Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I never understood the white phone thing. It's not like you are going to trade in your black model for the same model in white. I guess it gives new customers a choice, but it's kind of like a slap in the face to previous owners. If white phones are your thing, Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy II, Epic 4G Touch in Frost White. It's the same phone as before, but in white. The white version will be available from Sprint starting Jan. 8 for $199.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is also getting the white treatment in the UK. It will be available midway through January. A black 32GB HSPA+ model has also been announced for the UK. Once again the white model features the same specs, features and Ice Cream Sandwich like the original model.

On Thursday we listed the Samsung Galaxy Nexus at $199 via Amazon Wireless. Today we noticed the price has been dropped to $149 with a new two-year contract (pricing may be higher for those upgrading, visit Amazon Wireless to see if you qualify). Amazon probably dropped the price because the handset is on "backorder," but according to the listing the phone should ship in 8 to 9 days.

The Galaxy Nexus is $299.99 on VerizonWireless.com, and only $189.99 from Wirefly with a new two-year contract. An upgraded contract will cost you $239.99. Wirefly's shipping is listed as 5 to 7 days. These are some great deals for new Verizon customers who are looking to make the leap to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Samsung has been having some fun at Apple's expense with their latest advertising campaign. The only problem is instead of pushing the Galaxy Nexus in the U.S., the ads are for the Galaxy S II because there is no Nexus to sell! It looks like Apple is having the last laugh while Verizon and Samsung make Android fans wait for some unknown reason.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was released in parts of Europe last month, and it arrived in Canada today via Virgin Mobile and Bell. The handset is selling for $160 with a three year contract. U.S. customers who don't mind traveling can nab one for $650 to use on AT&T or T-Mobile

The latest rumors have the device launching in the U.S. tomorrow, but since there has been no word from Verizon it doesn't seem likely. On Thursday, Droid Life reported that multiple sources confirmed the Nexus' release date has been delayed due to possible 4G LTE issues.

LG is expected to announce the LG Nitro HD on December 1st. The Nitro HD is the American version of the Canadian LG Optimus LTE.

According to Phandroid, an invite they received from LG did not mention any particular phone, but the file name read "LG Nitro." This lead them to believe the new phone will be announced next month, but nothing has been confirmed.

Verizon officially confirmed what we already knew. They will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy Nexus... But when? A leaked screenshot of a Verizon MAP shows the release date of November 10. As you can see from the image below, it also shows the Droid RAZR listed with its pre-order date of Oct 27.

If the MAP is correct, then it looks like you can expect Galaxy Nexus pre-orders to begin in early November or on November 10. You can also see the rumored $300 price tag for the 16GB model looks to be accurate. Still no word on how much the 32GB model will cost yet.