Google and Samsung's "beyond smart" smartphone could be headed for Verizon Wireless store shelves as soon as Nov. 21, according to a published report of a leaked playbook by the carrier.
The feature-packed Galaxy Nexus, announced on Oct. 21, combines the branding of Samsung's premier line of Android 
-based devices with Google's Nexus brand, which got off to a rough start with last year's low-selling Nexus One. Google has since released the Nexus S with Samsung in December, via Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and AT&T .
Screaming for Ice Cream Samsung on Monday confirmed that the Galaxy Nexus, which ships with Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, will be available in the United Kingdom starting Nov. 17th. A growing number of devices are seeing early releases in Europe before the United States, perhaps because Apple has a weaker market abroad for its iPhone and manufacturers see an opportunity to build a market there. "The level of interest and anticipation surrounding the release of the Galaxy Nexus has been fantastic," Simon Stanford, Samsung's Head of Mobile operations for the U.K. and Ireland, said in a statement. "We're delighted to introduce the Galaxy Nexus to the U.K. and are looking forward to seeing it in the shops on 17th of November." The press release did not specify a price for the Galaxy Nexus. Droid Life, a site devoted to Android-based devices, on Monday posted what it said was a leaked Verizon roadmap of coming devices, including the Galaxy Nexus, slated for w/o, or Web-only, on Nov. 21. In an e-mail message to us, Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney did not deny the report but said "we have not announced an availability date for this device Wireless Analyst Gerry Purdy of MobilTrax said U.S. carriers and their vendors often delay giving a firm release date in advance because of complications that can arise with FCC certification. "Sometimes that takes longer than expected," Purdy said. "They are constantly pursuing a roadmap, but sometimes they run into glitches that cause problems....They don't mean to do it that way." Thing of Beauty Samsung is marketing the Galaxy Nexus as simple, beautiful and beyond smart. It's powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. Among the unique features is a facial recognition application that allows users to unlock the device simply by smiling, without a password to remember. Another application, Touch To Beam, uses near-field communication The 5-megapixel camera is equipped for zero-shutter-lag panoramic view and, in keeping with Samsung's penchant for increasingly dazzling displays, the Galaxy Nexus packs an HD The candybar-form, rounded design measures just 8.94 mm thick. . I cannot confirm what is on the Droid Life Web site because it isn't information that we have shared publicly." to allow users to share media, apps or information simply by holding two enabled devices together. It's also equipped for voice -input texting and built-in Google+ social networking. Super AMOLED display 720p (1280×720 pixels), "ensuring vivid colors and excellent picture clarity."
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