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

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Why is the first post not reflecting the 20th rumor and still saying Thursday, when this article from Phandroid is saying now the 20th? Is the article wrong and meant the 15th, or is this thread just not updated?

Verizon Galaxy Nexus With Official Extended Battery Caught In The Wild [Pics]

It's a rumor based on tips to the writer and so it was mentioned in the article. In this thread, it appears the 15th has gained more traction today than the 20th. That still could very well change, however.
 
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Good day Nexicans! So, I was all ready to give a 14 quote post as i am caught up, but no. I managed to copy at the wrong time and lost it all, which is really unfortunate some great material over the last several pages..the only one I remember is Scoptimism thanks to BB so I will be using that term whenever appropriate from here forwards.

Welcome to the new members! Lets hope today brings good GN news and press release from Verizon!! Oops, I'm being too scoptimistic.
So I thought I'd step in and post some news I've heard from a pretty good source at AC forums:

"Our meeting this Thursday was cancelled, because we are launching a new phone. We were told this morning, that's all I can say."

He's a good guy and wouldn't lie about this as he's excited for the Nexus, too. Here's hoping we can buy bright and early on Thursday morning.
Oh how I wish this could be encouraging......
he's talking about the Droid 4
 
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I don't know if I'm dumb to try to jump from a Samsung Reality to a Nexus but all of your posts make me want it! It's either a Nexus or Rezound.

One question - is anyone worried about the unlocking part with your face? Do you think this is going to cause trouble? Is there a way to turn that off and just brush to unlock? What if someone else wants to use your phone?

The camera is what interests me the most. I have 9 grankids and it's been a pain to take quick photos of them. Most come out blurry. Even my two dogs get blurred.

When we go to concerts, I'm jealous of those that whip out their phones and can zoom in close and upload to FB right away!

I'm not up until Jan 1 2012, but hubby is. He is too old fashion and is not interested, he loves his Barage! I just don't want to miss out on the double data promo!


You don't have to use face unlock. All the usual ways are supported too
 
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I'm sure this question has already been asked, but..

Is everyone getting a screen protector for their Nexus since it unfortunately does not have gorilla glass?

I personally have never owned a screen protector. Do the screen protectors often get annoying after awhile, or can you barely tell you're using one?

It could be Gorilla glass that Samsung licensed out and no longer needs to use the Gorilla glass name for. A lot of companies license others products and just slap their name on them.

But to answer your question, no screen protector for me. Stripped phone all the way.
 
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Yeah, this has been re-hashed several times, but in short, the phone has fortified glass, just not "Gorilla Glass". I'm sure it's equal to that of "Gorilla Glass" BUT, as many of us owning phones with GG (Gorilla Glass) will tell you, it does not mean you will not get scratches or anything. I have a nice, long 2" gash down my phone which does have GG. Caused by the metal prongs on my wife's engagement ring. Pure incidental contact as well. Screen protector is always recommended! I ordered a Steinheil (spelling?) protector already.
Actually, I'd wager the damage was done more by the diamonds and less the softer metal prongs. ;)

Unless you got her an engagement ring with cubic zirconia? :D
 
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I don't know if I'm dumb to try to jump from a Samsung Reality to a Nexus but all of your posts make me want it! It's either a Nexus or Rezound.

One question - is anyone worried about the unlocking part with your face? Do you think this is going to cause trouble? Is there a way to turn that off and just brush to unlock? What if someone else wants to use your phone?

The camera is what interests me the most. I have 9 grankids and it's been a pain to take quick photos of them. Most come out blurry. Even my two dogs get blurred.

When we go to concerts, I'm jealous of those that whip out their phones and can zoom in close and upload to FB right away!

I'm not up until Jan 1 2012, but hubby is. He is too old fashion and is not interested, he loves his Barage! I just don't want to miss out on the double data promo!

The facial recognition is really more of a novelty than anything intended for security IMO because it can be easily tricked with a picture. But yes you can have different unlocks such as a pin, pattern, slide or no lock screen (not sure if it has all of those but I know there are different variations).
 
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Why is the first post not reflecting the 20th rumor and still saying Thursday, when this article from Phandroid is saying now the 20th? Is the article wrong and meant the 15th, or is this thread just not updated?

Verizon Galaxy Nexus With Official Extended Battery Caught In The Wild [Pics]

That's from a report that originated here. One of our writers heard from two CSR's or got tips from folks who heard from two csr's. Personally, we know that CSR's are kept in the dark, so I'd take that with a grain of salt.
 
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I received a call from Verizon this morning about the 4G promo (after getting it noted in my account) that it's a CHICAGOLAND area thing ONLY. She had her doubts that I would be able to use it - despite being in the Chicagoland area. I will fight tooth and nail to use it. She said if I can use it "more power to(me)" and "couple it with your NE2 loyalty, you could save some money."

Like I'm going to allow them to deny me AFTER they gave the go-ahead AND I apply for it...pfffft!

Point of this post: Those of you living outside of the Chicagoland area, DO NOT be surprised if the $100 4g promo does NOT apply!
 
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whoa people are creeping on me, jesus i've had 1k plus views of my profile. lol.

Your avatar is of an attractive girl touching her breasts...and you think it's odd that in a male dominated forum, that they're looking at your profile? Srsly?


Personally, I would have never noticed if it had not been brought up, but just like a toddler being told not to hit the red button, as soon as you leave they will do just that, and I had to go look at this avatar and profile. I hate the power of suggestion. It's too bad we can't use that against the vzw execs in an Obi Wan like , "These are not the droids you are looking for" kind of way, i.e. , "You will release the Galaxy Nexus immediately."

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