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I hate to be the one to point that out, but... does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like? It's just a phone that will sell, maybe, a few

by swombat 15y ago

I hate to be the one to point that out, but... does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like? It's just a phone that will sell, maybe, a few million units, which is nice, but not particularly significant in comparison to the 120million+ predicted for "that other phone"...

ryandvm 15y ago
You are probably correct - the Galaxy Nexus itself will not see anywhere near the sales that the iPhone 4S has. The real significance of this event is that it's the first Android 4.0 phone. And this release is mostly about trying to catch up with Apple on usability and glitz. They won't achieve the simple and clean experience that is the hallmark of iOS devices (especially as the phone vendors screw it up with their crapware), but hopefully this will make the Android experience a little less "clunky".
- ajross 15y ago
  This is a Google phone. The Google software images have traditionally been pleasingly free of crapware. Though on the whole, you're absolutely correct that Android OEMs and carriers have a nasty habit of Dell-ifying their devices.
Tyrannosaurs 15y ago
The Galaxy S2 has sold over 20 million so it's very possible that this will do likewise. It's not iPhone territory but it's a very very big selling device.
r0s 15y ago
I do, because I'm interested in buying it. No phone has interesting design in my opinion. I want the one with the best software and hardware.
- sjs 15y ago
  Design is much more than aesthetics. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams#Rams.27_ten_principles_of_.22good_design.22 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams#Rams.27_ten_princip...
  - r0s 15y ago
    That's exactly what I mean. Design, all aspects. Software and UX is one thing. Hardware has followed a boring linear progression with no real innovation other than bigger screens and faster cpus, more ram, video acceleration... if it weren't for the miniaturization aspect no one would care. My 3DS is more impressive.
    - sjs 15y ago
      I disagree, but it's subjective. I loved going from iPod + phone down to just an iPhone. When my 4S arrives I'm going to love getting rid of my point'n'shoot, and not feel like I have to have my DSLR to get decent photos. I have no video camera but am excited to have a decent one in my pocket. I'm excited about the hardware and software improvements that make the 4S a good camera. Good enough for a point'n'shoot.
nextparadigms 15y ago
It's a phone designed by Google, maker of Android, and it has the newest major Android version, so of course it's an interesting device. And since when do sales reflect how good a device really is? Remember Android devices have to compete among themselves, too. If iPhone 4S had to compete with 20 other "iPhones" in a year, it wouldn't get 120 million units sold either.
- swombat 15y ago
  Are you suggesting that the iPhone doesn't compete with those 21 Android devices?
  - nkassis 15y ago
    Not really directly in my view. People usually first decide if they want an iPhone/Blackberry/Android/WinP7 device then they pick the model. So no I agree with the poster above. I don't think it's a really direct competition on the same level as android vs android phone.
quandrum 15y ago
It's the first phone with a major new release of the best-selling mobile operating system. While the phone itself won't sell as many copies as the 4S, Ice Cream Sandwich will have a larger install base than iOS5. There's a lot of people interested in what's in it.
- adestefan 15y ago
  I wish they would stop with the not so cutsy dessert names. It really makes it confusing to keep track of what's what.
  - rednaught 15y ago
    They also use numbers. Android 4.0 .
  - dsr_ 15y ago
    They're all in alphabetical order. Donut, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich. I assume there were internal releases named Apple and Brownie or something similar.
    - jamesgeck0 15y ago
      ... Donut, ???, Froyo... Was there an Eclair or something in there someplace?
    - kefs 15y ago
      Apple Pie Bubblegum Cupcake (1.5) Donut Eclair Froyo (Frozen Yogurt) Gingerbread (2.3) Honeycomb Ice Cream Sandwich Jelly Bean (rumored)
      - cpeterso 15y ago
        > Apple Pie > Bubblegum Why haven't these codenames been revealed earlier? I have searched high and low for Android's A and B codenames, but never found a reliable source. Thanks for solving the mystery! :)
recoiledsnake 15y ago
>does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like Not sure if this a troll, but haven't you been keeping up with the numbers? http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2106625/android-market-share-doubles-apple-ios-falls-cent http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2106625/android-mar... A TON of people seem to be caring about Android phones.
erd 15y ago
> I hate to be the one to point that out, but... does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like? As someone who likes their Android phone, and has been waiting for an upgrade, yes, I do care what it looks like. I don't think anyone is going to doubt that Apple makes great products, but the smartphone market is large enough for more than one player.

