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- The case for the 8GB Nexus 4
- Don't buy the 8GB Nexus 4
- FWIW: Samsung Galaxy Nexus removed from the Google Play Store
- Pandora hits version 4.0 with completely new UI
- FYI: The Nexus 4 rocks 42 Mbps
- Rovio releases first Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay trailer
- Nexus 4 vs. iPhone 5 - spec shoot-out
- NFC sharing between Android and Windows Phone 8
- LG Nexus 4 Gallery
- Nexus 10 vs. iPad 4 - spec shoot-out
- Android 4.2 is here, and it has a whole bunch of new features
- Nexus 10 Gallery
- Nexus 10 Specs
- Google Now adds a slew of new trackable features
- Google Play Music coming to Europe on Nexus launch day
- LG Nexus 4 versus the iPhone 5 (and others!) in an epic spec battle
- Google releases Photo Sphere panorama mode promo video
- Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 priced and dated in the UK
- Nexus 10 and Nexus 4 pages show up in Google Play Store
- LG Nexus 4 specs
- The next wave: Google refreshes its Nexus line
- 3G HSPA+ Nexus 7 with 32 GB storage announced for $299
- Google's Nexus event won't be rescheduled
- T-Mobile getting its own 16GB Nexus 4 for $199 on contract
- Nexus 10 is official - coming Nov. 13, starting at $399
| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:03 PM PDT
Why spend an extra $50 and still not have enough space on your smartphone when it comes with Google's cloud?When you visit Google's Nexus 4 page and click on the "Shop now" link, it takes you straight to the 8GB version. (Go straight from the Play Store and you get 16GB. Go figure.) There's a reason for this, they want you to see you can buy the smartphone with the best specs available for (a whole dollar) under $300. That puts the Nexus 4 squarely into the impulse buy realm, and serves as a notice to other people selling phones for a whole lot more. It's $400 dollars cheaper than the closest competitor, and that means something. Read on. 
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| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:23 PM PDT
An 8GB Nexus 4 for $299 sounds great. But you know what's better? Not running out of space for all your crap.When you click on the LG Nexus 4 in the Google Play devices store, you're taken to the 16GB version by default. There's a reason for that. The cheaper 8GB model is a loss leader, something to grab headlines, but not a product Google wants you to buy. And in our opinion, it's not something you should buy if you care about getting the most out of your next phone. The Nexus 4 is a technological beast. With a quad-core Snapdragon S4 inside, 2GB of RAM, a 1280x768 IPS display and the latest version of Android, the fact that you can pick one up for under $300 is just a little mind-blowing. But Google had to skimp somewhere, and like the $200 Nexus 7, Nexus 4's internal storage was sacrificed in order to keep costs down. Read on to find out why you should stump up the extra fifty bucks for the 16GB model. 
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| FWIW: Samsung Galaxy Nexus removed from the Google Play Store Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:16 PM PDT
If, for whatever reason, you were hoping Google might keep the Samsung Galaxy Nexus hanging around the Google Play Store at a lower price, we have some bad news for you. After the official announcement of the Nexus 4, Google promptly removed the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from the site, making it no longer available for purchase. If you want one now, you'll have to look toward other providers or start hitting up those daily deal sites where they might start appearing super cheap. 
