Google Is Not Ignoring Android, Android 5 (Jelly Been) Will Change The Course :)

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After wondering is Google ignoring Android, we have to report, it is not. It seems Google (Goog) and next version of Android OS, Android 5 code named Jelly Bean will change the course with giving users more access to the systems and stifling the control impost on Android OS by various manufacturers and carriers.
I am switching to Google's Galaxy Nexus for the same reason, to have a phone with pure Android, without bloatware and undue restrictions from manufacturers and carriers. I am getting the GSM version of Google Nexus, directly from Google for $399 as it seems Fry's Electronics is playing games with me.

According to WSJ, Google is shifting tracks how it traditionally produced the "Lead Device". In order to bring a united and cleaner front to the Android, Google will introduce the new Android OS, to multiple smartphone manufacturers and in turn introducing the these devices to the public directly, like it is doing now with Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and previous Google Phones.
Previously Google only partnered with one device manufacturer at a time to produce the lead device.
Google will be able to put manufacturers who are worried by Google's acquisition of  Motorola Mobility at ease with the new plan and users will have a choice of as many as 5 Google Nexus phones instead of one. This step by Google will also provide ways to bring new devices and Android OS to the market faster.
Read more at WSJ

FBI On Steve Jobs "Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals,"

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Newly released FBI's file on Steve Jobs seem to picture him on a different light than we have known so far.
“Several individuals questioned Mr. Jobs’ honesty stating that Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals,” the report notes.
Well he managed to distort my reality about phones and tablets. But not so strong as I am waiting to upgrade my iPhone, wondering which direction to go, iPhone 4 or Galaxy Nexus.
The FBI file on Steve (171 page PDF)
Via Wired

The Galaxy Nexus, The World's 1st Smartphone Running On Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich

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Verizon Wireless has introduced the world's first Android 4.0 phone, Galaxy Nexus. What a phone it is. After seeing the iPhone 4S drop test one and iPhone drop test two, I am certainly going for a Galaxy variant for my next phone.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless today announced that the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, the world’s first smartphone running on Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich is coming to Verizon Wireless. The Galaxy Nexus will be available later this year in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com.
Ice Cream Sandwich brings a redesigned user interface with enhanced multitasking, notifications, full Web browsing experience and more. Customers will also be able to enjoy the innovative new features that Ice Cream Sandwich offers, such as Face Unlock which uses facial recognition to unlock the Galaxy Nexus. Customers can take advantage of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to access more than 300,000 apps and games from Android Market™ or rent movies and stream them instantly on the 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ display.
Additional features:

• 4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas

• Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich

• First smartphone to feature a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ display (1280 x 720)

• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM

• 5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, zero shutter lag and 1080p full HD video capture

• 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chatting

• Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled

• Android Beam allows customers to quickly share Web pages, apps and YouTube™ videos with friends by simply tapping compatible phones together

Support for Google™ mobile services – Android Market, Gmail™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps, Google Earth™, Movie Studio, YouTube™, syncing with Google Calendar™ and a redesigned Google＋ app
Customers that purchase the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Galaxy Nexus At Google Samsung Android (Ice Cream Sandwich) Party!

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Looks like Hong Kong party went very well, umm except for the face lock feature, which locked out the demo duo.
Ice Cream Sandwich makes you want the next Google phone, Galaxy Nexus, the world's first Ice Cream Sandwich phone was announced and man, when you see the possibilities, iPhone 4S looks puny. I would not have got an iPhone 4s if not for Steve Jobs but now I want a Galaxy Nexus. Perhaps I will sell it on CraigsList. The phone with 4.65" HD Super AMOLED screen (1280 X 720 Res), a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and a unique curved design, oh add LTE and HSPA+ to that as well. Then take a look at this iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S II drop test, and if Galaxy Nexus is to have the strength anything close to Galaxy S II, it will survive as long as the iPhone 3GS did in my hands.
The phone has 5MP rear facing camera that is capable of 1080P movie recording and photos without any shutter lag and low light shooting capability.
Galaxy Nexus has no physical buttons and ROBOTO font will make text on the phone lively. The virtual buttons can rotate and hide when not needed.
Phone will be released in November, in Japan through NTT - DOCOMO and followed by US.
Then of course the phone comes with iCe Cream Sandwich, or Android 4.0 but that got to be another post. But the NFC based Android Beam, you just bump phones to exchange information like contact info, web pages, map direction etc.

iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Drop Test Run & Get Extended Coverage For Your iPhone 4S!

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If you stayed in lines and just got your iPhone 4S, go get your extended coverage, insurance or what ever the people do to cover damage. One such service provider ($99 iPhone 4S coverage for two years) has tested the iPhone drop from waist level and shoulder level drop. Instead of testing just iPhone 4S, they brought Samsung Galaxy S II to the mix and boy now you can see why Apple thinks Samsung is dangerous competitor. Samsung makes better phones, and tablets I guess. No wonder Sprint gave colors for iPhone 4 coverage and does not cover broken phone like above.
Now I need to gift this iPhone 4S to ....., I know someone who wants one very badly. When is that Samsung (Google) Galaxy Nexus or Nexus Prime coming out? I don't want this girly phone, I want a Droid!

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Google Galaxy Nexus, HTC Vigor, May Come On November 10th With A $299.99 Price Tag

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Now that iPhone 4S saga has calmed down and reached normal level in tech radar, there is something else is coming to be the news of the day.
The release of Google's next Android OS code named Ice Cream Sandwich and the announcement of next instance of purely Google version of Android phone, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, is coming on October 19th.in Hong Kong. This was originally supposed to have happened on October 11th and was postponed out of respect to Steve Jobs, who left us recently.
But it may also reveal the release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the HTC Vigor (codenamed Rezound) on the same day. According to a leaked / faked document, both the phones will launch on Verizon on or after November 10th. Both priced at $299.99 with a contract.
I guess we will have to wait and find out on 19th.

HTC Vigor, or HTC Rezound, according to the rumors has a 4.3-inch screen with 720HD capability, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM and an 8MP rear camera. among other things.

Via Engadget

Nexus Prime Launch Delayed!

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Google and Samsung have jointly announced that the launch of Nexus Prime has been delayed. The Verizon exclusive phone was to be launched at CITA next week. According to stuff.tv;
"We agree that it is just not the right time to announce a new product. New date and venue will be shortly announced."
Perhaps, mobile phone announcement during the time when everyone is talking about Steve Jobs might not be a good idea.
But you can watch the Nexus Prime Hands On video from Mobilissimo.ro for now.

The phone, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus Prime carries very attractive specs;

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 9mm thin
• 4.65-inch 1280 x 720-pixel Super AMOLED HD with curved glass
• TI OMAP 4460 dual-core Cortex A9 processor clocked at 1.2GHz
• 1GB of RAM
• 32GB of built-in storage
• 5-megapixel camera on the back, 1.3-megapixel in the front
• 1080p HD video capture support
• LTE/HSPA depending on carrier
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
• NFC
• 1,750 mAh battery

Via stuff.tv