Google announces Nexus 4 smartphone, Nexus 10 tablet, Android 4.2
Google on Monday introduced a new Nexus 4 smartphone to take on Apple's iPhone 5, a 10-inch iPad competitor named the Nexus 10, and launched a new version of its Nexus 7 tablet with cellular data connectivity.
The trio of new products all run Android 4.2, what the company called a "new flavor" of its mobile operating system code-named Jelly Bean.
The products were initially planned to be unveiled at a media event in New York, but Hurricane Sandy prompted the search company to cancel its media presentation. As such, the new products were simply unveiled via a press release on Monday.
With Android 4.2, the Nexus 4 offers Photo Sphere, which allows for photos to be captured in 360 degrees. The new operating system update also has Gesture Typing, allowing users to slide their fingers over the letters they ant to type. Miracast is also a feature that competes with Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to watch movies, YouTube videos and games on an HDTV.
Google Now has also been enhanced to add flight information, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations and shipping details.
The Nexus 4 is $299 for the 8-gigabyte model, and $349 for the 16-gigabyte variety. It will be available unlocked without a contract on Nov. 13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. A 16-gigabyte version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199 with a two-year service contract.
Google says the Nexus 10 offers nine hours of video playback and more than 500 hours of standby time. it also has forward-facing stereo speakers, and support for multiple users with Android 4.2, which can be selected from the device's lock screen.
"We believe that everyone should have quick and easy access to their own stuff -- email, apps, bookmarks, and more," the company said. "That way, everyone can have their own home screens, their own music, and even their own high scores."
The Nexus 7 will cost $399 for the 16-gigabyte model and $499 for 32 gigabytes. It will be available starting Nov. 13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan.
A new high-end Nexus 7 is also available, offering 32 gigabytes of storage and HSPA+ mobile connectivity for $299. The device will operate on more than 200 GSM providers worldwide, including AT&T in the U.S.
Unlike Apple's iPad and iPad mini, the new Nexus 7 with cellular data connectivity is not compatible with high-speed 4G LTE networks.
The Nexus 7 is now available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan on the Google Play store. It is also available through retail partners Gamestop, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples and Walmart.
The Nexus 7 with mobile data will be available in the Google Play store starting on Nov. 13 in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada.
The trio of new products all run Android 4.2, what the company called a "new flavor" of its mobile operating system code-named Jelly Bean.
The products were initially planned to be unveiled at a media event in New York, but Hurricane Sandy prompted the search company to cancel its media presentation. As such, the new products were simply unveiled via a press release on Monday.
Nexus 4
Co-developed with LG, the Nexus 4 has a quad-core processor and a 4.7-inch display that packs in 320 pixels per inch. The device also allows wireless inductive charging without the need to plug in wires.With Android 4.2, the Nexus 4 offers Photo Sphere, which allows for photos to be captured in 360 degrees. The new operating system update also has Gesture Typing, allowing users to slide their fingers over the letters they ant to type. Miracast is also a feature that competes with Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to watch movies, YouTube videos and games on an HDTV.
Google Now has also been enhanced to add flight information, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations and shipping details.
The Nexus 4 is $299 for the 8-gigabyte model, and $349 for the 16-gigabyte variety. It will be available unlocked without a contract on Nov. 13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. A 16-gigabyte version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199 with a two-year service contract.
Nexus 10
With a screen size closer to Apple's full-size 9.7-inch iPad, the Nexus 10 has a screen resolution of 2,560 by 1,600 pixels, or 300 pixels per inch. Google partnered with Samsung in the design of its new 10-inch tablet.Google says the Nexus 10 offers nine hours of video playback and more than 500 hours of standby time. it also has forward-facing stereo speakers, and support for multiple users with Android 4.2, which can be selected from the device's lock screen.
"We believe that everyone should have quick and easy access to their own stuff -- email, apps, bookmarks, and more," the company said. "That way, everyone can have their own home screens, their own music, and even their own high scores."
The Nexus 7 will cost $399 for the 16-gigabyte model and $499 for 32 gigabytes. It will be available starting Nov. 13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan.
Nexus 7
Google has done away with the entry-level 8-gigabyte Nexus 7, which was previously available for $199. For that price, users now get 16 gigabytes of storage, while a new 32-gigabyte model is also available for $249.A new high-end Nexus 7 is also available, offering 32 gigabytes of storage and HSPA+ mobile connectivity for $299. The device will operate on more than 200 GSM providers worldwide, including AT&T in the U.S.
Unlike Apple's iPad and iPad mini, the new Nexus 7 with cellular data connectivity is not compatible with high-speed 4G LTE networks.
The Nexus 7 is now available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan on the Google Play store. It is also available through retail partners Gamestop, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples and Walmart.
