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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jameslepable:
Lets be honest the most exciting thing is custom rom developers taking some of these Ideas (like the video overlay or lifting the phone to you ear and calling) and implementing them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
The most disappointing part will be that they will have to port from scratch as it will most likely require the TouchWiz framework.

But yeah, I can't wait to see some of these creative ideas and see what devs can do with them :) maybe even incorporate the "eye" looking at the screen but that may not be possible due to the lack of hardware to support that feature.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ripley:
Cringeworthy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ap3604:
Just a stupid marketing gimmick to make the S3's ugly design seem special (which it's not).

All the hippy B.S. samsung was trying to pull made me cringe...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Enhanced:
I don't get the infatuation with physical buttons either. Has anyone ever complained about the Galaxy Nexus' software buttons? Never.

I think the Galaxy S III announcement would have more zing to it if they didn't just make a larger, rounder, Galaxy S II. It would be seen more "revolutionary" if they were the first mainstream line to ditch the physical buttons. I know my interest would have perked MUCH more.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
The real question is....Will the Galaxy S III make sandwiches for you?

My Galaxy Nexus does.

YOUR MOVE SAMSUNG
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
Owen knows. First Look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=Bt_DVh48bXs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
There are already on-hands videos.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-preview-hands-on/

Edit: Wow... so the buttons are,

Menu Home Back

interesting how they kept the "menu" button after Google mentioned about the killing of menu button
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] icemasta31:
I have to say I chuckled at the "Designed for Humans" slogan.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
Nuh uh.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Yawnfest. TouchWiz still ugly.

And WTF Menu button? Cmon Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
First thought when I saw the commercial "thats what you decided to go with, really?"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Yes there are. Many members of the press have had the phones in their hand and used it. The video you linked is just a guy talking about the phone but he doesn't have the phone on his hand.

And wow... menu button is still on the GS3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Just really, really depressing. Again, looks like I'll try to find a Note, and to should be cheaper, until the 5 is announced. Apple should be happier than a pig in ****.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
You don't say Samsung? It was made for dogs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CB620:
If tmobile opens up the 1900 band and stop playing we can use this phone at launch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
They won't open it just for a phone. The Galaxy S3 will have it's own T-Mobile variant and so will the other major carriers.

Same thing with HTC One X & AT&T. Changed processors.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
I said nuh uh! and thats not real. Owen knows.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Engadget is a valid source. It's real. Phonedog also has videos of Aaron using the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwiggington:
Its a gn with tw fail

Sent from The Darkside of the Force
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
lets just agree to disagree. good day sir.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Still don't understand where your post is going.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CB620:
I'm not saying open it just for a phone. Open it in general. It will help the options of choosing. Who wants to wait till June.... I don't. And of course they will get rid of the home button. The US variant is gonna be dumb down like the one X. They won't keep exynos we are gonna get a bs snapdragon s5 or some bs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
A carrier can't open a band with a click. It takes a lot of work and I don't even know if their network is capable of holding down 1900 bands.

T-Mobile is a carrier trying to market their "4G" HSPA+ with 41Mbps market and starting their LTE network with AT&T's breakup money.

And yeah, it's sad how U.S. carriers strip down a phone's full capabilities. That's why I prefer Nexus devices, it gets rid of what any carrier has to say in terms of the phone's hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stretlow:
Why?

I dont think the "nexus" line is sales focused, from what ive read they've not touched the S2 sales

:eek: Im sounding like an S2 head now by trying to show a balanced view!!! :eek:

Google have put inferior stuff in it to broaden and unify the market unfortunately your normal consumer will put "Galaxy S2 v Galaxy Nexus" into google and read the comparisons.

Samsung have that over google at the moment, which brings us back to the original point.

Google software > Samsung software unless custom rom'd

Samsung hardware > Samsung/google hardware for the reasons you have stated above.

In my personal opinion I dont think you can split the two, both great phones have their pro's and cons but neither perfect.

In light of this theres no way you can predict the Nexus 4 will be more "advanced" as you put it.

Although they dont have a big job on making it look better ;)

Signing off

Stret
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CB620:
Well it needs to happen. I had the nexus several times its not that great of a device. I'll be waiting for something better. Waiting to see how apple one ups this Samsung situation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Temptation fought. The SGSIII is a disappointment.

*hugs GNEX*
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
I never said that they were "sales focused." The purpose of having a unified phone without too many hardware changes is to allow Google to update the Galaxy Nexus in a up-to-date manner. If the two devices had a lot of varied hardware, it would be difficult to make sure that both devices are up to date with drivers etc etc.

