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Nexus 5 Pre-Release/Speculation Thread
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mxpxillini35
Newbie
Kind of hoping for a Verizon LTE release on this...has it been confirmed that it will or will not be coming with an LTE variant?
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
THe nexus 5 will not be coming to verizon.
If you're talking about an LTE nexus 4 variant, its been nothing but rumors so far. I dont see it happening.
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
Are you guys ready? https://twitter.com/le3ky/status/395907465599918082/photo/1
I have to say the two tone looks better in person.
I have to say the two tone looks better in person.
mxpxillini35
Newbie
I'm just itching to upgrade from my GS3, not sure why though. I'll probably wait til next year and see what happens. I'm seriously just waiting until Verizon pulls the plug on all unlimited data. If that happens, I'm out. Probably off to T-Mobile. The seemingly google of the mobile world.
Yes! Damn it!
Orion
Android Expert
I don't know if it has been posted yet but more screen shots of kit kat......
Reddit Dude is Back With Android 4.4 Kit Kat Screenshots! – Droid Life
Reddit Dude is Back With Android 4.4 Kit Kat Screenshots! – Droid Life
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
In other news, the Sprint GNex is getting 4.3 today
exactly why Google needs to be in charge of their phones even if a carrier supports it like Apple does. At least they got it, but it's sad still.
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
I've got a 20 minute bus ride to campus, and I know as soon as I leave its gonna he announced
Not at all.
mxpxillini35
Newbie
Maybe someday Google will strongarm the carriers like Apple does...until then...
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
Looks clean, but I can't wait to see the functionality.
Something so little but major to me is the lack of music volume controls unless you press the physical button. They should have a volume software button within the music app or notification bar when showing the music is running.
In other news, the Sprint GNex is getting 4.3 today
I'll admit I laughed (VZW), but then did a check for updates...
Orion
Android Expert
In other news, the Sprint GNex is getting 4.3 today
Haha I wish!
sibaroochi
Lurker
Looks like the LG Nexus 5 is set to arrive today at 11am PST. It's all rumours but reports are starting to trickle out: LG Nexus 5 Announcement Today | 4G Mobile Share
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
I understand Google has caused all of us to develop trust issues. We can get through this together my friend. Ha-ha.
statepenn03
Android Enthusiast
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
Some questions answered about the Nexus 5 from an early adopter on Reddit
Nexus 5 Q&A, pictures show up on Reddit.
"Hangouts with SMS was pre-loaded onto the device
There is a complete backup solution built-in — think iCloud, except for Android.
In response to a question about always-on voice controls (Moto X), the leakster simply smiled
The leakster said it was as smooth as smooth can be. Android 4.3 is already pretty smooth on the aging Nexus 4, so we wouldn’t expect anything less here. Note that rumors are saying Android 4.4 has been designed to be able to work smoothly on even the weakest of hardware.
They said it doesn’t feel cheap “like a Samsung phone.” Their words, not ours.
There will be a Google Drive offer for 100GB of storage, which makes Drive the likely candidate for the built-in backup.
Battery life? 17 hours talk time, 8 hours web surfing, 6 hours of video watching, according to one engineer.
Camera is an improvement over Nexus 5, but nothing like the jump from iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S.
Speakers sounded really good, clear and loud.
It doesn’t taste like a KitKat bar."
Nexus 5 Q&A, pictures show up on Reddit.
"Hangouts with SMS was pre-loaded onto the device
There is a complete backup solution built-in — think iCloud, except for Android.
In response to a question about always-on voice controls (Moto X), the leakster simply smiled
The leakster said it was as smooth as smooth can be. Android 4.3 is already pretty smooth on the aging Nexus 4, so we wouldn’t expect anything less here. Note that rumors are saying Android 4.4 has been designed to be able to work smoothly on even the weakest of hardware.
They said it doesn’t feel cheap “like a Samsung phone.” Their words, not ours.
There will be a Google Drive offer for 100GB of storage, which makes Drive the likely candidate for the built-in backup.
Battery life? 17 hours talk time, 8 hours web surfing, 6 hours of video watching, according to one engineer.
Camera is an improvement over Nexus 5, but nothing like the jump from iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S.
Speakers sounded really good, clear and loud.
It doesn’t taste like a KitKat bar."
Yea it seems weird that they would just announce it out of nowhere instead of having an event. Even a small event with some press would make sense.
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