Nexus 4 متاحة الآن في Google Play وT-Mobile

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="mttextarea" dir="rtl" id="TranslationOutput"><div name="div[0]"><b><span _mstdst="0_0:3" _mstsrc="0_0:3" id="Dst[0][0:3:0:3]"> </span></b><img alt="White Nexus 4 now available on TMobile and in Play Store" data-src-height="265" data-src-width="619" height="273" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/nexus4white.png" width="640" /></div><div name="div[0]"><b><span _mstdst="0_0:3" _mstsrc="0_0:3" id="Dst[0][0:3:0:3]">أنها</span> <span _mstdst="0_5:7" _mstsrc="0_5:8" id="Dst[0][5:8:5:7]">فقط</span> <span _mstdst="0_9:13" _mstsrc="0_10:10" id="Dst[0][10:10:9:13]">لوناً</span> <span _mstdst="0_15:20" _mstsrc="0_12:14" id="Dst[0][12:14:15:20]">جديداً</span> <span _mstdst="0_22:22" _mstsrc="0_20:22" id="Dst[0][20:22:22:22]">ل</span><span _mstdst="0_23:26" _mstsrc="0_24:24" id="Dst[0][24:24:23:26]">هاتف</span> <span _mstdst="0_28:41" _mstsrc="0_26:40" id="Dst[0][26:40:28:41]">عمره سبعة أشهر</span>، و<span _mstdst="0_45:47" _mstsrc="0_49:51" id="Dst[0][49:51:45:47]">لكن</span> <span _mstdst="0_49:55" _mstsrc="0_63:67" id="Dst[0][63:67:49:55]">لا يزال</span> <span _mstdst="0_57:60" _mstsrc="0_53:61" id="Dst[0][53:61:57:60]">هناك</span> <span _mstdst="0_62:64" _mstsrc="0_69:69" id="Dst[0][69:69:62:64]">عدد</span> <span _mstdst="0_66:69" _mstsrc="0_71:73" id="Dst[0][71:73:66:69]">قليل</span> من <span _mstdst="0_74:77" _mstsrc="0_83:93" id="Dst[0][83:93:74:77]">هواة</span> <span _mstdst="0_79:79" _mstsrc="0_81:81" id="Dst[0][81:81:79:79]">4</span> <span _mstdst="0_81:91" _mstsrc="0_75:79" id="Dst[0][75:79:81:91]">العلاقة بين</span> <span _mstdst="0_93:97" _mstsrc="0_95:97" id="Dst[0][95:97:93:97]">الذين</span> <span _mstdst="0_99:100" _mstsrc="0_99:101" id="Dst[0][99:101:99:100]">هم</span> <span _mstdst="0_102:105" _mstsrc="0_103:110" id="Dst[0][103:110:102:105]">نشوة</span> <span _mstdst="0_107:108" _mstsrc="0_112:115" id="Dst[0][112:115:107:108]">أن</span> <span _mstdst="0_110:113" _mstsrc="0_117:117" id="Dst[0][117:117:110:113]">نسخة</span> ب<span _mstdst="0_116:119" _mstsrc="0_119:123" id="Dst[0][119:123:116:119]">أبيض</span> و<span _mstdst="0_122:127" _mstsrc="0_137:143" id="Dst[0][137:143:122:127]">أخيراً</span> <span _mstdst="0_129:130" _mstsrc="0_145:148" id="Dst[0][145:148:129:130]">تم</span> <span _mstdst="0_132:141" _mstsrc="0_150:157" id="Dst[0][150:157:132:141]">الإفراج عن</span>. <span _mstdst="0_144:149" _mstsrc="0_160:161" id="Dst[0][160:161:144:149]">إطلاقه</span> <span _mstdst="0_151:155" _mstsrc="0_163:172" id="Dst[0][163:172:151:155]">رسميا</span> <span _mstdst="0_157:158" _mstsrc="0_196:197" id="Dst[0][196:197:157:158]">في</span> <span _mstdst="0_160:163" _mstsrc="0_199:202" id="Dst[0][199:202:160:163]">هونغ</span> <span _mstdst="0_165:168" _mstsrc="0_204:207" id="Dst[0][204:207:165:168]">كونغ</span> <span _mstdst="0_170:172" _mstsrc="0_192:194" id="Dst[0][192:194:170:172]">قبل</span> <span _mstdst="0_174:178" _mstsrc="0_183:190" id="Dst[0][183:190:174:178]">يومين</span>، <span _mstdst="0_181:183" _mstsrc="0_210:212" id="Dst[0][210:212:181:183]">إلا</span> <span _mstdst="0_185:187" _mstsrc="0_214:217" id="Dst[0][214:217:185:187]">أنه</span> <span _mstdst="0_189:192" _mstsrc="0_219:221" id="Dst[0][219:221:189:192]">الآن</span> <span _mstdst="0_194:197" _mstsrc="0_223:229" id="Dst[0][223:229:194:197]">يضرب</span> "<span _mstdst="0_200:202" _mstsrc="0_235:236" id="Dst[0][235:236:200:202]">لنا</span> <span _mstdst="0_204:207" _mstsrc="0_238:243" id="Dst[0][238:243:204:207]">جوجل</span> <span _mstdst="0_209:212" _mstsrc="0_245:248" id="Dst[0][245:248:209:212]">تلعب</span> <span _mstdst="0_214:219" _mstsrc="0_250:254" id="Dst[0][250:254:214:219]">المخزن</span>" <span _mstdst="0_222:224" _mstsrc="0_256:260" id="Dst[0][256:260:222:224]">(مع</span> <span _mstdst="0_226:228" _mstsrc="0_264:267" id="Dst[0][264:267:226:228]">حرة</span> <span _mstdst="0_230:234" _mstsrc="0_269:273" id="Dst[0][269:273:230:234]">بيضاء</span> <span _mstdst="0_236:241" _mstsrc="0_275:282" id="Dst[0][275:282:236:241]">وفير)،</span> <span _mstdst="0_243:249" _mstsrc="0_284:293" id="Dst[0][284:293:243:249]">فضلا عن</span> <span _mstdst="0_251:254" _mstsrc="0_306:312" id="Dst[0][306:312:251:254]">موقع</span> <span _mstdst="0_256:264" _mstsrc="0_295:304" id="Dst[0][295:304:256:264]">تي موبايل</span> <span _mstdst="0_266:267" _mstsrc="0_314:317" id="Dst[0][314:317:266:267]">"ل</span><span _mstdst="0_268:271" _mstsrc="0_319:319" id="Dst[0][319:319:268:271]">فترة</span> <span _mstdst="0_273:278" _mstsrc="0_321:327" class="" id="Dst[0][321:327:273:278]">محدودة</span><span _mstdst="0_279:280" _mstsrc="0_334:334" class="" id="Dst[0][334:334:279:280]">".</span> <span _mstdst="0_282:288" _mstsrc="0_336:337" id="Dst[0][336:337:282:288]">إذا كان</span> <span _mstdst="0_290:298" _mstsrc="0_343:346" id="Dst[0][343:346:290:298]">299 دولار</span><span _mstdst="0_299:299" _mstsrc="0_348:348" id="Dst[0][348:348:299:299]">/</span><span _mstdst="0_300:308" _mstsrc="0_350:353" id="Dst[0][350:353:300:308]">349 دولار</span> <span _mstdst="0_310:313" _mstsrc="0_360:364" id="Dst[0][360:364:310:313]">مخزن</span> <span _mstdst="0_315:319" _mstsrc="0_355:358" id="Dst[0][355:358:315:319]">اللعب</span> <span _mstdst="0_321:325" _mstsrc="0_366:370" id="Dst[0][366:370:321:325]">السعر</span> <span _mstdst="0_327:331" _mstsrc="0_375:379" id="Dst[0][375:379:327:331]">أعلاه</span> <span _mstdst="0_333:340" _mstsrc="0_381:391" id="Dst[0][381:391:333:340]">ميزانيتك</span>، <span _mstdst="0_343:350" _mstsrc="0_398:408" id="Dst[0][398:408:343:350]">أونكارير</span> <span _mstdst="0_352:354" _mstsrc="0_420:423" id="Dst[0][420:423:352:354]">خطة</span> <span _mstdst="0_356:362" _mstsrc="0_410:418" id="Dst[0][410:418:356:362]">التمويل</span> <span _mstdst="0_364:368" _mstsrc="0_425:431" id="Dst[0][425:431:364:368]">سيكون</span> <span _mstdst="0_370:375" _mstsrc="0_433:436" id="Dst[0][433:436:370:375]">الخيار</span> <span _mstdst="0_377:382" _mstsrc="0_438:441" class="" id="Dst[0][438:441:377:382]">الأفضل</span>: <span _mstdst="0_385:388" _mstsrc="0_456:463" class="" id="Dst[0][456:463:385:388]">تقدم</span> <span _mstdst="0_390:393" _mstsrc="0_487:492" id="Dst[0][487:492:390:393]">جهاز</span> <span _mstdst="0_395:401" _mstsrc="0_479:485" id="Dst[0][479:485:395:401]">الروبوت</span> <span _mstdst="0_403:408" _mstsrc="0_469:477" id="Dst[0][469:477:403:408]">المرمر</span> <span _mstdst="0_410:414" _mstsrc="0_494:496" id="Dst[0][494:496:410:414]">مقابل</span> <span _mstdst="0_416:425" _mstsrc="0_498:500" id="Dst[0][498:500:416:425]">20 دولاراً</span> <span _mstdst="0_427:434" _mstsrc="0_502:505" id="Dst[0][502:505:427:434]">إلى أسفل</span> <span _mstdst="0_436:437" _mstsrc="0_507:510" id="Dst[0][507:510:436:437]">مع</span> <span _mstdst="0_439:443" _mstsrc="0_523:530" id="Dst[0][523:530:439:443]">دفعات</span> <span _mstdst="0_445:449" _mstsrc="0_515:521" id="Dst[0][515:521:445:449]">شهرية</span> <span _mstdst="0_451:452" _mstsrc="0_512:513" id="Dst[0][512:513:451:452]">24</span> <span _mstdst="0_454:461" _mstsrc="0_535:537" id="Dst[0][535:537:454:461]">دولار 17</span> <span _mstdst="0_463:466" _mstsrc="0_539:547" id="Dst[0][539:547:463:466]">(تصل</span> <span _mstdst="0_468:474" _mstsrc="0_565:568" id="Dst[0][565:568:468:474]">التكلفة</span> <span _mstdst="0_476:479" _mstsrc="0_553:556" id="Dst[0][553:556:476:479]">كامل</span> البيع ب<span _mstdst="0_488:494" _mstsrc="0_558:563" class="" id="Dst[0][558:563:488:494]">التجزئة</span> <span _mstdst="0_496:498" _mstsrc="0_570:571" class="" id="Dst[0][570:571:496:498]">إلى</span> <span _mstdst="0_500:510" _mstsrc="0_573:578" id="Dst[0][573:578:500:510]">428 دولار).</span> <span _mstdst="0_512:514" _mstsrc="0_580:581" id="Dst[0][580:581:512:514]">إذا</span> <span _mstdst="0_516:518" _mstsrc="0_609:613" id="Dst[0][609:613:516:518]">ليس</span> <span _mstdst="0_520:522" _mstsrc="0_615:621" id="Dst[0][615:621:520:522]">بيع</span> <span _mstdst="0_524:528" _mstsrc="0_598:601" id="Dst[0][598:601:524:528]">تشغيل</span> <span _mstdst="0_530:533" _mstsrc="0_603:607" id="Dst[0][603:607:530:533]">مخزن</span> <span _mstdst="0_535:539" _mstsrc="0_588:596" id="Dst[0][588:596:535:539]">للبلد</span> <span _mstdst="0_541:548" _mstsrc="0_583:586" id="Dst[0][583:586:541:548]">الخاص بك</span> <span _mstdst="0_550:554" _mstsrc="0_631:635" id="Dst[0][631:635:550:554]">اللون</span> <span _mstdst="0_556:561" _mstsrc="0_627:629" id="Dst[0][627:629:556:561]">الجديد</span> <span _mstdst="0_563:570" _mstsrc="0_637:639" id="Dst[0][637:639:563:570]">حتى الآن</span>، <span _mstdst="0_573:578" _mstsrc="0_642:643" id="Dst[0][642:643:573:578]">التحلي</span> ب<span _mstdst="0_581:585" _mstsrc="0_645:651" id="Dst[0][645:651:581:585]">الصبر</span><span _mstdst="0_586:586" _mstsrc="0_653:654" id="Dst[0][653:654:586:586]">-</span><span _mstdst="0_587:588" _mstsrc="0_656:658" id="Dst[0][656:658:587:588]">في</span> <span _mstdst="0_590:606" _mstsrc="0_660:666" id="Dst[0][660:666:590:606]">العملية التمهيدية</span> <span _mstdst="0_608:610" _mstsrc="0_668:671" id="Dst[0][668:671:608:610]">على</span> <span _mstdst="0_612:615" _mstsrc="0_677:680" class="" id="Dst[0][677:680:612:615]">بقية</span> <span _mstdst="0_617:622" _mstsrc="0_691:697" class="" id="Dst[0][691:697:617:622]">أمريكا</span> <span _mstdst="0_624:631" _mstsrc="0_685:689" id="Dst[0][685:689:624:631]">الشمالية</span>، <span _mstdst="0_634:637" _mstsrc="0_700:703" id="Dst[0][700:703:634:637]">آسيا</span> <span _mstdst="0_639:639" _mstsrc="0_705:707" id="Dst[0][705:707:639:639]">و</span><span _mstdst="0_640:645" _mstsrc="0_709:714" id="Dst[0][709:714:640:645]">أوروبا</span> <span _mstdst="0_647:649" _mstsrc="0_716:719" id="Dst[0][716:719:647:649]">سوف</span> <span _mstdst="0_651:655" _mstsrc="0_721:728" id="Dst[0][721:728:651:655]">تستمر</span> <span _mstdst="0_657:663" _mstsrc="0_730:733" id="Dst[0][730:733:657:663]">على مدى</span> <span _mstdst="0_665:672" _mstsrc="0_735:737" id="Dst[0][735:737:665:672]">الأسابيع</span> <span _mstdst="0_674:680" _mstsrc="0_744:746" id="Dst[0][744:746:674:680]">القليلة</span> <span _mstdst="0_682:688" _mstsrc="0_739:742" id="Dst[0][739:742:682:688]">القادمة</span>.</b></div></div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m98InzWx4NY?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Nexus 4 متاحة الآن في Google Play وT-Mobile

