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Just sold my Nexus 4 to CEX for £310 (bought it from Google Play for £289.99).. I got bored of it to be honest..
I have previously have had the Galaxy Nexus and currently own the Nexus S and the Nexus 7.. all the interfaces are the same (I know its deliberate and meant to be that way).. but I missed the new phone new learning curve feeling/experience despite the super speedy performance and general awesomeness of the hardware (bar the darn rattling!)!
I stumbled across the rumours of the Sony Xperia ZL yesterday.. I was instantly sold on the Galaxy S2 size and the thin bezel (and same internals as the Nexus 4).. looking forward to it being announced next week..
I guess can compromise on the delayed updates given the amazingly compact package and a physical camera button! (and I still have the Nexus 7 for my latest and greatest update cravings.. LOL)
Sold the Nexus 4 in a hurry today as I was making a £20 profit on it with CEX.. will stick to the Nexus S until the Xperia ZL comes out.. or even the HTC M7 / the Galaxy S IV
Just wanted to thank everyone and wish those still waiting good luck..
KKH
oh you will LOVE Sony's UI. it's smooth, stable and a joy to use. /sarcasm
don't forget to tell us how much time it took you before you eventually root or get back to the Nexus.
I tried to leave the nexus line once. Spent a bunch of dough on the iPhone 5 only to find out it was a big steaming ?. Luckily I was able to return it and get my money back.
I love the Nexus concept and will always do but I was getting Nexus overdose I think. It was either the Nexus 4 or Nexus 7.. I chose the Nexus 7.. I do a lot on my tablet! (besides I will keep the Nexus S as an experimentation medium.. LOL)
I have tried HTCs and Samsungs but they don’t do it for me anymore. I wouldn’t go near LG as I am yet to hear of a positive non Nexus LG handset. That leaves Sony.. I don’t judge before I try.. so I have always been curious of Sony’s interpretation of Android..
The rumoured specifications of the Xperia ZL seem to be a temptation too strong.. I want a the full HD 5” screen in a small package as possible with the internals of the Nexus 4 and SD card compatibility is a bonus for me.. the rumours seem to be on the ball for the Xperia ZL!
Mind you I may be back soon with another Nexus 4..
Sold my Xperia S last week, got sick and tired of waiting for Sony and Jellybean (End of March - 6 months after Samsung...)
Good luck with your Xperia, when we are rocking the latest KeyLimePie, you will be just getting Jellybean (as no doubt the new Xperia phones will launch with ICS "soon to be updated"....)
May as well get the Oppo Find 5 or the HTC Butterfly really , no doubt that sony will come out at £500 which is a crap load more than the £310 you just got for your N4... best of luck getting and enjoying that Sony.
Sorry the Nexus 4 was too smooth for you, could have always changed the launcher .
This discussion is more appropriate for one of the off topic threads or perhaps your blog.
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http://www.challenges.fr/high-tech/...-explique-pourquoi-il-semble-introuvable.html
Now waiting for some dude to come here and tell me this should have been posted on that other dead-ass thread, and report this one to be closed.
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Now waiting for some dude to come here and tell me this should have been posted on that other dead-ass thread, and report this one to be closed.
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Ha.
Oh, and good for LG.
An article in French is not of much help...
and no, I'm not going to use Google Translate. I'd rather throw my phone at a wall.
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Cathy Robin, director of the division of LG Mobile France reported on the case that stirred the internet for over two months, the Nexus 4.
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LG has finally agreed to deliver the truth of the matter Nexus 4, the smartphone produced by Korean giant Google and ignites Internet since its launch in November. And for good reason. It is found. ( See the test )
Back to the facts. The smartphone sold on the online store GooglePlay.com November 13 faces a huge demand. Out of stock immediately after a few hours in several countries. And since buyers break their teeth with invariable "exhausted" before the two models (8GB and 16GB) . Since December, SFR offers the famous mobile subscription. Extras, it displays a prohibitive tariff: 629.90 euros against 349 euros on Google Play.
Rumors are also rife on the Internet: production voluntarily limited by LG and Google to create a buzz and volunteer shortage, production stoppage by the Korean giant for a new model of smartphone sales loss by Google ...
