Verizon hates samsung why?

Im quite sure its coming to Verizon. There is definitive proof of an LTE version for the NA market.

Who said Verizon isn't getting the Galaxy Nexus?

Lol...huhh!

Vzw is going to get this phone 4 sure.

I wouldn't be Surprised if vzw launches one device a week right up until Black Friday...

Something like...

Razr- Nov 3rd

Vigor- Nov 10th

Mystery phone/Tablet- Zoom 2- Nov 17th

Galaxy Nexus- Nov 25th Black Friday!

sean76 said:

Lol...huhh!

Vzw is going to get this phone 4 sure.

I wouldn't be Surprised if vzw launches one device a week right up until Black Friday...

Something like...

Razr- Nov 3rd

Vigor- Nov 10th

Mystery phone/Tablet- Zoom 2- Nov 17th

Galaxy Nexus- Nov 25th Black Friday!

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What's that mystery item you mention???

kool kat2 said:

What's that mystery item you mention???

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Could be something under the radar, something from LG? Or maybe a kick ass tablet, like the Moto Zoom 2! I deff think we'll see all these phones in Nov at some point.

OK, the reason he asked that is because there was story on the net. For those that don't follow Android drama/twitter, supposedly there are 2 reasons it would not be on VZW.

Reason 1 : Verizon wanted to be more involved in the launch (and expected to be). Verizon was angry when Google/Samsung did not want them involved.

Reason 2 : Verizon/Google/Samsung sent out test units. The test units had issues (I think it was with 4G and possibly battery life on 4G, I don't recall).

However, this article explains things better, and why it's still looking very likely that Galaxy Prime will be on Verizon (and probably first of all of the carriers).

Samsung Facebook: Verizon is Getting the Galaxy Nexus in the Initial Wave – Other Carriers Later (Updated) - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

**EDIT** Sorry, I didn't read the first post correctly. While the above is true, let me expand. This is a rumor (and also my hypothesis). Verizon is not announcing the Galaxy Nexus yet because it wants as many pre-orders as possible for the Moto Phone (RAZR). This makes a ton of sense in that the average user (that hasn't already bought a Bionic), will jump on the Razr. I think they will only announce the Nexus a day or two before physical launch (or even on the same day as physical launch) to maximize sales of the Razr. Business wise, this makes sense. Remember, the majority of people buying phones don't keep up with new cell phones and just walk into a store or look online and say "Hey, that Razr is thin and looks to be the best". They will sell a ton. Buyer beware. I don't consider this a bad business practice, because that is the reality of business. That said, reason 1 or 2 could cause the phone to never be released on VZW, however I think that is unlikely...

Again, that is all speculation, so take it with a grain of salt.

Verizon seems to be in bed with motorola pretty deeply. I would guess that they recieve a pretty good price incentive to try and keep the motorola phones looking like the flagship device.

there were only 2 moto flagship devices IMO
Droid 1
Droid X

droid 3 is pretty powerful, as well as bionic, but how many developers are on them compared to the droid 1 and droid x?

dmodert66 said:

This is a rumor (and also my hypothesis). Verizon is not announcing the Galaxy Nexus yet because it wants as many pre-orders as possible for the Moto Phone (RAZR). .... <snip> ...

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^^ This. (And the part I snipped for length.)

It appears Motorola and Verizon have pretty much given up on the Bionic already. It was already part of the $0.01 sale via Amazon barely a month after launch. They've shifted about as many as they can and the RAZR is going to destroy any remaining interest in the Bionic. Still, RAZR needs its time in the limelight before the Nexus hits, so it gets its announcement now.


Bear in mind the Galaxy Nexus still hasn't landed in mainstream consciousness. Sure, it's had an article or two in the tech sections of CNN and MSNBC, but even the mention of Android 4.0 and NFC and a shiny new Google phone don't make an impact on the public in the way an Apple announcement does. It's only getting particular attention amongst those of us who are rabidly following phone developments right now. (Hell, it hadn't even landed in the consciousness of Verizon reps in NYC yesterday: "Oh weird, you're the 3rd person who's come in asking about that phone today... I haven't heard of that one before.")

RAZR, on the other hand, has some ridiculous brand recognition. That phone *will* reach mainstream consciousness quickly with little additional promotion simply due to the name. So Verizon captures a month's worth of RAZR buyers who pick it up on name alone, assuming it's Verizon's latest, greatest flagship phone... and with no awareness that the Galaxy Nexus is right around the corner. Meanwhile all the techies and fanatics who know what's just over the horizon lie in wait for the Nexus, and Verizon only promotes it to Joe Public once they can no longer keep it under wraps.

Yeah, they're just trying to push RAZR sales before the Galaxy Nexus tidal wave hits!

It's not that Verizon hates Samsung. Verizon just prefers Motorola because they lock down Droid phones for them. HTC, Samsung and LG don't do so and get less love from them.

OK. More info. It looks possible that there may be a delay with VZW. Supposedly it is due to an issue with 4G. There has been alot of twitter action on this today (mostly P3Droid and Miami, both notable in the android community). None of this is confirmed as of yet, and they may iron out the issues before the supposed release date of the 3rd or 10th (depending on what you read), but they have both been reliable sources in the past (P3/Miami). Miami even said something to the effect on twitter "I wouldn't sell your current device to get a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon just yet" (paraphrasing).

Link to Thread : Verizon Launch Delayed..(rumors) - Android Forums

Or, it could be exactly what I stated above and they don't want to screw Razr sales. Like I said, I tend to believe them (more familiar with P3Droid), but I guess it will be an interesting wait until something is announced.

I think the OP might have meant not that Verizon wont get the Nexus but that Verizon is always busy singing Motorola's praise while putting an awesome company like Samsung in the back burner. Even though Samsung has really shown this year that it is near if not on top of the Android Game.

It's business, nothing personal against Samsung. Verizon thinks it will make more money selling the RAZR than the Galaxy Nexus.

While the RAZR isn't going to impress the hardcore Android fanatics, it is more appealing to the mainstream consumers because of its elegant design, strong branding, and is more enterprise friendly. It's going to sell like hotcakes.

Sandroidfan said:

It's not that Verizon hates Samsung. Verizon just prefers Motorola because they lock down Droid phones for them. HTC, Samsung and LG don't do so and get less love from them.

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This is the correct answer.