by swombat 15y ago

ryandvm 15y ago

You are probably correct - the Galaxy Nexus itself will not see anywhere near the sales that the iPhone 4S has. The real significance of this event is that it's the first Android 4.0 phone. And this release is mostly about trying to catch up with Apple on usability and glitz. They won't achieve the simple and clean experience that is the hallmark of iOS devices (especially as the phone vendors screw it up with their crapware), but hopefully this will make the Android experience a little less "clunky".

ajross 15y ago
This is a Google phone. The Google software images have traditionally been pleasingly free of crapware. Though on the whole, you're absolutely correct that Android OEMs and carriers have a nasty habit of Dell-ifying their devices.

Tyrannosaurs 15y ago

The Galaxy S2 has sold over 20 million so it's very possible that this will do likewise. It's not iPhone territory but it's a very very big selling device.

r0s 15y ago

I do, because I'm interested in buying it. No phone has interesting design in my opinion. I want the one with the best software and hardware.

sjs 15y ago
Design is much more than aesthetics. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams#Rams.27_ten_principles_of_.22good_design.22 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams#Rams.27_ten_princip...
- r0s 15y ago
  That's exactly what I mean. Design, all aspects. Software and UX is one thing. Hardware has followed a boring linear progression with no real innovation other than bigger screens and faster cpus, more ram, video acceleration... if it weren't for the miniaturization aspect no one would care. My 3DS is more impressive.
  - sjs 15y ago
    I disagree, but it's subjective. I loved going from iPod + phone down to just an iPhone. When my 4S arrives I'm going to love getting rid of my point'n'shoot, and not feel like I have to have my DSLR to get decent photos. I have no video camera but am excited to have a decent one in my pocket. I'm excited about the hardware and software improvements that make the 4S a good camera. Good enough for a point'n'shoot.

nextparadigms 15y ago

It's a phone designed by Google, maker of Android, and it has the newest major Android version, so of course it's an interesting device. And since when do sales reflect how good a device really is? Remember Android devices have to compete among themselves, too. If iPhone 4S had to compete with 20 other "iPhones" in a year, it wouldn't get 120 million units sold either.

swombat 15y ago
Are you suggesting that the iPhone doesn't compete with those 21 Android devices?
- nkassis 15y ago
  Not really directly in my view. People usually first decide if they want an iPhone/Blackberry/Android/WinP7 device then they pick the model. So no I agree with the poster above. I don't think it's a really direct competition on the same level as android vs android phone.

quandrum 15y ago

It's the first phone with a major new release of the best-selling mobile operating system. While the phone itself won't sell as many copies as the 4S, Ice Cream Sandwich will have a larger install base than iOS5. There's a lot of people interested in what's in it.

adestefan 15y ago
I wish they would stop with the not so cutsy dessert names. It really makes it confusing to keep track of what's what.
- rednaught 15y ago
  They also use numbers. Android 4.0 .
- dsr_ 15y ago
  They're all in alphabetical order. Donut, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich. I assume there were internal releases named Apple and Brownie or something similar.
  - jamesgeck0 15y ago
    ... Donut, ???, Froyo... Was there an Eclair or something in there someplace?
  - kefs 15y ago
    Apple Pie Bubblegum Cupcake (1.5) Donut Eclair Froyo (Frozen Yogurt) Gingerbread (2.3) Honeycomb Ice Cream Sandwich Jelly Bean (rumored)
    - cpeterso 15y ago
      > Apple Pie > Bubblegum Why haven't these codenames been revealed earlier? I have searched high and low for Android's A and B codenames, but never found a reliable source. Thanks for solving the mystery! :)

recoiledsnake 15y ago

>does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like Not sure if this a troll, but haven't you been keeping up with the numbers? http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2106625/android-market-share-doubles-apple-ios-falls-cent http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2106625/android-mar... A TON of people seem to be caring about Android phones.

erd 15y ago

> I hate to be the one to point that out, but... does anyone really care what exactly the Galaxy Nexus looks like? As someone who likes their Android phone, and has been waiting for an upgrade, yes, I do care what it looks like. I don't think anyone is going to doubt that Apple makes great products, but the smartphone market is large enough for more than one player.