New Nexus 4G device in the works.

I'm sure a lot of you can relate to wanting to get the hottest device out their when you're ready to make a purchase. And just when you're ready to make the plunge a new hot device with comparable specs is announced.  Just as I'm ready to finally make a move towards a G2x to replace my Nexus One here come rumors of a brand new Nexus 4G and apparently "it's a beast".

BGR reported just days ago that it had exclusive information on a new Google device possibly called the  Nexus 4G.  Reportedly the device will house a next-generation dual-core 1.2 or l.5 GHz CPU, a OMAP 4460 or a ultra low power 28nm Krait-based Snapdragon.  The display; 720 HD "monster-sized" screen and it will be free of any buttons below the screen.  Everything software based.  4G LTE, 1GB of RAM 1080 HD video 1-megapixel front facing camera and a  "class leading" 5 megapixel camera along with superior low-light performance. The device will be running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

BGR has been on their game lately but all of this is still unconfirmed along with no carrier being named.  My fingers are crossed that this will be shopped to all carriers. In the least giving the original android carrier a crack at it: T-mobile. Ok I may be a little biased being that i'm on T-mobile.  I want this phone already.  It's rumored to drop around Thanksgiving.



[via BGR]

Video chat for Nexus S in Android 2.3.4

The same video chat that users have been enjoying on Android 3.0 and tablets is making it's way to the Nexus S. With other 2.3 devices to receive the update in the near future. Luckily as it usually is we have a manual download available.  Download file from Google. Use the usual steps for a manual update install (listed below).

• Place file in the root of your internal storage
• Shut down your phone, and reboot into the bootloader by holding volume up and powering back on
• Use the volume buttons to choose "recovery" from the list, and select it with the power button
• When you see the triangle on your screen, hold power and then press volume up and you'll have a list of options, choose the file to update

 I saw earlier today that this update has been made available for rooted phones as well through a bit of a hack/work around so be sure to look for that here.

Also the 2.3.4 update for the Nexus One is rolling out as of this post. This update does not include the new videochat or voice features.  If you don't want to wait for the update you can click here for the manual download.