Google promoted one Android "reference device" (phone) in 2010 and 2011. The 2011 reference device was the Nexus S made by Samsung. It was the first Android phone to feature NFC (Near Field Communications), a front-facing camera and run Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread). This past July, it also added the distinction of being the first and last Android phone to go into space on the final space shuttle mission.


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During most of my entire life time the United States has been putting men and women in to space. Tomorrow will be the beginning of the end of that era with the final Space Shuttle launch at 11:24 EDT. As a child I was free to watch the Apollo mission launches when they were on TV, but now as a working adult, other demands of my time make it difficult to be sure I am able to watch the launch on TV. Fortunately, for those who have Android and iOS devices you will be able to watch the launch live p [...]

Read More: Watch The Final Space Shuttle Launch On Your Mobile Device

During most of my entire life time the United States has been putting men and women in to space. Tomorrow will be the beginning of the end of that era with the final Space Shuttle launch at 11:24 EDT. As a child I was free to watch the Apollo mission launches when they were on TV, but now as a working adult, other demands of my time make it difficult to be sure I am able to watch the launch on TV. Fortunately, for those who have Android and iOS devices you will be able to watch the launch live p [...]

Read More: Watch The Final Space Shuttle Launch On Your Mobile Device