For Challenges.fr, Cathy Robin, Director of Mobile Communication LG France is the point.
What happens there with the Nexus 4, a highly competitive but unavailable?
- The Nexus 4 proposes an excellent technical specifications / price. Supply problems are not necessarily completely related to LG. Google has presented forecasts calculated according to their previous sales history of Nexus. But they have been less demand. Current deliveries of LG Google correspond to what had been pre-ordered on Google Play. We continue to deliver regularly. But it is lean. This is why the Nexus 4 is always shown as exhausted and the potential buyers feel they can not buy it. For example, the initial forecasts of Google were 10 times higher for United Kingdom and Germany. We deliver so much more in these countries than France. There was a balance that has been poorly anticipated. But be careful, I do not throw stones at anyone. Google and LG, it's going very well. Today, if we want to increase the frequency of deliveries, it takes about 6 weeks time.
The figure advanced smartphones 375,000 products is it true?
I do not know this number, but in any case it is much lower than the reality.
The Nexus 4 is it sold at a loss, as has been said?
We have no interest in selling at a loss. By cons there was an agreement between Google and LG to sell it at a very attractive price. And it's true that 299 euros for the 8GB and 349 euros for the 16 GB is a super attractive price.
Yet the SFR offers naked ... 629.90 euros
I do not have to answer for them, but I guess the purpose of SFR is to sell products with subscriptions.
Production Nexus 4 will she stop?
LG has denied reports [ rumors indicated that the Korean group plans to stop production ]. The Nexus 4 will not stop. On the contrary, the rate will increase. From mid-February, there will be more pressure on the market.
The Nexus 4 it can overshadow the G Optimus, the new flagship of the brand?
It will not shade the Optimus G which combines the best technology from LG [Qualcomm Snapdragon processor S4 Pro quad-core 1.5 GHz, 4.7-inch 1280x768 screen, 4G LTE, camera 13 MP ...] .. There is certainly a common trunk with the Nexus 4 but the ultimate focus. It will be in stores in March. It has particular function QSLIDE that simultaneously displays two different screens at the same time, function QuickMemo used to write notes and share them immediately. I can call my number while having the note displayed. It also has the live zoom that offers the ability to zoom during video playback ... We want to do anyway Nexus 4 and G major success.
In terms of sales, what are your goals for the Optimus G?
The Optimus G was launched two months ago in Korea, Japan and the United States. We shipped 1 million. The goal is to sell a lot and come tickle the market leaders.
LG has launched a lot of products ( 4X HD , the Vu, the Nexus 4 , G) with the sensation that the group is totally lacking in clarity. What is your strategy?
We went through a difficult period with ups and downs. It was therefore necessary to rebuild the foundation and fundamentals to claim back the top of the market. Must persuade consumers that we come back with quality products. We found the reliability, design and a very good position. It was regain market share in the mid-range for legitimacy. We will now highlight our brand with the L series of the mid-range 3G, 4G Series F and dual carrier with affordable rates. And there will be the G series for iconic products. Emphasis will be placed on top of the market not to mention the mid-range that is worn in France by the arrival of Free. They just reference the L9 is a good sign for us.
And the segment of very large screens?
We launched the view which allowed us to test the appetite for 4:3. It sold very well in Asia where Vu 2 is programmed. But it is a niche market. We will not persist in this format here in Europe. We do not want to disperse.
LG will he propose smartphones operating on Windows Phone 8?
We can all imagine but this is clearly not a priority. We are very pragmatic.
How is LG on the French market?
According to GFK, we had 6% market share in smartphones in late December. If we take only those who operate on Android, we are number 3 [behind Samsung and Sony ].
How do you see 2013?
It will be complicated. Operators to adapt to the offensive Free. There will be a reduction in subsidies. And then there's the arrival of 4G where we want to be a major player. In terms of objectives, should we double our market share, at least. This is ambitious. And if Sony is rather a nice trend, too.
To help condense it, here are some key points from the article:
According to the Director of Mobile Communication at LG France,
-Google based its forecasts on the sales of previous Nexus devices, but demand for the Nexus 4 has been greater than for Google's previous phones.
