Google Nexus One Now Available on AT&T

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On Tuesday, Google launched a version of the company's Nexus One Android phone for the AT&T and Rogers Wireless networks.

The unlocked phone is available for $529 directly from Google's Web site, at www.google.com/phone. There is no discounted price available with a contract.

The phone runs on AT&T's and Rogers' 3G networks rather than T-Mobile's, but otherwise it appears to be identical to the T-Mobile Nexus One that we've already reviewed. There's been one big difference since our review, though - Google started offering phone support, which we consider to be a major positive step. On the other hand, the Nexus One has reportedly floundered since being sold by Google.

The Nexus One instantly becomes the only decent Android-powered smartphone on the AT&T network. AT&T's other option, the Motorola Backflip, is a hideous abomination that should be purchased by no one.