Google launched its Google Now launcher for Android 4.4 KitKat with the
Nexus 5 back in Nobember but it didn’t make it available for other
KitKat running devices such as the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and the various
Google Play Editions of popular smartphones.
Now, the company has launched the Google Now launcher on the Google
Play Store and can be installed immediately on qualifying devices.
The features of the launcher include easy access to Google Now,
which is now available at a single swipe on the homescreen. In addition
to this, a user can simply say “Ok Google” and initiate a voice input
sequence on the device. Apart from the search and discovery features of
the launcher, it also provides a slightly revamped notification drawer
and homescreen with larger icons and less wasted space. The wallpaper
picker is also said to be improved in the Now launcher.
Android users can check out the Google Now launcher in the Play Store here.
Source: Google Play Store | Image via Google
LG has just announced that they have introduced yet another color
variation of the LG Nexus 4 device, where this time around it would
ditch the regular dark shades which tend to signify the business market
segment. LG’s attempt this time has ended up with the LG Nexus 4 White,
which so happens to be the latest edition of the popular smartphone that
was specially developed in collaboration with Google. The LG Nexus 4
White would not trump the regular LG Nexus 4 when it comes to hardware
specifications, as the only difference would be the added prestige that
you carry a white color version of the smartphone.
In a nutshell, the LG Nexus 4 White would boast of a similar stellar
Android experience as the original Nexus 4, where it will merge LG’s
sophisticated hardware design as well as popular Google Services
including Google Now and Photosphere, delivering a top notch and
outstanding overall user experience. Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and
CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company, said, “Nexus 4 set the standard
for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean smartphones. Nexus 4 White delivers the same
Google experience to consumers in a stylish and attractive color
option.”
Just to refresh our memories, you will not find the LG Nexus 4 end up
obsolete so soon, as it will arrive with a superb 4.7-inch True HD IPS
Plus display at 320ppi with 1,280 x 768 pixels resolution to deliver eye
popping visuals, which has additional support by Zerogap Touch
technology.
Right at the core of things would be the high performing Qualcomm
Snapdragon S4 Pro processor alongside 2GB RAM. Folks who are living in
Hong Kong will be pleased to hear that from May 29th onwards, the LG
Nexus 4 White will roll out globally in select markets in Asia, North
America, Europe and the Middle East in the weeks to come. We do not
expect pricing details to veer too far off the original Nexus 4 sticker
price despite sporting a new color, though. [Via]
