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It packs in a ferocious quad-core processor, a whopping 2GB of RAM, a glorious 4.7-inch display and the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software, which boasts some really cool new features. With a starting price of only £239, it's just half the price of its technical rivals. £239 will snag you the 8GB model, while the 16GB model will cost you £279. Both are currently out of stock however, and have been nearly the entire time they've been on sale. There's no word from Google or LG on when we can expect more stock, but with rumours of its sequel already milling about, it's possible that LG aren't rushing to churn out devices.The Nexus 4 isn't particularly remarkable to look at. It's perfectly inoffensive, sure, but it's hardly pushing any boundaries in terms of cutting-edge design. The front is dominated by a single piece of glass while the back, also glass, has a subtle sparkly effect. In between is curved matte plastic. Turn it on, though, and its screen jumps out at you. Measuring a spacious 4.7 inches, it's wonderfully bright and bold. Images and videos look great on screen and fine text is kept sharp thanks to the high resolution. Inside the phone is a 1.5GHz quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM.
Google Nexus 4 review
Google's Nexus (ten points to anyone who can tell us if Nexi is the correct plural) smartphones have always set the standard when it comes to a pure Google experience. The first Nexus One was a true geek device. Sold only through Google directly (apart from a brief flirtation with Vodafone), it never achieved massive sales. But it gave the world the true raw power of Android without the bloatware of other variants. As of January 2010, the ball was well and truly rolling.We've had several now – and everyone, it seems, had a go: HTC, Samsung, Asus and LG – though strangely, not Motorola, which is now part of Google itself. Some handsets we look forward to with much anticipation – only to feel deflated when we actually use them. Others, we wait for with little expectation – and they absolutely blow our socks off.A stealth surprise. We'll lay our proverbial cards on the table here from the outset. The Nexus 4 is one of those rare devices.LG's not had the best track record of late. Sure, we thought the Optimus 4X HD was a pretty decent offering, but too little, too late compared to what was already out there by the time LG got it to market.
Google Nexus 4 review: Royal road
It's the next-generation Nexus and this time LG has the privilege. And when Google goes "My pleasure!", they most likely mean it. The Nexus 4 aggressively undercuts competitors' pricing as it sets out to wipe the floor with most of them in terms of speed and performance. At only $300 SIM-free (when most flagships charge $200 on a 2-year contract), the Nexus 4 flaunts a 4.7" WXGA IPS display and the most powerful chipset in an Android phone at the moment. It has of course the latest Android OS and it will be the first in line to get the new ones as they come in. If you are after an Android smartphone, it's hard to find reasons not to buy a Nexus 4, but some nagging doubts linger after the LG Optimus G review, where not everything turned out all roses and sunshine. Having spent some time with the Nexus, here's what we think are the headline features and what could've been better. The two biggest complaints since the LG Nexus 4 was announced have been the limited storage and the lack of LTE. But even those things can be overlooked as LTE networks outside the US are just getting started and unless you play a lot of 3D games or have a huge music collection, 16GB should be adequate.
LG Nexus 4 Review
Googlehas got around a bit when it comes to smartphones, first it brought out the Nexus with HTC, then teamed up with Samsung for the Nexus S and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Now it's taken itself over to the LG camp to produce the Nexus 4. This is the first smartphone to run the latest Android Jelly Bean 4.2 operating system – and the main difference you'll see, apart from some camera changes, are the widgets that have been added to the lock screen. Unfortunately, these can't be added directly to the lock screen, but flip left and you'll see the email inbox, text messages and calendar, and you can fire them up. If you have password protect, your info will still appear, but you'll still need to tap in your password to open up the apps. We hope to see the number of widgets increased in the near future, especially once a few developers jump on the bandwagon. You'll also notice the notifications tab has had a tweak, with a new Quick Settings tab that offers speedy access to some useful toggles, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and aeroplane mode. It is also possible to see how much battery is left, change the brightness of the screen, and enter the full settings menu.
