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I think if I was still using a Galaxy Nexus, I wouldn't feel a pressing need to upgrade but I'm not so sure about the Nexus S.

What version of Android do you have running on your device and if it is the latest (Jelly Bean), how is the performance ?

Currently running Android 4.2 - my UK network supplier is pretty good about piping updates to the phone.

The early 4.1 kept eating the battery but 4.2 is OK as long as I switch of wifi when out and about.

Which network is that? I'm stuck on 2.2 on my (cheap) year-old phone.

Vodafone

Are you sure you're not on 4.1.2? The Galaxy Nexus, never mind the Nexus S, doesn't have 4.2 yet.

Indeed, 4.2 hasn't yet been released.

And I don't think UK carriers have any meaningful control about when Android OTA updates are pushed out?

The Nexus S is quite sluggish with Jelly Bean.