I have a Nexus 4, you have questions. Fire away.

[Phil Nickinson]

Do you ever get confused for John Belushi when you're out in public? =)

No. Why do you ask?

 

[anon(847090)]

And the answer was....?

both has 42

FYI: The Nexus 4 rocks 42 Mbps | Android Central

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Are you able to disable the swipe gesture keyboard??

Yep. Or you could just type normally.

 

[mzanette]

No. Why do you ask?

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This is awesome.

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Nexus 4 sample camera shots:
Nexus 4 Camera samples - xda-developers

Those low-light pictures look pretty damn good.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Please compare it to the GNex. I bought one recently and I am wondering, if I should sell it again. The N4 does not cost much more.

Wait for the review.

Also, can you please find out what could be done when the battery needs to be replaced (when it is showing age, not because running out of juice)? Could it be replaced by opening the phone (like some other phones with "normally" non-replacable batteries) or does it have to be send to Google/LG? Can you probably open the phone and make pictures from the inside? Thanks!

Need to check, but I'm willing to bet this is the same battery from LG Chem as the Optimus G, which is rated at 800 full charging cycles. They're very proud of it.

 

[Clak]

Do you sometimes get called Phil Mickelson?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Would love to know what kind of customizing can be done with the notification LED

I'd presume the usual stuff.

 

[saddler2kx]

Should I get this Nexus 4 (via T-mobile upgrade in December) or go with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 instead?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Does it feel alot bigger or wider than the Galaxy Nexus? And are you picking one up day one?

Look at the specs. 0.76mm wider. That's nothing. The uniform thickness (as opposed to the GNex's variable) is the big difference.

 

[edurjbr]

Sorry to ask again Phil, but the Nexus4+Android 4.2 camera takes native 16:9 photos or only in panorama and movie mode yet?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

When is the review coming out?

When I'm happy with it.

 

[anon(847090)]

When I'm happy with it.

take your own time and make sure you do a good review.

would like to see a detailed review from you. most probably answering all question people here have asked.

 

[Danrarbc#WN]

Are you able to disable the swipe gesture keyboard??

Nope, Google has totally removed all choice in keyboards. Tapping on the keys doesn't even work anymore :|

Sorry to ask again Phil, but the Nexus4+Android 4.2 camera takes native 16:9 photos or only in panorama and movie mode yet?

The sensor is not a native 16:9 sensor. I'm willing to bet this just has the cropping 'widescreen' mode enabled.

 

[y2whisper]

when are you visiting canada? and how are you finding day to day data speeds (not wifi)?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Sorry to ask again Phil, but the Nexus4+Android 4.2 camera takes native 16:9 photos or only in panorama and movie mode yet?

 

[mzanette]

When I'm happy with it.

Can I proof read it for you?

 

[badbrad17]

Why does Phil Nickinson make snide remarks to forum members asking honest questions?

Its what makes Phil awesome.

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[Phil Nickinson]

Nope, Google has totally removed all choice in keyboards. Tapping on the keys doesn't even work anymore :|

That's not true at all. Excuse this guy's sarcasm. He thinks he's helping.

 

[edurjbr]

Nope, Google has totally removed all choice in keyboards. Tapping on the keys doesn't even work anymore :|


The sensor is not a native 16:9 sensor. I'm willing to bet this just has the cropping 'widescreen' mode enabled.

Yes, but AOSP never had a "widescreen" mode, which I always wanted.

 

[sidamos]

Need to check, but I'm willing to bet this is the same battery from LG Chem as the Optimus G, which is rated at 800 full charging cycles. They're very proud of it.

Hmm, but they do not say, how much health/capacity the battery has left then. 90%? 80%? 70%? If you do charge each day (like it's normal for most), 800 a little more than 2 years. "Normal" phone batteries often show age between 1-2 years.