Samsung sent invites to journalists for a special Samsung/Google event that’s being held on October 11 in San Diego. The invitation says the topic is “what’s new from Android”, Android Police reports.

The Prime, which has been rumored for months but is still unconfirmed, is expected to be the first device running Ice Cream Sandwich the next major Android update, which will unify for ‘mobile’ Gingerbread OS with ‘Tablet’ Honeycomb.

It’s also expected to be a beast specs-wise, with a dual-core processor, 4.5″ or 4.65″ screen, and 4G.

Google’s Nexus line of phones, which have included the Nexus One and Nexus S before now, are unique. They’re the very first devices to get updates as they’re released by the Android team.

Aside from the Nexus Prime, the event may well feature other Samsung-made Android devices maybe even a Nexus tablet as well.