I don't see a new version of Android coming out anytime soon so a totally new dev phone (nexus) is pointless. But a spec bump on the current GN would make sense so people could still enjoy vanilla android and at the same time not have an outdated phone.
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I don't see a new version of Android coming out anytime soon so a totally new dev phone (nexus) is pointless. But a spec bump on the current GN would make sense so people could still enjoy vanilla android and at the same time not have an outdated phone.
As long as Samsung doesn't add it's yucky apps.
Besides the poor battery reputation, HTC has a history of making great smartphones. But one thing I absolutely hate about HTC is they have a habit of making the perfect smartphone minus the one huge spec that I always need. Whether it's missing a radio band, external memory, too little memory, or whatever. They always seem to exclude the one thing I want which makes me not purchase. This has been my experience with HTC since the Windows Mobile days.
The Robot Cow
macrumors 6502
There will be a new version of Android, but its not going to be a major release but a point release. like 2.1 to 2.2 to 2.3. So its rumored to keep the jelly bean name and be 4.2.
If its only a spec bump from the galazy nexus, i'll be going with either the nokia lumia 920 or iphone 5. I'll still keep my nexus to mess around with. Nokia and Microsoft need to HURRY UP!! haha
If its only a spec bump from the galazy nexus, i'll be going with either the nokia lumia 920 or iphone 5. I'll still keep my nexus to mess around with. Nokia and Microsoft need to HURRY UP!! haha
onthecouchagain
macrumors 604
Multiple sources (2 of which AndroidandMe claim are reliable) support the rumor that there will be a Optimus Nexus based on the LG Optimus G.
There's decent evidence (spec sheet, photos taken) that the GN2 is a minor spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus.
The only rumor that doesn't have as much weight is the HTC Nexus 5.
But, if you believe the "5 Nexus" devices in 2012 rumor then it does add perfectly with the Nexus 7 and Q.
I really think this will be the full line up:
Nexus 7 - ASUS made 7" tablet.
Nexus 5 - HTC made 5" phablet
Optimus Nexus - LG made 4.7" smartphone with high-end specs.
Galaxy Nexus 2 - Samsung made spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus, maintaining entry-price of $350-399.
Everyone is happy. C'mon, Google.
EDIT: I guess it's possible there will be a Nexus 10 too. Something's gotta get bumped then.... :T
There's decent evidence (spec sheet, photos taken) that the GN2 is a minor spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus.
The only rumor that doesn't have as much weight is the HTC Nexus 5.
But, if you believe the "5 Nexus" devices in 2012 rumor then it does add perfectly with the Nexus 7 and Q.
I really think this will be the full line up:
Nexus 7 - ASUS made 7" tablet.
Nexus 5 - HTC made 5" phablet
Optimus Nexus - LG made 4.7" smartphone with high-end specs.
Galaxy Nexus 2 - Samsung made spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus, maintaining entry-price of $350-399.
Everyone is happy. C'mon, Google.
EDIT: I guess it's possible there will be a Nexus 10 too. Something's gotta get bumped then.... :T
onthecouchagain
macrumors 604
HTC phones are overrated. They typically package it with a too-small battery, and the wake/sleep button is always at the top. For devices as large as 4.6-4.8", a wake/sleep button at the top is horribly cumbersome to use. It's an absolute deal breaker.
LG has the better battery technology, as good (if not better) screen tech, and is smart enough to realize a phone that large should have all its buttons on the sides.
onthecouchagain
macrumors 604
Snap: http://androidandme.com/2012/10/new...hanges-lg-optimus-g-nexus-coming-in-november/
LG Optimus Nexus looking more and more real.
Also: "As previously reported, the whole flagship smartphone concept for the Nexus program is a thing of the past. Any manufacturer can release phones as part of the Nexus program, but they must adhere to strict standards.
In order to qualify for the Nexus program handset manufacturers must use stock Android and 64 MB of secure memory for media streaming. Custom UI skins will be allowed as part of a new “customization center”. There are additional hardware requirements that are needed to make sure the devices will support Android 5.0, which is scheduled to arrive by fall 2013."
I'm still not sure this is the best thing for the Nexus line (and especially "Customization Center" which will allow users to switch between stock Android and the respective manufacturer's own skin.)... but also can't deny this is all very exciting. A lot more to read in the link.
LG Optimus Nexus looking more and more real.
Also: "As previously reported, the whole flagship smartphone concept for the Nexus program is a thing of the past. Any manufacturer can release phones as part of the Nexus program, but they must adhere to strict standards.
In order to qualify for the Nexus program handset manufacturers must use stock Android and 64 MB of secure memory for media streaming. Custom UI skins will be allowed as part of a new “customization center”. There are additional hardware requirements that are needed to make sure the devices will support Android 5.0, which is scheduled to arrive by fall 2013."
I'm still not sure this is the best thing for the Nexus line (and especially "Customization Center" which will allow users to switch between stock Android and the respective manufacturer's own skin.)... but also can't deny this is all very exciting. A lot more to read in the link.
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Oohara
macrumors 68040
...aaaand yet more real:
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smartphones-2/first-hands-on-report-of-the-lg-optimus-g-nexus/
Bolded part makes me especially giddy. Not sure if that "silver ring" will look good though, but I sure am happy the phone doesn't feature that typical LG look.
Who knows if it's true at all of course but...oh what the hell, I'll just go right ahead and start getting my hopes up 😀
onthecouchagain
macrumors 604
Yeah, if true, thank god it doesn't look like the LG Optimus G.
Still think the name is ridiculous though, "LG Optimus G Nexus". That's one G too many.
