Sticksboi05 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/10/galaxy-nexus-verizon-later-this-year.html The Galaxy Nexus smart phone is heading to Verizon sometime "later this year," the company said in a news release today. When exactly is later this year and how much will it cost? Verizon, Samsung and Google haven't said as of yet, but as soon as we get a solid release date and price, we'll let you know on the Technology blog. The Galaxy Nexus, developed jointly by Samsung and Google, is be the first smart phone available that runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, Google's latest version of the Android operating system. And the new phone is to run a "pure" version of Android -- meaning no software additions or changes to the user interface from Samsung or Verizon, as most smart phones have. Google and Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich in Hong Kong last week. The new phone features a 4.65-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, a 1.2-gigahertz dual-core processor, 1 gigabyte of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear camera capable of shooting 1080p video and a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front for video chatting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have to make a difficult call. I have Tmobile and my phone is rapidly crashing hard. 1 yr left on contract I need to either re-up with tmobile and get the Gal s2 or the nexus prime, or wait it out and change carriers completely. My Tmobile coverage is very shaky in this area too, but their data plan pricing is second to none. decisions, decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Will Verizon load a bunch of crap on it like mine Samsung charge? One thing I'll say about Apple, they don't want carrier crapware on their phones. iphone 5 or this decisions decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Wait, so there is a difference between the Nexus Prime and the Droid Prime? I always thought they were code words for the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Will Verizon load a bunch of crap on it like mine Samsung charge?One thing I'll say about Apple, they don't want carrier crapware on their phones. iphone 5 or this decisions decisions. Nexus phones run vanilla Android (ie: No bloat). Wait, so there is a difference between the Nexus Prime and the Droid Prime? I always thought they were code words for the same thing. The Droid Prime is Verizon's version of the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Nexus phones run vanilla Android (ie: No bloat).The Droid Prime is Verizon's version of the phone. I thought Nexus prime was going to run ice cream sandwich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I thought Nexus prime was going to run ice cream sandwich? Vanilla meaning pure Android, no pre-loaded software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Vanilla meaning pure Android, no pre-loaded software. I have Verizon so I guess that means I get the bloatware. Bleh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 This thread makes me want ice cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have Verizon so I guess that means I get the bloatware. Bleh This should not be a problem. Even if it comes with the standard Verizon bloat, the phone will have an unlocked bootloader meaning you can root it and mod it to your heart's content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Perfect for me. I have Verizon. Am I stuck with the Droid Prime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I have been waiting for this phone forever, after we got screwed on the Galaxy S2 with Verizon...this phone should bebeastly...both my contracts are almopst up....heck yeah son!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Verizon was smart to pass up the Galaxy S2 to be able to launch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Based on the latest teaser, the screen will be concave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I have to make a difficult call.I have Tmobile and my phone is rapidly crashing hard. 1 yr left on contract I need to either re-up with tmobile and get the Gal s2 or the nexus prime, or wait it out and change carriers completely. My Tmobile coverage is very shaky in this area too, but their data plan pricing is second to none. decisions, decisions! Hopefully in light of your not-so-distant trials and tribulations, this will seem minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hopefully in light of your not-so-distant trials and tribulations, this will seem minor It sure is! In fact, most of life's nuisances seem silly to me in recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/10/06/verizon-exclusive-samsung-galaxy-nexus-gets-its-full-specs-leaked-ahead-of-october-11-unveiling/ This coming Tuesday, Samsung and Google are expected to officially unveil their newest Android phone. We’ve heard about this device countless times so far, and it’s been rumored to be called anything from Droid Prime to Nexus Prime to Galaxy Nexus. And it looks like it’s going to be Galaxy Nexus after all. That’s according to BGR, who have also received a full spec list for the smartphone from a ‘trusted source’. So first of all, don’t forget that this all has rumor status right now. Although everything kind of fits with previous rumors and leaks as well as with Google’s track record with the Nexus S. Confused? Let me explain. If you were disappointed that the iPhone 4S was just an evolutionary step forward, with a few hardware tweaks here and there, mainly getting it in line with what Android phone makers have been announcing since February… then you clearly don’t know Apple. And if you were expecting the Galaxy Nexus to be another Nexus One, you’re in for yet another disappointment. The Galaxy Nexus will have a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen (just as leaked yesterday) with curved glass (as Samsung has hinted in its teaser video), a TI OMAP 4460 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in storage, a 5 MP rear camera with 1080p HD video recording, a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, LTE or HSPA support, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, NFC, and a 1,750 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and will be 9 mm thin. It will be exclusive to Verizon in the US, and will be (as expected) a pure Google Experience device. As such, it will run ‘vanilla’ Android, no TouchWiz in sight here. --------------------- No TouchWiz! It will be pure Android 4.0!!! That's all I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 What's that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 It means no dumb pre-loaded bloatware and a true Android experience. I have a hard time believing however the 5 megapixel camera nonsense. Why would they go below the current standard of 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 So when's the release date likely? I think I will get it. **** the iPhone 4s...I wanted an iPhone 5, but I'm not waiting around till next year for it, especially if it isnt 4G capable. Will the Verizon phone have Verizon **** on it or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I have a hard time believing however the 5 megapixel camera nonsense. Why would they go below the current standard of 8? Yeah, that's what I was wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 So when's the release date likely? I think I will get it. **** the iPhone 4s...I wanted an iPhone 5, but I'm not waiting around till next year for it, especially if it isnt 4G capable.Will the Verizon phone have Verizon **** on it or not? As the article states, it is vanilla Android 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 1750 mAh battery...good decision by Samsung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Bleed_B&G Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Wait so this phone is going to be exclusive to Verizon only??? FML..I have Sprint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Wait so this phone is going to be exclusive to Verizon only??? FML..I have Sprint I believe T-Mobile is also getting a version of the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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