Updated: Apparently according to Google, this has nothing to do with Google Wallet. In fact, it has to do with CDMA tech and other stuff. Also, Google will continue to support the Galaxy Nexus’ firmware updates. Whew.
This is beyond our imagination. Google has removed the Verizon Galaxy Nexus from its support pages perhaps due to the Google Wallet fiasco/delay, where Verizon has seemingly been unable to allow Google to add Wallet support to their version of the Galaxy Nexus. Furthermore, the phone (model codename “toro”) has disappeared from Google’s list of downloadable factory ROM images; all mentions of toro are “archived, for reference only.”
This all essentially meaning that Samsung and Verizon are now responsible for future updates and the Galaxy Nexus is no longer support for Android development.
This is not supposed to happen.
Via: Droid-Life
AT&T has announced that the massive Samsung Galaxy Note will be made available on their 4G LTE network this February 19th for $299 on a new contract. Specs include a rather large 5.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display at 1280×800 resolution with Samsung’s S Pen stylus for “increased productivity”. As for computational hardware, the Galaxy Note’s press release does not mention the camera, Android build, or processors, but AT&T was sure to mention that it would be available for pre-orders on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th.
In an official attempt to get some press, Samsung has taken apart one of their upcoming devices for all to see, instead of DIY site iFixit doing the deed. From the teardown, a 5.3-inch 1280×800-pixel HD Super AMOLED display is visible, the unspecified 1.5GHz dual-core processor (likely the Qualcomm Snapdragon S3), an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash plus other the bits and parts like sensors, radios, and plastics. There’s also confirmation of an NFC antenna and a Wacom digitizer for its stylus (yes, the Galaxy Note can make use of an official Samsung stylus).
This is another Sony Xperia device. The Xperia S packs in a large 1280 x 720 4.3-inch display, a quick 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, Android 2.3 (with Ice Cream Sandwich coming soon), and will be available in both 16GB and 32GB versions. There’s also a 12 megapixel camera featuring Sony’s Exmor R backlit sensor, NFC support, PlayStation certification, and a useable 1.3 megapixel cam up front for video chats. The Xperis S will launch sometimes in Q1 of this year in “select markets”.
This is the Nokia Lumia 900. It’s a 4G LTE smartphone exclusive on AT&T, runs on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, comes in black or cyan, 1.4GHz CPU, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Clear Black display, 512MB of RAM, has an 1830mAh battery, a main 8 megapixel camera that is Carl Zeiss with a wide 28mm f2.2/28 aperture, front-facing f/2.4 wide-angle camera for video chat, Nokia Drive for turn-by-turn navigation, and according to Nokia is “the first real Windows Phone designed for the American market.” According to Nokia, it is made out of a svelte polycarbonate and has a sleek profile. There are also app partnerships with ESPN, CNN, and EA for upcoming game titles. It will be available “in the coming months” with an “aggressive pricing scheme”. Interesting.
So, this is just a DROID RAZR with a new name, battery, and is thicker. It’s the DROID RAZR Maxx, that measures 9mm instead of 7.1mm like the original, comes in a purple color option, has 32GB storage, has 4G LTE data service, and purportedly works for 21 hours on a single charge, although Verizon hasn’t clarified what you’d do in that 21 hours. It will retail for $299.99 on a new two-year agreement.