-LG's current shipments are still fulfilling previous Google Play orders
-Google overestimated demand in some markets and underestimated demand in others, meaning the stock available to ship to some locations was/is unbalanced.
-More devices have been manufactured than the 375,000-400,000 device estimate that popped up xda
-The low price is part of an agreement between Google and LG, but apparently the phone is not being sold at a loss.
No reference to the bumper cases or the wireless orb eh?
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Google needs better estimations: hire me!
"Why do you think people would ever want to spend twice as much on an optimus g"
"Because it's got bloatware that allows you to read a note while making a phone call"
christoff_el said:
"Why do you think people would ever want to spend twice as much on an optimus g"
"Because it's got bloatware that allows you to read a note while making a phone call"
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It's actually a pretty nice device. When my sister came into town I was able to use the device for a bit. Overall, I was impressed.
Next question. When will those next devices already manufactured be pushed out? When the RMA's and other shipments processing are done?
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Its the logical explanation, although it doesnt make sense, google new how much the nexus 7 which was quite better than the galaxy nexus, why did they think it would be different with the nexus 4?
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"Why do you think people would ever want to spend twice as much on an optimus g"
"Because it's got bloatware that allows you to read a note while making a phone call"
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hahhahahahahahaha loved this! :laugh::good:
"We shipped 1 million. The goal is to sell a lot and come tickle the market leaders".
Thats alot and still its got demand.
Way to go Nexus brand.
tweaked said:
"We shipped 1 million. The goal is to sell a lot and come tickle the market leaders".
Thats alot and still its got demand.
Way to go Nexus brand.
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That was a quote about shipments of the Optimus G though.
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That was a quote about shipments of the Optimus G though.
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Ahhh, I read it was talking about the nexus.
Google translate sux. lol
OG isnt a selling out brand. Haha
is it possible to flash Optimus G to stock android? i would go for it if it's possible! :laugh:
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is it possible to flash Optimus G to stock android? i would go for it if it's possible! :laugh:
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There is a hack that converts the AT&T OG to a Nexus 4, but it's a bit too faithful of a conversion. The internal storage is limited to 8GB, no LTE (although it can be enabled in the testing menu), and it use the on-screen buttons instead of the capacitive ones.
Also, don't try to flash custom Nexus 4 ROMs to the converted OG -- it'll brick the phone.
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There is a hack that converts the AT&T OG to a Nexus 4, but it's a bit too faithful of a conversion. The internal storage is limited to 8GB, no LTE (although it can be enabled in the testing menu), and it use the on-screen buttons instead of the capacitive ones.
Also, don't try to flash custom Nexus 4 ROMs to the converted OG -- it'll brick the phone.
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noo i changed my mind. I would rather have fully functional JB on my trusty Gnex :laugh:
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noo i changed my mind. I would rather have fully functional JB on my trusty Gnex :laugh:
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While I'm stuck here with a temporary iPhone 4 because my trust Android broke :'(
COME ON LG!
Little correction !
It is said in the article, that everything should get back to normal by mid-february, so there will be less pressure on the market, not more.
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did i read the translated text correctly ? Did the French lady say that Google over-estimated demand in UK and Germany and that is why France got so few ? Well I don''t know about Germany but I'll be kind here and say that as far as the UK is concerned the lady has got her facts completely wrong; and I can prove it along with many more in the UK, especially those still waiting for deliveries. I was on google store within minutes of this device being announced in the UK and I can tell you there were immediate problems and within 1.5mts it was impossible to order anymore. If, as the lady said, the UK was over-stocked how in the name of bee-jesus did we all have problems within 1.5mts of it being announced and some of us are still having problems. I think this lady is probably talking above her pay grade. Anyone who's worked in the corporate world would know that a country director is not necessarily that high up in the food chain.
no more nexus phones in 2015??
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57617858-251/google-could-swap-nexus-line-with-google-play-by-2015/
https://twitter.com/eldarmurtazin/status/427697036008251393
http://bgr.com/2014/01/27/google-nexus-discontinued-rumor/
please tell me its just a hoax and not true becouse googleplay editions are expensive almost as buying the oem bloatwared one.
