***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**

[BabyBlues]

I foresee opening a new account with Verizon in my friend's name so I can get mom a new phone. Hers is possessed. Thanks for pointing out the great deals.

 

[scottg96]

NFC looks like it could be fun. I think it my take time for it to catch on.
There needs to be more of a demand for it.

Posted this on reddit:
Weekend Project: Make Your Own NFC Tags
This gets me really excited. Imagine embedding an NFC tag in the pocket of my jeans, on my night table, on my desk, etc. I can perform multiple actions all at once without any more effort than placing my phone on a chip ;D

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

Not being a major concern but just out of curiosity; has anyone seen a screenshot or video where the new music player integration into the notification shade is shown?

How about any new developments on the inclusion of a barometer? I remember folks speculating about GPS accuracy enhancement, but that was soon after debunked by a barometric studies expert.

 

[yawdapaah]

Going to bed, too. If there is an announcement or a pre-release that shows up on VZ, please scream "Haaaaaan!" at the top of your lungs.

I will feel a disturbance in the force, wake up, and take a look.

Wait, when did you become sensitive to the Force? Or did I miss that scene.

 

[Steven58]

I feel like I give "Thanks" to posts too often... is this bad? :S

Not at all.. Thank you!

I lol'd and my cat looked up at me, blinked, and laid his head back down.

I think you got the fever. Not as bad as me, but you have the fever. Regarding your other post, I don't mind buying by pre-order, in this case, because I've already handled the device by watching all the youtube demos.

Samsung Galaxy Disappointment?

I feel ya.

Sorry. I should have been clearer. Is the Nexus that great a device? Or would the average user be happy with the rezound or razr?

Any one of these phones are great, frankly.

I understand the rules of the thread and all but honestly all the football talk and video game talk is really grinding my nerves. Not that I don't like football or video games but seriously it's just a bit much here.

Slightly off topic or jokingly sliding off topic yet remaining in the realm of the topic is fine. Even going off topic for a minute to add a little levity is fine and much appreciated. Having a post by post nfl analysis is just way too much. Please keep it to a minimum I implore you.

Hate to be a buzzkill and I'm not usually that guy but I had to say something. I apologize in advance if I offended anyone.

The nature of this thread is that it goes off-topic. What I've done is to keep the original post up to date with the latest information, so you don't have to sift through everything if you don't want to or don't have the time to. Sorry for the inconvenience. This type of thread isn't for everybody, but you've got that OP.



EDIT: I think this thread is going to be a record setter for Android Forums, beating out the HTC Incredible thread, and boy am I happy about that.


@Phases... 11:30am? (Steven scratches his head and tries to figure this one out. Why not saaaaaaaay 11:31 am?)

 

[vandyman]

Those are really good deals. But I came to a decision several years ago that I will never again compromise to save a "few" bucks. No more sitting in the last row at concerts for example. The only way I don't hold out for this device is if it turns out to be a buggy epic failure. I'll wait til next year if need be.

I still believe that the SGSII-HD-LTE should have been the Nexus,
And the SGSII-HD still may come to Verizon soon.
Who knows?

 

[scottg96]

Not being a major concern but just out of curiosity; has anyone seen a screenshot or video where the new music player integration into the notification shade is shown?

How about any new developments on the inclusion of a barometer? I remember folks speculating about GPS accuracy enhancement, but that was soon after debunked by a barometric studies expert.

Ya know, I was just about to ask the same thing. Also, I'm interested in seeing how media playback is handled in the lockscreen; is it all media playing controls (anything that has "media volume") or is it only the Google Music app?

 

[TheRoosevelt]

If I were you I would count on the Nexus coming before the end of November, because from what I can tell that seems like the most likely situation right now.

You say that as if you have some sort of inside info, and I'm pretty sure you don't. I don't mind optimism, but I do mind "from what I can tell" type predictions. I'm thinking "I think" would be more accurate. None of us know anything, unfortunately, except that it's coming before the end of the year. Anything beyond that is pure speculation and rumor.

