The Samsung Galaxy Nexus with its spanking brand new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS may be delayed until after the Thanksgiving leftovers are all eaten, according some reports and speculation.
There was a Costco screenshot that showed up, that showed a price of $289.99 leading many to believe that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus would be priced around $299 like its Android cousins on the Verizon network. There was also a screenshot that showed the the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (w/0 11/21) W/0 means web only, which could mean preorders on the web starting November 21. Previously a leak suggested a November 17 release date and another showed Cyber Monday.
There is trouble brewing in Samsung Galaxy Nexus land though, because in the U.K., Amazon.uk shows the release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that was previously announced for November 17, 2011 will be delayed until December 2, 2011 which reportedly could be a mistake or could be an indication of a delay. The webpage has this message "This item is due to be released on December 2, 2011. Please note that release dates are subject to change. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available. "
A global delay could be related to supplies or software updates.
The Google website dedicated to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus shows no new release date information, The previous drop down menu of carriers has been removed. This is the first time Google has had a release date before the holiday rush.
Amazon is not always the first to offer a product for sale while it does indicate trends.
So far there has been one delay in the Samsung Galaxy Nexus/Droid Prime process. There was supposed to be an announcement at CTIA which was delayed a few weeks until October 19 at the AllThingdsDigitial Asia D Conference in Hong Kong.
All we know for sure is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be released by Verizon Wireless. Keep your fingers crossed that it will be before the holidays are over because Verizon Wireless doubled the amount of 4G LTE data for the price.
There are many firsts for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus:
- It is the first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone(see features).
- First 4.65" HD Super AMOLED touchscreen.
- First Verizon smartphone with Android Beam to beam information to other smartphones.
Other Features of the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus:
- NFC is enabled.
- 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP4460 processor
- 5MP camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera,
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 1750 mAh Battery.
- Connects to e 4G LTE or 3G.
Texas Instruments claims that its dual-core processors have the ability to provide hardware-integrated security, distinctive and advanced imaging features, enhanced memory and more, all on a smart multicore architecture.
A "pure Google" smartphone the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be primed for new updates of Android faster.
I wouldn't worry too much about the dates listed on Amazon. I have contacted Clove, Phones4u and they still expect their batch on the 17th of November. Amazon does not have a direct partnership with Samsung, meaning they go through a distributor. It is more likely for exclusive partners of Samsung to get theirs first. Hopefully 17th is still the date to mark down in our calendars.
WTF!!!!!!
The Verizon variant is a different model than the one being released in the UK so I put little stock in that delay meaning much to us here in the States. All release dates for Verizon have been rumor and speculation. I Seriously doubt the Nexus will be out prior to Thanksgiving. I think it will be either on Cyber Monday or the following Thursday.