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| Pandora hits version 4.0 with completely new UI Posted: 29 Oct 2012 02:53 PM PDT
Pandora has actually undergone quite a bit of change lately. After making notable changes to the app's UI just over two months ago, Pandora has gone back to the drawing board yet again. The new version 4.0 UI is coming to both Android and iOS with a whole host of changes, although curiously the Android update will be here "in the coming weeks". We've just got the official press shots of the UI to work with here, but it looks really nice. Pandora has gone to a completely "holo" looking design with tabs at the top, and an action bar with an overflow settings key and other action buttons. Extra functionality has been added in the form of new artist pages and improvements in your ability to make a personal music profile for better discovery. As we noted, the update isn't live quite yet. You can hit up the Play Store link above and hopefully we'll be able to download version 4.0 soon. We've also got the press release for the latest update after the break. Source: Pandora 
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| FYI: The Nexus 4 rocks 42 Mbps Posted: 29 Oct 2012 02:23 PM PDT
There's been some banter in our Nexus 4 forums regarding data on the Nexus 4. For those who were still wondering, the new LG Nexus 4 rocks HSPA+ at 42 Mbps. So if you're in a T-Mobile coverage area that supports those speeds, you should get those speeds. Google's got it listed in its press site specs, though the specs on the Play Store page only list 21 Mbps. (TmoNews says it's confirmed 42 Mbps as well.) As a recap, here's what we're looking at for network specs:
Source: Google; More: Nexus 4 forums 
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| Rovio releases first Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay trailer Posted: 29 Oct 2012 01:55 PM PDT
Angry Birds Star Wars is inching ever-closer to its November 8 launch, and today they've shown a little bit more than their usual cutesy teasers. The first glimpses of Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay shows a cool secondary effect whereby As played-out out as both Star Wars and Angry Birds merchandising may be, they're both highly-valuable brands, and it's not a huge surprise to see their creators milking either one for all they're worth. So, any Angry Birds players digging the new look? What about you, Star Wars fans? Does a Millenium Falcon with a slingshot on top compel you to check out the next Angry Birds? 
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| Nexus 4 vs. iPhone 5 - spec shoot-out Posted: 29 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT
We've lined up the Samsung Nexus 10 with the latest and greatest tablets out there, but how does the LG Nexus 4 compare to its competition? Of course we line up the Nexus 4 against other big-name Android devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X, but the iPhone 5 is probably the more interesting comparison. Windows Phone fans can also see how their Nokia Lumia 920 shapes up, and BlackBerry? Well... We'll have to wait until early next year to find out. The Nexus 4 beats out the iPhone 5 in screen resolution, and only at a slight cost to pixel density. On local storage, the iPhone 5 has a bit of a lead; neither support microSD, and Apple's offering additional 32 GB and 64 Gb denominations. The iPhone 5 also takes the lead in cellular connectivity thanks to LTE. The iPhone 5 is slimmer, lighter, and has a smaller overall footprint, though the LG Nexus 4 has a significantly bigger battery, plus that cool inductive charging technology and NFC. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is certainly looking nice, though we'll have to reserve judgment until we really get our hands on it. On paper, the LG Nexus 4 has an uphill battle, but we all know that phones are more than a spec sheet. How all of the device's disparate parts come together will be what really counts, and we'll be finding out . Is anyone sold on the Nexus 4? What should LG and Google have included that is noticeably absent? How does it shape up against the other Android smartphones out there? via: iMore More: LG Nexus 4 forums 
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| NFC sharing between Android and Windows Phone 8 Posted: 29 Oct 2012 01:08 PM PDT
Android has supported NFC (near-field communication) technology since Gingerbread, and Android Beam has enabled easy URL, app and contact sharing since ICS launched last year. But our friends in the Windows Phone world are just now getting their first introduction to NFC in the latest windows Phone 8 release. In addition to a new NFC-enabled wallet, WP8 includes "tap + send" support, which enables Android Beam-like functionality between NFC-enabled Windows phones. But because it's a multi-platform standard, many of these features work just fine between Windows Phone 8 and Android, as you'll see in our demo video below. We tried bouncing web pages and contacts back and forth between a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and an HTC 8X, and were able to do so without a hint of trouble. Unfortunately, NFC file transfers remain off-limits for the time being, so if you want to share photos over NFC, it's strictly Windows-to-Windows or Android-to-Android. Check out our quick video demo below to learn more. More: Windows Phone 8 launch coverage at WPCentral
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| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 01:02 PM PDT
The 4.7-inch Nexus 4 from LG is officially official as of today, packing a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 16Gb of storage and 2GB of RAM while running on a fresh version of Jelly Bean - Android 4.2. Check past the break for the image gallery of the LG Nexus 4. 