The Nexus 7 with mobile data will be available in the Google Play store starting on Nov. 13 in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada.
Comments
Nice! But holy crap that is expensive. WAIT! WHAT?! IT'S UNLOCKED?! WTF
Well at least they aren't trying to claim it is a productivity device.
"The playground is open"
wow those Google commercials are full of great ideas! they have some very brilliant people working over there. * *sarcasm
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Originally Posted by logandigges
Nice! But holy crap that is expensive. WAIT! WHAT?! IT'S UNLOCKED?! WTF
yeah.. via T-Mobile ONLY. no surprise, right?
"The Nexus 7 will cost $399 for the 16-gigabyte model and $499 for 32 gigabytes. It will be available starting Nov. 13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan."
Typo: You mean Nexus 10.
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Originally Posted by Red Oak
Google's plan is to suck all the hardware profits out of the Android ecosystem and go for maximum volume. And these manufacturers are too stupid to understand that basic goal
Wow... you should go fast and tell them.
It is amazing how there are people thinking they know more than big companies.
Anyone know why the 9.7" model is called a Nexus 10, yet the 4.7" model is called a Nexus 4? Shouldn't one reason that the 4.7" model be called a Nexus 5 or the 9.7" model be called a Nexus 9?
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Originally Posted by snova
yeah.. via T-Mobile ONLY. no surprise, right?
Pretty sure all nexus devices ship unlocked.
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Originally Posted by SuperTomcat
Wow... you should go fast and tell them.
It is amazing how there are people thinking they know more than big companies.
in same cases they do. Take Nokia switching to Windows instead of Android for example.
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Originally Posted by snova
Anyone know why the 9.7" model is called a Nexus 10, yet the 4.7" model is called a Nexus 4? Shouldn't one reason that the 4.7" model be called a Nexus 5 or the 9.7" model be called a Nexus 9?
Where does it say the Nexus 10 has a 9.7" screen? Seems like I have read it is 10.1", but could be wrong
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Originally Posted by snova
Anyone know why the 9.7" model is called a Nexus 10, yet the 4.7" model is called a Nexus 4? Shouldn't one reason that the 4.7" model be called a Nexus 5 or the 9.7" model be called a Nexus 9?
Isn't the Nexus 4 the 4th generation...I know it's weird to use the same name twice and numbering different. What happens when the phone is the Nexus 7 too?
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Originally Posted by Neo42
Pretty sure all nexus devices ship unlocked.
it's irrelevant.. android 10" tablets are DOA. windows phone is DOA.
it was a great move by Apple.. now one sees android tablets and windows phone as viable alternatives. both ecosystems will suffer.. but not apple (the best ecosystem).
apple on it's way to 40% mobile market share..85%mobile profits.. only a few months away.
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Originally Posted by Neo42
Where does it say the Nexus 10 has a 9.7" screen? Seems like I have read it is 10.1", but could be wrong
sorry.. I read it wrong. Where did you find the info about 10.1"?
Poor Microsoft.
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Originally Posted by Neo42
Where does it say the Nexus 10 has a 9.7" screen? Seems like I have read it is 10.1", but could be wrong
To be exact... 10.05", that´s the reason is called Nexus 10 and the 7... surprise!!! 7".
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Originally Posted by snova
sorry.. I read it wrong. Where did you find the info about 10.1"?
No idea where I read it first, but this CNet article seems to confirm: http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/google-nexus-10/4505-3126_7-35513295.html
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Originally Posted by odditie
Isn't the Nexus 4 the 4th generation...I know it's weird to use the same name twice and numbering different. What happens when the phone is the Nexus 7 too?
I personally think, pure speculation mind you, that they did some internal market analysis and when asked people what they think about carrying around a 5" phone, the feedback was not positive.
Keep in mind Nexus devices have never been 'high-end'. They're always a slightly more standard configuration with respect to CPU, storage, modem, etc..., meant to be the 'standard' Google Android experience. The 'best' hardware usually comes via HTC and Samsung's flagship (non-Nexus) devices...
The software improvements are neat though. Spherical panoramas and improvements to voice searching is pretty cool. And the price is pretty awesome - $349 unlocked for a 'developer' device - nice. I'd still take the upcoming HTC 1080p device though...
Edit - also has worldwide connectivity - GSM, Pentaband, etc...
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Originally Posted by pedromartins
it's irrelevant.. android 10" tablets are DOA. windows phone is DOA.
it was a great move by Apple.. now one sees android tablets and windows phone as viable alternatives. both ecosystems will suffer.. but not apple (the best ecosystem).
apple on it's way to 40% mobile market share..85%mobile profits.. only a few months away.
Good for you on the Apple prop/Android bash. Accurate information is relevant, your silly rant is not.