GE program didn't even exist a 18 months ago, I'm sure it'd still an evolving question.
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1st. I don't trust any "he said, he said."
2nd. Its Twitter. No reliable info comes from Twitter besides evleaks and even he's been wrong a lot of times.
3rd. If this were true all Android sites would have info on this. I'd have post by The Verge flooding my FB/Twitter timeline.
Rumors will be rumors.
The whole point of Nexus devices is to provide affordable high end devices with stock android to the public.
Why would i pay 600$+ for a phone with no contract? Might as well get tied to a carrier and pay 200$ for the phone, root it, and install GPE ROMs
It would be beyond stupid if Google discontinued the Nexus line and just provide GPE phones.
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Sales are good on Nexus line up...
Here in India, still there is a demand for Nexus 5...
Google aint that dum to drop it just like that
Well then if you buy phone with contract to cut the price you get, sim locked, branded phone without possibility to unlock boot loader,(no custom kernels, no aosp based roms..)it happened to me with xperia S, i was able only to root it and flash roms based on sony stock firmware & kernel.
Lets hope it wont happen
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Google is selling Motorola to Lenovo. Now more than ever they need Nexus devices. They are now the only mobile OS manufacturer that does not also make their own hardware.
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dragon_76 said:
Google is selling Motorola to Lenovo. Now more than ever they need Nexus devices. They are now the only mobile OS manufacturer that does not also make their own hardware.
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They don't really "need" it at all though. Profits are sky high, and it isn't because of the Nexus line. It's because they have five different manufacturers making their smart phones for them, and that still includes Motorolovo. Best of all, the (by far) biggest player in the Android field, Samsung, is their best friend. If they do continue the Nexus deal, it'll probably be some Samsung variant, which would be a benefit to then even more.
But they've got Google Edition phones now anyway that make higher profit margins anyway. So there's really no point other than to please the million or so (out of billions of smartphone users) fans of pure Android.
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They don't really "need" it at all though. Profits are sky high, and it isn't because of the Nexus line. It's because they have five different manufacturers making their smart phones for them, and that still includes Motorolovo. Best of all, the (by far) biggest player in the Android field, Samsung, is their best friend. If they do continue the Nexus deal, it'll probably be some Samsung variant, which would be a benefit to then even more.
But they've got Google Edition phones now anyway that make higher profit margins anyway. So there's really no point other than to please the million or so (out of billions of smartphone users) fans of pure Android.
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So you think Samsung has been working on Tizen because of how much they love Google? Samsung has kind of already stated that they're not happy with Google basically dictating the direction of Android. If Samsung stopped making Android phones tomorrow, it would be a loss, but wouldn't kill them. It would kill Android. Samsung has a staggering 63% of the Android market. Do you think all those Galaxy owners would care if Tizen was on the Galaxy S 5? Would they even know?
Lenovo ALREADY makes Android phones. I really don't know why they wanted to buy Motorola when Google kept the patents. Something about the US market, which doesn't make sense again because Lenovo is extremely well-regarded here. Possibly they bought them for the contracts they have.
http://www.zdnet.com/googles-motorola-mobility-detour-running-the-numbers-7000025784/
Google Play Edition phones have been a big bust. Consumers have not responded to them specifically because they cannot be purchased subsidised. The promise of quick updates was also a laugh. KitKat for Nexus 4 (!) came out in November, and HTC One is JUST NOW getting it. They also DO NOT make a higher profit margin, you don't understand how subsidies work if you think that.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57592282-94/are-the-google-play-edition-smartphones-worth-it/
The point of Google needing Nexus devices is for developers. This was the whole purpose of the Nexus line. I know people like you probably see Nexus as a consumer device for pure Google, but that's simply not true. Nexus devices are essential to bypass carriers and phone manufacturers who drag their feet on updates because they don't care about older phones, just getting you to buy a new one. Nexus devices are so developers can code for and test against Android releases. Do you REALLY think Google can release Android and wait until Samsung decides to make a product with it? Have you seen how long it takes phone manufacturers to release updates? There are still phones out there on Ice Cream Sandwich waiting for promised Jellybean updates when KitKat is here!