  أنها فقط لوناً جديداً ل هاتف عمره سبعة أشهر ، و لكن لا يزال هناك عدد قليل من هواة 4 العلاقة بين الذين هم نشوة أن نسخة ب ...

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LG Nexus 4 shows up in white at Google I/O

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="LG Nexus 4 shows up in white at Google I/O hands on" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/whitenexus4lead01.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">A checkerboard-style glitter pattern with a white background? Yes, please. We've always been impressed by the elegant look and feel of LG's Nexus 4, announced alongside Android 4.2 last October, and now Google is making an ivory version of the device available to (hopefully) the masses. The twist: it still hasn't been officially announced, despite the fact that a conference like I/O would be the perfect time and place to do so. While Google chose not to take advantage of the situation to show the unicorn Nexus to the world, real-life units have been discovered floating around Moscone West. <em>Androidandme's</em> Taylor Wimberly happened upon one of them at the show and was gracious enough to give us a brief moment or two with the device.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">There isn't any surprise associated with this particular beaut, as it's packing the same design and specs as we've already seen in the original black model (sorry, LTE hopefuls). The pattern on the back actually doesn't stand out as much as it does on the black version, as it happens to blend in with the white a little more. We also noticed the same set of tiny nubs on the bottom that mysteriously appeared on the black version a few months ago. Lastly, the white Nexus is rumored to be the first device with Android 4.3 when it officially launches, but this particular version we saw only sports 4.2.1. There's not much else for us to write about the new color, but let's face it -- you're here for the pictures, which you can gaze upon below. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/whitenexus4-03.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/whitenexus4-01.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/whitenexus4-06.jpg" width="640" /></div></div>

LG Nexus 4 shows up in white at Google I/O

A checkerboard-style glitter pattern with a white background? Yes, please. We've always been impressed by the elegant look and feel of ...

