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| == History == | == History == | ||
| === Unveiling === | |||
| Google was expected to launch the Nexus 4 at a press event in ]. However, the event was cancelled due to ], and the Nexus 4 (along with Android 4.2, the ] tablet and ] with cellular network support) was unveiled by Google via a press release on October 29, 2012, for a release on November 13, 2012.<ref name="NexusPressRelease">{{cite news|last=Rubin|first=Andy|title=Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes|url=http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/nexus-best-of-google-now-in-three-sizes.html|accessdate=29 October 2012|date=29 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Stern|first=Joanna|title=Hurricane Sandy Prompts Google to Cancel Android Event|url=http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-prompts-google-to-cancel-android-event/|accessdate=28 October 2012|newspaper=ABC News|date=27 October 2012}}</ref><ref name="verge-unveiling">{{cite web | url=http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3569540/google-nexus-4-preview-price-release-date | title=The Nexus 4: Google's flagship phone lands November 13th for $299 | work=] | date=October 19, 2012 | accessdate=January 26, 2013 | author=Topolsky, Joshua}}</ref> | |||
| === Release === | |||
| The phone was made available for purchase on ] in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, and Australia. Stock sold out quickly, in some markets within minutes of release.<ref name="Rodriguez">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-nexus-4-google-play-20130129,0,7536602.story|title=Google's Nexus 4 smartphone back on sale|last=Rodriguez|first=Salvador|date=January 29, 2013|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=January 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Google Nexus 4 Sells Out In Less Than An Hour|last=Hopewell|first=Luke|url=http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/11/google-nexus-4-sells-out-in-less-than-an-hour/|work=Gizmodo Australia|publisher=Gizmodo Australia|accessdate=2012-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Newton|first=Casey|title=Google Nexus 4 already sold out at U.S. Google Play Store|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57549069-93/google-nexus-4-already-sold-out-at-u.s-google-play-store/|work=CNet|publisher=Cnet|accessdate=2012-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Whitaker|first=Zack|title=Nexus 4 sells out in U.K. on Google Play as site suffers|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57548814-94/nexus-4-sells-out-in-u.k-on-google-play-as-site-suffers/|work=CNET|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-11-14}}</ref> The phone became available on Play Store again on January 29, 2013,<ref name="Rodriguez"/> and since then has had no major supply issues.<ref name="Google Nexus 4 delivery time back to one or two weeks">{{cite web|title=Google Nexus 4 delivery time back to one or two weeks|url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/google-nexus-4-delivery-time-back-to-one-or-two-weeks-50010350/|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| The Nexus 4 was also made available via ] and retailers such as the ]. Starting the following day, November 14, 2012, ] stores would sell the 16 GB model. On ] morning, Google referred users to T-Mobile's online store on the Nexus 4's product page; within hours, T-Mobile's online stock sold out.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/29/t-mobile-will-carry-lg-nexus-4-nexus-7-htc-windows-phone-8x-starting-november/ |title=T-Mobile Will Carry LG Nexus 4, Nexus 7, HTC Windows Phone 8X Starting November |author=Jordan Crook |work=TechCrunch |date=2012-10-29 |accessdate=2012-10-30 }}</ref><ref name="slashgear">{{cite web | url=http://www.slashgear.com/t-mobile-nexus-4-sold-out-in-just-a-couple-hours-23258137/ | title=T-Mobile Nexus 4 sold out in just a couple hours | publisher=R3 Media LLC | work=SlashGear | date=November 23, 2012 | accessdate=November 23, 2012 |last=Lloyd |first=Craig}}</ref> Europe, Central and South America, Asia, the ], and the Middle East were to receive Nexus 4 by the end of November 2012 at retail.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lgblog.co.uk/2012/10/nexus/|title=LG and Google announce Nexus 4|work=LG The Official UK Blog|date=2012-10-29|publisher=] |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> | |||
