The Galaxy SIII is still available and basically the same phone. Seems like there are just too many Android devices for Apple to block them all, they're just picking on the Galaxy Nexus to take a pot-shot at Google directly.
Unlocked Galaxy S3 (Amazon): ~$660
Unlocked Galaxy Nexus (Google Play): $349
The Galaxy S III is an entirely different device sharing virtually nothing with the Galaxy Nexus.
- Same Manufacturer
- Same Size
- Same Weight
- Same Resolution
- Same screen technology
- Same RAM
- Same storage