Google Nexus Prime could launch this October

By gbrzone, 19 August, 2011, No Comment

Reports suggest Google’s first Ice Cream Sandwich Android phone, the Nexus Prime, could launch as soon as October

Electronic Times is reporting that Google’s Android 4.0-powered Nexus Prime smartphone will launch sometime in October.

This new report reaffirms several specs reported on earlier this year, such as the device’s 720p Super AMOLED HD display and 1.5GHz processor. These details confirm specs initially leaked by BGR nearly two months ago.

The report also claims that the Prime will be powered by a Texas Instrument processor, matching an earlier report stating the device would employ an OMAP4460 chipset. The site also notes that the Prime’s display will include a 4.5-inch panel with a PenTile layout. It will no doubt be beautiful and full of vibrant colors.

As CNET points out, it makes sense that Samsung would unveil a refreshed Galaxy S II in late September with Google following quickly with the Nexus Prime. The Nexus S was nearly identical to the original Galaxy S so I would imagine a Nexus Prime could closely resemble an updated Galaxy S II.

That said, is the Nexus Prime a handset you’re interested in? How many of you are looking at buying it?

I know I definitely am.

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