*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

Khatmandu · Nov 18, 2011

AntimonyER said:
I wish you were right, but Matias works for Google, not Verizon. I have a feeling there is major bad vibes flowing between the two companies (if BMX tweet is any indication), and I wouldn't even be surprised if Verizon is taking a financial penalty by delaying the phone further, which they have deemed worthwhile as the money they will make from additional sales of RAZRs and Rezounds will more than make up for it. And I will be shocked if we ever see a Nexus on Verizon again.

While he doesn't work with Verizon, they'd be in the loop on things. After all, Google is one of the partners on the contract. There is no way they'd have no info on what's going on (it's likely release dates were part of the contract and changing them would involve informing all parties.. probably mostly to protect Verizon should their be issues with supply from Samsung).

And as far as there being bad blood, if Steve Jobs reopened talks with Verizon after basically telling them to take a walk on the first iPhone with their demands for control, I don't see Google doing anything different. They may change the terms of the contract some to have things closer to how they want them, but they will partner with Verizon again (unless Verizon slides from their current perch at the top of the US cellular market). And Verizon will have to unless they want to lose most of their smartphones other than the iPhone now that Google owns Motorola.

While we may not see it Monday, I think we still see it next week (actually I think they release the Gnex and put the Razr and Rezound on sale for BF).

Hrm. Odd thought while typing that. Wonder if release would be quicker if the phone was renamed Galaxy Nexuz with the red Verizon z. Crappy name, but we've got the Razr and Rezound already..

jkc120 · Nov 18, 2011

Steven58 said:
Steven,

I just got off the phone with someone who works a little higher up on the totem pole than I do. S/he said that the release date is now more "flexible" than it was because of issues coming up during testing.

S/he's a good friend, and throughout the conversation I got the impression that the "testing issues" was the company line, and that the real reason has more to do with corporate strategy than anything else.

I don't know what else to say. I wish I had better news. Next week is definitely not out of the question. But it is very "subject to change" right now.

Regards,

XXXXX

Thanks for the update. I don't like either scenario that seems to be the most probably possibilities:

1. VZW is purposely delaying it for "strategic" reasons
2. VZW's software is having issues and they are still testing/fixing the issues

Either way, what the heck Verizon? I will echo BMX's statement that I long for google.com/phone. Sheesh.

But again, thanks for passing along the info.

Paznos · Nov 18, 2011

I really doubt it's software issues and even if it were it's a NEXUS device they'd have OTA updates out instantly, but there are people who have the phone and say it runs fine so I don't think it's software related.

Gravytrain · Nov 18, 2011

Steven58 said:
Steven,

I just got off the phone with someone who works a little higher up on the totem pole than I do. S/he said that the release date is now more "flexible" than it was because of issues coming up during testing.

S/he's a good friend, and throughout the conversation I got the impression that the "testing issues" was the company line, and that the real reason has more to do with corporate strategy than anything else.

I don't know what else to say. I wish I had better news. Next week is definitely not out of the question. But it is very "subject to change" right now.

Regards,

XXXXX

Verizon is really going to piss some people off....

As always, thanks for the update, Steven.

mongstradamus · Nov 18, 2011

woodraskam said:
I just bought an SGSII from T-Mobile. $530 outright. They have an online plan $30 for unlimited data (throttled after 5gb), and 100 minutes.

Fits me perfectly. Verizon has 30 days to win me back, as that's the return period.

Edit: The $30 plan is only month to month contract, so you either have to own or buy your phone full price.

I have been trying to find some info on the .96 cent deal Walmart is doing for the galaxy s2.I see those did commercials on the TV all the time.

I may jump on that if what I have been reading is true.Samsung plans to release ics on sgs2 in Korea in December so shouldn't be that much longer in us hopefully with roms.

Skytown · Nov 18, 2011

I can't help but think if I had just now started looking through the forum for my next new phone I wouldn't be so disappointed with the new rumor. I would have only had to wait for a couple weeks. Although I would have missed out on all the fun that is the SGN pre-release thread. Seriously this thread is all I look at now. It's like a lightning fast news reel. I hardly bother to google anything about the phone anymore because the real news is in here. Thanks to all you contributors.

The Xero · Nov 18, 2011

Han, i sent you a pm its semi urgent.

TheRoosevelt · Nov 18, 2011

Steven58 said:
Steven,

I just got off the phone with someone who works a little higher up on the totem pole than I do. S/he said that the release date is now more "flexible" than it was because of issues coming up during testing.

S/he's a good friend, and throughout the conversation I got the impression that the "testing issues" was the company line, and that the real reason has more to do with corporate strategy than anything else.

I don't know what else to say. I wish I had better news. Next week is definitely not out of the question. But it is very "subject to change" right now.

Regards,

XXXXX

brb gonna go attack verizon

Mooem · Nov 18, 2011

Why can't carriers be dumb pipes already?

AntimonyER · Nov 18, 2011

Steven58 said:
Steven,

I just got off the phone with someone who works a little higher up on the totem pole than I do. S/he said that the release date is now more "flexible" than it was because of issues coming up during testing.

S/he's a good friend, and throughout the conversation I got the impression that the "testing issues" was the company line, and that the real reason has more to do with corporate strategy than anything else.

I don't know what else to say. I wish I had better news. Next week is definitely not out of the question. But it is very "subject to change" right now.

