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August 07, 2012, 08:55:27 am
Has anyone heard any more rumors about the next line of Google Nexus phones?  I know there was some floating around a few months back about how Google was getting several different phone manufacturers to make new Nexus phones, providing a suite of phones with a range of specs.

I'm anxious to upgrade from my Vibrant, but am hesitant to pull the trigger on either the current Nexus or the SGS3.

I'd love to get a pure Android phone like the Nexus, but the current one is getting a little long in the tooth and falling behind in the spec race.  I like the specs of the SGS3, but do not want TW and would rather not have to root and custom ROM right away so I can have pure JB.

So, what's the word on the next Nexus??

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August 07, 2012, 11:50:08 am
Nothing so far. Only the 5 DEVICES rumor. Take note there has been TWO so far (Nexus 7" & Nexus Q), and the rumor of a Nexus 10", so that makes THREE Nexus DEVICES so far. I have a feeling it'll be two Nexus phones in a few months (4-4.3" & a 4.5-4.8" -- either made by Samsung and/or HTC).


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August 08, 2012, 08:25:05 am
Thanks J-Hop.  I hope the announcement of the next line of phones hits sooner than later.  My Vibrant is tired, I like pure Google, and don't want to "settle" for 2011 specs (even though it's still an upgrade to my current phone).

If I had any say in it, I'd prefer a <4.5" Samsung phone for the next Nexus.  But I'm sure I'll be on board with whatever they come out with - provided it isn't one of those 5"+ phablets.  Too big for me.


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August 08, 2012, 12:11:42 pm
Thanks J-Hop.  I hope the announcement of the next line of phones hits sooner than later.  My Vibrant is tired, I like pure Google, and don't want to "settle" for 2011 specs (even though it's still an upgrade to my current phone).

If I had any say in it, I'd prefer a <4.5" Samsung phone for the next Nexus.  But I'm sure I'll be on board with whatever they come out with - provided it isn't one of those 5"+ phablets.  Too big for me.



Or you can get the G-Nexus now (like I will in a couple of days since its only $350 in the Play Store), then once the new Nexus(s) come out you can either 1.) sell it immediately, which will make the new Nexus cheaper at the time (since it will be $500+ at launch). 2.) Cherish the G-Nexus until the new Nexus drops in price then either sell or keep the Galaxy Nexus.

Remember, G-Nexus is great as is now with JB, plus its a great non-contract price.


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August 15, 2012, 09:34:16 am
I'm holding off buying my next phone to see what the next Nexus phone is like, otherwise the SGS3 seems to be the best TMO offering. If they were to get the Note 2 I may be interested in that. Like HTC builds but non expandable memory an non replaceable battery's that leaves them behind.

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August 15, 2012, 05:59:19 pm
My GNex came in yesterday. I'm enjoying it very much! Especially the EuroSkank JellyBro Nightly rom by AOKP/CM10.
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August 20, 2012, 08:35:22 am
Think I'll hold off for the new Nexus coming this November (hopefully). Found this concept, it looks interesting.
Link: http://www.concept-phones.com/cool-concepts/nexus-phone-mockup-created-dorian-lust/
Or this link: http://www.concept-phones.com/samsung/galaxy-nexus-nexus-2-mockup-created-killuchan/

I like the last one better, although would like a built in stand.

Updated:
Looks like some new rumors. Link: http://www.androidcentral.com/could-samsungs-gt-i9260-superior-be-spec-bumped-galaxy-nexus-2012

hope this is not the new Nexus. The spec don't seem to be good enough.
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