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

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alaijmw said:
Lurker, first time poster. Just caught this bit in a WSJ article about Verizon blocking Google Wallet:



So it sounds like they *will* allow it... but I'm worried that 'as long as it gets cleared' is referring to their BS 'security' concerns.

If this is true, it is fantastic!

Apparently I can't post links in my first post, but you can find it on google news or WSJ.com
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Welcome!
 
speede541 said:
It's not quite the same; I'm not sure if it gets into a monopolistic realm since three carriers are offering ISIS, but it's anti-competitive since it's blocking a competing product from entering the market since VZW, AT&T and T-Mo are a majority of mobile providers available to the public.

But the bigger problem might be the stacking of industries. Remember not too long ago there was talk of Google buying a stake in T-Mobile? There were a lot of anti competitive cries there before it fizzled, claiming it would give Google an unfair advantage in the marketplace, and reduce competition since T-Mo has such a wide subscriber base. It would be up to the courts to decide. They'd have a lot more heartburn now, if Google is able to complete the deal with Motorola Mobility.

I'll be watching this with a lot of interest. A lot of it is going to depend on how the public & media react, and whether the feds think it's worth pursuing.
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Very well put. One question I have is it simply the phone is not shipping with it, but I can install it, or is someone (google or vzw) blocking the install? If it is VZW, then that (IMO) starts smelling anticompetitive.
 
shawn487 said:
I watched this last night and thought of something. If you disable this app and it removes the Google search bar at the top then you arrange your icons and apps in that spot and turn Google search back on will it re size your apps and put the search button back at the top or will it not show up since there are items in that space already? Just my question of the day... Side note. Who's ready for their Galaxy Nexus?
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oh wow nice, didnt even know that, But now I wonder if we put the search button on teh bottom soft buttons like some guys have customly done, does that mean google search has to be enabled again thus, bringing back teh search bar? AHHH POOF
 
shawn487 said:
I watched this last night and thought of something. If you disable this app and it removes the Google search bar at the top then you arrange your icons and apps in that spot and turn Google search back on will it re size your apps and put the search button back at the top or will it not show up since there are items in that space already? Just my question of the day... Side note. Who's ready for their Galaxy Nexus?
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I don't think the space becomes usable.

EDIT: See that?? No you didn't. Sneaky ninjas.
 
TKEnzy said:
Winter OT
I love it - the cold and snow make me very happy. It's all the people who try and drive in the cold and snow who have no idea what they're doing that make me unhappy with winter.
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I love snow... Just wish it would stay in the 30's the whole time so we get more of it. The cold sucks... -2 degrees here right now when it gets this cold/colder there is not enough moisture in the air to get good snow falls so we just get the cold
 
We should definitely see some even more "confirmed" evidence that the phone is launching Thursday or Friday today... hopefully from Verizon!
 
Really hoping that this will be our week and from the looks of things it will be. Just wanted to say a quick thank you to those who have given info and help with this great phone. I have not contributed with any kind of source info because I don't have sources, but I am very greatful to those of you that do and have. Thanks again for a great roller coaster ride. Fingers crossed for Thursday/Friday.
 
OT (bears)

I think they should go for either Favre or McNabb. They can't do worse than 0-2 Hanie. If they want to save the season, they'll swallow their pride and do what needs to be done. They were stupid for not getting a viable backup in the first place.

Marion Barber can hold the Forte for a few weeks.
 
Sketchr said:
Hmm, and I love snow and I love winter. Unfortunately, I don't have enough snow to play in nor do I have my Nexus:mad:
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if I could have REAL snow without it being cold, that would be fine, but the combo! I can't stand the both and I hate being cold. I'm small and used to work outside, it's not fun for me. It physically hurts to breathe outside when it's freezing for me. :(
 
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