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Nexus 4 production halted?

http://androidandme.com/2013/01/sma...4-production-make-room-for-newer-nexus-phone/
Wtf a new nexus already? This has to be for an LTE version no way its a new one already
sent from one of the NEXUS twins 4 or 7.....

If there's any update... It could be a number of things. Namely,.. LTE, 1080p screen or 32GB storage. I really can't see there being much change (if any?!) as its done so well. To well in fact as there isn't any stock lol.

Ah, come on...

nk7600 said:
If there's any update... It could be a number of things. Namely,.. LTE, 1080p screen or 32GB storage. I really can't see there being much change (if any?!) as its done so well. To well in fact as there isn't any stock lol.
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to stay relevant to the coming generation of phones, itll need at least 32gb, 1080p, and maybe a better camera? i dont think a ram or processor upgrade is a big deal at this point
anyway, itd be nice if they come out with something like that.. really sucks for the folks who already got thier n4

Yes I would be pissed royally and I have an upgrade I can use but man is be angry
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It is way more likely that they are producing the successor of the Nexus 7 (released in June 2012), which would fit in the release cycle of the previous nexus phones (January 2010, December 2010, November 2011, November 2012).

Seriously... Why do you guys put stock in this stuff? Blog news sites suck. Its sensational so they are posting it. The entire article is full of conjecture and other sites are just reposting the original article. After 2 months they are stopping production to build the next nexus? Yeah friggen right. There is no way that is happening and no one has presented any sort of proof. They haven't even fulfilled all of the back orders yet. Don't take the bait.
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Lol this is not going to happen. The nexus devices are what Google thinks android should be and is what developers use to make their great stuff. Why change the concept after 2 months? Total bull to me.
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maybe its because of the LTE its not supposed to have but does...
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I hope it means that they changed manufacturers and went back to Samsung

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maybe its because of the LTE its not supposed to have but does...
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Google and LG knew what chip was in the device they designed. This is not some magical surprise. They can easily disable it in a future update. This whole article is full of conjecture that makes little sense. LG isn't changing the screen, processor, RAM, etc at this point.

bozzykid said:
Google and LG knew what chip was in the device they designed. This is not some magical surprise. They can easily disable it in a future update. This whole article is full of conjecture that makes little sense. LG isn't changing the screen, processor, RAM, etc at this point.
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Well, the included radio image allows LTE band 4 to be enabled. It's not certified for LTE by the FCC. Search for ZNF/E960 on the FCC site if you want to see the details of the FCC certifications; I can't include a link because I don't have enough posts. (If I had to guess, I'd say that they forgot a #define in the radio image to disable LTE altogether. These things happen.)
That's enough for them to be legally obligated to pull the device in question off the market. I don't know if that's what's actually happened, of course.

I wouldn't believe this rumor if I were you the writer has no source and is just spreading rumors based on what a lg person said about their continuous partnership with Google.

I think they might do small updates to it like fix some of the things that people sent there nexus 4's back for

I call bs. Seriously, every nexus has been given a year, 2 months would just be ridiculous. And this hardware is still good for another year easily, benchmarks smenchmarks, they don't mean diddly poo in the real world. Hell the Galaxy Nexus is still a damn nice phone with its dated omap 4460 SoC!
Also Google probably had the nexus 4 in the works for at least 6 months, probably even longer so I have a hard time believing they'll have another one so soon. If they announce new phones, it's going to most likely be carrier LTE versions.
But I just don't see how anything could realistically top this phone. There is no lag whatsoever, everything is instant, what could better hardware offer that you would even notice?
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Wild rumors and dumb accusations! Oh and 100% bullsh*t!
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[Rumor] Nexus 4 32GB w/ CDMA??

Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.

No.
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daft_inquisitor said:
Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.
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Google IO starts in 26 days... Rumors = Bull****
But I have to admit I can't wait for Key Lime Pie...
It wouldn't make any sense to release a new Nexus phone and a new version of the old model...
Storage space issue? What? There is Google Drive (or SkyDrive, Dropbox etc.) And what do you expect for the low price of the Nexus 4... (of course the hardware is great)
Anyway I hope that the new Nexus phone won’t be a 5inch eek plastic crap like the Samsung S4, the LG Nexus is perfect hope they stay on this design.