Google Nexus 4 Android 4.2 Smartphone Review
Nexus devices are usually somewhat special. Not only do they ship with the latest and greatest Android has to offer, but they're also glimpses into the future. Take the Galaxy Nexus for example, not only was it among the first phones to ship with a large, 720p display but it also did away with physical buttons in exchange for virtual keys and brought a new interface. Fast forward to today and we have the all new Google Nexus 4, with similar looks but some major under the hood changes. With a single unbroken piece of Gorilla Glass up front the Nexus 4 looks very clean and it makes a nice change from the buttons and branding you'll see on most other smartphones. It's also quite unique if you flip it over: the phone has a series of dots below the glass surface which reflect light randomly and give a very nice look to the device. On the other hand, you do need to be mindful that there is an awful lot of glass on the Nexus 4. We had no issues with scratches or cracks, but it probably wouldn't take much of a drop to cause some damage. At 9.1mm thick it's not the thinnest phone out there, but with soft touch plastic running around the edge it gives you a good grip.
LG Nexus 4 Review
The difference between the Google Play Nexus 4 and the T-Mobile Nexus 4 is neither in the hardware nor in the software, but in the cost and agreement you'll be making with T-Mobile - but that doesn't mean we can't give some more time to Google's own smartphone hero for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean - for science! First be sure to take a peek at our original full Nexus 4 review as done by our own Vincent Nguyen, then have another dive in with the slight differences between it and the T-Mobile edition - must be something for the massive difference in price, right? I had major reservations about the LG Nexus 4 after having experienced the strangely slippery hardware of the LG Optimus G (see our full review here). I'm not talking about any sort of slipperiness in an ephemeral sense - I mean the plastic and glass that makes up the bulk of the device is literally slick. As it turns out here with the LG Nexus 4 though, any little bit of grip friendliness lost is more than made up for by the fabulously well-crafted curved edges of the front-facing panel.
Google Nexus 4 Review
HTC and Samsung had their turn, now it's LG that gets the limelight as the company with the all new high-end Android phone. The LG-built Google Nexus 4 has up-market specs at a competitive SIM-free price: £239 for the 8 GB version and £279 and for the 16 GB. Necessarily, at rates like these the phone is creating buzz and high expectations. Like all of Google's smartphones, the Nexus 4 is the only handset on the market that comes with the latest version of the brand's Android operating system—here, version 4.2 Jelly Bean. It will also be getting all the latest updates immediately as they come out, whereas many other Droid handsets will have to wait weeks, if not months. The Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch IPS Plus screen with LG's Zerogap technology and 1280 x 768 resolution, a 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, a backlit 8-Megapixel camera sensor and a 2,100 mAh battery. At first sight the Nexus 4 looks... well, like a Nexus. Google obviously wants to give its phones a recognisable touch, a point they've driven home with the not-so-discreet logo on the back. Sober and minimalist with nice curves, the design suggests good handling despite the large size of the phone.
Google Nexus 4 Review
Google's new Nexus 4 features almost everything you could want in a flagship Android smartphone plus freedom from carrier contracts (if you want). But will the lack of LTE put buyers off?We expect a lot from Google's Nexus line of phones. They represent the pinnacle of the Android experience, and Google releases them just as a new version of the OS becomes available. A Nexus phone should be the phone to judge all others by and a guiding star for Android handset makers. On many fronts, the Nexus 4 upholds that legacy. It bears a quad-core processor, top-level display technology, and a feature-rich operating system. It improves on some aspects of past Nexus handsets (hello better camera) and keeps the elements that worked well. The fact that Google is selling the phone unlocked for just $300 is icing on the cake. But don't get overly excited. The Nexus 4 lacks LTE connectivity, so it won't be a great fit if you're on AT&T. But for a phone with so many other virtues, will this matter to everyone? After all, T-Mobile loves the Nexus 4. Despite the fact that the Nexus 4 is made by LG and not Samsung, Google's newest phone looks quite a bit like its predecessor, the Galaxy Nexus.
