Verizon Wireless is the first U.S. Carrier to announce and confirm that it carry the Samsung Galaxy Nexus aka Nexus Prime or Droid Prime. In a news release Verizon said that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available later this year. Some suspect the released date may be as soon as November. Pricing is expected to be around $300.
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.