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LG Optimus G Pro: a Nexus 5 prototype?

It stands to reason that LG’s rumoured Google collaboration for the Nexus 5 will be scrutinised closely given the Nexus 4 supply debacle. But if the Nexus 5 does see daylight at the Google IO conference later this year, the newly announced Optimus G Pro looks like it will set the template in a similar way to how the Optimus G was a progenitor to the Nexus 4. The G Pro features a 5 inch 1080p screen, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with a microSD expansion. Read more [...]

LG Optimus G Pro: Nexus 5 prototype?

It stands to reason that LG’s rumoured Google collaboration for the Nexus 5 will be scrutinised closely given the Nexus 4 supply debacle. But if the Nexus 5 does see daylight at the Google IO conference later this year, the newly announced Optimus G Pro looks like it will set the template in a similar way to how the Optimus G was a progenitor to the Nexus 4.The G Pro features a 5 inch 1080p screen, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with a microSD expansion. Read more [...]

LG on Nexus 4: There is no supply issue

The Verge is reporting that LG does not see an issue with the supply of the perenially out of stock Google Nexus 4. "An official speaking to the Chosun Ilbo has said that production is proceeding as planned at the Pyeongtaek plant in South Korea, and denied that there is any supply issue." An oft-mooted argument form the inter-webs is that Google are to blame, not ordering enough stock in the first place. It is well known that Nexus phones have not been big sellers but also difficult to Read more [...]

LG Optimus G is CARBONFREE®

Besides offering a title that rhymes, the LG Optimus G has permitted hippies around the globe to cry out with joy over the Christmas period. The android smartphone has now been certified CARBONFREE® by “Carbonfund.org Foundation, a leading organization in the fight against global warming and an authority on evaluating the impact individuals and businesses having on the environment.” I have no idea how you can declare CARBONFREE as a registered trademark though. Sounds a bit like a self appointed Read more [...]

LG Nexus 4 owners get 50GB free Box.net cloud account

LG Nexus 4 can upgrade to a 50GB free Box.net cloud storage thanks to the partnership between the two companies. As confirmed by Android Central: “To claim your free space, simply log into the Box.net app from your Nexus 4, and upon loading the app for the first time, you should see the message above, informing you that your cloud storage allowance has been upped. And as part of a time-limited deal, Box is also allowing you to share your good fortune with friends or co-workers, giving them access Read more [...]

O2 get Nexus 4 exclusive and offer free TVs

O2 in the UK have an exclusive on the Google Nexus 4 which was unveiled on Monday. They get to be the first UK mobile network to offer the Android phone for 30 days, and to celebrate they are offering the first 50 customers in the queue an LG TV. No word on what sort of TV but it is still a TV! They will also be running an @O2 Twitter competition for the first few weeks of release and awarding TVs to those with the new Android phone who are prepared to jump through their hoops like a circus monkey. On Read more [...]

Google unleash the Nexus 4 (at a stupidly cheap price)

Hurricane or no, Google were going to do some business today. And what business they did. The Nexus event in New York might have been called off but the mooted devices have made their way into the beautiful sunlight of geekdom and despite the leaks, there are a few surprises still. Firstly, everyone knew about the Nexus 4. My damn Cat knew about it. My mother knew about. So what is surprising? Well, the price for one. Hitting the middle ground firmly, the Nexus 4 comes in the 8GB variant Read more [...]