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Nexus 5 Pre-Release/Speculation Thread
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jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
I assume the technology is the same/hasn't changed/hasn't improved, so that it would work. However due to the different dimensions of the Nexus 5, it may not fit as nicely.
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Hopefully it comes sooner rather than later.
thisisdan26
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https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...56719187744.1073741827.102051429948274&type=1
Interesting. I see no reason for them to lie in hopes of gaining traffic. They already have plenty of likes.
Interesting. I see no reason for them to lie in hopes of gaining traffic. They already have plenty of likes.
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Yeah, it's like to know their source as well, though the 28th has been a suggested day already. It lines up perfectly with last year after all.
If there is an event that day, wouldn't invites be going out today?
statepenn03
Android Enthusiast
I would guess they'd go out by Wednesday at the latest. With Apple's event tomorrow maybe they're waiting until after that to send out invites? Who knows... Regardless we should have an announcement some time in the next week or so... hopefully.
statepenn03
Android Enthusiast
Does anyone know how the Google invites have matched up with Apple events the last couple years?
I would guess they'd go out by Wednesday at the latest. With Apple's event tomorrow maybe they're waiting until after that to send out invites? Who knows... Regardless we should have an announcement some time in the next week or so... hopefully.
Ya I guess that makes sense that Google doesn't want their invites to get overshadowed by anticipation for new iPads and MBPs. Hopefully soon though, I'm really looking forward to upgrading. Hoping battery life is an improvement from my Nexus 4.
jkc120
Android Expert
Afraid so
My S4 with AOKP mr2 is working out well, but I am still hungering for the Nexus...I am still debating if it's worth going to shared AT&T w/Nexus5 or riding out the S4 for a while...
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
I think that's exactly why they aren't offering it.
The other option is Google didn't want them to happen, but the LG rep who I ran into at sprint told me they designed it to be on all carriers
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Yeah, based on the fcc doc, Verizon is the only carrier not supported by it hardware wise. Not sure how other carriers are in your area or if you're willing to change for it.
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
You would think Google would send out invites before Apple's event, but the iPhone 5S is done and over with. This event is just for their tablets. A tablet won't be a daily driver. They do have an event on the 24th and a source was saying it won't hold any devices at that event. I think it's not a bad idea to go with the 28th. I think invites will be shown for tomorrow or the day after the iPad event tomorrow. Google has had an event after Apple announced the 4S I believe.
DrexelDragon
Android Enthusiast
I was one of the top posters from the Verizon GNex thread and I switched to T-Mobile this past summer. You should consider it Steven!!
DrexelDragon
Android Enthusiast
Doubt it means much but Spigen is shipping their screen protectors for the Nexus 5 now..
Amazon.com: SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Screen Protector Clear [Crystal] [3-PACK] **Base PET Film made in Japan** Premium Front Screen Protector for Nexus 5: Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Screen Protector Clear [Crystal] [3-PACK] **Base PET Film made in Japan** Premium Front Screen Protector for Nexus 5: Cell Phones & Accessories
DrexelDragon
Android Enthusiast
What area do you live in? Near any major cities?
thisisdan26
Member
My final guess is the 28th (for something). I am committing myself to that date for either an announcement or a release. Might be a 28th announcement and Halloween release? Who knows.
All I know is that "28" is the only number that consistently shows up without being debunked yet (like 24 was). Nor do we really have to stretch the clues to make 28 work as we did with the countdown (turn it backwards and maybe its a 5?...I think I see 6 kit kats?)
- This is it (blatant clue to the movie release date of 10/28)
- Everybody Dance Now (28th Street Crew)
- 28 KitKat Android Toys
and also the facebook link to that store naming the 28th as the day it drops. Not really a clue, but just another lead.
Also, as jhawkkw pointed out, it lines up perfectly with last years release.
That's it! No more guessing from me!
All I know is that "28" is the only number that consistently shows up without being debunked yet (like 24 was). Nor do we really have to stretch the clues to make 28 work as we did with the countdown (turn it backwards and maybe its a 5?...I think I see 6 kit kats?)
- This is it (blatant clue to the movie release date of 10/28)
- Everybody Dance Now (28th Street Crew)
- 28 KitKat Android Toys
and also the facebook link to that store naming the 28th as the day it drops. Not really a clue, but just another lead.
Also, as jhawkkw pointed out, it lines up perfectly with last years release.
That's it! No more guessing from me!
Orion
Android Expert
I was reading some of the reviews of the Nexus 5 cases and it appears that some people have the phone already......LMAO!
nitramus
Well-Known Member
thisisdan26
Member
Yeah I saw this last night. Sure is interesting. Especially since, as the article notes, the embargo is supposed to end on the 25th...just after the Google event on the 24th. Could the "no hardware" talk be part of the embargo and the media outlets with access actually do know that there will be hardware, they just can't say it?
It is a little odd that Google came out and specifically addressed the fact that this event. "will not reveal any hardware" but has not said much else of late. Why not just let the speculation run rampant?
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