Regards,

XXXXX

this place is about to explode I'm afraid

OfTheDamned · Nov 18, 2011

Whoa! Everyone needs to calm down. The phone exists and it will come. I understand that many of you have phones that are close to their EOL, but there is no reason to jump off buildings. We've had this happen a couple of times, it sucks, but not every net rumor is true. We are were we have always been and know what we have always known. The phone will come this year. Most of us will get the phone when it launches and, from what I've seen, we will all be very happy people.

I know we are on this crazy post rush, but everyone take a step back and relax for a minute or two. Talk with your family or a friend. Get the phone out of your mind for a couple of minutes and you will realize that this date or any other date is not the end of the world.

The Nexus is coming. Not even Verizon can stop that at this point. It will come and it IS awesome.

Jb2db · Nov 18, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
If the extra $500 wasn't an issue, would you do it? I'm already on AT&T and have unlimited data. I was mainly switching for LTE and the Nexus.

If the extra $500 wasn't an issue, I would definitely get one in a hearbeat. I'm around wifi for most of the day anyway so LTE isn't a major concern for me. I'd probably see if the the GNex works on a dumbphone AT&T plan just to save some money.

MMcCraryNJ · Nov 18, 2011

woodraskam said:
Hey Verizon, Can you hear me now?......Good.

You don't want the T-Mobile SGS2....trust me.

Buckeye Boy · Nov 18, 2011

HanSolo said:
CK! Perfect timing!

The new delay is being caused from a supposed Verizon app issue,it was stated. So unless your source has ESP, or a time machine, I call it luck :eek:

sorry

AndroidFanKyle · Nov 18, 2011

I have an Eris.

I need this phone.

Enough said.

jdduncan11 · Nov 18, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
If the extra $500 wasn't an issue, would you do it? I'm already on AT&T and have unlimited data. I was mainly switching for LTE and the Nexus.

Probably. Unlimited data is a big issue for most of us. Depending on your suage I guess. I'm staying with Verizon, no matter how long these jacka**es take to release the Gnex, becaue I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan

SamMax · Nov 18, 2011

If you look closely at the "leaked Dec 8th" email you can read that it states "Devices and demo units will be sent prior to launch". This could be why the store I visited today was so confident that they would have the phones at launch.

That document could have been a 1 hour or 1 week old nobody knows.

ebe3692 · Nov 18, 2011

Just caught this on twitter:
"We do not have a release date yet for the Nexus. Please follow @VZWNews. The release date will be announced there first."

https://twitter.com/#!/VZWSupport/status/137625911783735296

Bonez · Nov 18, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
but there is no reason to jump off buildings.

You know, if you started using those fangs on people, then those people would become immortal, thus making jumping off buildings moot.

AntimonyER · Nov 18, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
Whoa! Everyone needs to calm down. The phone exists and it will come. I understand that many of you have phones that are close to their EOL, but there is no reason to jump off buildings. We've had this happen a couple of times, it sucks, but not every net rumor is true. We are were we have always been and know what we have always known. The phone will come this year. Most of us will get the phone when it launches and, from what I've seen, we will all be very happy people.

I know we are on this crazy post rush, but everyone take a step back and relax for a minute or two. Talk with your family or a friend. Get the phone out of your mind for a couple of minutes and you will realize that this date or any other date is not the end of the world.

The Nexus is coming. Not even Verizon can stop that at this point. It will come and it IS awesome.

perfect timing

TheRoosevelt · Nov 18, 2011

ebe3692 said:
Just caught this on twitter:
"We do not have a release date yet for the Nexus. Please follow @VZWNews. The release date will be announced there first."

https://twitter.com/#!/VZWSupport/status/137625911783735296

I'm sure they just got bombed with tweeters asking for the Nexus. It happens every time a delay is rumored.

Khatmandu · Nov 18, 2011

If it is delayed because of the backup assistant, I want the money back I had to spend on my DX. That app fails just about every night when it goes to do the backup on my phone, sometimes when I'm a bit groggier than others in the morning I think the phone's dying on me with the big red minus sign in the notification bar and the message "Failed to.." Why delay the Gnex for an app that doesn't really work on an older phone?

Jb2db · Nov 18, 2011

What I don't understand is wouldn't Google be upset with Verizon for the delays? I know that Verizon is the carrier but wouldn't Google be concerned with having their name dragged through the mud because of Verizon?

BabyBlues · Nov 18, 2011

OK. Other than OTD having to talk people off the ledge again and the damn. 12/8 date did I miss anything?

Cam · Nov 18, 2011

The more I think about it, the more I think that pic with the December 8th release date is fake. Is there a credible source behind that pic? I looked at the articles and I didn't see one.

I don't think for a second that it's coming out Monday. If it were we'd have lots of leaks about Verizon stores getting their GNex shipments today. Bottom line, I don't have any clue when this phone is coming out, and I don't think anyone else posting in this thread does either. Hell, at this point, I don't think VZW knows, and that's why they're taking the fifth on the issue. How dumb is it that a company the size of VZW, with a phone as anticipated as this, can't nail down a firm date for a major product launch. If it were my company, I'd be embarrassed to admit that too.

Now that I've had a chance to cool down a bit after seeing that "leak," I'm calling BS. The date could be sooner, could be later, and it could be December 8th, but that pic looks very, very sketchy.

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