Sony Nexus X was a fake, and the failure of our reporting

27. sheik posted on 19 Oct 2012, 23:21 11

There is no need to apologize for that, PhoneArena. Right from the scratch You guys were clearly stating that it was a rumor and were insisting to take that with a pitch(in this case a pound) of salt... Anyway at the end of the day, a rumor is a rumor. So some goes true and sometimes they go wrong.. You PA guys gave us something to talk and merry about.... we really enjoyed talking and discussing about Sony nexus... BTW I hope this doesnt hinder you guys from posting rumours about the future products... I love PhoneArena

30. Intelligence posted on 20 Oct 2012, 01:55 3

I find it hilarious some guys little art project exploded into a huge tech rumor, getting people's hopes up.

37. Mxyzptlk posted on 20 Oct 2012, 09:30 2

I had a good laugh off it.

40. loli5 posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:31 3

That's because you suck and your sense of humor sucks.

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49. Mxyzptlk posted on 20 Oct 2012, 21:06 1

Don't get mad at me. I couldn't help but get a good laugh. I didn't tell PA and the other tech sites to publish those stories without checking the credibility of their source.

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17. Mxyzptlk posted on 19 Oct 2012, 21:06 2

This certainly kills a lot of credibility as journalists for not treating every rumor and leak with a grain of salt.

22. protozeloz posted on 19 Oct 2012, 21:19 4

Problem with tech rumors is that the information can be anywhere and is easy to fake and make certain info as if it where true. That's why rumors are shown as that rumors, I think tech sites do an awesome job with news even when they fall for some tricks... cmon a CNN woman though the iPhone concept with holographic screen was the next iPhone so why our writers can't confuse a render with a possible device. I mean if gizmodo doubted I would have never got the iPhone 4 scoop, same goes with the bigger iPhone and ipad, for all we should care any device is possible, and with digital sources what means can assure a rumor is 100% accurate

31. TylerGrunter posted on 20 Oct 2012, 03:27 2

Only Daniel P. really treated it with some skepticism, quoting from his article:
"As every rumor goes, should be taken with a grain of sodium chloride. The back says Google indeed, though it might be an elaborate render". Of course unless you don´t knowthat sodium chlride is actually salt...
So think PA is not in the wrong here and there is not need to appologize. I like to see the rumors, as far as they advices they ar just that, RUMORS.

51. phil2n posted on 22 Oct 2012, 01:07 0

like ur avatar

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48. maier9900 posted on 20 Oct 2012, 19:43 1

Yep, it's fake.... Confirmed. Just like PhoneArena is.

52. maier9900 posted on 22 Oct 2012, 22:24 0

Hahaha, i got a warning because i said P.A. is a fake. Wow, Pathetic!!!

47. AppleConspiracy posted on 20 Oct 2012, 14:38 0

Why? To fake something?

24. PAPINYC posted on 19 Oct 2012, 21:34 4

You are absolutely right, we can not blame PhoneArena; it was me, I started the rumour just to prove that PhoneArena was so busy writing iPhone stories to investigate the real facts. I was also slightly upset for getting banned last week (again). So, now, I challenge PhoneArena to utilize the rest of the weekend productively and get us the actual release date of Verizon's Galaxy Note 2 or I'll be forced to start the vicious rumour that iPhone 5S will have a larger 4.01" display and BodyTime™ (as seen in those Youtube iPhone 5 videos).

42. loli5 posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:34 0

The problem was since it didn't have a shiny apple on it iphonearena didn't care enough to look into the validity

29. Sniggly posted on 20 Oct 2012, 01:04 1

*visualizes Kenny crying after his girlfriend gets her promise ring from the Jonas Brothers*

It's all right. The Motorola Occam rumor is probably fake too. All we'll have this year is a f**king LG Nexus. *spits angrily*

34. Mxyzptlk posted on 20 Oct 2012, 07:36 1

You actually watch that show lol?

41. Sniggly posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:33 2

Yes, of course I've watched South Park. What, don't like that either?

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43. loli5 posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:35 1

Probably not since they took their first shot at apple. What a tool.

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50. Mxyzptlk posted on 20 Oct 2012, 21:08 0

I like South Park. You watch the Jonas Brothers. That's what I meant.

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21. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 19 Oct 2012, 21:16 0

i didnt actually believe in this mock up but more so in the hope that Sony would see this a make it a reality..........and that is still very much possible

28. SonyXperiaNexus posted on 20 Oct 2012, 00:15 0

The moment i saw the back of the phone i knew it was a fake, sony phones wouldnt have that big of a butt.

44. loli5 posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:35 2

I can't believe you still post here. Literally no one likes you, nor do they want or respect you insane heavily biased opinions/comments.

46. chaoticrazor posted on 20 Oct 2012, 12:34 0

mate careful he like all apple trolls will go crying and act like a victim

36. networkdood posted on 20 Oct 2012, 08:58 0

you need to work for p.a.
seriously

45. roldefol posted on 20 Oct 2012, 11:43 0

Yes, I for one appreciate how Google has run its Nexus program. They've highlighted the strongest players each season - HTC in early '10, Samsung from late '10-late '11, Asus for their excellent tablets in early '12, and now LG has finally proven itself worthy with the Optimus G. That's how Android should be - everybody deserving gets a chance to shine.