BTW, Google makes NO MONEY on Android. Android had no licencing fee. Doesn't matter if there is 2 phone makers or 200. They only make money on Google Play, which relies on developers being able to code for Android.
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If Samsung stopped making Android phones tomorrow, it would be a loss, but wouldn't kill them. It would kill Android. Samsung has a staggering 63% of the Android market.
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Definitely not. Maybe a few years ago that would have been true, but people are already used to android and won't leave it just because one of the many android phone producers stopped making them.
That post was wrong all over, but i'll try to work with it.
Given the deal Google just hashed out with Samsung, wherein they'll be sharing all their patents for the next ten years, I'd say that partnership is going nowhere. And i'd say right now their relationship is fantastic. This isn't conjecture, either. Google and Samsung weren't happy with one another until very recently, as you say. Google bought Motorola which created a conflict of interest for other OEMs like Samsung, and Samsung was essentially threatening to fork Android or roll with Tizen.
Neither was going to follow through with those threats, though. It was a stand off, because both companies mobile divisions would be ****ed otherwise. Mutually assured destruction. Yes, people would notice when they had no Google Play store and had hack job apps from whatever store Samsung rolled out which didnt have anywhere near the requisite apps to compete. That's why Samsung is bailing on the magazine UI it recently unveiled too, and why they're going to slow down work on Tizen. There's a general assumption that Google sold Motorola because that patent partnership with Samsung also had an unwritten agreement to do just that.
Lenovo? The deal makes sense for them if it works. They penetrate the US mobile market as a Chinese company, which has been extremely difficult. Some people know about Lenovo, but it isn't a household name. Motorola is. Brand recognition and a company they can scale up was all they wanted. They got it, and that's that.
A developers phone? Dude, this isn't 2009, the Nexus line isn't just intended for developers anymore. Head onto Google's own website and check out their ad pitches for the phone. "Takes great pics! Share with friends easily! Google Now experience and Maps!" That's not pitching to developers, at all. Devs will get whatever phones they want, perhaps even iPhones, because you don't need a Nexus to dev. At all. They're hardly related.
To my knowledge, the Google Play editions of phones aren't subsidized. They are, however, much more expensive than a Nexus 4 or 5. An S4 might cost about the same to build as a Nexus 5, but it's selling for considerably more. 340 vs 600 iirc.
I would assume that updates would show up with the same pace as ever on Android. That is to say, late or never. Only us nerds suffer, most people don't even notice.
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They make a TON of money off of Android.
They don't do it for charity or just to make other people money.
Android to them is all about getting people to use their services and in many markets just to get people online. So they can use Google services / generate ad revenue....
Nexus still is a developer phone in first place. Yes, google has changed their selling strategy but still it's mainly intresting for developers.
And no, it's not right that devs can develope on every phone. Look onto the comments in play store on many apps these days.
Many of them complain about problems with 4.4.x because these developer have no Nexus phone and their phone don't have a 4.4 update.
With a nexus phone, devs can develope for a wider range of android versions and check for problems with particular versions then with any other phone.
For instant:
a developer with a Nexus 4 can test his application against 4.2,4.3 and 4.4 because all these versions exists for the Nexus 4. Can you do this with an Samsung S4 ? Simple answer: No (I only talk about factory images, so stock roms, not custom roms). And a dev can get 2 Nexus phones for the price of one S4 btw. so he can get for instant the Samsung Galaxy for ICS and the JellyBean till 4.2 and the Nexus 4 for 4.2 to 4.4 for the same money.... you see what I mean ?
And developing for the Android marked on an iPhone ? iOS and Android don't have even the same codebase, You can't develope for Android on an iOS System or the other way around. That's why most small devs only have their App on iOS or Android but not on both because they would need both types of phones/Tablets and have to develope their app in two complete diffent systems...
So in the end, the Nexus line helps Google to make a big bunch of money not by the phone but on helping the App-Devs to develope for their Market. if they would end this Line, they would kill some developement on the App section and theirfore cut some of their moneymaking in that area.