Nexus 5 with CDMA might be more reasonable...
16GB can't be short for a bunch of apps...

daft_inquisitor said:
Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.
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Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.

kzoodroid said:
Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.
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Did you... read the article?
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Did you... read the article?
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I actually did not read the last few sentences and its all just rumors anyways. It doesn't make sense as they would have to add not only a CDMA chip but also LTE as Verizon would never let it on its network without it. Just adding CDMA alone could drive the price up at least another $50-60 from what it is now let alone what adding LTE would cost. You would be looking at a $500 phone, more likely $600 as Verizon wouldn't let Google sell it through the play store. And that would also mean Google would have to re-submit the phone to the FCC for approval for LTE. Just not going to happen as the Nexus 5 is just around the corner and will be announced in about a month anyways.

kzoodroid said:
Just not going to happen as the Nexus 5 is just around the corner and will be announced in about a month anyways.
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Why do think the Nexus 5 will be announced in about a month? They have never announced new Nexus devices until sometime in Q4 of the calendar year, traditionally in the November to December timeframe.

I've been seeing some of these rumors and I really hope it's true. I have the S3 on sprint now but I can't wait to get a stock android phone. LTE and sprint support and I'm in IMO the one and s4 are just more of the same and I really don't like OEM ui overlays. Also I don't see Google announcing a new nexus 5 next month so this seems somewhat plausible...kind of how the ns4g came to the party a little later
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Rod3 said:
Why do think the Nexus 5 will be announced in about a month? They have never announced new Nexus devices until sometime in Q4 of the calendar year, traditionally in the November to December timeframe.
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There are rumors that Google will introduce the Nexus 5 or an LTE version of the Nexus 4 at Google I/O in May. They typically show something off at that event, last year it was the Nexus 7. Also I don't really see a CDMA version of the Nexus 4, just an LTE/GSM version as Verizon is very anal about anything on its network and usually tests the crap out of it for months before they will release it. Look at the GNex disaster for a hint of how Nexus devices get introduced and supported on Verizon. And yes typically Q4 is when Nexus phones are announced and released but specs usually start leaking out months in advance. And if the Nexus 4 LTE rumors were true someone would have shown off Googles application to the FCC to license it by now for sure. Usually some android website shows off with a "look what showed up at the FCC" post. So it's just speculation on my part that at I/O Google will show off an LTE Nexus 5.

Given that a lot of manufacturers are moving to 6-month update cycles instead of annual update cycles, it may not be surprising if google does the same with its nexus line up, with 6 month incremental update cycles and annual major revision cycles.

Will it have better battery life? That is what I care about the most!
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Well, they could build the n5 as a world phone with quad band gsm, CDMA, bands 1, 4, and 17 lte and such, then add 64gb of storage sell it for 500$ and I'd be in
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zeroxia said:
Nexus 5 with CDMA might be more reasonable...
16GB can't be short for a bunch of apps...
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But practical..no...the US is the only country that uses it...

kzoodroid said:
Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.
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Or like any phone replacing the previous phone
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kzoodroid said:
There are rumors that Google will introduce the Nexus 5 or an LTE version of the Nexus 4 at Google I/O in May. They typically show something off at that event, last year it was the Nexus 7. Also I don't really see a CDMA version of the Nexus 4, just an LTE/GSM version as Verizon is very anal about anything on its network and usually tests the crap out of it for months before they will release it. Look at the GNex disaster for a hint of how Nexus devices get introduced and supported on Verizon. And yes typically Q4 is when Nexus phones are announced and released but specs usually start leaking out months in advance. And if the Nexus 4 LTE rumors were true someone would have shown off Googles application to the FCC to license it by now for sure. Usually some android website shows off with a "look what showed up at the FCC" post. So it's just speculation on my part that at I/O Google will show off an LTE Nexus 5.
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Your points about the the nexus 7 makes it more likely that we see a refresh of it at I/O as it is already a year old.

Rod3 said:
Your points about the the nexus 7 makes it more likely that we see a refresh of it at I/O as it is already a year old.
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Exactly. There isn't going to be a new nexus phone. Maybe the Motorola X, but not a new nexus. The nexus 7 will be refreshed though.
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AshtonTS said:
Exactly. There isn't going to be a new nexus phone. Maybe the Motorola X, but not a new nexus. The nexus 7 will be refreshed though.
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Android Police or Droidlife, I forget which, had an article about this rumor which was more informative than the link provided. They said Google usually introduces non-phone hardware at I/O so like you say a re-fresh of the Nexus 7 or other tablet device is what they will show off.