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Nexus 4 gets subtle design tweaks, nubbin to write home about

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Nexus 4 gets mystery design tweaks, still no LTE" data-src-height="300" data-src-width="590" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/nexus4updatednubbin.jpg" /></div>If the one thing you wanted from your Nexus 4 was LTE (we mean proper support), then still no joy. That said, some recent modifications suggest that LG and Google are still working to improve it in other -- albeit utilitarian -- ways. Spotted by German site <em>MobiFlip</em>, was the addition of a small protuberance at the base of the rear, and a difference in the aperture of the camera hole. It's suggested that the former might exist to help project sound from the rear speakers while the phone rests on a table, or to prevent that smooth, glass back from scratches. The camera tweak, however seems less clear, and possibly less functional in its existence. So, if you have one of the newer designs, let us know when and where you got it. If you don't, then just think of yours as a limited edition.<br /> </div></div>

Nexus 4 gets subtle design tweaks, nubbin to write home about

If the one thing you wanted from your Nexus 4 was LTE (we mean proper support), then still no joy. That said, some recent modifications s...

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Android 4.2.2 binaries arrive for AOSP-supported Nexus devices

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="DNP Android 422 binaries arrive for AOSPsupported Nexus devices" data-src-height="390" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/jellybean-google-statue.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Google has just provided a veritable boon to Android devs and custom ROM makers. The Mountain View company has recently uploaded the latest Android 4.2.2 binaries to the Nexus device download page for <em>all</em> AOSP-supported Nexus gear: the Nexus 4, the Nexus 7 WiFi, the Nexus 7 3G, the Nexus 10, the global version of the Galaxy Nexus and its Verizon equivalent. <span>This also means that the AOSP binar</span><span>ies for the Nexus 7 3G and the Nexus 4, which had been missing from </span>previous<span> </span>updates<span>. If you've been on the hunt for the latest and greatest drivers for your wares, go ahead and download the binary of your choice from the source below and get to updating it before a certain </span>green pie update<span> comes along.</span></div></div>

Android 4.2.2 binaries arrive for AOSP-supported Nexus devices

  Google has just provided a veritable boon to Android devs and custom ROM makers. The Mountain View company has recently uploaded the late...

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Nexus 4 Wireless Charger hands-on

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Nexus 4 Wireless Charger handson" data-src-height="465" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesschargerlead01.jpg" /></div>Palm's Touchstone dock immediately came to mind when we first saw LG's Nexus 4 Wireless Charger last fall (now available for $60 in the Play Store). Both devices are circular, with a micro-USB port in back and a slanted front surface on which to rest the phone. That's where the similarities end -- while the Touchstone is cylindrical and uses a proprietary wireless charging system, the Nexus 4 Wireless Charger is larger, spherical and Qi-compatible. Another major difference is that Palm's dock uses magnets to line up and secure the handset, and LG's accessory relies solely on the friction between a rubber ring and the glass back of Google's flagship phone. Design-wise the Nexus 4 Wireless Charger looks similar to a smaller Nexus Q cut in half, down to the matching recessed square connector cutout.<br /><div class="post-gallery"><h3 class="title"><strong>Nexus 4 Wireless Charger hands-on</strong></h3><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger01_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li></ol><ul class="thumbs"><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger02_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger03_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger05_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger04_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18"> <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger07_95x95.jpg" width="400" /> </li>See all photos</ul></div>In the box you'll find a 5V 1.8A AC adapter (vs. 1.2A for the one supplied with the Nexus 4) along with a micro-USB cable (longer than the one provided with the handset). The manual warns to "use only the power adapter and micro-USB cable that come with your Nexus 4 Wireless Charger", but we didn't have any trouble with other USB power sources beyond longer charging times. We tested the dock with the Nexus 4, Droid DNA, Lumia 920 and Lumia 822 (with the optional Wireless Charging Cover) -- basically, LG's accessory provides the same experience as Nokia's Wireless Charging Plate ($50), which is also Qi-compatible. The $10 difference buys you a matching design and a spare USB power adapter and micro-USB cable (Nokia's plate comes with a proprietary AC adapter). It takes about 4 hours to fully charge Google's flagship phone using wireless power -- check out the gallery above for some action shots.<br /> </div></div>

Nexus 4 Wireless Charger hands-on

Palm's Touchstone dock immediately came to mind when we first saw LG's Nexus 4 Wireless Charger...

