I'm not sure which article it is, or how much validity it had, but I know it definitely didn't come direct from Google. we would've definitely had heard that news.
from the pics we saw today, the rear certainly isn't the most aesthetically pleasing device I've ever seen, but I think people are overreacting. first of all, it's probable the final version will look different. and rarely do leaked pics do it justice, there could be subtle differences that make a huge impact in the final product.
also, the front looks extremely clean, free of any branding with those nice speakers. it's impossible from that pic to determine the size bezels.
finally, and most importantly, we're talking about a nexus, the ultimate function over form device in all of android. bloat free, unlocked, no carrier branding, stock Android M with quick updates. that's why you buy a Nexus, at least those are Google's intentions.
Remember just last week everybody said it looked like an iPhone? I'm not suggesting we don't speculate, that's half the fun. all I'm saying is that me personally, I wouldn't let a small area on a phone, albeit a pretty ugly area based on the picture, determine whether or not I bought one.
I'd pass on the Nexus cause it either lacks the features/specs I hoped for, had an inferior battery, used an 810 processor, was priced to high, or chose a different phone. Another factor could be availability. Google takes more than a month from launch and I'll simply grab the moto.
Glad we stock android fans have choices this year ... but yeah, if I wanted an aesthetically pleasing phone, or a great camera, I wouldn't get a Nexus.
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