Category Archives: Nexus Prime

[Update: Probably Not]: Is This the Nexus Prime? [Photo]

Posted by on September 8, 2011 1 comment

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[Update]: Thanks to our gracious readers, we’ve found the source of the photo. Can’t say we’ve ever seen it or heard of the site that is hosting it. But whoever HanTech’s webmaster is, they may want to be informed that this is likely fake. In any case, I wouldn’t be mad if it did indeed turn out to look that way. [Thanks PimpStrong, Kashif!]

Before we begin, let me say that we’re extremely skeptical here and acknowledge that it’s very possible this could be fake. In fact, I thought I saw this photo before, and saw it be promptly debunked (if any of you remember seeing this before, please feel free). My 30 minute search for this didn’t come up with anything.

With that said, some retailer named HandTec in the UK has apparently listed the Nexus Prime as for sale following rumors that the device will instead be called the Samsung Galaxy Prime. There was no price at all listed on the product page, but they left behind the photo you see above.

The device pictured looks similar to what recent rumors have described – it looks like it’ll have a huge screen (4.65 inches is the current belief) with an HD resolution. The lack of capacitive buttons make room for virtual on-screen navigation buttons that we see on current Honeycomb tablets. Also, the chassis pictured may represent the metallic nature that new rumors have pegged it to be. Here are the specs on the listing:

Android 4.0, 4.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1.5GHz Processor, 5MP Camera + F 1MP, 1080p HD Video, WiFi, GPS

Android version 4.0 is what they’re calling it. And the 1.5GHz processor is interesting, as well. We expect Samsung to put the Exynos processor – that has proven to be very powerful on the Galaxy S II – inside.

If you remember a while back, Samsung was rumored to be increasing the clock speed of the Exynos processors in later iterations of the Galaxy S II from 1.2GHz to 1.4GHz. Perhaps they went a step above that for this offering. Odd here are the weaker camera sensors compared to their Galaxy S II line, but we all know megapixels mean nothing.

We don’t want to put too much stock into this finding, but there it is anyway. If any of you have seen this before and can claim it to be a photoshop, please let us know. Otherwise, we may have gotten a quick first glimpse of the Samsung Nexus Prime (or Galaxy Prime, or whatever). [Thanks, Molo!]

More Nexus Prime Rumors Swirl as Dummy Support Page Appears

Posted by on September 8, 2011 1 comment

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Samsung GT-I9250 might not have the same ring to it as Nexus Prime but the two are one, and a GT-I9250 support page was recently spied at Samsung’s site. The placeholder page again confirms the existence of the phone, but we already knew that. What we really want to know is just what to expect from the handset, and we may now have a better idea thanks to rumors originating at GSM Arena.

Earlier in the week a leaked User Agent Profile suggested the phone might pack a measly WVGA (480×800) display, but is is looking more and more likely that Samsung simply used the UAP of the Nexus S to fill in the vitals for the so-called Nexus Prime. And while considering the name, these latest rumors suggest neither Droid nor Nexus as part of the final name. Instead, the device is being heralded as the Samsung Galaxy Prime. But back to the screen — it sounds like we indeed will get at least a 720p resolution, and mention of a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display could be on par with the Galaxy Note’s 1280×800 pixels.

This mammoth screen with all of its pixels is said to feature the same contoured design as that found on the Nexus S, and the finished product measures some 8.8mm at its thinnest. The case is said to bypass the plastic casing Samsung has been using as of late in favor of an all-metal build. It will make for a solid-feeling device, though it could get a bit weighty.

The tipster providing these details sticks to the late October release window, which is in line with what we have previously heard and also the recent timeframe given by Eric Schmidt for the release of Ice Cream Sandwich. For now, take these rumors with the proverbial grains of salt, but if the Nexus Prime even flies close to these expectations we should be in for one monster Android smartphone.

[via GSM Arena]

Samsung Single-handedly Confirms Nexus Prime In C&D Letter

Posted by on August 26, 2011 No comments

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Okay, you can file this one under “Laugh Out Loud” if it turns out to be true. Allegedly, in an attempt by Samsung’s legal team at squashing a Nexus Prime leak, they’ve simultaneously managed to confirm its existence. Just take a look at this “Cease and Desist” letter where they don’t sound too happy with someone getting their hands on their special Ice Cream Sandwich firmware citing, “exclusive property of Samsung.”

Of course, like everything found on the net, there’s always the possibility this letter could be a fake. But it just sounds so official and angry (minus the small “immediate” typo). So, now that we may have the manufacturer out of the way, word that Texas Instruments will be supplying the OMAP4 processor, and an rumored October launch for the Google-branded superphone, all that’s left now is figuring out that dang carrier. Anyone have any guesses (or more leaks)?

