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Nexus One

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The Nexus One, nicknamed the "Google Phone," was a smartphone introduced by Google in 2010. It ran on the Android operating system, which Google had developed after acquiring Android Inc. in 2005 and forming the Open Handset Alliance. The Nexus One featured a large display and advanced voice-recognition software for messaging. Despite its capabilities, it lacked native multi-touch support, a feature popular on competing devices like Apple's iPhone. By the end of 2011, Android had become the leading mobile operating system globally, capturing a 52% market share, significantly surpassing iOS.12

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