| The phone was initially unavailable in South Korea due to carrier opposition, purportedly over the lack of LTE support.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Nexus Phone and Tablet PC Not Available in Korea|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/07/2012110701101.html|accessdate=2012-11-11|newspaper=The Chosun Ilbo|date=2012-11-07}}</ref> However, an online request for the Nexus 4 launch by KT Telecom President ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hmpyo/status/269318246736490496/|title=KT President Pyo Hyun-myung's claim of Nexus 4 Launch in South Korea}}</ref> led to LG's announcement that they were in talks with Google about the issue as of November 22, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://view.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012112217561397944&nvr=Y/ |title=LG전자 "구글과 넥서스 4 국내 출시 논의중" |language=Korean|trans_title=LG Electronics – "Google and Nexus 4 discussion of domestic market"}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=LG considers launching Nexus 4 in S. Korea|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/techscience/2012/11/22/0601000000AEN20121122005100320.HTML|accessdate=December 2, 2012|newspaper=Yonhap News|date=November 22, 2012}}</ref> Initially available only in black, a white version of the device was first offered in May 2013 in Hong Kong, with worldwide availability to follow.<ref>{{cite web|work=GSMArena|title=White LG Nexus 4 makes its way to the United States|date=May 31, 2013|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/white_lg_nexus_4_makes_its_way_to_the_united_states-news-6138.php|accessdate=June 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=White Google Nexus 4 officially arrives, but nothing's changed|last=McCann|first=John|date=May 28, 2013|work=]|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/white-google-nexus-4-officially-arrives-but-nothing-s-changed-1154689|accessdate=June 5, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| == Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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| {{Main|Android (operating system)}} | {{Main|Android (operating system)}} | ||
| The Nexus 4 shipped with a stock version of Android 4.2 | |||
| The Nexus 4 shipped with a stock version of Android 4.2; branded as "a sweeter tasting Jelly Bean", it is an incremental update to Android 4.1 with additional new features. ] can now be placed on the ], accessible by swiping from the sides of the screen, while a "Quick Settings" menu was also added to the Notifications shade (which enables access to common settings, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) accessible by dragging from the top of the screen with two fingers. Built-in photo editing tools were expanded with the addition of filters, while a new camera mode known as "Photo Sphere" can be used to create 360-degree ]s. Additionally, the on-screen keyboard now supports gesture typing, "Daydream" ]s can be configured to display content when the phone is charging or placed in a dock, and the update also adds support for ] media streaming.<ref name="ArsTechnica-42review">{{cite news|last=Ion|first=Florence|title=Review: Android 4.2 is a sweeter-tasting Jelly Bean|url=http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/11/review-android-4-2-is-a-sweeter-tasting-jelly-bean/|accessdate=1 December 2012|newspaper=Ars Technica|date=7 November 2012}}</ref> | |||
| In July 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.3 update | |||
| In July 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.3 update, which added per-app privacy controls, autocomplete on the phone dialer, ] and ] support, ] 3.0 support, new ] (DRM) APIs, and other improvements.<ref name=engadget-android43release>{{cite web|title=Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official: shipping with new Nexus 7, available OTA for select devices today|url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/android-4-3-jelly-bean-official/|work=Engadget|accessdate=2 November 2013}}</ref> | |||
| In November 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.4 update | |||
| In November 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.4 update through released factory images, which introduced an updated interface, improved performance, added a new "]" camera shooting mode, native ] functionality, a ] utility, and other new and improved functionality. However, it does not include the new "Google Home" user experience introduced by ].<ref>{{cite web | |||
| | url = http://www.anandtech.com/show/7516/android-44-factory-images-now-available-for-nexus-4-7-2012-and-2013-and-10 | |||
| | title = Android 4.4 Factory Images Now Available for Nexus 4, 7 (2012 and 2013), and 10 | |||
| | date = 2013-11-14 | accessdate = 2013-11-19 | |||
| | author = Brian Klug | publisher = AnandTech | |||
| }}</ref><ref name=ars-n5launcher>{{cite web|title=The Nexus 5’s “exclusive” launcher suspiciously receives support for other devices|url=http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/11/the-nexus-5s-exclusive-launcher-suspiciously-receives-support-for-other-devices/|work=Ars Technica|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref> | |||
| ]'s ] operating system is also available and supported on the Nexus 4.<ref>{{cite web | ]'s ] operating system is also available and supported on the Nexus 4.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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| ==Price== | |||
