HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Editions Now Available

according to GSMArena.com The Google edition HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available on Google Play Store starting today in the US.. prices are $649 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and $599 for the HTC One..

these 2 devices run pure or stock Google android, similar to Google's Nexus 4 device.. if you feel limited with Nexus 4, in terms of expandable memory, better display, better sounds, changeable batteries and others, these 2 devices are for you.. of course, they both come with higher prices compared to the google nexus 4.. i believe that Google is also planning to add Sony Experia Z google edition to their google edition lineup.. and i'm still waiting for the google moto x phones.. 


i have been an android user (i personally prefer android over iOS devices), and my first android device was the Samsung Galaxy S2.. after hearing and realizing all the benefits of stock android devices (primarily on os updates - i just experienced and updated my S2 to jelly bean os very recently, waited for so many months for the official update here in the Philippines), i thought it would be wise to get a stock android phone on my next upgrade.. unlike before, the only choice is to go for a nexus device.. now, i'll have to choose between several available stock android devices.. but of course, as i've said, they come in varying prices and usually, high end Samsung, HTC, Sony etc. devices would be more expensive than the google nexus releases.. my upgraded device would greatly depend on my budget..

now, since google started to allow other manufacturers to release stock android devices, does it mean that they will stop on releasing nexus devices and just focus on releasing devices on their recently acquired motorolla phones? i hope not, i want to get a hold of a nexus device myself, even just for once.. phone or tablet, google nexus devices don't disappoint their users..