Those of you who are waiting for Vodafone to start offering the Galaxy Nexus on contracts are going to be waiting quite some time, with the network telling its users that it’s still “testing” the software. Whatever that may mean.
Here’s what a Vodafone staff member posted on its forum yesterday:
We’re continuing to test the GALAXY Nexus software to ensure our customers get the best possible experience of the device.
We’ll provide concrete details on availability of the device once the testing process has been successfully completed.
How bizarre. Vodafone’s online man then posted another message saying that this delay wasn’t due to the addition of any Vodafone branding, as there won’t be any. Which is one good thing, at least…
…but not good news for those currently waiting to attempt an upgrade blag direct from the network.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Andy
/ November 18, 2011Yeah you know why, they are working to see if they can circumvent the bandwidth monitor…
MarkG
/ November 18, 2011In other words, they have taken the Nexus firmware and added the Vodaphone branding and crud (like the new Android Vodaphone app store that everyone will root just so they can get rid of it).
Really, why are they bothering, just let users have the phone as Google and Samsung intended… Surely that’s the WHOLE point of the Nexus range i.e. STOCK Android…