Google Nexus 4 Review
Moving steadily along with momentum on its side, Korean-based manufacturer LG is seeing itself in a very unfamiliar position in the smartphone industry. For a change, the spotlight has been directed at them of late – thanks primarily to the recent launch of its flagship device in the LG Optimus G. And with that going for them, it surely surprised many when the first rumors started coming around hinting to the notion that they would be the one to actually produce the next Google Nexus device.Without question, it's a prized opportunity to be the one chosen by Google to come up with the next Nexus smartphone, since as we know all too well, they're highly prized items sporting the latest and greatest with Android. Oppositely, for the Mountain View based company, they're also shifting into top gear by bringing the heat to the competition this holiday season. Combining the two's efforts, they've collaborated in producing the Google Nexus 4 – the fourth generations Nexus smartphone.Already in the last couple of months, we've seen some fantastic smartphones come to market – with each one seemingly raising the bar. In a time when we're presented with renowned devices such as the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Nokia Lumia 920, HTC DROID DNA, and even the LG Optimus G, one can only imagine the kind of star power needed by the Google Nexus 4 to stand apart from all the rest.
Google Nexus 4
For the Android purist, only an unlocked Nexus phone will do—since carrier-subsidized Android phones are somewhat compromised, thanks to their skins, carrier modifications, and infrequent OS updates. Enter the Google Nexus 4 ($299 direct), a totally streamlined smartphone running the new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS in its stock form. The phone is made by LG now, rather than Samsung, which made last year's Galaxy Nexus , and the price is also very low for an subsidized phone—even $50 less than the Galaxy Nexus. It's a great deal for what amounts to the cleanest—and in our opinion, best—Android experience you can get, despite a few significant flaws. That, along with affordability, nets it our Editors' Choice award for unlocked smartphones. Design and DisplayFrom a short distance, the Nexus 4 looks almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. But it's an illusion; instead of the hard plastic sides and back of the Samsung version, the LG model is nicely finished in clear glass on the back, with a lovely sparkling pattern that seems to move as you tilt the handset.
Google Nexus 4 review
Google's Nexus (ten points to anyone who can tell us if Nexi is the correct plural) smartphones have always set the standard when it comes to a pure Google experience. The first Nexus One was a true geek device. Sold only through Google directly (apart from a brief flirtation with Vodafone), it never achieved massive sales. But it gave the world the true raw power of Android without the bloatware of other variants. As of January 2010, the ball was well and truly rolling.We've had several now – and everyone, it seems, had a go: HTC, Samsung, Asus and LG – though strangely, not Motorola, which is now part of Google itself. Some handsets we look forward to with much anticipation – only to feel deflated when we actually use them. Others, we wait for with little expectation – and they absolutely blow our socks off.A stealth surprise. We'll lay our proverbial cards on the table here from the outset. The Nexus 4 is one of those rare devices.LG's not had the best track record of late. Sure, we thought the Optimus 4X HD was a pretty decent offering, but too little, too late compared to what was already out there by the time LG got it to market.
Nexus 4 review
Getting the Nexus 4 for review was something of a treat for me. I've been anticipating the arrival of a follow-up (and upgrade) from the company's previous flagship device — the Galaxy Nexus — for a handful of very specific reasons. In fact, I've held off on moving to other, excellent devices with expectations of this mystery phone in mind. While I have been largely pleased with using the Samsung-produced Nexus, there are some irksome qualities to the handset (a poor camera, weak display, and lack of LTE for AT&T) that have made me eager to switch. When I had a chance to venture out to Google's Mountain View headquarters for a feature on the next phone, I already knew a bit about what was next on tap. We'd covered a variety of leaks of the alleged new Nexus, a glass-backed device apparently made by LG. The device turned out to be more than just what I'd seen in leaks — it's a robust handset, with the all the bells and whistles you'd expect, and a design sensibility that suggests Google is continuing to move in a smart direction with its hardware. But there are issues — like an alarming lack of LTE — which makes it tough to see how this stacks up fully against the competition. Still, it's an interesting evolution of the Nexus experiment.
LG Nexus 4 review: Elegant smartphone with a huge flaw
With its recent history of mediocre handsets, LG needs something other than the Optimus G to be its Hail Mary that can carry it to the top. Unfortunately, the Nexus 4 isn't quite it. Don't get me wrong, the device itself performs excellently, and some of the specs are certainly impressive: the quad-core CPU is swift, the Jelly Bean Android OS runs as smooth as butter, and all the subtle new features work well without being too unintuitive or burdensome. But Google's flagship phone is missing one huge feature that caught us all off guard. The Nexus, which is supposed to represent Android in its most modern, so-high-tech-that-it's-on-the-bleeding-edge form, isn't 4G LTE-enabled. Instead, it operates on "4G-ish" technology (GSM/HSPA+), and comes unlocked from Google (starting on November 13, the 8GB and 16GB versions will be $299 and $349, respectively) or on T-Mobile (after signing a carrier agreement, the 16GB model will be $199 and will begin selling the day after). If your carrier is T-Mobile you won't care much, since the network runs on HSPA+ anyway.
