerd quotient" in comparison to Honeycomb, which carried a more futuristic appearance that was compared by critics to the aesthetics of Tron . In January 2012, following the official launch of Ice Cream Sandwich, Duarte and Google launched an Android Design portal, which featured human interface guidelines , best practices, and other resources for developers building Android applications designed for Ice Cream Sandwich. The initiatives by Duarte evolved into

3410-658: The shares of the WiMAX operator, Super iMAX. KT Corporation sponsors an e-sport team and a number of sports teams and athletes, some of which were inherited from KTF before the merger. The corporate headquarters of KT Sports is located in Suwon , where its baseball and basketball teams are located. In addition to the teams, KT is the main sponsor of the South Korea national football team and several LPGA of Korea Tour golfers. One of KT Corporation's major corporate rivals

3472-668: Was demonstrated by Google CEO Eric Schmidt on November 15, 2010, at the Web 2.0 Summit . Google officially announced the phone on their blog on December 6, 2010. The phone became available for purchase on December 16 in the United States and on December 22 in the United Kingdom . The Super AMOLED version of the phone is the GT-I9020 and it is based on the Samsung Galaxy S hardware, the principal hardware differences being

3534-480: Was implemented by a widget toolkit known as "Holo"; to ensure access to the Holo style across all devices—even if they use a customized interface skin elsewhere, all Android devices certified to ship with Google Play Store (formerly Android Market) must provide the capability for apps to use the unmodified Holo theme. As with Honeycomb, devices could now render navigation buttons—"Back", "Home", and "Recent apps"—on

3596-477: Was incorrectly transferred due to an error in the process of moving the studio recently" and "For this reason, only 100 megabit would have been provided." Subsequently, KT officially acknowledged and apologized for causing inconvenience to customers at the 6 o'clock meeting. In June 2024, following a JTBC investigation, it was revealed that KT remotely installed malware on the computers of 600,000 subscribers in order to throttle, disrupt and monitor their usage of

3658-465: Was intended to provide a "enticing and intuitive" user experience across both smartphones and tablets. Matias Duarte , Google's vice president of design, explained that development of Ice Cream Sandwich was based around the question "What is the soul of the new machine?"; user studies concluded that the existing Android interface was too complicated, and thus prevented users from being "empowered" by their devices. The overall visual appearance of Android

3720-573: Was largely one-sided and given less attention compared to esports and basketball, where such match-ups are generally hotly contested affairs. KT is currently involved in the Jeju Smart Place test bed project led by Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy , which is being pursued for the purpose of testing and developing smart grid business models. The project is being conducted on 6,000 households in Jeju island's Gujwa-eup area, and

3782-477: Was released to positive reception: Ars Technica praised the Holo user interface for having a "sense of identity and visual coherence that were previously lacking" in comparison to previous versions of Android, also believing that the new interface style could help improve the quality of third-party apps. The stock apps of Android   4.0 were also praised for having slightly better functionality in comparison to previous versions. Other features were noted, such as

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3844-436: Was streamlined for Ice Cream Sandwich, building upon the changes made on the tablet-oriented Android 3.0, his first project at Google; Duarte admitted that his team had cut back support for smaller screens on Honeycomb to prioritize sufficient tablet support, as he wanted Android OEMs to "stop doing silly things like taking a phone UI and stretching it out to a 10-inch tablet." Judging Android's major competitors, Duarte felt that

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