Fans of Nexus One phone should be thrilled to know that the next Google-sanctioned phone is coming before Christmas. Google and Samsung are collaborating on Nexus S project.
http://www.google.com/nexus/
After December 16, Nexus S will be sold unlocked and carrier-independent initially through Best Buy stores in the U.S. and after December 20 at Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK.
Notable features:
- Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
In the United States, Nexus S is compatible with T-Mobile 2G & 3G and AT&T 2G service.
- Contour Display
Curved glass screen
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) pre-installed
One killer feature of Nexus S with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) is Internet calling (VoIP/ SIP support).
Google Nexus S Tech Specs.

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) announcement from Android blog.