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11 am eastern.

Look at that bezel!

For those with the ORIGINAL Optimus G, the QUADBEAT earphones...does it have 3 buttons control?? (2 buttons for volume up and down while middle is for selection)??? EDIT: I know that LG came with Quadbeat, which has a 3-button remote. Has anyone tried an aftermarket eaphone/headphone with the Apple remote?? Does the volume buttons on the Apple remote work on LG phone when playing music (to go up and down on volume)?? Thanks!

That's OK...hey, i am using TouchWiz on my Note 2. I can handle it! As long as it does not eat too much into internal memory, i am OK...and as long as LG G2 has 32GB internal memory (vs 16GB on Note 2), i should be a happy camper! LG overlay seems similar to TouchWiz.

Are we talking about the bootloader? Aren't recent Sprint phones unlocked? For example, the Moto X is unlocked on Sprint.

http://androidcommunity.com/lg-g2-tipped-to-launch-in-korea-on-august-8-with-quadbeat-2-earphones-20130806/ Damn, LG is literally throwing the kitchen sink into G2! Now, we also get nice earphones with 3 buttons! This may mean that my klipsch X7i with Apple controls will have full function. Wow!

Doesn't Sprint have a pre-paid thing now? I have not looked into it.

Your best hope is a Motorola X Phone II with tri-band support! Motorola nowadays is pretty Google-esque. But, yeah, like you, i would love to have a Google phone. I did have a Nexus S 4G...what a POS! But that was more of Samsung fault than Google's. Update was not all that quick from what i remember (GB to ICS)....and it didn't run that well on the phone.

Verizon really is the one that killed everything! This is why Verizon's GN does not have Google Wallet. But here is the official explanation: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/03/google-issues-statement-regarding-cdma-nexus-devices/ "Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices. For various technical reasons, recent CDMA Android devices implement core telephony functionality in .apk files provided in binary form by the carriers. To function correctly, these .apk files must be signed by the so-called “platform” key. However, when an individual creates a custom build from the AOSP source code, they don’t use the same signing key as these CDMA flies were signed with. The result is that these files don’t work properly, and pure AOSP builds running on these devices can’t place calls, access mobile data, and so on. Because we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have, we updated the docs over at source.android.com to reflect this reality. We will still make available as many as possible of the closed-source binaries for these devices, and Nexus devices will continue to have unlockable bootloaders. And, of course, GSM/HSPA+ devices are still supported, as are any other devices we’re able to support. We’ve simply updated the documentation to be clearer about the current extent of CDMA support. We are of course always working to improve support, and we’ll keep everyone updated as we make improvements. Thanks as always for your interest in AOSP!" So, on Google's end, it is a pain in the ass to update CDMA phones...and the control is with the carrier, not Google. Unless something change in the future, there is little to no chance that we will ever see a Nexus or Google Edition phone on Sprint.

In addition, Google is now updating the software in parts. So, you really don't need 4.3 or Nexus to get the latest Google Maps for example.

cletus is right. Google has given up on CDMA Nexus phones...see their issues with Verizon's GN. There are already Google Editions phones (GS4 and HTC One) on the market. Both of these phones have Sprint counterparts. Yet, GE phones are ONLY for GSM. CDMA has issue with updating or something like that where the carrier (Verizon and Sprint) has tight control over it. Therefore, updating a Nexus or Google Edition phone takes a roundabout way with CDMA...thus taking away the essence of having a Google phone. Google learned this the hard way with Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and Sprint.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/05/leaked-manual-for-lg-g2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget Yes! Micro-SD and removable battery!

Maybe...but where is Nexus 4 on Sprint or even mighty Verizon? Google Editions? Nope to both CDMA companies. If you want near nexus experience, then your best hope is the Motorola X phone.

Nexus will never be on CDMA.

I have some money in both already. Not a big deal. Both ecosystems have goods and bads.

I was talking about myself, not public. I currently have both in my house and I am comfortable with both. So, for me, it does matter and how much LG can wow me.

For me, the later that they release it, the more I consider iphone 5s.

I have tried it full blast. Still rather use my earphones.

if everyone has to crowd around my phone to watch Netflix, then there's a bigger issue at hand. lol

But then again, if I want to listen to music or movie, then I much prefer using Klipsch X7i earphones! Why would I annoy people around me by playing something outloud?

Didn't LG say that they will release G2 to USA in September? ? Iphone 5S and G2 are my top choices right now.

Given that certain features are exclusive to AT&T, I think that Motorola is just happy to be on something other than Verizon! I don't think that they care too much for Sprint or TMo.

Yup, far from a deal breaker for me! Just getting decent LTE reception and speed are paramount to me!

Either way, this is good news. It shows that LG does support their top phones after sales. And as noted above, it sure seems like LG is putting a lot of effort into the G2 to make it top among all Android. So, I assume/hope that LG would make G2 their priority.

No one here has Optimus G?? Has LG updated your software at all since you bought it?