Yea my statement was a bit strong
I'm very happy with my 5S. Was going to wait for the Nexus 5 announcement but caved in.
Should still be good to see what happens. Would take a masterpiece of a phone to get me to sell my 5S.
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Rumor: Nexus 5 to launch at $299(16GB), $399(32GB, 2300mAh battery)
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I'm very happy with my 5S. Was going to wait for the Nexus 5 announcement but caved in.
Should still be good to see what happens. Would take a masterpiece of a phone to get me to sell my 5S.
phazedplasma
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is the 3000 battery true?
Most likely not. It'll will be 2400 for both versions.
What about the rumor debunker that states that it would be really odd for Google to launch the phone next week without inviting the press (bloggers)?
What do you guys think about that? Isn't it odd? Unless they are under an NDA not to talk about being invited to the event? Is that even possible?
I'm sure at least The Verge has the device in hand by now, if the launch is next week.
What do you guys think about that? Isn't it odd? Unless they are under an NDA not to talk about being invited to the event? Is that even possible?
I'm sure at least The Verge has the device in hand by now, if the launch is next week.
Google doesn't always do events for product releases. Looks like they won't be doing one for the Nexus 5. They didn't do one for 4 (because of weather) and I don't think they did one for the 2013 Nexus 7 either? Get your auto-refreshers ready on the 15th.
They did. Together with the minor bump which was 4.3.
However as I said in the Android thread, I kind of prefer if they don't hold an event and all the press already has devices in hand and can write out proper reviews. Also the fact that major sites aren't reporting on many of these rumoured dates, etc is somewhat of an indication that they might know more but are bound to be silent.
GameAddict411
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that's very cheap if it's off contract, got my xperia z for $500 three months ago and i am very satisfied with it(the waterproofness still impress me to this day). though i doubt that it will match my phone built and camera quality it's still excellent.
Well, the Galaxy Nexus had an event in Asia. It was originally scheduled for October 11th, but they moved it to the 19th out of respect for Steve Jobs' passing prior to that week.
The Nexus 4's event was scheduled in New York and was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy.
chaostrophy
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Looking forward to this. Currently have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus, and I'm happy with the phone still, but the monthly bills are just too damn high compared to a pre-paid plan. Even a $400 Nexus 5 would pay for itself in bill savings in less than a year. Planning on getting a Nexus 5 and making the switch to the $30 T-Mo plan when my contract is up in December.
Exactly my plan. I figure, $299 for base model + ~$100 ETF to get away from Verizon + $30/mo on Tmobile is better than the ~$110/mo I pay right now using my 4s
My memory is terrible and google refuses to acknowledge the internet is more than 2 years old. I don't remember the Nexus S or Galaxy Nexus having events. I just can't verify if that is true or if I'm already an old man.
Edit: I see wikipedia shows the Nexus S was announced on their blog, and the galaxy nexus was originally supposed to be announced at a Samsung event so I'm open to the idea that the Nexus 5 launch could come in any shape or form.
You should make a new thread for that.
I'm not sure why they're talking about the ability to trigger Google Nows voice commands by saying "OK Google'. It's been like that for a while now and is not a new feature of either 4.4 or The Nexus 5. Still reading through the article...
Also the UI changes look terribad. I don't like using a launcher because it isn't as smooth as the stock launcher but it looks like 4.4 will force me to just to de-uglify it.
Ahh. That would be a change for the rest of the english world. Google music and wallet confirmed to be coming to everyone as well?
Only for US English though.
yes
Pretty sure they mean being able to say OK GOOGLE without being on the search/now page. Like Google glass.
I'm running CM10 and the battery life on my N4 isn't that good either.
Really hoping the Nexus 5 will have muchhh better battery life.
yeeee
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What are the odds of this selling out fast and me not being able to get two for a while? My wife and I want to finally get on the smartphone bandwagon, but I worry about this selling out in like three minutes or something crazy.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Why would you worry when you've gone this long without a smartphone?
Let me save you $400.00. Don't buy it if that's what you are expecting.
The only reason something like the Nexus 7 LTE
So unless Google wants to have another Galaxy Nexus in their hands, I doubt this phone will ever grace the Verizon network.
Hard to say. I believe the Nexus 7, up to this point, is the most popular Nexus device ever. And that didn't sell out (I don't think).
The Nexus 5 not having a glass back might help LG ramp up production and keep Google's inventory in black.
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Because I'd rather get one in a week or so instead if in three months
captmcblack
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Dammit, no Verizon?
I'd use this even if it was 3G only.
I'd use this even if it was 3G only.
Yeah, it's going to suck ditching Verizon but I had a feeling it was going to happen this upgrade anyway. I can't support them out of principle (boo unlimited), but they are physically the only carrier that consistently works around here and the only one with 4G.
Guess I'll go to Sprint and become a 3G whiner. At least this phone should make things not sting as much.
Guess I'll go to Sprint and become a 3G whiner. At least this phone should make things not sting as much.
they are the best carrier as far as coverage and speeds go. So that's probably why they act pretty assy from time to time.
I'm still hoping I have an option that isn't $600+ next summer so I can keep my unlimited data.
northead
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I would still prefer lower speeds and more freedom with my carrier, had I to choose... But I've never dealt with any of these things luckily, so I don't really know.
But the "Oh man I won't be able to do this because Verizon" thing so, so, so sad.
AstroNut325
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Is Verizon planning on sticking with CDMA forever? I thought they were planning to transition their networks to VoLTE?
Mid to end of 2014 they'll switch to VoLTE
AstroNut325
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Ok... so just hope that the Nexas 6 or Nexus 7 (wait... isn't that already available???) has the LTE bands used by Verizon. The sooner we can ditch GSM and CDMA the better.
moka
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I'm running stock everything! That's my biggest issue and I really do hope they work on it. I'm excited.
Gotta agree.
The iPhone and Nexus lines are the only decent ones.
Fuck Touch Wiz and every other bloated and ugly os that manufacturers use to ruin their phone.
Iacobellis
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It could just be the photo, but the text in the app drawer looks unbearably thin.
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