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Googler debunks the new Nexus program and Android 4.2 rumors with "LOL", source apologizes

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Googler debunks the new Nexus program and Android 4.2 rumors with
We've been in speculation frenzy mode over the last week, with Google's elusive annual Nexus device(s) taking up the hot seat. Undisclosed "sources" have been speculating that there will be more than one Nexus device this year, running Android 4.2. That new Android version, they claimed, will include an official theme manager that will have the manufacturer overlay on the side, but the phones will ship with stock Android.

Well, that, and many other rumored features. Google's Dan Morill, however, took to G+ yesterday, and enigmatically wrote: "Reading rumor sites.... LOL," leaving everybody in an even more frenzied mode. Well, the source of these rumors actually apologized for not confirming them with multiple sources, so we now know what he meant:

It was brought to our attention that the details contained in the post ‘Rumor: Android 4.2 to feature Project Roadrunner, new Play store, Customization Center, enhanced Google Now’ were fake. A rumor is a rumor, but we try to post only the ones that we can verify with multiple sources and we believe to be true. I apologize for failing to confirm this rumor with multiple sources and spreading false information.


The "Hoaxer" himself added what's still possible, and what he made up:

The following rumours were not part of the hoax, though:
- The WSJ Article that reported that there are several Nexus devices this year.
- The rumour that states that there might be a LG Nexus and the confirmation from CNET.
- All the 4.2 handy that were spotted on several server log.
- The rumour regarding the forbidden SD-slot.


It was a sweet rumor while it lasted, which, of course, doesn't preclude seeing an LG Optimus G Nexus soon with an updated Android 4.2 onboard, it's just that the scope of the Nexus overhaul might be less ambitious than what we hoped for. We'll know more when Andy Rubin takes the stages at the AllThingD: conference later this month to talk about Nexus-y stuff.

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1. VJo003 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:17 19

Am still hopeful to see something exciting....

3. ilia1986 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:20 27

No need to hope - Google always announces exciting things.. Unlike another company I can think of. :)

6. Max_Boost posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:27 27

There's another company?

9. ArvinS posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:47 14

This made my day.

13. InspectorGadget80 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 07:40 5

No dont think theirs any other good company but google

27. Dr.Phil posted on 08 Oct 2012, 23:07

I do vaguely remember seeing a few people at the local Starbucks talking about some other brand. I didn't really pay much attention to it because they were talking about "revolutionary" features I've known about for years now. Lol. Joking aside, I too am looking forward to the month of November.

19. SonyXperiaNexus posted on 08 Oct 2012, 09:19 1

yeah like integrating google glass with nexus or android phones. I would getting updates of missed calls and messages without taking out my phone.

26. madmikepr posted on 08 Oct 2012, 22:15 1

LOL = they're right on the money?

or

LOL = these guys haven't the slightest clue what we're about to drop on 'em?

2. rahulcena5565 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:20 1

Bummer :|

4. AppleConspiracy posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:21 1 17

Yeah, bummer. No innovations for today.

5. bloodline posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:23 3

still patiently waiting for my next nexus device

7. dsDoan posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:30 5

All he said was "Reading rumor sites.... LOL"

How is that debunking anything? There are plenty of unreliable rumor sites out their with ridiculous information on them.

I'm not indicating whether these rumors are true or not, but I don't see how his statement debunks anything.

8. archon810 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:45 3

You're right, the comment was just a comment - it's obvious what he was talking about but it wasn't the debunking.

The debunking was exposed by the hoaxer here:http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10/07/the-android-police-week-in-review-the-biggest-android-stories-of-the-week-93012-10712/#comment-675183270

10. enemy_dil posted on 08 Oct 2012, 03:47 20

Bummer :/
Still got hangover?
Have some coffee.

Btw IOS rules!

Lol

11. Reluctant_Human posted on 08 Oct 2012, 06:18 8

whenever i read a comment like this I just assume it was posted 3 years ago.

18. SonyXperiaNexus posted on 08 Oct 2012, 09:17 2

for me, the number of dislikes usually means the comment is bogus and retarded

12. InspectorGadget80 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 07:39 1

Im still excited to see the ne nexus! Just hope they put put it on every carrier with STOCK JELLYBEAN & hopefully a SD CARD

14. PhoneArenaUser posted on 08 Oct 2012, 07:47 1

Micro SD card slot or at least 64GB internal space. :)

15. 90ninjas posted on 08 Oct 2012, 08:44 1

Does anyone else realize how dumb of a name LG Optimus G Nexus is?

17. SonyXperiaNexus posted on 08 Oct 2012, 09:13 1

didnt uptil now. your comment did make me think about it a little. it would sound better as LG Optimus nexus G

16. SonyXperiaNexus posted on 08 Oct 2012, 09:09 1

please dont let xperia nexus be a rumor.

20. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 08 Oct 2012, 11:21

jus hoping sony, htc, or moto can pull it off, either one of those would be a success

21. yoyo93 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 11:43

A Sony Nexus device would be a dream come true for me.

22. 14545 posted on 08 Oct 2012, 12:00

All I really want are multiple brands with a Nexus. And a SD card slot and Removable battery.

23. Jericho posted on 08 Oct 2012, 12:13

Where's the MIZ!!!!!

24. deathgod posted on 08 Oct 2012, 16:02

The customization center is one rumor they should turn into reality. Personally, I'm hoping they wait to debut a new nexus device with the A15 cores, seeing as how I think thats what phones next year are gonna be gravitating towards.

25. imkyle posted on 08 Oct 2012, 16:42

Don't forget. Google also said that they were not making a sequel to the Nexus S back in 2011 and 6 months later we have the Galaxy Nexus.

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