Still think the name is ridiculous though, "LG Optimus G Nexus". That's one G too many.
I was very excited about the optimus G, but looking at the locked bootloaders that LG goes by is a put off since LG has a rep for late updates.
Then came the rumors about the optimus nexus, very excited again but sadly disappointed by the 8mp camera...if there is a 13mp why not go with that? even though that was not great so I can only imagine how disappointed i'd be with the 8mp. Its not the same 8mp on other smartphones...
On top of all that adding the 16gb max helped me make my choice easily.
Guess I might have to go with no nexus phone if this is their standards set for manufacturers to build nexus phones.
I know no micro-sd cards must be one them. Very contradictory of Google with their freedom of choice. So now we can buy any brand nexus from different manufactures but they'll all be specd the same 🙄
That's like apple saying; you can buy the iphone in any colour you want. Pick black or white lol
Then came the rumors about the optimus nexus, very excited again but sadly disappointed by the 8mp camera...if there is a 13mp why not go with that? even though that was not great so I can only imagine how disappointed i'd be with the 8mp. Its not the same 8mp on other smartphones...
On top of all that adding the 16gb max helped me make my choice easily.
Guess I might have to go with no nexus phone if this is their standards set for manufacturers to build nexus phones.
I know no micro-sd cards must be one them. Very contradictory of Google with their freedom of choice. So now we can buy any brand nexus from different manufactures but they'll all be specd the same 🙄
That's like apple saying; you can buy the iphone in any colour you want. Pick black or white lol
Vegastouch
macrumors 603
The Nexus has always been a developer phone and it hasnt had the best specs so this isnt a surprise. Google isnt holding back. It is staying teh course for the phone but since it has been popular, i was thinking maybe they would make it a little better this time around.
Im fine with a 8mp camera myself and i want a micro SD slot which it hasnt had. Hoping one of them gets one this time around but it hasnt been one of the features. If not i wont get one unless it comes with at least 32 GB of memory.
BoxerGT2.5
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THE JUICEMAN
macrumors 68020
True this is nice. Are you okay with sense? Because I am not. And I shy away from that power button up top. But then again I wonder if I could reach the one on the side of this LG...
BoxerGT2.5
macrumors 68020
Sense 4.1 is pretty nice, they cleaned up the multitasking and brought back the quick settings menu. The power button on the top doesn't bother me much, but anytime I go from using an iPhone for awhile to another phone I always find myself going for a non-existent home button. lol
wonderspark
macrumors 68040
Gotta agree with the wake button on top being lame. I love the quality of my HTC, but I really wish I could wake it with a button under my thumb. I've gotten skilled at waking the phone with my index finger, and thus I can use the phone with one hand pretty well, but it was annoying at first, coming from the iPhone.
On the whole, I really like HTC overall... but I really think my next phone will be the Note 2, unless something better comes out first.
THE JUICEMAN
macrumors 68020
Okay I'll have to check out the new sense. And lol I think we all have phantom home button syndrome after leaving iPhone.
nick_elt
macrumors 68000
If the 8mp was the same as the GS3 then I wouldn't have a problem, but all these things adding up just doesn't attract me 🙁 I will admit I got caught up in the hype.
You just have to see the note2 in person, it is very very nice, it is big but for some reason it doesn't feel big. The ergonomics on the phone are great, probably what makes it feel smaller tbh. Fits in pockets just fine, front pockets (not baggy trousers) including other crap in my pockets.
This might be my next phone.
Only 2 downsides for me personally.
1. Cortex a15 is just round the corner!
2. Head phone jack up top is a pain cause I always put my phone 'head-first' in my pocket. Now i'll have to switch...
Edit: there are loads of pros by the way, I was just being picky and if the two points above didn't exist, this would defo be the phone for me by miles
After playing around with the note2 I do think it is the phone of 2012. Oh and also had a look the iphone5, very nice too (very light!) but not for me I dont think.
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GroundLoop
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My big concern is that there are very few flagship phones (that I know of) coming to Verizon. This is true not only for Android, but also Windows Phone 8. I am tied to Verizon as my entire family (immediate and extended) is on the network. It looks like the best thta I am going to be able to do is the SGS3.
Does anyone know of anything worth waiting for coming out on Verizon?
GL
Edit: after taking a closer look at the galaxy note 2, I am starting to think that this will be my next phone. Size shouldn't be a problem as I am 6'5" and have huge hands. Looking forward to the announcement at the end of the month.
Does anyone know of anything worth waiting for coming out on Verizon?
GL
Edit: after taking a closer look at the galaxy note 2, I am starting to think that this will be my next phone. Size shouldn't be a problem as I am 6'5" and have huge hands. Looking forward to the announcement at the end of the month.
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Vegastouch
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Verizon is too expensive and it isnt a GSM network so i will never go with them.
GroundLoop
macrumors 68000
T-mobile and sprint terrible here...and AT&T and Verizon are basically the same price for the plan my family needs. Verizon has far fewer dropped calls in Orlando and their LTE network is much better here. So, for now, Verizon is the best choice for my situation.
GL
Stuntman06
macrumors 6502a
I'm keeping my eyes open for a landscape keyboard slider phone that I can use on Bell. I'm beginning to really hate touch screen keyboards. I know T-Mobile has the keyboard slider version of the SGS3. LG is supposed to be coming out with one, too.
THE JUICEMAN
macrumors 68020
Very clear photos of the LG Nexus. Several more at the link. It is really starting to grow on me.
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http://tech.onliner.by/2012/10/11/lg-google-nexus-3/
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http://tech.onliner.by/2012/10/11/lg-google-nexus-3/
