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Verizon Galaxy Nexus pre-orders may begin tomorrow

Verizon Galaxy Nexus pre-orders may begin tomorrow

The newest rumors (which look very believable) are confirming the release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon on December 8th, and are also pointing to pre-orders starting tomorrow...

posted: 28 Nov 2011, 17:05

Benefits and drawbacks of Galaxy Nexus having

Benefits and drawbacks of Galaxy Nexus having "No OEM Customization"

A new comparison chart from Verizon shows the Galaxy Nexus listed as having "No OEM Customization", the question still remains: will Verizon employees effectively explain the benefits and drawbacks of stock Android?...

posted: 27 Nov 2011, 12:08

Samsung Nexus Prime in Best Buy's weekly ad for $299 on contract starting November 27

Samsung Nexus Prime in Best Buy's weekly ad for $299 on contract starting November 27

The LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is available in Best Buy's Sunday circular, listed as the Samsung Nexus Prime for $299 on a 2-year contract...

posted: 27 Nov 2011, 05:02

Samsung GALAXY Nexus might launch on December 8 along with the Motorola DROID 4

Samsung GALAXY Nexus might launch on December 8 along with the Motorola DROID 4

The Samsung GALAXY Nexus might lauch on December 8, along with the yet-unannounced Motorola DROID 4, according to a leaked insider document. The smartphones are to join Verizon's lineup...

posted: 24 Nov 2011, 06:00

Amazon joins Best Buy, calls Verizon's new phone

Amazon joins Best Buy, calls Verizon's new phone "Samsung Galaxy S II Nexus Prime 4G"

A Verizon customer ordered an HTC Rezound from Amazon and found a listing on the site for the "Samsung Galaxy S II Nexus Prime 4G Android Phone" for Verizon; the phone is listed as being backordered...

posted: 22 Nov 2011, 07:25

Samsung GALAXY Nexus gets mentioned by a Verizon app

Samsung GALAXY Nexus gets mentioned by a Verizon app

The Samsung GALAXY Nexus is mentioned in the description of a Verizon app, Verizon Messages, to be precise, and is listed as coming soon. Interestingly, the smartphone is referred to as the Samsung Nexus...

posted: 22 Nov 2011, 02:07

Best Buy calls Samsung GALAXY Nexus the Samsung Nexus Prime 4G LTE in new flyer

Best Buy calls Samsung GALAXY Nexus the Samsung Nexus Prime 4G LTE in new flyer

It's only the most anticipated handset in the States right now with the air thick with speculation as to when Verizon will finally launch the first Android 4.0 smartphone, the Samsung GALAXY Nexus; despite...

posted: 21 Nov 2011, 23:07

Verizon leak has Galaxy Nexus with 32 GB of storage

Verizon leak has Galaxy Nexus with 32 GB of storage

This is quickly becoming a case of he said/she said. On Sunday, Google quietly changed the specs on the official Galaxy Nexus website killing the 32 GB LTE option, but a new Verizon leak brings it back to life...

posted: 21 Nov 2011, 00:54

Leak puts Galaxy Nexus in Verizon stores December 8th

Leak puts Galaxy Nexus in Verizon stores December 8th

A new leak is making the rounds which says that the Galaxy Nexus will be making its way into Verizon stores on December 8th, but there's no word on if this is the full release or just for stores...

posted: 18 Nov 2011, 18:54

Samsung Galaxy Nexus survives a key scratch test, worries about Gorilla Glass look silly now

Samsung Galaxy Nexus survives a key scratch test, worries about Gorilla Glass look silly now

As if to prove that Gorilla Glass is just the most popular household name when it comes to toughened glass, which makes Corning, its maker, a marketing genius, the screen on the Galaxy Nexus...

posted: 18 Nov 2011, 03:17

Verizon's LTE version of Samsung GALAXY Nexus a bit more hefty than GSM version

Verizon's LTE version of Samsung GALAXY Nexus a bit more hefty than GSM version

After Google outed the tech specs on the LTE version of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, it came as no surprise that the inclusion of the LTE radio brought a little extra heft to Verizon's variant of the phone;...

posted: 17 Nov 2011, 13:06

Verizon Galaxy Nexus passes through the FCC

Verizon Galaxy Nexus passes through the FCC

It may not point to an actual release date, but at least seeing the Verizon Galaxy Nexus pass through the FCC let's us know that the Galaxy Nexus can officially be sold in the USA...

posted: 15 Nov 2011, 14:27

Google giving away ten GALAXY Nexus phones starting Saturday at 9am Pacific time

Google giving away ten GALAXY Nexus phones starting Saturday at 9am Pacific time

Google is giving away ten copies of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus in the next ten days and to be eligible to win the phone, you must follow @ggoglenexus and be prepared to answer hard questions; only one entry...

posted: 12 Nov 2011, 00:15

Samsung GALAXY Nexus battery life test suggests impressive mileage

Samsung GALAXY Nexus battery life test suggests impressive mileage

The LTE-enabled Samsung GALAXY Nexus might have a relatively better battery life, according to a test conducted by a lucky individual who got to play with Google's next reference device. After over 5 hours...

posted: 11 Nov 2011, 03:20

Samsung GALAXY Nexus appears on Fox Business; Samsung executive says pricing and launch up to Verizon

Samsung GALAXY Nexus appears on Fox Business; Samsung executive says pricing and launch up to Verizon

The facial unlock and the voice recognition typing were two of the features of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus that impressed hosts of Fox Business Network; when asked about pricing...

posted: 11 Nov 2011, 00:48

Samsung Galaxy Nexus cases start making their way into Verizon stores

Samsung Galaxy Nexus cases start making their way into Verizon stores

Cases for the long-awaited Galaxy Nexus have started to appear in Verizon's retail stores, indicating as usual an imminent launch of the first handset with Android Ice Cream Sandwich...

posted: 10 Nov 2011, 04:26

Samsung Galaxy Nexus can grant its whole screen if an app requests it, hiding away the on-screen keys

Samsung Galaxy Nexus can grant its whole screen if an app requests it, hiding away the on-screen keys

Apps on the Galaxy Nexus, such as the gallery and video player can switch to full screen mode when suitable, hiding away the on-screen navigational buttons, which is one of the...

posted: 07 Nov 2011, 02:57

Samsung GALAXY Nexus could launch November 21st on Verizon, according to roadmap

Samsung GALAXY Nexus could launch November 21st on Verizon, according to roadmap

A leaked Verizon list of "Upcoming Product Launches" gives us great insight into what Verizon is thinking (note we said "what" not "how") and while it confirms that 11/11 Motorola DROID RAZR launch, it...

posted: 06 Nov 2011, 17:07

Samsung GALAXY Nexus will be $290 at Costco

Samsung GALAXY Nexus will be $290 at Costco

Even without a specific launch date, a price war is starting for the Samsung GALAXY Nexus as a leaked inventory screen for membership warehouse club Costco reveals that the phone will be offered at a subsidized price of $289.99, $10 off Verizon's...

posted: 05 Nov 2011, 12:00

Does Verizon have exclusivity over the Samsung GALAXY Nexus?

Does Verizon have exclusivity over the Samsung GALAXY Nexus?

A banner ad run by Verizon says that Verizon is "exclusively" offering the Samsung GALAXY Nexus which might apply just to the States since a GSM variant is known to exist; or perhaps Big Red is just saying that the model of...

posted: 27 Oct 2011, 01:00

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