I still don't get the point on why you keep replying back to me? this argument was talking about "advanced." I stated my point of using "advanced" because Nexus devices was built off the fundamentals of Galaxy S flagship (once I say again... Galaxy S vs. Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy S2... take a look at the design) Samsung ONLY does hardware for Nexus devices.

@charlieb620: why would it need to happen? T-Mobile is promoting phones that are T-Mobile branded. If a company wants their phone on their network, they'll comply in making a special variant of the phone for their carrier. The everyday consumer doesn't care about all these things that we care about. They just want a phone that works. Most of them don't even know what ICS is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stretlow:
I give up..... Carry on......:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gee2012:
Correct me if i`am wrong but i thought the yakjuxw devices received samsung updates instead so not directly from google
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
They're working on it, but by the time they broadly launch 1900 (basically to try and get the iPhone), the SGSIII will be old news.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
I'm speaking from the perspective of when they produce the Galaxy Nexus (production). The yakju variants are most likely there for language / radio purposes. The fix to flash to 'yakju' is there. Do it, if not then that person doesn't really have a right to complain if they don't want to flash their device to yakju.

Debately, people say that "Galaxy Nexus" isn't a true Nexus device for the LTE version at least. Because updates have to be approved for the LTE version. Whereas, GSM versions (takju/yakju) get updated directly from Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brianisme:
I think the most exciting bit of news I gained from the SIII announcement was that Flipboard will be coming to Android. Yay!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
So what exactly was "disappointing" about the GSIII?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gee2012:
I guess you are right, i fortunately have a yakju fingerprint. But 2 friends of mine bought a galaxy nexus from a webshop in holland and as it turned out they will not get their updates straight from google (yakjuxw). I was until then under the impression that all goole nexus phones received the updates from google. Why did they (samsung and google) change that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
The only thing I'm jealous of is that it gets a true and full white version.

I don't understand why Samsung can't do the same for the Galaxy Nexus. I know ICS is darker, but let the consumer decide whether they want to deal with that on a white bezel screen or not.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
Nothing special. Only reason I'd get it is if I wanted to stay with TouchWiz since that's where they seemed to focus most of the development on.

I'll wait for the next Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Not living up to the hype.

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jpitch2415:
The thing looks like it fell out of my dogs butt after eating some kids fisher price toy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
http://androidandme.com/2012/05/sma...-carrier-with-quad-core-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kl323:
Any idea if we'll be able to pull out the cool Touchwiz features from the S3 and put it on to our phones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Every phone launch is disappointing because people have too much time to set their expectations very high.

That being said, I think the general sentiment is that people think its ugly and isn't made of "premium" materials. It has the same screen as the GNex when people expected full RGB. TouchWiz largely looks the same as it did on 2.3. And the whole hardware buttons + menu key is a mess.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well that's not news. All of the other carriers will probably use a different processor to have LTE.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aspot72:
Definitely sticking with my Nexus Prime ... for now. :( Tired of Samsung's plastic products... :mad::mad::mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] triStateMindgate:
If that's the case then finally, the Exynos will be compatible with T-Mobile's 42+ mb HSPA Network (1700mhz). I may have missed something, but is it supposed to be, was there any info out from Samsung hinting at this ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Serious_Beans:
You're using one of Samsung's plastic products...lol :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidstyle:
Lack of support = compatibility issue then no?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beeboss:
Agree , but international GSM version will definitely have Exynos on board
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
What temptation? Get the Galaxy S3 months later after international carriers gets it.

U.S. carriers get it months later because they want their own version of it. It is also rumored that U.S. Galaxy S3 will be equipped with Snapdragon instead of Exynos in support for HSPA 21/41.

Then Nexus 4 will come around.... what's the point? just stick with the phone you have and live by it. This phone's development is just starting :)

for me.... community development is what makes me keep a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stellar:
The only connection that this thread has with the GNex is the one YOU created. This thread really has no "general" connection with the GNex lol You just simply made a "connection" to make it somewhat relevent to this phone. Not trying to be a **** or anything but just saying :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Don't care about specs. Its not a Nexus. Seriously.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Also not to mention... why would someone switch over to a new phone that is just starting development? and most of these developmental projects aren't even cross compatible.

Sprint/AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon will all have their own models and then a international model.

Take a look at development for Galaxy S2 / Galaxy S1 and it's variants on XDA. It's not really strong at all. I used a Vibrant (Galaxy S, T-Mo) and development started to die quick. All the ROMs were based off TouchWiz and there were barely any ROMs built from AOSP. This can be changed, but I think for the most part development for the Vibrant isn't very active.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
It probably is. Samsung has no desire to design their socs to work with high speed networks like Tmobile's 42mbps network, or LTE.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beeboss:
Okay , thanks for not indifference :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] barondebxl:
I'm definitely getting the Galaxy S3. Hated touchwiz 3.0 but touchwizz 4.0, in my opinion, is the best android skin. Maybe not the best looking one like sense but it offers great customization, its light unlike sense and it actually looks good. The Galaxy S3 is gonna be the phone of 2012. I won't sell my nexus tho, no way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
So, will 4 times the performance help me dial numbers faster? Will it increase my wpm when texting? Will rainbows float out of my device?

