*Not* at the leading edge of mobile phones

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From BGR, regarding Sprint's release of their version of the Galaxy Nexus
Pricing and availability details haven’t been made available beyond confirmation of a launch in the first half, but check out our hands-on photos in the gallery below while we all wait for more details.
Seriously, "confirmation of a launch in the first half"?? This is a phone that has already been out in Europe for a few months?

I know, I know, CDMA/GSM, etc. etc., but still, first half?
The mobile phone market - android domain - is one of the most vibrant sectors around, with new phones being released virtually every day, except in the US. 
I suspect the answer is in the marketing - they need to come up with those really catch names - I mean, it probably takes forever to come up with Rezound, Droid 4, etc...

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