From what I see with the delayed release of the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon Wireless Pwns Samsung and Google. Verizon has decide that Google's newest flagship phone will not be able and subsequently be blocked from downloading Google Wallet from the Android Market The Nexus series should be a Prime example of what an Android phone should feature in terms of both hardware and software. Why would Google agree and allowing Verizon to have exclusivity over the release of the Galaxy Nexus in the U.S? This means that part of the hardware you just bought (the NFC chip) will be useless until an arrangement is made between Google and Verizon. Considering that this is the first stock phone on Verizon since the original Droid I am fairly confident that custom ROMs will become abundant within weeks allowing me to enjoy the full functions of the phone.
The current rumor for a release date is December 15. I hope this rumor is true because as some of you few readers know I am still using the original Motorola Droid and I'm finding myself having unusually strong urges to throw it out my window while driving.
Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