Wait, it will have Touchwiz. OF COURSE rainbows will float out of it. That or Crayola crayons.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beeboss:
Good point of view! Partly agree
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beeboss:
Sometimes I feel a lack of power in my lovely nexus , so I do care :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ckoadiyn:
Go to a tmobile store n try the one s or wait till ATT gets one x sense 4 is light and beautiful just tried it out and gf had a sgsii before she changed it for a gn Sammy has to step up the UI game
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] norazi:
a non pentile 720p AMOLED would be enough to sway me... i upgraded to the gnex because it was the best screen available at the time (and it still is arguably against the htc one x)... but i can definitely see the graininess on the pentile display

i honestly dont care about quad core, but would welcome a better camera
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cabal_:
Overlay bloatware = no.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
Bloatware + TouchWiz Overlay + No Google updates = Not for me. Don't get me wrong, the phone specs look great, but the specs of phones coming in Q3/Q4 will be even better, I am not playing that game when I already have a perfect phone in the Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adslee:
Not sure why so many are worried about bloatware. When has bloatware ever been a problem for an Android phone? Just root and it's gone.

The TW overlay concerns are more legitimate, but let's be honest here, the SGS3 is going to have a huge developer base and stable AOSP ROMs are going to be dropping left and right within months.

And with regards to Google updates... Maybe it won't get an official Jellybean update but again, with a huge development base, there's bound to be someone who will port it over and if not, there will still be many ROMs to flash.

Am I missing something here because I'm seeing an awful lot of people make a big deal out of the SGS3 not being a Google phone when all these traits can be remedied...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Nexus phones all the way. Don't downgrade ;)

- Updates from Google.

- Stock Android

- XDA Developer Support

@adslee: not everybody wants to root. it's like saying you bought a laptop... we all know laptops come with a bunch of bloatware and trial apps. but on our phones, us not having the ability to remove them is a problem [i know certain phones let you uninstall them but it is still a problem]. and not everybody is tech savvy knowing how to do this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Yeah...once an exploit is found TO root it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adslee:
Lmfao... You do know that the One X got root and superuser before it was even released right? It won't be a problem to root the SGS3 because again, the developer base is going to be massive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
s4 looks pretty good vs the quad in the s3. but theyre only benchmarks

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/gsiii-benchmarks/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KiNG OMaR:
Temptation? What temptation?

Here's what I think of the GS3:

1) Ugly

2) Ugly Touchwiz (Seriously, why go back to gingerbread colors?)

3) Meh hardware

4) Software gimmicks

5) Ugly

6) The front is so much more ugly than the back of the phone

7) I was more tempted to buy a GSII at launch then the GS3, I will stick with my nexus, which is still the BEST device IMO!

8) Oh, and it's ugly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
what do you think about the looks?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KiNG OMaR:
Seriously, I can't get over how ugly it is. If I had to choose between the One X and the GS3, I would go with the One X. A9 quadcore gimmicks don't interest me, I'll wait for those A15 chips to start coming out, Nexus 4 anyone?

Also, samsung managed to kill everything that made ICS beautiful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
The T-Mobile variant rumoredly keeping the processor is news, sir.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sdobron:
Still Pentile screen.

Not worth the upgrade...and hard keys...and waiting for AOSP...no thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
Not sure where I read it, but I read that the colors are reproduced better on the GSIII than the GNex and that it actually rivals the One X's SLCD2 screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdmlaz:
i bought the t989 and was nothing but disappointing touchwiz is mad annoying..... no support whatsoever for it till this day not an official release of ics has been released and they have to deal with the ports that always have problems.... cm7, cm9, miui was never available while i had the phone at least stable versions...... I will deff hold off buying the gs3 and that wack ass touchwiz lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brianisme:
What will the battery life be like with Samsung's 'Smart Stay' technology where the front facing camera is always on when the screen is lit?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
*cough* Carriers play a huge part in updating phones in the US.