And regarding "consumer phone", I think, they make the Nexus Line more consumer oriented to cut some of their developement costs down. Because to bring a new Nexus phone onto the marked costs them a not so small dollar for developement etc. So they make it more wider for the consumer to sell more devices and theirfore minimize the loss in that department.
Perhaps I should have phrased my comments about a dev being able to get any phone differently. I was referring to a developer getting any phone for his leisure phone because while it is definitely nice to have a Nexus, it isn't necessary. Developers run through a plethora of phones when making an app or ROM, that's life. Will the Nexus allow them to reach a large audience? Yep, but it still isn't 100% necessary. Not every Android dev needs a Nexus, and not even remotely close to every Nexus owner is a developer.
The phones have traditionally been considered developer phones, but that changed entirely with the Nexus 4, and I think Google said as much. They're just not targeting developers alone, which was the main point I was making. This phone is used predominantly by the average consumer. Let's assume they sell 2 million of these things, though the number is definitely higher. If they've sold that many, and let's say EVERY android developer owns a Nexus (they don't), it still wouldn't equate to a quarter of their sales
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Google announced the new Google store but the listing of Nexus 5 is gone .
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/meet-updated-chromebook-pixel-and-new.html
Clicking phones on https://store.google.com/ take you to the Nexus 6 listing https://store.google.com/product/nexus_6
The Nexus 5 has no place on the new site. This was speculated a while ago but just the feeling of it being off the store is awful.
I love the Nexus 5 with its quirks, endless issues and powerful specs at the price we never imagined.
Yep, not available for sale anymore https://store.google.com/product/nexus_5
I really do hope they replace it with another 5" device.
I'd love for there to always be both a "normal" phone and a phablet in the Nexus line.
Especially since I have no desire for a phablet, and I've only ever purchased nexus devices. I managed to skip the Nexus 6, but my N5 definitely won't last another year after.
I think it was taken off sale on purpose to push nexus 6 sales, me personally id rather have the 5. The 6 is nice but i know from nexus devices they are usually cheap and good for performance with a few corners cut, I couldn't buy the 6 for its price knowing there is better phones out there at a cheaper price
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Google announced the new Google store but the listing of Nexus 5 is gone .
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/meet-updated-chromebook-pixel-and-new.html
Clicking phones on https://store.google.com/ take you to the Nexus 6 listing https://store.google.com/product/nexus_6
The Nexus 5 has no place on the new site. This was speculated a while ago but just the feeling of it being off the store is awful.
I love the Nexus 5 with its quirks, endless issues and powerful specs at the price we never imagined.
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Loved my Nexus 5. Loved it. Slightly bigger screen (5'2"), bigger battery, it would have been perfect.
I sold it for the Moto Maxx (same specs as Nexus 6, also made by Motorola but 5.2" and 3900 mAh battery) but I still have fond memories. And my wife loves her Nexus 5.
For the specs it had and the price, it was fantastic.
yup , its gone from indian play store too ..
We will see it return.. Stronger and faster than it was before..
Cue Six Million Dollar Man theme music.
who knows? maybe there will be Nexus 5 2015 edition hihihi :fingers-crossed:
The Nexus 5 will still be for sale new on Ebay and Amazon among others. It's not going anywhere for a while. You can even still buy a new Nexus One if you wanted. Just because the play store has stopped selling it means nothing.
There will be.
RonnellTapawan said:
who knows? maybe there will be Nexus 5 2015 edition hihihi :fingers-crossed:
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I hope so. 5.5" screen, 4gb ram, and whatever fast 64bit cpu would work for me.
Farewell to NEXUS 5
Nexus 5 is a Limited Edition Phone.....Feeling nice to be a Nexus 5 User....
cesc777 said:
Nexus 5 is a Limited Edition Phone.....Feeling nice to be a Nexus 5 User....
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Limited edition? More like discontinued
Elluel said:
Limited edition? More like discontinued
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Everyone has their own opinions....its mine...."discontinued" feels bit low..
I seriously hope they continue with the 5 inch Nexus series. Nexus has the best development community by far. We get all the new roms and features way before other phones.