I thought Google was going big on Google TV this I/O? 2nd gen nexus 7 is needed and I'm guessing a nexus Google TV device.
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There is already a CDMA Optimus G, so it wouldn't be too much work for Google.
I was looking at the NV Item in the Qualcomm modem on my N4, and it had quite a few references to Verizon. Which seems a bit weird other than perhaps it being a legacy of the Optimus G CDMA version when the N4 was being developed.
As for CDMA, I'll give my usual rant that it's a dead technology even according to its standards body (3GPP2). Plus the whole eHRPD thing is just a complete mess, it tries to emulate core GSM network components for circuit switched fallback
All the CDMA providers should be racing to deploy LTE everywhere so they can switch people permanently to LTE and get rid of circuit switched fallback to CDMA.

Do you think that i should wait until the gen. 3 nexus 7 ???

Hey guys from everything that I've seen on the new SECOND GEN. NEXUS 7 is not that impressive to me but everyone has a different opinion on things but there is just not enough upgrades or that many changes to the new one I think that the GEN. 3 will be a lot better and different in every aspect what do you think?
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clay347 said:
Hey guys from everything that I've seen on the new SECOND GEN. NEXUS 7 is not that impressive to me but everyone has a different opinion on things but there is just not enough upgrades or that many changes to the new one I think that the GEN. 3 will be a lot better and different in every aspect what do you think?
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Yes

clay347 said:
Hey guys from everything that I've seen on the new SECOND GEN. NEXUS 7 is not that impressive to me but everyone has a different opinion on things but there is just not enough upgrades or that many changes to the new one I think that the GEN. 3 will be a lot better and different in every aspect what do you think?
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I think that you should make your own decisions. It sounds like your mind is already pretty made up-- I don't think people here are going to be too interested in rationalizing your behavior.
Bottom line: if the new Nexus 7 had never come out or you'd never heard of it, would you be looking to upgrade your Nexus 7 right now? If yes, then the second-generation Nexus 7 is probably the best device on the market, and it's worth the upgrade. If no, then it's not worth it (regardless of your thoughts on the third generation, if there is one).

clay347 said:
Hey guys from everything that I've seen on the new SECOND GEN. NEXUS 7 is not that impressive to me but everyone has a different opinion on things but there is just not enough upgrades or that many changes to the new one I think that the GEN. 3 will be a lot better and different in every aspect what do you think?
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Should YOU wait?? Definitely maybe!!
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How are we supposed to know how something is supposed to be a year from now? Only you can make that choice.

I tend to do change things ever 24 months. Maybe that's because it's the main way phone contracts work. Normally after 1 year their is only a slight jump in tech but after 2 it's 2 minor jumps which equals a major.
e.g. Samsung Galaxy S3 to S4 a minor jump but from S2 to S4 major jump.
Every so often you get major jumps in tech after 1 year, in my opinion you, like yours the nexus 7 to the nexus 7 2, isn't a major jump.
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I think that when the New N4 (or N5) comes out I think we'll have a good idea of what the 2014 N7 will be like. To ME it looks like Google is trying to streamline their HW to keep from having too many branches.

mafu6 said:
I tend to do change things ever 24 months. Maybe that's because it's the main way phone contracts work. Normally after 1 year their is only a slight jump in tech but after 2 it's 2 minor jumps which equals a major.
e.g. Samsung Galaxy S3 to S4 a minor jump but from S2 to S4 major jump.
Every so often you get major jumps in tech after 1 year, in my opinion you, like yours the nexus 7 to the nexus 7 2, isn't a major jump.
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I think you hit the nail on the head with your quote this is probably what the big G should do take the 2yrs. and give us a really bad a#% tablet that really stands out in the now crowded market like they did with the O.G. NEXUS 7
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You should wait until the final Nexus 7 will be released. It would be most powerful of all Nexus 7 tablets. j/k
If I were you, I should not wait for 3rd gen. Buy 2nd gen N7, Who knows when it will be released next Nexus 7.

Wait for gen. 4
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You should be publicly beaten.

I would wait, I upgrade every 24 months, I did that with the iPod touch and I will do it with the nexus. The new nexus 7 is very impressive, if it is your first one then awesome, but nif you have a the original one alrewady then its fine, I bought the new one last Friday with thirty bucks discount from staples and still returned it, not that impressive.

