Google has begun publishing a series of videos that aim to show the design and creation of the Nexus One Android handset. The term “documenting” should be used loosely here, since it’s clear that there’s a high degree of marketing polish in this first video, but we do get a sufficient taste of the technology under the hood (namely the N1’s dual noise-cancelling microphones).
This first episode goes over the concept and design process for the Nexus One, offering insights into Google’s take on the external casing material, dock connectors (with a bit showing some unfamiliar docks), and the relationship between hardware and software. The second episode just recently went live, and explores the display further as well as the 3D framework. It has a neat explanation of AMOLED display, as well as implementing touch and the accelerometer, and how they relate to 3D modelling on the device.
I’d really like to Inside BlackBerry and other official manufacturer blogs doing this kind of thing in the future. If they can provide a legitimate behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a phone while keeping the marketing speil to a minimum, it instantly humanizes the company and makes the brand approachable by both consumers and us hardcore tech-heads. Head over to the Nexus One YouTube channel to catch the next couple of episodes as they come out. Testing, manufacturing, and launch day videos will be available over the next couple of days. Just steer clear of the “Web Meets Phone” launch video – I got sucked into watching it a couple of times, mostly because of the catchy music and underhanded jabs at iPhone. Hey, wind, you’re going to be selling the Nexus One soon, right?