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| Nexus 10 vs. iPad 4 - spec shoot-out Posted: 29 Oct 2012 12:45 PM PDT
So, now that the Samsung Nexus 10 has been announced, how does it stack up against the competition? The big tablet to beat right now is the 4th-generation iPad, and as you can tell by the tale of the tape, it's a close race. We also line up the Nexus 10 against the new Microsoft Surface, the BlackBerry PlayBook, and the lower-end Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for good measure. iOS 6 versus Android 4.2 is a hard comparison to make just yet, but there are a lot of cool new features coming in the latest version of Jelly Bean that stand a good chance of blowing iOS 6 out of the water. Apple's latest mobile operating system only just added panorama photography, while Google's Sphere Photos add a whole new dimension to the idea. The QR code-dependent Passbook might be a bit more widely-accepted than NFC-based Android equivalents, but at least Android still has rock-solid Google Maps and built-in YouTube support. We'll have more on Android 4.2 once we get our hands on it. The 10-inch 2560 x 1600 display on the N10 soundly beats out the 2048 x 1536 display on the new iPad. There's no cellular version of the Nexus 10 just yet, so the iPad gets a bit of an edge in that department. I'd say The Nexus 10 makes up for it with the inclusion of NFC, though. Video-out options are nice and open standards like DLNA and HDMI, unlike the iPad 4's proprietary AirPlay and wire adapters. Weight and dimensions are nearly the same, though the Nexus 10 is marginally slimmer and lighter. It looks like the iPad 4 has a slightly larger battery (11,666 mAh according to reports last year), though we'll have to wait and see how that trannslates to real-world usage. Of course, there's also the difference in price; the Nexus 10 is starting at $100 less than the iPad 4, which may be a decider for many shoppers. In any case, that's just a bird's eye view of how the Nexus 10 stacks up on paper. Which spec difference are most striking to you? (Oh, also, don't be shy about letting us know if any of these specs are off.) Via: iMore 
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| Android 4.2 is here, and it has a whole bunch of new features Posted: 29 Oct 2012 12:16 PM PDT
With the huge bunch of Nexus news today, it almost seems as though the latest release of Android, 4.2 Jelly Bean, hasn't gotten too much press. Rest assured, Google still packed a whole bunch of new features into the latest Android release.
We can't wait to get our hands on Android 4.2 and explore these new improvements. Until then, check out our continuing coverage of the Nexus line refresh and join the conversation in our forums. Source: Android 
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| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 12:09 PM PDT
Today Google announced the new Nexus 10 tablet from Samsung that offers both 16GB and 32GB versions on its brilliant 2560 x 1600 10-inch display. Set to launch on November 13 around the globe, the Nexus 10 will come stock with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Check past the break for the complete gallery of Nexus 10 images. 
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| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:49 AM PDT
Here are the complete specs of the Nexus 10:
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| Google Now adds a slew of new trackable features Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:49 AM PDT
Google Now just got even more useful, adding a number of new things it can keep an eye out for through your Gmail account. That includes flights (you can see my hop out of NYC was canceled), restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations, events and packages. Basically, it's getting really close to mimicking a lot of what apps like Tripit and Slice can do. Also in the update are some new cards, such as nearby attractions and photo spots, movie openings, concerts and more, Google says. Plus, there are new voice actions for launching apps, scheduling meetings and checking on upcoming appointments. This is all part of the Android 4.2 improvements, as well. Have a look in Google Play and get your upgrade on! 
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| Google Play Music coming to Europe on Nexus launch day Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:49 AM PDT
Warner Music Group artists also coming to Play MusicGoogle has announced that its Google Play Music service will be coming to European shores on Nov. 13, which also happens to be the day Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 arrive internationally. Initially, users in the U.K, France, Germany, Italy and Spain will be able to add up to 20,000 songs, just like U.S. customers, and music purchases will be supported in Europe too. An iTunes Match-style music matching service will be available in Europe at launch, with the U.S. following later. That means there's a viable alternative to manually uploading all your songs. What's more, Warner Music Group artists will be available on Google Play Music too, meaning all the major record labels are now represented on Google's music service. It's great to see the full Google Play Music experience finally arriving in Europe. Looks like international readers will have a lot to look forward to come Nov. 13! 
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| LG Nexus 4 versus the iPhone 5 (and others!) in an epic spec battle Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:46 AM PDT
OK, ladies and germs. You want specs, you got specs. Here we have the new LG Nexus 4 versus the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X, iPhone 5, Nokia Lumia 920 and (ha!) the BlackBerry 10. Full version's here if you get tired of squinting. 
