Fans of the handset know very well that the company doesn't ship its devices with plain Android alone. (techtimes.com)
While the filing would allow the carrier to ship the device before the end of the year, it doesn't look like that will be the case unless the carrier announces otherwise. (windowscentral.com)
Once your phone ships the device protection coverage starts immediately and lasts for 2 years past the purchase date. (androidheadlines.com)