As time goes by I am thinking that this is becoming more and more likely. First GS4 Google Edition, then HTC One Google Edition, and now all of a sudden LG will not be making the Nexus 5 and that the White Nexus 4 is the end of the line for LG and Nexus. I don't see how there now is enough time for Google and another manufacturer to release the next flagship phone in Nov/Dec, and if they've been working on it in secret, they've done an incredible job of preventing leaks. I also don't see how Google can continue to release a premium phone on par with competitor's flagship phones yet $250 or $300 cheaper.
LG Exec claims LG won't make the Nexus 5
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As time goes by I am thinking that this is becoming more and more likely. First GS4 Google Edition, then HTC One Google Edition, and now all of a sudden LG will not be making the Nexus 5 and that the White Nexus 4 is the end of the line for LG and Nexus. I don't see how there now is enough time for Google and another manufacturer to release the next flagship phone in Nov/Dec, and if they've been working on it in secret, they've done an incredible job of preventing leaks. I also don't see how Google can continue to release a premium phone on par with competitor's flagship phones yet $250 or $300 cheaper.
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And I know two iPhone 5 owners, my wife included, whose phones look fine. If you're concerned about scratches, put a case on the phone. Or handle it with more care. Wear and tear should not be a reason to forgo a material like aluminum.
I hope you are wrong but I think you are on to something. I am not exactly sure what benefit the OEM's would get out of selling another Google phone. Did LG build market share? Are people more likely to go out there and not buy an LG phone? I don't think LG made any money off the Nexus 4, and they probably had to completely rely on Google for any profits since the phone was sold at such a low price. The relationship between Google and LG seemed to sour when demand far exceeded supply. The most likely OEM (in my opinion) would be Motorola since Google owns Motorola. Any other manufacturer is a direct competitor. I don't see why anybody else would pick up the Nexus line, or any Google branded phone whatever it may be called, unless they are an "up-and-comer" trying to build goodwill and name recognition.
We think that Nexus phones are developed faster than other devices... but even then, you scale 18 months down to what? I find it very hard to believe that any company is going to start from 0 and arrive at a Nexus that's in people's hands 5.5 months from now.
It would make sense if it is a slightly rushed process, as that could explain some of LG's supply issues... but I'm more inclined to take all these denials in the same way that we receive denials all the time about rumored devices. There is no 32GB S4 coming to Verizon.. oops, here it is! There is no HTC One Google Edition... except BAM over there. There is no Verizon HTC One... other than the one they're trying to push out in June. There is no Nexus 5....
Price???
But what do you think about the price of Nexus 5? Will it be as inexpensive as N4 if the OEM is HTC for example?
But what do you think about the price of Nexus 5? Will it be as inexpensive as N4 if the OEM is HTC for example?
Re: Price???
I thought this was supposed to be the nest Google Flagship Phone. Google turns the Samsung Galaxy S4 into a Nexus phone, coming June 26th for $649 | The Verge
I thought this was supposed to be the nest Google Flagship Phone. Google turns the Samsung Galaxy S4 into a Nexus phone, coming June 26th for $649 | The Verge
Re: Price???
Negative. There in an HTC copy of that too, seems like it's just an AOSP version of the OEM devices, not a Google designed device.
Negative. There in an HTC copy of that too, seems like it's just an AOSP version of the OEM devices, not a Google designed device.
Re: Price???
I think the bigger factor is how much Google is willing to subsidize it. If the N4 is delivering a ton of valuable insights into how people use mobile phones and services, including NFC, then Google might be willing to deeply subsidize its successor. Ditto if those insights are equally valuable to Google's customers: advertisers.
I think the bigger factor is how much Google is willing to subsidize it. If the N4 is delivering a ton of valuable insights into how people use mobile phones and services, including NFC, then Google might be willing to deeply subsidize its successor. Ditto if those insights are equally valuable to Google's customers: advertisers.
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Thank you, this is what I was getting at. Either LG is not making the next Nexus phone (because 5.5 months would be crazy), or they are and are just being coy. Personally I think it's the former, but who knows until the end of the year?
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If true, it goes to show you can't believe anything phone execs say. I would take anything at this early of date with a massive grain of salt, even if it does supposedly come from previously reliable (or lucky) sources.
Also, somewhat related, I'm starting to gloss over these early rumors that contain mention of Key Lime Pie. Of course the next Nexus phone is going to include the next iteration of Android; that's pretty much a given at this point. Saying that seems like an attempt to add legitimacy to the whole rumor.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Sundar-Pichai-Guest-Mode-Chrome-D11-HTC-one,22853.html#xtor=RSS-980 Pichai confirms more nexus devices
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