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| Google releases Photo Sphere panorama mode promo video Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:44 AM PDT One of the new features of Android 4.2 and the Nexus 4 is a camera mode called "Photo Sphere". This new camera mode, shown off in a quick promotional video from Google, is a mash-up of the traditional panorama mode offered starting in Android 4.0, and something like a "Gigapan" photo. Basically, the Photo Sphere overlays a UI with a starting point for you to take your first photo. After it is taken, It'll give you another point of reference to take a photo that is overlapping onto the first. Over and over you take pictures that overlap one another until you have a large area covered. It takes some time to render, but you are then presented with a large scrollable panoramic image that will remind you of street view in Google Maps. It's quite an interesting idea, and we can't wait to get our hands on it. More: LG Nexus 4 Forums 
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| Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 priced and dated in the UK Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:01 AM PDT
Google's just updated the Google Play devices store in the UK, with official pricing for the new Nexus 4 phone and Nexus 10 tablet, both of which land in the U.K., U.S. and other territories on Nov. 13.
Nexus 4 will be available first in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. Nexus 10 launch territories are U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan. 
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| Nexus 10 and Nexus 4 pages show up in Google Play Store Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:57 AM PDT
Eager to get in on the newly-announced Google Nexus 10? How about the Google Nexus 4? You're in luck! Both the tablet and the phone just popped up in the Google Play store. All you can really do right now is drool at the pictures and specs, or sign up for e-mail updates, but hey, that should keep most of us busy for the rest of the afternoon. Just in case you need a reminder, the Wi-Fi-only Nexus 10 is launching November 13 starting at $399 ($499 for the 32 GB version). The specs?
As for the Nexus 4...
They're both looking pretty sweet, eh? So, who's in? Is the price right? More: LG Nexus 4 forums 
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| Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:51 AM PDT
Complete specs of the Google Nexus 4 by LG:
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| The next wave: Google refreshes its Nexus line Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:38 AM PDT
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| 3G HSPA+ Nexus 7 with 32 GB storage announced for $299 Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:37 AM PDT
We've been seeing lots of signs that a 32 GB model of Google's Nexus 7 was going to be announced, and today it's been officially announced. A nice little surprise in the announcement is that the new Nexus 7 also has 3G of the HSPA+ variety built in, compatible with the Three network in the UK, AT&T in the U.S, and plenty of other networks worldwide. The U.S. version of the 32 GB Nexus 7 with HSPA+ connectivity will cost $299 and work on AT&T's network, or you can skip the cellular data and save fifty bucks. The UK model will be available for £199 starting at 4:30 PM today. Those in U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada be able to order unlocked devices right from Google starting November 13. So, who's biting? 
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| Google's Nexus event won't be rescheduled Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:31 AM PDT
This kinda goes without saying, but Google's made it official -- it won't be rescheduling the "Playground" event that was supposed to happen today in New York City. Too bad, but weather happens. 
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| T-Mobile getting its own 16GB Nexus 4 for $199 on contract Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:28 AM PDT
For you folks on T-Mobile looking to save a little bit of cash, you'll be able to pick up a 16-gigabyte Nexus 4 for $199 on contract. You'll be signing away two years of your smartphone life, for a phone you can get outright for just $349, but at least it's an option. It'll be available online starting Nov. 13, and in stores Nov. 14. T-Mobile also announced it'll carry the Nexus 7 tablet. 
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| Nexus 10 is official - coming Nov. 13, starting at $399 Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:22 AM PDT Hey, look at that. There's the Samsung Nexus 10 tablet, also sporting Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The tablet's rocking a 10-inch 2560x1600 PLS display, as rumored, and is due to launch on Nov. 13 in U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan. A 16GB Nexus 10 is yours for $399; 32GB for $499. Google says it's going to be the ultimate tablet for watching movies or reading magazines, with 9 hours of video playback or 500 hours of standby on a single charge. And with the user-switching features of Android 4.2, the company says it's a truly shareable tablet. The Nexus 10 weighs in at 603 grams, and measuring just 8.9mm thick, with a curved, metallic textured back and front-facing stereo speakers. The tablet's powered by Samsung's Exynos 4 SoC, which incorporates a beastly Mali 604 GPU With all the new stuff coming in Android 4.2, and the new Google Play services launching in the weeks ahead, it's an exciting time in the world of Android. 
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There won't be a launch event, but that doesn't mean launches aren't happening. Google today announced a new Nexus phone, along with a new tablet -- and updated a current one. Here's the breakdown of what you need to know:
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