---------- Post added at 05:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:38 PM ----------

Not exactly sure if it'll ALWAYS be on. It was said the ffc will check for whatever it checks for every now and then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thas5:
The SIII didn't live up to the hype, but that's to be expected. I wasn't going to switch regardless of how good the phone was, but now I don't even have any temptations. While saying that, I would really like to see the S-Beam feature on the Galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
u haven't been using the android beam option on ur GNex right ? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Adding physical and soft buttons...*huge* mistake. One of the strongest points of ICS is that removal of the need for those buttons. Having them on the phone just means you're wasting space where a screen could be. What a monstrous mistake.

Other than that the phone looks solid, but guess I'll be looking at the iPhone 5 this coming fall....since the Nexus radio is horrifically underpowered.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JaiaV:
"3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz"

Not only does the international SGSIII lack the correct bands for T-Mobile, the modem only goes to 21Mbps like the SGSII. T-Mobile insisted on the SGSII having 42Mbps AWS, which is why T-Mobile's SGSII doesn't have the dual core Exynos CPU. There is no reason to doubt that T-Mobile will do the same thing again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkgoon3r96:
Okay, so I am a Galaxy S II user who is looking to switch to a Galaxy Nexus, but what is with you guys and your hate for the hardware buttons on the Galaxy S III? Or even the love with the soft keys on the Galaxy Nexus? I have not had any past experience with the Nexus and that's why I am asking.

When I first saw the soft key buttons, I facepalm'd really hard and didn't like it at all... I guess I really have to try it to understand it... but why do you guys prefer it over hardware buttons?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Soft buttons can be changed. Look, and function.

Samsung's middle button is too reminiscent of the iPhone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidDavi:
Specs made me drool but to be honest its lack luster. Its nothing special and its what we all expected. So now that its over can we talk about the nexus :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
You drool over lackluster things?

;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ap3604:
Not every application uses the software keys.

When you have an application that doesn't need them then the software keys are hidden and you have more screen real estate instead of always wasted space like you do with hardware keys.

And of course this as well!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
i suggest renaming the thread to "Galaxy S IV, will you fight a temptation?" :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Segnaro:
But it's an 4.8" screen. It'll still have more real estate than the GN. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Archpope:
Real estate on a screen is measured in pixels, not inches. Despite the S3's screen being physically larger, it has the same number of pixels, meaning there isn't any more (or less) room on the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mwinggg:
i dont like software button when gaming, too easy to be pressed accidentally
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidDavi:
Lol drooled over the quad and mostly the rest was lackluster
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
If developers would build the games correctly for ICS, the buttons would hide.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidDavi:
Don't we have to go crazy over the HTC two x before the next next galaxy :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I rather talk about getting Flipboard for our Nexus...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidDavi:
I'm assuming it will be a gs3 exclusive until it drops but I'm sure there will be a apk soon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
All I can say about the S3 is...Ewwww!

Wtf Samsung?! that thing is hideous! I rather go with the One X IF i had to choose between the two. But I love my Nexus :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Segnaro:
There is more room with the GSIII in more situations, because the GN has to use those pixels to display the onscreen buttons sometimes.

I don't think real estate is an issue, it's more about lacking the ability to customize the buttons.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alangrig:
Hardware buttons especially home button drives me crazy. Doing multitasking on GNexus is nice and very efficient, while on SGS2 and unfortunately SGS3 you have to hold button for some period of time, that drives me nuts and waste my time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
still, put that on one side and on the other the fact that GS3 will be getting software updates every leap year comparing to nexus (including nexus s) , not really tempting ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rnd0209:
Its a touchwiz bloated nexus with SD slot and 8mp camera. Lol I almost laughed when I saw it.

Now I know why the Nexus is not getting the attention it needs. Once this thing is out and they sell a couple million then the nexus will get its updates and fixes. Watch!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Having the menu button drives me crazy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ALIHISGREAT:
I'm glad I've got a nexus... the s3 is just too ugly... and who cares about quad core? I don't even game on my phone so I have no need.

The only thing that might be interesting is battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
my theory of the whole GS3 fail is that there must be some kind of deal between google and samsung, probably limiting the "improvements" in GS3 in return samsung would get the chance to do the next nexus. Probably the next nexus would be a quad core with more than 1GB RAM,12MP camera,RGB SAMOLED Plus HD, new "cool" stuff, and don't forget a brand new version of android. in that way , nexus devices determine the android standards, it would also be a push for marketing android 5 (jelly beans or whatever it will be called). Nexuses(i) are meant to be flagship devices and pumping the hardware on GS3 would'nt have left a lot of novelties for the new nexus..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
LOL. Sound familiar? This is why so many lost your happy pink unicorn fantasizing about what could've been or what could be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
lol trust me man i don't give a flying f about any expectations, when i decide to upgrade i check what the market offers and take the device that i think fulfills my needs. i've tried both htc and samsung devices, now settled and satisfied with the GNex, i just go with the flow :D