Google Nexus 4 review
Android phones typically offer either dull specs and an affordable price, or high-performance components and a price tag suitable only for oil barons. With the Nexus 4, Google and LG have smashed that tradition to pieces. It packs in a ferocious quad-core processor, a whopping 2GB of RAM, a glorious 4.7-inch display and the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software, which boasts some really cool new features. With a starting price of only £239, it's just half the price of its technical rivals. £239 will snag you the 8GB model, which will be up for pre-order direct from Google soon. The 16GB model will cost you £279. Both will be available from networks on contract, although the initial deals I've seen have hardly been great value. My advice is to save up, buy it SIM-free and stick in a cheap unlimited data SIM from GiffGaff or Three.The Nexus 4 isn't particularly remarkable to look at. It's perfectly inoffensive, sure, but it's hardly pushing any boundaries in terms of cutting-edge design. The front is dominated by a single piece of glass while the back, also glass, has a subtle sparkly effect. In between is curved matte plastic. Turn it on, though, and its screen jumps out at you. Measuring a spacious 4.7 inches, it's wonderfully bright and bold. Images and videos look great on screen and fine text is kept sharp thanks to the high resolution.
Google Nexus 4 Review
The Nexus line of products has always been defined by a lofty mission: deliver the latest version of the Android operating system without any carrier or manufacturer intervention along with cutting-edge specs. The Nexus 4, made by LG, continues this tradition with (most) of the latest and greatest technology, Available for $199 at T-Mobile and $299 unlocked, the Nexus 4 packs a 1.5-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, a bright and sharp 4.7-inch HD screen and an 8-megapixel camera chock-full of new features. There's also a smarter Google Now on board to keep you in the know. Is the Nexus 4 a winner?Click to EnlargeClick to EnlargeThe subtle curvature of the top and bottom edges and the gently rounded corners give the LG Nexus 4 a touch of style against a straight-edged rectangle design. The front of this phone is a large piece of Corning Gorilla Glass 2 framed by a thin chrome trim, without a single button. Flipping the device over, the Nexus displays a subtle hologram design, which only shows in certain light, adding a nice touch to this smartphone.Like other Android devices, there is a power button on the upper right side of this device and the volume toggle mirroring its location on the other side.
Nexus 4 Review
Google is up to its fourth Nexus smartphone, and the LG Nexus 4 faces a very different mobile world from the heady days of the Nexus One. Back then, Google's Nexus led the field in specifications, a deliberate kick to manufacturers to be more imaginative with their Android devices. The Nexus 4, however, faces ambitious and best-selling Android phones (not to mention the iPhone 5, and the launch of Windows Phone 8) that are already capable and compelling. Does the new Nexus have a place in the mobile market? Read on for our full review. If you've been keeping up to date with recent Android devices, the Nexus 4 should come as little surprise. Like Samsung before it, LG has looked to a recent flagship to build from, and the Nexus 4 is a not-too-distant cousin to the LG Optimus G. That's not a bad place to start, however. The Optimus passes over its 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 resolution HD IPS+ display - mustering 320ppi, versus the 326ppi of the iPhone 5, but in practical terms equally smooth in appearance - and while LCD is a first for the previously all-AMOLED Nexus line-up, it's a beautiful panel. Blacks are deep and rich, while colors are bright but not over-saturated as can sometimes be the case with AMOLED. LG's integration of the touch-layer and the top glass means graphics swim right underneath your fingertip.