I fear developers will jump ship to another brand if the only available Nexus is a 6 inch...
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Limited edition? More like discontinued
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Technically discontinued is right. But I'd assume since the Nexus 5 is better or probably on par with most flagships nearly this long after it's 2013 release, people consider it as like a limited edition phone.. I'm on the fence. While I also feel that technically it is discontinued, I also feel like the value of the Nexus 5 may slightly increase because it's still a great phone for development and it's going to be harder to find, and the Nexus 5 IMHO was probably the best Nexus phone released to date, the Nexus 6 is a phablet and honestly don't know much about it's successor based on it's size I immediately figured it would be the wrong phone for me, plus I've heard the Nexus 6 had it's share of problems like any phone. Nexus 5 had their initial batches which were flawed in design somewhat and they updated the form factor for it.
(very proud to say I have a 32GB launch edition white Nexus 5 btw)
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Technically discontinued is right. But I'd assume since the Nexus 5 is better or probably on par with most flagships nearly this long after it's 2013 release, people consider it as like a limited edition phone.. I'm on the fence. While I also feel that technically it is discontinued, I also feel like the value of the Nexus 5 may slightly increase because it's still a great phone for development and it's going to be harder to find, and the Nexus 5 IMHO was probably the best Nexus phone released to date, the Nexus 6 is a phablet and honestly don't know much about it's successor based on it's size I immediately figured it would be the wrong phone for me, plus I've heard the Nexus 6 had it's share of problems like any phone. Nexus 5 had their initial batches which were flawed in design somewhat and they updated the form factor for it.
(very proud to say I have a 32GB launch edition white Nexus 5 btw)
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May as well call every discontinued device "limited edition".
You forgot the word special
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I own a red Nexus 5. I love it.
I feel into the pot of the Isheep and bought an Iphone 6 PLUS....
what a pile of over inflated (price and design) rubbish iphones especially the new inflated Plus, its just like a iphone 5 that's eaten all the pies and is so yawnful I cant stop nodding off using it.
Basically I seriously need help choosing another smartphone other than Apple, I think the news of the apple smartwatch just tipped me over the edge with just how over priced dirge apple products are.
I quite fancy the look of the Note 4 or Nexus 6, but my options are endless as i have the crappiest phone worth the most...weird
I feel u about how over hyped iPhone are. Quite honestly though once u jailbreak them they aren't half bad. I almost miss my 6 plus. That I was using before I got my note edge.
There are soooo many different things to consider before recommending. If a big screen is a must then the note 4 should be the best choice. Already got the lollipop update and all around good running phone with good battery life. Nexus 6 is cool but the battery life isn't near as good on it from what I hear. If size isn't your thing u can't go wrong with the new m9 HTC when it hits the shelves. The galaxy s6 looks good but the non upgradable storage is a thing to consider.
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I feel u about how over hyped iPhone are. Quite honestly though once u jailbreak them they aren't half bad. I almost miss my 6 plus. That I was using before I got my note edge.
There are soooo many different things to consider before recommending. If a big screen is a must then the note 4 should be the best choice. Already got the lollipop update and all around good running phone with good battery life. Nexus 6 is cool but the battery life isn't near as good on it from what I hear. If size isn't your thing u can't go wrong with the new m9 HTC when it hits the shelves. The galaxy s6 looks good but the non upgradable storage is a thing to consider.
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Thanks for the reply, what possible benefit can jailbreaking help ?
You can check out this thread for some ideas already in discussion:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Personally I like the iPhone 6 Plus. It's got a nice form factor, and price isn't really all that much more than buying a retail Samsung (less than the Edge actually) or some other devices.
Jailbroken it's pretty nice.
Keep in mind you're on an Android / WinPho forum. Most people here hate iOS and iOS is flat out not supported here. If you're making the switch to Android I'd recommend my current phone, the OnePlus One. It is about half the price and the specs are just as good. Certainly there are other options as well as shown in the thread I linked.
What this fine gentleman said ^^^^
Ask in the link above, you'll get far more exposure to your question and likely more opinions.
Many won't see your question here.
I'll close this thread and good luck in your search. :good:
Thanks,
Darth
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