Google/Samsung partnership is stronger than ever as seen in Nexus phones, Chromebook, Tab 10.1 google I/O edition. So there is nothing to worry for now although there is nothing certain forever. I personally don't think Google can try closing android and becoming another Apple with only Motorola.
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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**
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cereal killer
Android Expert
Prime is coming...prepare and expect it on Verizon.
Is this your gut feeling or do you have inside information?
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HanSolo
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When, Cereal Killer, when?!
Is the SCH-i515 the Prime we've all been waiting for? Or will there be another?
Tell us!!
Come on, Cereal Killer. We're big fans of your work!
Sandroidfan
Android Expert
Just looked at "who's still getting Bionic" thread again over at Bionic forum. I'm surprised that Prime is winning the poll by 10 now. Bionic was winning the poll handily just a few days ago. No offense to them, but it was fun reading them busy defending their reasons to get Bionic now than waiting a little more for better ones.
cereal killer
Android Expert
I don't know when or number designations. SorryWhen, Cereal Killer, when?!
Is the SCH-i515 the Prime we've all been waiting for? Or will there be another?
Tell us!!
Come on, Cereal Killer. We're big fans of your work!
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HanSolo
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I know, I'm kind of getting a kick out of it. When I started the thread, I was totally skewered, tarred and feathered. Not that I cared much, but I was surprised by it (although I supposed I shouldn't have been, given that it is a Bionic forum thread, but I really didn't think I was trolling). And now the Bionic's not getting as much love as it used to.
Nothing against the Bionic; if it was the best phone coming out this year I'd jump on it.
If Bionic sales lag because of Prime or iPhone sales, though, Moto only has themselves to blame. It would have been an utter monster in May.
Hi everyone. I have no idea what you're all talking about with this badabing and OS nonsense, lol
I was just wondering if the SCH-i515 and the SCH-i9250, that Magdelaine alluded to, is the same phone?
I'm on a Droid that my husband gave me when he upgraded, but my own upgrade is next month and I'm not letting him take this one, too!
So I'd like to make the best decision. I'm not into rooting or hacking, even though my husband is, but I would like a pretty screen (I play "words with friends" a lot) and a phone that is easy to use. I don't want an iPhone because the screen isn't big enough and I don't like the syncing.
Thanks everyone!
I was just wondering if the SCH-i515 and the SCH-i9250, that Magdelaine alluded to, is the same phone?
I'm on a Droid that my husband gave me when he upgraded, but my own upgrade is next month and I'm not letting him take this one, too!
So I'd like to make the best decision. I'm not into rooting or hacking, even though my husband is, but I would like a pretty screen (I play "words with friends" a lot) and a phone that is easy to use. I don't want an iPhone because the screen isn't big enough and I don't like the syncing.
Thanks everyone!
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HanSolo
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That's a good question...and it's very confusing. First off, the i9250 is a GT prefix, not an SCH prefix. It's definitely not literally the same phone, but might be two different versions of the same phone.
My opinion is that the SCH-i515 will be Verizon's (bloated?) version of the Nexus Prime, and the GT-i9250 might be Google's pure Nexus version for everyone else, given that SCH is a prefix for Verizon phones, while GT isn't.
If this is true, it might disappoint some people on Verizon, but not me. Samsung's phones are very easily rootable and can be manually updated to the latest software releases.
Given the fact that GT-i9250 has already passed wifi certification and now pops up on a support page, it definitely exists.
Welcome to the wonderful and extremely frustrating world of waiting for the perfect phone!
Other than confirmation on Verizon, I think I'm most curious to find out the dimensions of the device. If you look to the left, I've only ever had keyboard devices, so one of the only reasons I'm considering this device is because of the screen real estate. If they can keep the physical dimensions of the device reasonable, even with the increased screen size, I'm in.
...And even ANOTHER model number!
Samsung GT-I9220 and GT-I9250 could BOTH be Nexus Prime? | News | TechRadar UK
What are we up to, three now?