The only real factor is if you can get a decent price for your current n7, if not keep it

mrazndead said:
I would wait, I upgrade every 24 months, I did that with the iPod touch and I will do it with the nexus. The new nexus 7 is very impressive, if it is your first one then awesome, but nif you have a the original one alrewady then its fine, I bought the new one last Friday with thirty bucks discount from staples and still returned it, not that impressive.
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I do have the O.G. 16G and I have never had any problems with it , it has been a awesome lil work horse for me and I left it completely stock never rooted or unlocked it so far but I feel it is coming soon lol I seen on APPY GEEK last night in the rumor mill "but you know how they go" that for 2014 big G is going to go with LG instead of ASUS for the Gen 3 NEXUS 7 it mentioned new screen tech. and possible going with TEGRA 5 sounds interesting but like I said you know how rumors turn out and a lot can happen in a year but here is for hoping for a AWESOME GROUND BREAKING NEXUS 7!!!
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clay347 said:
I do have the O.G. 16G and I have never had any problems with it , it has been a awesome lil work horse for me and I left it completely stock never rooted or unlocked it so far but I feel it is coming soon lol I seen on APPY GEEK last night in the rumor mill "but you know how they go" that for 2014 big G is going to go with LG instead of ASUS for the Gen 3 NEXUS 7 it mentioned new screen tech. and possible going with TEGRA 5 sounds interesting but like I said you know how rumors turn out and a lot can happen in a year but here is for hoping for a AWESOME GROUND BREAKING NEXUS 7!!!
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I don't know. I really can't see LG making the next N7. Really Other than Samsung who else could make the next N7? Acer? Lenovo? Dell? HP?
Those don't look like realistic choices. I mean LG MAY want to get back into the Tablet market and making the new N7 would be a good way to do that but I don't see it happening. Unless one of the above mentioned manufacturers or HTC (really unlikely), Huawei, Motorola (possible but not likley), Oppo (Very Doubtful) or Sony (Highly Doubtful). One possibility is Nvidia themselves but that all depends on, I guess on some part, how well Project Shield does.
I think we're likely to see N7 (2014) being Asus again just cause really there's no other game in town so to speak.

Ohgami_Ichiro said:
I don't know. I really can't see LG making the next N7. Really Other than Samsung who else could make the next N7? Acer? Lenovo? Dell? HP?
Those don't look like realistic choices. I mean LG MAY want to get back into the Tablet market and making the new N7 would be a good way to do that but I don't see it happening. Unless one of the above mentioned manufacturers or HTC (really unlikely), Huawei, Motorola (possible but not likley), Oppo (Very Doubtful) or Sony (Highly Doubtful). One possibility is Nvidia themselves but that all depends on, I guess on some part, how well Project Shield does.
I think we're likely to see N7 (2014) being Asus again just cause really there's no other game in town so to speak.
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One of the names you mentioned in your quote being that of MOTOROLA I am still baffled as to why big G has not exploded on the scene with some really awesome devices especially with the name of NEXUS being that they own MOTO and yes I know that these are way old now but I really enjoyed my DROID X and my BIONIC and now that they have the new X phone coming out you would just figure that a MOTO NEXUS device would surely be right around the corner hey GOOGLE HINT HINT
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Ohgami_Ichiro said:
I don't know. I really can't see LG making the next N7. Really Other than Samsung who else could make the next N7? Acer? Lenovo? Dell? HP?
Those don't look like realistic choices. I mean LG MAY want to get back into the Tablet market and making the new N7 would be a good way to do that but I don't see it happening. Unless one of the above mentioned manufacturers or HTC (really unlikely), Huawei, Motorola (possible but not likley), Oppo (Very Doubtful) or Sony (Highly Doubtful). One possibility is Nvidia themselves but that all depends on, I guess on some part, how well Project Shield does.
I think we're likely to see N7 (2014) being Asus again just cause really there's no other game in town so to speak.
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Maybe apple will make it???
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clay347 said:
Hey guys from everything that I've seen on the new SECOND GEN. NEXUS 7 is not that impressive to me but everyone has a different opinion on things but there is just not enough upgrades or that many changes to the new one I think that the GEN. 3 will be a lot better and different in every aspect what do you think?
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That's what I'm doing as well. In going to keep this one until it dies.
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Maybe apple will make it???
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That would actually be cool. Apple hardware is top notch.
But that's never going to happen.

You should really understand, technology evolves, new devices are practically created everyday, by the time you wait for the 3rd Gen you will have the same thoughts all over again.
If really want to buy it then do so, if not don't or buy an alternative.