| The Nexus 4 was priced at US$299 (8 GB) and US$349 (16 GB) at release. This was much lower than comparable smartphones, which would cost around $600.<ref>{{cite web|last=Klug|first=Brian|title=Google Nexus 4 Review – Google's new Flagship|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6440/google-nexus-4-review/10|work=Anandtech|accessdate=2013-08-28|date=2012-11-13}}</ref> On August 27, 2013, the price was reduced to $199 and $249 respectively, with similar discounts in other countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/nexus-4-8gb-price-drops-to-199/|title=Nexus 4 price drops by $100 to $199 for 8 GB, $249 for 16 GB (update)|last=Lee|first=Nicole|date=2013-08-27|accessdate=2013-08-28|work=Engadget}}</ref> | |||
| == Reception == | |||
| Reception of the Nexus 4 has been very positive overall. Reviewers were consistently impressed with the Nexus 4's affordable price and impressive specifications. '']'' mentioned how its build quality is "almost second to none", and how its design is "solid" and "attractive". They also complimented its 8-megapixel rear camera, and "huge" 4.7 inch display.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bytesize: Hands-on with the Google Nexus 4|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/bytesize-handson-with-the-google-nexus-4-8446603.html}}</ref> '']'' also gave the Nexus 4 a very positive review, giving it a rating of five stars, however commented how "lack of expandable storage is worth bearing in mind ".<ref>{{cite web|title=Google Nexus 4 – review|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/02/nexus-4-review}}</ref> Technology website ] stated how the phone has "a wealth of great software features and a ridiculously low price", and how it is "almost certainly the best Android device around, never mind the best value".<ref name="Google Nexus 4 review CNET">{{cite web|title=Google Nexus 4 review|url=http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/google-nexus-4-review-50009629/|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| Some owners however complain that the all-glass construction leads to a phone that is fragile and easily broken. Additionally, if the earlier phones are left on a smooth surface, an alarm with vibration will cause the phone to "walk" off the surface and fall. The glass screen is also sensitive to breakage due to the thin plastic "surround" that leaves little margin if the edge of the phone is crushed in an impact or when dropped, making either the plastic "bumper" or better still, a well-made, impact-absorbing case a necessity.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| | url = http://www.droid-life.com/2012/11/26/nexus-4s-glass-back-the-worst-idea-since-the-last-phone-with-a-glass-back/ | |||
| | title = Nexus 4′s Glass Back, the Worst Idea Since the Last Phone With a Glass Back | |||
| | date = 2012-11-26 | accessdate = 2013-12-08 | |||
| | publisher = droid-life.com | |||
| }}</ref> | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 20 December 2013
This article is about the smartphone. For the pop rock single, see Nexus 4/Shine.
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| Developer | Google, LG Electronics |
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| Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Google Nexus |
| First released | November 13, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-11-13) |
| Availability by region | November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13) (Google Play) |
| Discontinued | November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01) |
| Units sold | 1 million as of February 2013 3 million as of 2Q 2013 |
| Predecessor | Galaxy Nexus |
| Successor | Nexus 5 |
| Related | Optimus G |
| Compatible networks | GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 3G UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 133.9 mm (5.27 in) H 68.7 mm (2.70 in) W 9.1 mm (0.36 in) D |
| Weight | 139 g (4.9 oz) |
| Operating system | Android Jelly Bean 4.2, upgradable to Android KitKat 4.4.2 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
| CPU | 1.512 GHz quad-core Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB or 16 GB |
| Removable storage | none |
| Battery | 2100 mAh |
| Rear camera | 8 MP back-side illuminated sensor with LED flash 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP 720p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Display | 4.7 in (120 mm) diagonal IPS with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 1280×768 px (318 ppi) |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm TRRS GPS |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, microphone, proximity sensor, Gyroscope, compass, barometer, Accelerometer, ambient light sensor |
The Nexus 4 is a smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics that runs the Android operating system. It is the fourth smartphone in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner. Unveiled on October 29, 2012, and released on November 13, 2012, the Nexus 4 succeeded the Samsung-manufactured Galaxy Nexus. As with other Nexus devices, the Nexus 4 was sold unlocked through the online Google Play store, but was also made available at retail by wireless carriers.