Samsung GT-I9220 and GT-I9250 could BOTH be Nexus Prime? | News | TechRadar UK
What are we up to, three now?
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HanSolo
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It actually makes sense, if Google wants Nexus Prime variants on all four major carriers. Which means that we might/should expect one more GT model to show up!
The Verizon exclusive period may not be as long as we think. We might be seeing a whole slew of Nexus devices before Thanksgiving. That would be sweet.
I just hope we see i515 get wifi certification soon. Seems weird that these two handsets get wifi before i515, IF Verizon is the first to have it. . . .
curiouser and curiouser.
I really couldn't care less if the other carriers get both the SGS2 AND the Prime (well, maybe a little miffed). As long as I can get my paws around this thing in a timely manner, they can release it to Cricket for all I care. Come on, October!
Orion
Android Expert
Man I sure hope that's true. I'm trying not to be tempted to get the GS2. I been holding on all year. I been waiting for a game changer and I think the next Nexus is it. An army of Nexus Primes for different carriers would be epic!
Homan13PSU
Android Enthusiast
Just found out I'm up for my next Big Red upgrade at the end of January. Using my last Ne2 on the Prime? Most likely!
bldgengineer
Android Enthusiast
Unfortunately, I'm stuck with big red since its the only carrier that works at my house unless sprint decides to beef up their tower a bit. So, I guess I'm just stuck waiting...
magdelaine
Android Enthusiast
ARRRGH. This reminds me of waiting for the SGS2 to show up for Verizon...and then it never did because VZW isn't getting it. At this point it's still a unicorn. Seeing is believing for me this time around.
bldgengineer
Android Enthusiast
Did Samsung order a cease and desist on the use of the term Nexus Prime?
Hmmm Verizon may have an "exclusive" after all???
Hmmm Verizon may have an "exclusive" after all???
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HanSolo
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Yes, but there are a couple of small, but very significant differences.
SGSII:
There were only really 2 things we heard about this phone POSSIBLY being on Verizon. #1, Sammy said it was releasing it in the US "sometime in August", which turned out to be off, but not by much. #2, some idiot named Paul Mueller, known only as an "industry insider" said that Verizon would be the first to launch the SGSII on August 12. I don't hold much resentment towards him because his credibility has been totally shot and he will never be cited again.
That's it. Not a peep from wifi or bluetooth certification, nothing through the FCC for Verizon. We all thought, for some deluded moments, that perhaps the Verizon version had "secretly" passed through the FCC, even though the Sprint, AT&T, and TMobile variants were springing up all over the place in FCC docs like they were weeds.
The end result, of course, was that the Verizon variant simply did not exist.
PRIME:
I wouldn't call this a unicorn. Unicorn suggests something that doesn't exist and is supported only by idiots' or liars' claims. That definitely would fit the SGSII Verizon rumors. The Prime, in contrast, has been reportedly seen at Verizon HQ. I won't go into the BGR claims that were backed up by the Korean Electronic Times, but suffice to say that BGR leaked a model number that hadn't really been seen before (i515), which was later confirmed by P3Droid and by a handset with that model number passing through bluetooth certification only 1 day after the BGR report.
I think the fact that Prime has actually shown up in testing circles, having CDMA and an SCH prefix with a North American destination, gives a lot of weight to the notion that Verizon will soon have this monster.
When? That's the question. October has been thrown around, of course, but I think that is rather optimistic.
my head is hurting
^ This.
So many choices coming out, arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I can't take my original iphone. My contract is up in a week, and I dont know if I'll be able to hold out for the Nexus/Droid/Whatever Prime. Did a comparison against my brothers iPhone 4 last night and that made it even worse
magdelaine
Android Enthusiast
I think Bionic is coming out tomorrow!! Countdown timer on Droid Does website is for 27 hours currently.
I don't think I will be getting it but I'm excited to take a look at it.
DROID DOES
I don't think I will be getting it but I'm excited to take a look at it.
DROID DOES
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