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Google cancelled its big Nexus and Android 4.2 event today and decided to make its announcements via press release. The search giant confirmed that LG will manufacture the latest Nexus smartphone, which will include the following specs:
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHz Quad-Core Krait CPUs
- Operating System: Android 4.2, Jelly Bean
- Network: 3G (WCDMA), HSPA+
- Display: 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus (1280 x 768 pixels)
- Memory: 8GB / 16GB
- RAM: 2GB
- Camera: 8.0MP rear / 1.3MP HD front
- Battery: 2,100mAh Li-Polymer (embedded) / Talk time: 15.3 hours / Standby: 390 hours
- Size: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1mm
- Weight: 139g
- Other: Wireless charging, NFC
The Nexus 4 will be sold unlocked and is compatible with GSM/HSPA+ networks. It will go on sale on November 13th in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain and Australia. Prices start at $299 for the 8GB unlocked model, while the 16GB will cost $50 more ($349). The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199, with a 2-year contract.
[Via Google]
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Kelly spent the last four years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent several years as a Ph.D student in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and tribe of children. You can follow her on Twitter @kellyhodgkins.