Yes, no, yes, no euhmz yes, no, maybe, damn no, hell yes, sure, why not, no, yes, absolutly, no thank, yes, no
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Nexus to be replaced by Android Silver Handsets (rumored)

Here's an interesting article I just came across on the Verge about a few sources saying the Google will retire the Nexus Line and reboot it with Android Silver handsets that will be sold in stores and highly marketed, but with presumably higher specs.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/29/5664702/google-nexus-to-be-replaced-by-android-silver
International Buinsess Article
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/5504...-release-date-specs-features.htm#.U2LtifldV8E
"The rumoured "Android Silver" line will replace the Nexus program. The line included more high-end and more expensive devices. It was claimed that Google wants to focus on giving consumers devices that are bumped in the hardware side while enjoying pure Android experience." (International Business)
What do you think? I would be willing to go for a all around premium "Nexus" phone as long as the cost wasn't too much and it worked on all major carriers.

simms22 said:
i call bs.
as every year there is another rumor that there wont be another nexus, yet every year comes a nexus.
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I'm hoping that this is not true, if it is, we should start an online petition to keep the Nexus brand going.. I hate bloatware, carrier logos and all of the other nonsense that comes on phones from the carriers. My last few phones have been Nexus devices, and everytime i buy a carrier branded phone, i just end up selling it or returning it. Once you go nexus you cant go back..
Just my .02 cents.

I just posted two similar links here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52289003
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I think that is only one more rumor surrounding Nexus brand

Google can call the program whatever they want to call it. As long as they offer a device with vanilla Android, without carrier and manufacturer bloatware, with at least mid-range specs at a reasonable price I'm happy.

Rumors only...lock it before it spreads! eeek

Guys we have the last nexus Google can't keep making this phone it hurts its partners and now with the one plus one there is no point. I prefer a premium device instead of the cuts made to nexus like battery and camera
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Some of you guys are still in the negation phase
i mean, i love the nexus line too, but there are many indications that Android Silver is going to become a reality soon, some of the leakers of this news are credible sources and probably with direct connections in Google itself (well at least more credible than random people on a forum stating the opposite with no clues whatsoever) . You do the maths.

Fataldesain said:
Guys we have the last nexus Google can't keep making this phone it hurts its partners and now with the one plus one there is no point.
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I hope you are joking. The OnePlus is not even on Google's radar. I would assume the Android Silver program is true based on who is reporting it. At the end of the day, Google isn't going to stop offering an affordable Android phone with vanilla Android. It seems the silver program is just extending the GPE program to carriers. Surely, they aren't killing off the Play Store so there are no worries. Whether or not they call their phones "Nexus" phones doesn't matter to me because one will still be available from the Play Store.

Cautiously optimistic about this. Could be interesting.
I hope they keep the competitive pricing...

I feel the android manufacturers and carriers are never going to want a reasonably priced google phone that is heavily marketed next to their pricy flagships. Something about it doesn't add up. If they are GPe priced i'm sure the carriers and manufacturers wouldn't mind but then marketing that is much harder and they wouldn't sell many. I just can't picture them being welcome in retail next to the other phones.

Seadra said:
idk, Android Silver concept first came in light few months back, and that time it was in the rumor stage, but now verge is reporting it and verge isn't one to bull**** users. Verge also has close contacts with Google, and it's sources can be trusted. Though I hope this DOESN'T happen. Also, next nexus will come this year, the android silver concept is staged for 2015.
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Verge after the Galaxy Nexus era is as much bullsh*t as the rest. Their review for the Nexus 5 is a joke for an example.
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Here's some more information about the possible Android Silver.
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/5504...-release-date-specs-features.htm#.U2LtifldV8E
"The rumoured "Android Silver" line will replace the Nexus program. The line included more high-end and more expensive devices. It was claimed that Google wants to focus on giving consumers devices that are bumped in the hardware side while enjoying pure Android experience." (International Business)

That's an even ****tier source than The Verge!
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IBtimes should be banned from posting anything about technology until they can do some fact checking. It's nothing but a clickbait site with a bunch of repeated in(or mis)formation.
This Android Silver idea sounds like it really could be a benefit if Google truly does put serious effort into it. I just think android has gotten to a point now that serious changes like this need to be considered in order to help potentially solve the issues many developers have (by having just a few "focus" devices every year". I own an iPad as well as N5 and I must say that the quality of most apps for the iPad are consistently phenomenal; I unfortunately can't say that in my experience with android (though the situation has majorly improved I'd say in the past year or so)