Based upon the hardware of the LG Optimus G, the Nexus 4 was distinguished from its predecessor by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, an 8 megapixel camera, Qi wireless charging, and the introduction of version 4.2 ("Jelly Bean") of Android — an update to the operating system which introduced: 360° spherical photo stitching called "Photo Sphere"; a quick settings menu; widgets on the lock screen; gesture typing; and an updated version of Google Now.
The Nexus 4 was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the quality of the Nexus 4's hardware, along with its performance and its relatively lower outright price in comparison to other high-end smartphones. However, the device was criticized for its lack of full LTE support (despite its hardware in fact supporting LTE), and its lack of a removable battery, which the Galaxy Nexus did include.
History
Specifications
Hardware
The exterior of the Nexus 4 uses a glass-based construction with a rounded plastic bezel; to improve the use of edge swiping gestures, the glass is slightly curved on the sides of the screen. The rear of the device contains a glass panel with an etched pattern of dots, producing a "holographic" effect.
Internally, the Nexus 4 shares much of its hardware with the LG Optimus G; it is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2 GB of RAM, providing either 8 or 16 GB of internal storage; like the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4 does not contain a MicroSD slot. A 2100 mAh battery offers about 15 hours of talk time and 390 hours of standby time; unlike its precursor, the Nexus 4's battery is non-removable. The Nexus 4 also supports the Qi inductive charging standard. The Nexus 4 uses a 4.7-inch, 720p IPS display, and includes an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.
The Nexus 4 does not officially support LTE, and only officially supports up to HSPA+ networks. Despite this, its radio hardware contains dormant LTE support, and a hidden baseband setting could be used to enable LTE support. However, this support was limited to AWS Band 4 only, and the device is not officially approved or marketed for LTE use. Google eventually disabled the ability to enable LTE support in a software update.
During its lifetime, the Nexus 4 experienced a minor design tweak, receiving a couple of small nubs on the rear of the phone, where the glass back meets the frame, positioned just above the two screw holes. At the same time, rear camera housing was slightly modified so there is less exposed area around the lens.
Software
Main article: Android (operating system)The Nexus 4 shipped with a stock version of Android 4.2
In July 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.3 update
In November 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.4 update
Canonical's Ubuntu operating system is also available and supported on the Nexus 4.
See also
References
- Nexus 4 is no longer sold on Google Play
- Lomas, Natasha (February 8, 2013). "Nexus 4 Owners Estimate One Million Handsets Have Shipped Since November 2012 Launch". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- Bielinis, Stasys (May 13, 2013). "LG may already be testing Nexus 5 prototype after all sold 3 million Nexus 4s to date". UnwiredView. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ "Nexus 4 tech specs". Google. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- "Experiences Acceleration of MyDP Standard Adoption in Mobile Devices". VESA. November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- "LG Nexus 4 E960". GSM Arena. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- Klug, Brian (November 13, 2012). "Google Nexus 4 Review - Google's new Flagship". Anandtech. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
- "Google Nexus 4. Speed and power to spare". Google.
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verge-unveilingwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - "Google Announces The Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Details". Anandtech. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- "Nexus 4 Includes Support for LTE on Band 4 (AWS)". Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- Phil Nickinson (March 28, 2013). "Confirmed: Nexus 4 shipping with updated design". androidcentral.com. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- "How to Install Ubuntu OS Version 13.10 on Your LG Nexus 4 Smartphone". ibtimes.com. October 23, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- "Ubuntu on phones". ubuntu.com. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
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