[Via Geek]

New Samsung Roadmap Leaks With Expected Launch Dates – Nexus Prime Revealed?

Posted by on August 19, 2011 No comments

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It was only last week we posted a leaked Samsung roadmap only to have Samsung turn around and flat out deny on their official blog. Well, the guys over at telefonino managed to get themselves almost the same roadmap but this time — with expected launch dates, baby! Keep in mind the launch dates are listed in weeks and we are currently in W33 (week 33). Let’s get to it!

  • GT-I8150 (W40) Android 2.3.3, 3.7-inch 480×800 display, HSDPA network support, 4GB of memory, 1.4GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD recording.
  • GT-B5510 (W41) Android 2.2.2 smartphone with 2.8-inch display, 800MHz processor, QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera.
  • GT-S5360 (W42) Android 2.3.3, 3-inch screen with 240×320 resolution, 2MP camera.
  • GT-S5610 (W42) Android 2.3.3, 2.4-inch 320×240 display, 5MP camera, 150 MB of internal memory and support for HSDPA networks.
  • GT-I9220 (W43) Android 2.3.3, 4.3-inch 1280×720 Super AMOLED display, 1.4Ghz dual-core processor and 8MP camera.
  • P6200 (W44) Honeycomb tablet with 7-inch 1024×600 Super AMOLED display, HSDPA support, 3MP rear camera, 2MP front facing.
  • P6210 (W44) Honeycomb tablet, 7-inch 1024×600 Super AMOLED display, WiFi, 3MP rear camera, 2MP front facing.
  • GT-I9210 (W48) Android 2.3.3, 4.5-inch 480×800 Super AMOLED display, supports 4G networks, 16 GB of memory, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and front facing 2MP, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n and 1750 mAh battery.
  • GT-I9250 (W48) Android Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.65-inch 1280×720 Super AMOLED display, 5MP camera.
Probably the most note worthy of this bunch would be the GT-I9250 in week 48. Seems this device will be running Ice Cream Sandwich and gorgeous 720p HD display. Call me crazy but that sounds an awful lot like the rumors of that new Nexus device. Seems the Nexus Prime was originally supposed to hit us towards the end of they year but now current rumors have it pushed up to the fall to compete with the iPhone 5. So many questions and so much speculation. I think I need a Tylenol.
[Via GSMArena]

‘Nexus Prime’ Could Be Due for an October Release

Posted by on August 18, 2011 No comments

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Industry rumblings have suggested that Google wants to get the next version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, out to handsets by October for competitive reasons. As has been the standard over the past few years, it is expected a flagship device will launch alongside the new operating system. Word out of Korea is that the so-called “Nexus Prime” is indeed on track for an October release. The report from Electronic Times corroborates some previously rumored specs and throws a few more into the equation with mention of a 4.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display and 1.5GHz processor. Still, little is known about the next Google superphone. If an October release pans out, we can expect to be hearing a lot more about this one in the coming weeks.

[via BGR]

Is Motorola A Shoe-In For the Next Google Nexus Device? Not According to Google

Posted by on August 16, 2011 No comments

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If you thought that because Motorola Mobility will soon be owned by Google Inc. that it would make the OEM a shoe-in for future Nexus devices — that may not be the case at all. Andy Rubin added some clarification on this subject during the company’s conference call earlier today and explained just how Google chooses the next Nexus device (queue angelic music). Here’s an excerpt from that conversation:

Google Nexus Program

We have this strategy where we have this Nexus program and we have this lead device strategy. That strategy has worked quite well to help focus the team. What we do -- around christmas time of each year -- is we select a manufacturer that we work very closely with to release a device in that timeframe.

That includes also semiconductor companies and all the components that go into the device. Essentially teams huddle together in one building, they jointly work in these development efforts, they go on for 9 to 12 months, and ultimately at the holiday season or right before it, devices pop out that are based on this effort.

We don’t expect that to change at all. The acquisition is going to be run as a separate business, they will be part of that bidding process and part of that lead development process. And obviously Android remains open to other partners to use as they are today.

The funny thing about Android is the competition that exists within the manufacturers who license the OS. Even with this announcement, I’m sure there is a little doubt or skepticism going on the back of Sony Ericsson, Samsung, HTC and LG’s head and who could blame them. Guess we’ll have to wait and see how this pans out. What do you guys think? Any of you relieved to hear Andy Rubin’s process for choosing Nexus devices will remain unchanged? Who are you rooting for to build the next Nexus device?

[Via TIMN]