Hands on: Google Nexus 4 (Preview)
The Google Nexus 4 arrived with us on Thursday and we're taking a few days to properly get to grips with the handset, so we can bring you the most comprehensive and detailed review on the web. The Google Nexus 4 is the latest in the line of smartphones to carry the search giant's brand, taking over the mantle from the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.Manufactured by LG, the Nexus 4 offers up an attractive design coupled with some powerful specifications, helping it to stake a claim in the busy mobile market.From the front there's little difference between the Google Nexus 4 and the Galaxy Nexus, the featureless black gloss only has the ear piece grill and front facing camera interrupting its flow, and the handset is lined with a slender metallic border.Weighing in at 139g the LG Nexus 4 is deceptively light, even though it's actually heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5, you wouldn't know it.It does feel chunkier than a lot of smartphones these days, partly due to the fact it's 9.1mm in depth, but also because LG has decided not to taper the edges, making the Nexus 4 a blocky blower.
Google Nexus 4 (Preview)
LG and Google have teamed up to bring us the Nexus 4, the latest flagship phone to lead the Android pack. It's a quad-core blower with a high definition screen -- sounds expensive, right? Guess again. The Nexus 4 is almost half the price of the iPhone 5. The Nexus 4 is built by LG and powered by Google's Android software. That Nexus name is reserved for phones that have a clean version of the software built-in, so no pesky extras have been added to slow the phone down. And if you love being bang-up-to-date, you can rest assured that any phone bearing the Nexus name is first in the queue for new features and improved performance with each Android update. And the price? Just £240 for an 8GB version, or £280 for the 16GB model -- nearly half the £600 cost of a 16GB iPhone 5. You can buy the Nexus 4 unlocked now, direct from Google, and pop in a SIM card from any phone network. The phone is available from online store Google Play from 13 November, and it'll be in shops at the end of November. O2 will be the first phone network to sell the Nexus 4, and will be the only network to do so for a month. After that it's a safe bet the other networks will sell it too. The Nexus 4 measures 134mm by 69mm. It's 9mm thick and weighs 139g.
Nexus 4 (Preview)
Even though its New York event was pushed off track by Hurricane Sandy, just as expected, Google announced the fourth-generation Nexus smartphone today. An unlocked device, the LG Nexus 4 will arrive in the Google Play online store on November 13 starting at $299 (8GB). Significantly, the Nexus 4 represents a real opportunity for LG to take some clout away from arch rival Samsung, maker of the previous few Nexus devices. One flaw though is the Nexus 4's lack of fast 4G LTE but that likely won't matter to die-hard Android users who crave the swift upgrade path for Google Nexus products. Google will also sell an unlocked 16GB model for $349, while T-Mobile will offer its own 16GB version for $199 on November 14. Like the original Nexus One, the LG Nexus 4 delivers the latest version of Google's Android software -- in this case, 4.2 Jelly Bean -- without any manufacturer or carrier skins. Some notable improvements to the operating system include what Google calls the Photo Sphere plus Gesture Typing. Photo Sphere is a feature that lets you stitch multiple images from various directions into a 360-degree super panorama. Gesture Typing, as its name implies, is a text input method that allows users to string letters together by dragging fingers through them on the keyboard similar to Swype.
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Google Nexus 4 LG E960 Black Protector Case with KickStand BeltClip Holster + Naked Shield Hd Screen Protector | $14.99 | See it |
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Google Nexus 4 LG E960 Red Protector Case with KickStand BeltClip Holster + Naked Shield Hd Screen Protector | $14.99 | See it |
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Google Nexus 4 LG E960 Gray Protector Case with KickStand BeltClip Holster + Naked Shield Hd Screen Protector | $14.99 | See it |
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Lg Nexus 4 E960 8gb (3g 850mhz At&t /1700mhz T-mobile) Black Unlocked Import | $381.09 | See it |
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Google Nexus 4 Phone 16GB - Unlocked | $407.94 | See it |
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LG GOOGLE NEXUS 4 E960 16GB ANDROID BLACK 16GB FACTORY UNLOCKED GSM OEM CELL PHONE (3G 850/900/1700/1900/2100) | $500 | See it |
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LG - Google Nexus 4 E960 4G Mobile Phone - Black (T-Mobile) | $599.99 | See it |
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Samsung - Galaxy Nexus 4G with 16GB Memory Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless) | $599.99 | See it |
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Nexus 4 LG-E960 16 GB Unlocked Brand New Factory Sealed | $610.54 | See it |
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LG Nexus 4 : (8.5/10)
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