They did, they were called "Google Play Editions".[0] No one bought them, because they were released at a time when people still paid subsidized phone prices a

They did, they were called "Google Play Editions".[0] No one bought them, because they were released at a time when people still paid subsidized phone prices and upgraded their phones every two years for $200. So when they were asked to pay $600 upfront, the vast majority had sticker shock. [0]https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/review-the-samsung-galaxy-s-4-google-play-edition-is-great-for-now/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/review-the-samsung-g...