But you know, in typical Apple fashion, if pressed on the issue they would say "well yes, holding the iPad mini while reading or watching video is technically USING IT; and since you can do so with one hand, you are using the device with one hand" They never did say operate the device one handed...lol
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But you know, in typical Apple fashion, if pressed on the issue they would say "well yes, holding the iPad mini while reading or watching video is technically USING IT; and since you can do so with one hand, you are using the device with one hand" They never did say operate the device one handed...lol
Except in the apple promo, the person is swiping with his thumb, one handed, as apple is claiming easy use with one hand. lol
LOL, and it turns out Apple found someone with freakishly long thumbs for the ad and has a footnote "Actual thumb size not available to all human beings" alas poor Steve is not here anymore to tell us we cannot use the iPad mini with one hand because we are holding it wrong.
That is a pretty silly claim from Apple
You can use any sized device in the way that they're showing. All they're doing is holding the iPad on one side and swiping on that side using their thumb. You can do that with the larger iPad too!
That is a pretty silly claim from Apple
Hands on video of the Nexus 4 over at Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/29/nexus-4-leaked-on-video/
Quick Settings from the pull down menu looks great. Absolutely great. Honestly, it looks like something Apple would have done with the whole way it flips around like that. Great animation. It'll be great if that Quick Settings menu is configurable too.
Having said that, I now hate the chrome around the device even more. It also looks thick as heck. And I can't believe the fella didn't turn the device around to show the back. Not even a little bit.
Can't wait for 4.2.
Quick Settings from the pull down menu looks great. Absolutely great. Honestly, it looks like something Apple would have done with the whole way it flips around like that. Great animation. It'll be great if that Quick Settings menu is configurable too.
Having said that, I now hate the chrome around the device even more. It also looks thick as heck. And I can't believe the fella didn't turn the device around to show the back. Not even a little bit.
Can't wait for 4.2.
Sweet looking phone.
Is 4.2 aka Key Lime Pie or is it a minor update to Jelly Bean? The more I read about 4.2 the more confused I got, lol.
Woah.... 5 rows in the App drawer. Wonder if that's by default or if Google now allows you to customize the App drawer...
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No one is positive, but all signs point to 4.2 still carrying the Jelly Bean moniker. They did this once before with 2.0 and 2.1 both of which were "Eclair."
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Sweet looking phone.
Is 4.2 aka Key Lime Pie or is it a minor update to Jelly Bean? The more I read about 4.2 the more confused I got, lol.
No one is positive, but all signs point to 4.2 still carrying the Jelly Bean moniker. They did this once before with 2.0 and 2.1 both of which were "Eclair."
Availability details get leaked: http://androidandme.com/2012/10/sma...4-on-sale-november-13th-in-google-play-store/
"sold on November 13th in the Google Play Store. The device is unlocked and GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide. It will be available in 8 GB and 16 GB versions, but no pricing was announced."
Official announcement from LG/Google:
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smartphones-2/lg-and-google-announce-the-nexus-4/
4.2 Jelly Bean, it is.
Holy smokes, Engadget reports prices:
" It'll be made available in both 8GB and 16GB versions starting November 13 in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain and Australia, with pricing set for $299 (8GB) / $349 (16GB). The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199, with a 2-year contract."
That's... awesome.
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Not unlocked from Google Play.
Down the line, carrier-specific versions that are sold with subsidy and through the carrier will. Like the Verizon or Sprint Galaxy Nexus.
"sold on November 13th in the Google Play Store. The device is unlocked and GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide. It will be available in 8 GB and 16 GB versions, but no pricing was announced."
Official announcement from LG/Google:
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smartphones-2/lg-and-google-announce-the-nexus-4/
4.2 Jelly Bean, it is.
Holy smokes, Engadget reports prices:
" It'll be made available in both 8GB and 16GB versions starting November 13 in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain and Australia, with pricing set for $299 (8GB) / $349 (16GB). The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199, with a 2-year contract."
That's... awesome.
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Not unlocked from Google Play.
Down the line, carrier-specific versions that are sold with subsidy and through the carrier will. Like the Verizon or Sprint Galaxy Nexus.
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I wonder when it'll be available in other countries. I might actually go up to Belfast to get it unlocked from there.
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Awesome. I guess I can't even look at them.
That sucks. Sorry.
Try the blogs. Full coverage from Verge.
I've been on several sites and basically read everything but it would still be nice to be able to look at the details on Google's website
Wow. I am definitely getting it at that price! I had €600 saved up just in case
Where will it be sold unlocked in the UK? I'm thinking of going up to Belfast to get it.
Wow. I am definitely getting it at that price! I had €600 saved up just in case
Where will it be sold unlocked in the UK? I'm thinking of going up to Belfast to get it.
Car phone warehouse might, the other option that I was thinking about is Amazon, I say that because I have never bought from the playstore but trust Amazon.
Edit; PC World might also.
I've never bought anything from the Play store either but I wouldn't mind it if it were an option in Ireland. I wonder if I'll be able to get it from Amazon.
PC world sell phones? Didn't think they did, at least not in Ireland.
I've been reading bad things about Expansys on boards.ie so I'm a bit weary of getting it from them. Some people are saying they requested proof of address and I plan on having it delivered to college so I obviously won't be able to provide them that if they request it. Looks like I might go up to Belfast or just get it from 3 if they get it.