It’s a big day for Fandroids, as Google and Samsung gear up for their Big Event, rescheduled from last week after the death of Steve Jobs.  Google’s expected to unveil the much anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich while Samsung’s latest Galaxy device will be the flagship product to feature the updated OS, finally revealing the Nexus smartphone.  The Big Event will take place in Hong Kong on Oct. 19th, which means US residents will find out what Google and Samsung have to offer sometime around 7pm on the evening of the 18th.

Already the globe is abuzz with expectations over the upcoming device.

Japanese company NTT Docomo, world-leading mobile operator and provider of comprehensive mobility solutions for Japan and overseas markets, prematurely released information about the release of the Google-Samsung device Galaxy Nexus/Nexus Prime with a tweet.

予告: 明日10月19日 香港にてサムスン電子とGoogleが発表する 最新Android OS搭載スマートフォン。ドコモは世界でもほぼ最速にあたる、11月に発売を予定。詳細は後日。http://docomolive.jp/ #docomo

The tweet is loosely translated as, “the latest Android OS smartphone with Samsung and Google announced on October 19 in Hong Kong tomorrow, 10AM Hong Kong time, 11 AM Japan time.  Details of the said event set for tomorrow is vague.  If you’re interested, you can click here to view time schedule and the live blog of the event.

The device was set to be unveiled last October 11th but in respect to Steve Jobs’ passing, they opted to postpone the launch of the device.  The event will not only launch the much awaited Nexus device but also the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The new OS unifies smartphones and tablets OS, much like Apple’s iOS used on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices.

“It’s exactly what Apple did when they came out with the iPad,” said Nick Farina, CTO at developer Meridian. “Google is doing the same, which I think is good.”

But the new OS doesn’t really solve Google’s problem of fragmentation or slow rolling out of updates, but at least the new OS unifies Android devices.  The problem here is not solely Google’s fault as the Android is an open platform, which means it’s available to phone manufacturers who want to use it.  And this causes the slow roll-out of upgrades, as not all Android devices are created equal.  So phone manufacturers have to hire developers that could tweak the upgrades so that it would be compatible with their devices.

This dilemma is what brought Google and Samsung to come up with “The One,” a topnotch device that eliminates the need for other smartphones and works as good as a tablet.  This is the reason why people are so curious about this product.  The rumored 4G LTE device could pack an impressive 1GB RAM, a massive battery to combat the LTE, a TI OMAP 4460 dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz, and a gorgeous 4.65-inch 1280 x 720-pixel Super AMOLED HD with curved glass.  If the device actually launches today, consumers can expect that it would go on sale by November 3 or 10.