Google and T-Mobile Launch Next Nexus Despite Hurricane

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.