The rumor was multiple Nexus devices from multiple manufactures. The number that floated around out there was 5, but I don't think that was ever substantiated.
Google has launched 4 new Nexus devices from four different manufactures. We have the Nexus 4 from LG, the Nexus 7 from ASUS, the Nexus 10 from Samsung and of course the Nexus Q from Google themselves (which they have already quietly discontinued already?).
There's really not much room in the line up for any more devices. Google has finally released a high end Nexus phone with the Nexus 4. You could argue that there is room in the line up for a smaller, cheaper, more mainstream device but frankly with the N4 starting at $299, I have a tough time imaging them being able to produce another phone for much cheaper.
Anyway, I was kind of hoping to get ahold of the Xiomi Mi2 when it became available, but with the Nexus 4 coming in at 299/349 and being a fully supported Nexus/pure android experience device, I'm definitely looking at the N4 instead. It has the specs I want (S4 Pro, 2GB RAM, killer screen), with the features I want (Stock android!!! Also, inductive charging, a nice dock, wireless display mirroring) at a price that just can't be beat. I just hope that LG makes good on their end and builds a quality device. Google has "done good" with Nexus 4 IMHO.
THIS is the phone I wanted the Galaxy Nexus (and, to some extent, the HTC One X) to be.
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