Melamunna said:
IBtimes should be banned from posting anything about technology until they can do some fact checking. It's nothing but a clickbait site with a bunch of repeated in(or mis)formation.
This Android Silver idea sounds like it really could be a benefit if Google truly does put serious effort into it. I just think android has gotten to a point now that serious changes like this need to be considered in order to help potentially solve the issues many developers have (by having just a few "focus" devices every year". I own an iPad as well as N5 and I must say that the quality of most apps for the iPad are consistently phenomenal; I unfortunately can't say that in my experience with android (though the situation has majorly improved I'd say in the past year or so)
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Agreed
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It's not often you see a non-geek for example carrying a Nexus 5. Those people would rather go for huge flagships that show up on TV. Google wants a piece of the pie now and so they're probably going the same route as Samsung while keeping Android as vanilla as possible. Besides if the Project Hera theme is to be true, the home button now says Google. Google is slowly but surely inserting their brand name into everything to directly compete with Apple and Samsung devices and services.
The Nexus 5 advocate (Team Inferno)

Still think that this whole android silver thing is going to be similar to Google Play Edtion ( GPE ) phones.
There will be Xperia Z3 silver edition, HTC one M9 silver edition , Samsung Galaxy S6 Silver edition. All running vanilla android.
Just my 2 cents.

To me the issue is what you can and can't do in these supposed silver editions. Will they all have the freedom to flash this that and the other thing, downgrade boot loaders at will....etc etc.
The current developer edition phones of other makers still usually don't come with the freedom of a nexus. Not totally.
Again, my example is the moto x. All moto x's, including the developer edition, can't downgrade their os after flashing 4.4.2. The boot loader won't allow it. And those that find a way to downgrade, and make one false move....brick their phones. So that phone is not even close to the flexibility of a nexus.
That's my worry.

I think that Google won't do this
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Kenwood DNX893S. What do you all think?

I have been holding off buying a new head unit since I wasn't happy worth the Chinese stuff and the kenwood 990 series was a bomb. They announced this unit DNX893S and I love garmin integration. But the hardware I read was only dual core... [emoji34]
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aplusmiami said:
I have been holding off buying a new head unit since I wasn't happy worth the Chinese stuff and the kenwood 990 series was a bomb. They announced this unit DNX893S and I love garmin integration. But the hardware I read was only dual core... [emoji34]
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I can't find any info concerning which operative system Kenwood has been using in this model.
Any app-manager or only apps approved by Kenwood?

It's an Android Auto + Apple Car Play head unit, so everything applies to Android Auto should be compatible.
Its hardware is enough for Android Auto.
See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GE714M9p1c

They only mention in the video
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Actually the connectivity specifications show the Android Auto and Car Play presence.
www.kenwood.com/usa/car/excelon/dnx893s

From the video it looks like it's pretty quick and it is supposed to support both Android and Apple carplay dual phone Bluetooth looks really cool and no one can beat Kenwood screens and amplifier. My big concern is support they really never released any significant firmware updates for their DNN series the built-in apps basically don't work anymore and although we achieved root status it was a very buggy at best. I may wait a few months after it comes out and see what the initial reviews are it looks like it's running Linux or at least he mentioned it in the commentary
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I was looking at this as well, still no release date.
What about 2016 pioneer models nex 8200?

I've been waiting for this one to drop for two months! They had to delay to get Apple approval because apple put out a new os version just before. This is the first unit to upgrade to dual core and also first Linux based. Pioneer still single core windows based for 2016. Should be soon.

I love the DNN series when they first came out being android-based I was hoping we could you start some sort of cooking on the ROMs but because of all the hardware blocks we encountered it was just too hard and not practical also that such a newer product was based on such an old outdated Android version slow processor couldnt get any interest. If it wasn't for the Garmin map integration I probably would have left Kenwood a long time ago
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a quick google shows this at like $1,300, what makes it so special that it costs that much? better screen? better audio?

That's in the range of their previous flagship products. The Garmin map integration, lcd (sunlight readable) and the audio processors make it special.
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They're saying mid-June now
http://www.ceoutlook.com/2016/05/24/kenwood-wont-ship-until-mid-june/

It seems Apple's holding up all the certification for carplay. The Google specs are just as strict yet they've been able to bang out the certifications.
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I have had the ddx9903s pre-ordered since March on crutchfield. They messaged me today letting me know that it is still needing approval, but they gave me a free backup camera for being so patient. Does anyone have any info about why apple is holding it up?

when you pre-order do they take your money? or just place a hold?

They just hold the place. So it was very nice of them to offer the back up camera. I believe it is only being done for people who have been in it for the long haul.

Looks like June 28th is the release date
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I was told Apple said they need two weeks to confirm 6 features and they started last week. So if that's true I'm guessing they will start shipping the week of 7/4.

Where did the information come from?

June 28th was from Crutchfield
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