I do share your hope that it'll be here before December, but there's no facts supporting any date, and you should point that out when people ask about the situation

 

[brain85]

So who's ready to pick up the Nexus tomorrow?!

 

[Gandalf7]

Only the nexus having NFC is a big deal for me.

I am thinking about NFC, too. I figure I will get the NFC Task Launcher app (in the Android Market here), which I guess means I should be looking for some tags.

 

[callmeox]

Not being a major concern but just out of curiosity; has anyone seen a screenshot or video where the new music player integration into the notification shade is shown?

How about any new developments on the inclusion of a barometer? I remember folks speculating about GPS accuracy enhancement, but that was soon after debunked by a barometric studies expert.

I don't recall any debunking, but I do recall a rep from Google saying that it is there to help satellite lock more quickly.

 

[BabyBlues]

I have to tell you all - I finished laundry at 10 but it is not folded yet because I am far more entertained by all of you.

And, the new Nickelback is a good album. I got my download from pre order at 11:31

 

[yawdapaah]

So who's ready to pick up the Nexus tomorrow?!

I really hope it's tomorrow (although it's pretty much impossible now) just so I can see the look on some faces.

 

[scottg96]

Not at all.. Thank you!



I think you got the fever. Not as bad as me, but you have the fever. Regarding your other post, I don't mind buying by pre-order, in this case, because I've already handled the device by watching all the youtube demos.



I feel ya.



Any one of these phones are great, frankly.



The nature of this thread is that it goes off-topic. What I've done is to keep the original post up to date with the latest information, so you don't have to sift through everything if you don't want to or don't have the time to. Sorry for the inconvenience. This type of thread isn't for everybody, but you've got that OP.



EDIT: I think this thread is going to be a record setter for Android Forums, beating out the HTC Incredible thread, and boy am I happy about that.


@Phases... 11:30am? (Steven scratches his head and tries to figure this one out. Why not saaaaaaaay 11:31 am?)

I think he meant 11:30 am as just a time of the day to close the thread and move discussion to the other threads. Unless he has some specific reasoning or information he's not telling us...

 

[red66charger]

+1

I'd even like to see the Note, just a little.

 

[OptimusNexus]

Have only skimmed the thread this weekend but dayum it seems awfully irritable around here. Relax guys and gals, it'll happen. And if not? Fine we can all drink the koolaid.

Was catchin up on the posts I've missed this weekend, read this and laughed out loud! Then I read it to my girlfriend and she said, "You probably would."

 

[scottg96]

I don't recall any debunking, but I do recall a rep from Google saying that it is there to help satellite lock more quickly.

Yep I remember hearing that too.

 

[vandyman]

@Phases... 11:30am? (Steven scratches his head and tries to figure this one out. Why not saaaaaaaay 11:31 am?)

I thought about that to but I did not want to say anything.

 

[scottg96]

I am thinking about NFC, too. I figure I will get the NFC Task Launcher app (in the Android Market here), which I guess means I should be looking for some tags.

http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...s-post-important-11-19-a-839.html#post3504838

 

[TheRoosevelt]

All right you guys, I'm out for the night. Let's hope this upcoming week is a good one

 

[red66charger]

I still believe that the SGSII-HD-LTE should have been the Nexus,
And the SGSII-HD still may come to Verizon soon.
Who knows?

This was supposed to go with my +1 and Note comment.

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

So who's ready to pick up the Nexus tomorrow?!

Our friends in the UK. The testers, reviewers and google employees. Oh, and Woz.

Pretty sure they're all pretty stoked to pick it up first thing in the morning.

 

[Steven58]

I think he meant 11:30 am as just a time of the day to close the thread and move discussion to the other threads. Unless he has some specific reasoning or information he's not telling us...

Let's start a conspiracy theory topic.

 

[brain85]

I really hope it's tomorrow (although it's pretty much impossible now) just so I can see the look on some faces.

Not impossible at all. It's gotta be coming soon. Stores just don't get accessories and wait 3 weeks to release the phone.

 

[BabyBlues]

So who's ready to pick up the Nexus tomorrow?!

Me me me