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Touch-based Ubuntu preview coming February 21st

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Touchbased Ubuntu preview coming February 21st, will work on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/ubuntu-hands-on-620-ces2013.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> It's not like we didn't have ample warning, so by now anyone wanting to try out the new Ubuntu smartphone OS should have gotten hold of a Galaxy Nexus to be their test device. Still don't have one? Then you'll be pleased to know that a Nexus 4 will actually serve just as well, and you have six days to get equipped. The Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview will be made public on February 21st alongside the open source code and all the tools necessary to flash those two devices.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> The official aim is to help devs and enthusiasts learn the platform and start building software for it, whether for core functions or for when a full third-party app store eventually goes live. The bigger picture is that, by the time Ubuntu 13.10 launches in October, an app written in this platform's Qt/QML lingo should be able to run on any Ubuntu device -- whether it be a PC, TV, tablet or smartphone -- with no porting required. Rest assured that we have a couple of Nexii at the ready and we fully intend to give this newcomer a thorough hazing / write-up as soon as possible.</div></div>

Touch-based Ubuntu preview coming February 21st

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Nexus 4 wireless charger now on

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Nexus 4 wireless charger now on sale for $60 at Google Play Store" data-src-height="317" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4charger.png" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> When the Nexus 4 was first announced, we had a glimpse of a wireless charging dock that was meant to go with it. Well, good news for folks in the United States, as the induction dock has just popped up on the Play Store, and Nexus 4 owners can order one now for just $59.99. It puts out 1 amp of juice at 5 volts and joins a host of other Qi-enabled wireless chargers -- cord cutters rejoice!</div></div>

Nexus 4 wireless charger now on

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Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/t-mobile-lte-1359591227.jpg" /></div>It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but with Kansas City soon to follow -- and ambitions of extending LTE coverage to 100 million Americans by mid-year -- it's time to start factoring this consideration into your next smartphone purchase. While the carrier's HSPA+ 42 network is certainly speedy, there's no point in saddling yourself with a device that's rooted in the past. Want to make sure you're ready for what comes next? Read on for everything you need to know.<br /> As it stands, T-Mobile currently sells three smartphones that'll support its nascent LTE network. The first two are the Galaxy Note II and the Lumia 810 -- both of which must receive a software update to enable the functionality. We recently spoke with T-Mobile about the matter, and while representatives confirmed the pair would be updated, the company isn't ready to discuss a timeline. The third smartphone that's known to support LTE over Band 4 (1700MHz AWS) is the Nexus 4, and while it's completely possible to enable this dormant feature, the phone has yet to receive FCC certification for this purpose. We're cautiously hopeful that the Nexus 4 will be certified for LTE Band 4, but until this happens, operation in this mode is illegal and comes at your own risk.<br /> Beyond this trio, T-Mobile has revealed two forthcoming smartphones that'll support its flavor of LTE: the BlackBerry Z10 and a revised Galaxy S III. Both devices will offer LTE connectivity out of the box, but T-Mobile has yet to nail down a specific release date for either handset. In the case of the BlackBerry Z10, it won't hit store shelves until mid-March at the very earliest.<br /> All things told, the Galaxy Note II, Lumia 810 and Nexus 4 are each worthwhile purchases. If you're looking to buy a T-Mobile smartphone today, we recommend you choose among these three. If you're less than thrilled with the bunch (and you're willing to wait), the BlackBerry Z10 or the retooled Galaxy S III each merit consideration. Beyond that, we've no doubt that T-Mobile has many other juicy, LTE-enabled smartphones in the pipeline. Just remember to shop smart, folks.<br /> </div></div>

Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but...

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Mobile Miscellany: week of January 21st, 2013

