Ok, it's BGR, but he references another source Google 'Nexus Prime' Android 4.0 phone could launch in October
Verizon Galaxy Nexus (Prime) Waiting Room
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you beat me to it! that would be HUGE! but, i don't see how it could be released in Oct, when most of the info/rumors indicate that ICS won't be ready until Nov (and the Prime is supposed to be the first device released with ICS). i'm still betting on an Oct announcement, followed by Nov release. and, that would be fine with me - i don't know that i could hold off on the Prime for 2 months, while waiting to see what the D-HD holds. but, i could probably hold out for a month (or, at least by Nov we should have some more concrete info/specs on the D-HD).
Just to be the Debbie downer again, can anyone find their original source, the Korean Electronic Times? That would make a bit more of a believer pit of me. Still to this point, other than Phil's post, everything I have read online regarding the "Nexus Prime" was from BGR or referencing BGR. I still find it extremely odd that 2 months after their initial "source" spoke to them, not one other tech website, that I'm aware of, has gotten anything at all.
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you're right. i've searched pretty extensively, and everything seems to circle back to BGR and their "source". plus Phil's source, of course.
That's what's killing me. I just want one credible source.
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Also, after re-reading the first BGR "article" I noticed this at the end, which everyone keeps ignoring. " It’s also possible that this device will just be the flagship/reference Ice Cream Sandwich device —just like the Motorola DROID and Motorola XOOM were for Android 2.0 and Android 3.0, respectively — and not a Google Nexus-branded product, so we’ll have to wait and see. In either case, this sounds like an incredible phone regardless of what label is under the dress." If you read the "article" with those sentences in mind, all it says is there will be a high end Android phone coming out at the end of the year
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you know that i understand where you're coming from. but, Google has all but confirmed that a new Nexus is coming, when it made statements in conjunction with its bid to buy Moto. Google said that it wouldn't change the process for making Nexus devices: around christmas they will take proposals from the various OEM's to build the Nexus, they will select one to build the device, and it will be released the following year around the holidays:
Google Nexus Program
We have this strategy where we have this Nexus program and we have this lead device strategy. That strategy has worked quite well to help focus the team. What we do -- around christmas time of each year -- is we select a manufacturer that we work very closely with to release a device in that timeframe.
That includes also semiconductor companies and all the components that go into the device. Essentially teams huddle together in one building, they jointly work in these development efforts, they go on for 9 to 12 months, and ultimately at the holiday season or right before it, devices pop out that are based on this effort.
We don’t expect that to change at all. The acquisition is going to be run as a separate business, they will be part of that bidding process and part of that lead development process. And obviously Android remains open to other partners to use as they are today.
while it's not an official announcement of a device, it's a pretty strong indication that a Nexus device is coming before the end of the year, don't you think?
Google Nexus Program
We have this strategy where we have this Nexus program and we have this lead device strategy. That strategy has worked quite well to help focus the team. What we do -- around christmas time of each year -- is we select a manufacturer that we work very closely with to release a device in that timeframe.
That includes also semiconductor companies and all the components that go into the device. Essentially teams huddle together in one building, they jointly work in these development efforts, they go on for 9 to 12 months, and ultimately at the holiday season or right before it, devices pop out that are based on this effort.
We don’t expect that to change at all. The acquisition is going to be run as a separate business, they will be part of that bidding process and part of that lead development process. And obviously Android remains open to other partners to use as they are today.
while it's not an official announcement of a device, it's a pretty strong indication that a Nexus device is coming before the end of the year, don't you think?
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here's another rumor from PhoneArena - Prime to have Sammy's new Super AMOLED HD screen. it also says Oct release, but i think that info is coming from the same Korean website.
Nexus Prime of Samsung make regurgitated for October landing in all its Super AMOLED HD glory
and here's the translated version from the Korean website: http://translate.google.com/transla...w.etnews.com/news/detail.html?id=201108180175
increasing leaks and rumors - interesting...
Nexus Prime of Samsung make regurgitated for October landing in all its Super AMOLED HD glory
and here's the translated version from the Korean website: http://translate.google.com/transla...w.etnews.com/news/detail.html?id=201108180175
increasing leaks and rumors - interesting...
Yeah, but...where? Verizon? With LTE?
For me that info is important because if I knew something was coming to Verizon in October I may be able to wait another month. If it's not, no use in waiting...I'll just buy the Bionic next week or whenever.
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i understand the frustration. but, if there's even a chance of it coming to vzw (and Phil says it's more than a chance), no way am i going to buy a phone until there's confirmation of either yay or nay. a nexus, with these rumored specs, would just be too hard to pass up (except for maybe the DHD). 
Oh, I completely agree there's one one the way, I am more questioning BGR's "reporting." Especially when it seems they are just throwing high end specs out there saying thery're for the next Nexus, "or just possibly some other high end phone". I haven't seen one other reputable tech site even acknowledge the BGR "article". That speaks volumes to me.
And, for the record, Tapatalk is giving me issues today, which is why I keep posting half posts.
Also, Google really needs to tighten up Translate. That article was nearly unreadable. Thanks for finding it though. Nice to see something not spawned from BGR.
I will say, if the Nexus turns into a slab like the current 4.3" phones, I'm not going to be happy at all. Especially now that I'm on the Nexus bandwagon, I love the sleek form and do not want to go back to a brick like the EVO
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Also, Google really needs to tighten up Translate. That article was nearly unreadable. Thanks for finding it though. Nice to see something not spawned from BGR.
I will say, if the Nexus turns into a slab like the current 4.3" phones, I'm not going to be happy at all. Especially now that I'm on the Nexus bandwagon, I love the sleek form and do not want to go back to a brick like the EVO
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if it ends up being made by Sammy, we'll probably see a pretty slim device.
yeah, the translation of that article was almost unbearable. but, it seems like they were quoting sources from Sammy vendors, who were saying that Sammy has begun production of the units....??
I'm sure it'll be slim, but on referring more to the corners and the sheer size of the face of the phone. The rounded edges on the NS4G make it 100% nicer to hold. All the big phones are too square and just a hair too big. If they could keep it pretty much the same size and shape as the NS4G, I would love it. If it turns into a mobster size phone, I'll stick with what I got for a while and see what comes out next summer
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Well, it does have rounded corners in the "pictures" we've seen, but I wouldn't expect it to be any small than an Evo. It's supposedly got a 4.6" display, and even if you account for the lack of capacitive buttons, that's still damn big (comparable to a 4.3" phone).
i understand the frustration. but, if there's even a chance of it coming to vzw (and Phil says it's more than a chance), no way am i going to buy a phone until there's confirmation of either yay or nay. a nexus, with these rumored specs, would just be too hard to pass up (except for maybe the DHD).
I agree with you man. My upgrade is hot and burning a whole in my pocket but this device is tough to not wait and hear more about before going with something else.
via BGR from GSMArena, the samsung device lineup has "leaked". Wasn't the leaked model number I9250? Samsung roadmap leaks again, adds a WP7 handset to the mix - GSMArena.com news
Um, what "pictures" are you referring to? Only "leaks" I have seen are from BGR, and they always have pictures of a Nexus S attached to them.
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Well, Engadget is reporting the Korean article too, so I guess that part is pretty legit.
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