But this time around, with manufacturers like Samsung and HTC delivering cutting-edge Android devices every few months, it may be more difficult for Google to differentiate its next Nexus phone.
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The Nexus 4G will also be equipped with support for LTE, which means it’ll be available for either Verizon or AT&T’s LTE networks. The phone will sport a high-performance 5 megapixel rear camera (which basically describes the iPhone 4’s current camera) and a 1 megapixel front-facing camera.
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While the Nexus 4G sounds like a killer device, there really isn’t much differentiating it from upcoming superphones like Samsung’s Galaxy S II. Last year’s Nexus S was the first Android phone to feature NFC capabilities, and it’s now being used to power Google Wallet, the company’s mobile payment initiative. Past Nexus phones have also been notable for not including any obnoxious third-party software and providing a stock Android experience.
According to BGR, the phone may land around Thanksgiving. There’s also a chance that it won’t be labeled a Nexus device at all — instead it could become a reference Android phone for Android 4.0, a function that Motorola’s Droid served for Android 2.0 years ago.
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