Hurricane Sandy is hitting the east coast with high wind and tremendous amounts of rain, but that didn't stop the launch of Google's new Nexus devices. The press event in New York was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, so the new Nexus devices was launched on the World Wide Web instead. In addition to the expected Nexus 4, Google also launched the Nexus 10, and relaunched the Nexus 7. Along with the launch of the new Nexus devices, Google also launched Android 4.2 Jellybean. Android 4.2 will come pre-installed on the new Nexus 4. New to Google's Android 4.2 is the "Amazing Photo Sphere camera," which is what Google is calling their 360 panorama camera, Daydream, and an improved Google Now. The new Nexus 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quadcore processor. This is the same processor that is powering the LG Optimus G since the two devices are related, but it is not the same device. The beautiful display measures 4.7-inches with a resolution of 1280 X 768 and 320 ppi. The new Nexus 4 has a 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 megapixel front camera. Like the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4 does not have a microSD slot, and sadly the battery is also non-replaceable. The lithium polymer battery is rated 2,100 mAh like the LG Optimus G, so the device should be able to last a day.
The Google Nexus 4 is available unlocked and without a contract in 8GB for $299 and 16GB for $349 starting November 13 on the Google Play store in the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile USA for $199 with a 2-year contract. The Wi-Fi Nexus 7 is now available in 16GB for $199 and 32GB for $249. It will be available in US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan. A new unlocked 32GB Nexus 7 with cellular data is $299 starting November 13th. The new larger Nexus 10 16GB will be $399 and 32GB for $499 will also be available starting 11/13 in the Google Play Store in the US and at Walmart stores. The Nexus 10 will also be sold in U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan. All prices listed are US prices. The Galaxy Nexus and Nexus Q is no longer at the Google Play store and replaced by the new Nexus devices and the Samsung Chromebook. The new Nexus 10 is also made by Samsung.
Lately, Apple can't seem to keep a wrap on its new products. After rumors of its existence hit the web, Apple has finally officially revealed the new iPad mini. The new iPad mini is like the iPad as the iPod touch is to the iPhone 5. The new iPad mini uses an A5 processor. You're probably wondering how this relates with the iPod touch and iPhone 5? Well, in addition to announcing the new iPad mini, Apple also announced the fourth generation iPad. The fourth generation iPad now has the A6 processor like the iPhone 5. So if you were looking for an iPad with a smaller screen being the only difference, then you'll be disappointed with the new iPad mini. The new iPad mini has a 7.9 inch display with a 1024 x 768 resolution and Apple's dual-core A5 processor. Apple claims that their iPad mini has 35% more display area then competitor's 7 inch tablets. If you use your tablet for Apple FaceTime, you'll still be able to do with the iPad mini. The iPad mini features a 1.2 MP FaceTime HD front facing camera. The difference between the iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7 by Asus is that the iPad mini has a slightly larger display and a rear facing camera. The rear facing camera is an iSight 5 MP rear camera. Apple's MSRP for the iPad mini 16GB Wi-Fi model is $329 USD, $429 USD for the 32GB model, and $529 USD for the 64GB model. The iPad mini can also be had with Wi-Fi + Cellular. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model starts at $459 USD for the 16GB model, $559 USD for the 32GB model and $659 USD for the 64GB model. The iPad mini will come in white and silver or black and slate. The iPad mini Wi-Fi variants will be available November 2nd. Apple did not specify an exact date when Wi-Fi + Cellular models will be available except to say that it "will start shipping a couple of weeks after the Wi-Fi models."
BRASELTON, Ga (CarPressions) - Chevrolet announced that the seventh generation 2014 Corvette will be unveiled on January 13, 2013. The also revealed the logo for the new seventh generation Corvette which is an evolutionary of the previous one and looks more angular.
Asus reveals the new Padfone 2 in Milan and Taipei. The new smartphone and tablet combo is now a slide in and no longer has a door. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Quad Corre 1.5 Ghz processor and Android 4.03 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with a 4.7 inch Super IPS+ Display. Asus says that the Padfone has a 2140 mAh battery and the Padfone Station has a 5000 mAh battery. Padfone 2 features a front 1.2 megapixel camera with a rear 13 megapixel camera. The Padfone Station has a front 1 megapixel camera and has no rear camera because it is using the one from the smartphone. Asus says the the Padfone 2 and Padfone Station combined weighs only an impressive 649 grams.