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr /> <div class="copy post-body"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Mobile Miscellany week of January 21st, 2013" data-src-height="400" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/mobile-misc-mini-1359181564.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a new smartphone from Xolo to India, HTC's crackdown on a custom ROM distributor and the UK's largest mobile spectrum auction to date. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of January 21st, 2013.</div><h3 id="title0" style="text-align: left;"> Xolo A500 debuts in India with Android 4.0</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Mobile Miscellany week of January 21st, 2013" data-src-height="397" data-src-width="464" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/mm-lava-xolo.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> A new Android 4.0 smartphone known as the Xolo A500 became available within India this week, and from all appearances, it's entirely run of the mill. That said, with a price of ₹6,999 ($130), it may just turn a few heads. The Xolo A500 sports a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, along with a dual-core 1GHz CPU (Snapdragon S4 Play) and dual-SIM functionality. You'll also find a 5-megapixel rear camera, along with a front-facing VGA shooter. The device includes a 1,500mAh battery, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage and supports microSD cards up to 32GB in size. [Fone Arena]</div><h3 id="title1" style="text-align: left;"> Ofcom kicks off 4G spectrum auction in UK</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/winstonvic.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> The largest mobile spectrum auction to date in the UK began this week, which is set to nearly double the wireless resources available to Britons. In all, 28 lots of spectrum are available across the 800MHz and 2600MHz bands, which will add 250MHz of spectrum to the 333MHz in use today. Telefonica (O2), Vodafone, EE, Hutchison (Three), Niche Spectrum Ventures (BT), HKT and MLL are participants in the auction, which carries a total reserve price of £1.36 billion. According to UK regulator Ofcom, the auction will take place in several rounds over the coming weeks. [Android Central]</div><h3 id="title2" style="text-align: left;"> AT&T CEO reveals interest in smartphone financing</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Mobile Miscellany week of January 21st, 2013" data-src-height="410" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/mm-randall-stephenson.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Verizon's Lowell McAdam now has some company. During this week's earnings call, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson revealed that AT&T is similarly monitoring T-Mobile's shift to drop the subsidized business model and instead provide customers the ability to finance their new smartphone purchase. While Stephenson may lack grace with his words, the intent is clear: "We expect there to be some dynamics in the marketplace that -- and we'll have to respond to some of it -- we find interesting, like the handset financing that they're doing." Curiously, Stephenson admitted that AT&T has considered the approach in the past, but like Verizon, much of how his company responds will depend on consumers' reception of T-Mobile's new approach. [FierceWireless]</div><h3 id="title3" style="text-align: left;"> US Cellular now offers carrier billing for online shopping</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Mobile Miscellany week of January 21st, 2013" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/mm-buy-more-stuff.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> US Cellular announced this week that it now supports carrier billing for online purchases. The system was launched in partnership with Boku, and subscribers may pay for goods at participating merchants by entering their mobile number at checkout and then confirming the purchase with a text message. From there, customers will find the total amount of the purchase added to their wireless bill. [PhoneScoop]</div><h3 id="title4" style="text-align: left;"> AT&T working to integrate Data Sense for Windows Phone 8</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/lumia822-dsc04086-review.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Data Sense is one of the more unique features of Windows Phone 8, which allows users to monitor their data usage and squeeze more from their data plan through the magic of server-side compression. Verizon is the only carrier to support the feature within the US, but that may soon change, as AT&T has revealed that it's "exploring Data Sense and how to optimize the experience" for its subscribers. About damn time, right? [FierceWireless]</div><h3 id="title5" style="text-align: left;"> HTC forces shutdown of custom ROM site</h3><div class="image-container" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Mobile Miscellany week of January 21st, 2013" data-src-height="319" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/mm-htc-aggressive.png" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> A provider of many popular Sense-based ROMs is no more. This week, <em>HTCRUU</em> closed its doors and took its repositories offline in acquiescence to legal threats from HTC. Historically, HTC has taken an admirably lax approach to distribution of customized Sense ROMs, which are popular among enthusiasts of the company's smartphones. Naturally, many other sources exist for custom Sense blends, which raises the question of whether this move was but a one-off showing of legal force, or whether HTC will take a more active approach to ending the underground custom ROM community. Those interested can learn more of the situation on <em>Reddit</em>. [Android Police]</div><h3 id="title6" style="text-align: left;"> Other random tidbits</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Following in the footsteps of Android and iOS, Microsoft has upped the mobile data cap of app downloads and updates for Windows Phone to 50MB. [WPCentral]</li><li> The Meizu MX2 is now available as a subsidized handset for customers of China Unicom. The smartphone can be gotten for free with all two-year plans of ¥226 or more per month, or with all three-year plans of ¥156 or more per month. [GSM Arena]</li><li> Colombia's state-owned telecom, UNE EPM, announced that it would invest $2.5 million to bring LTE services to Barranquilla -- the country's fourth most populous city -- which sports a population of approximately 1.8 million. [RCR Wireless]</li><li> An internal leak has revealed that the HTC 8S will become available at Bell Mobility on February 1st. [MobileSyrup]</li><li> Videotron has announced that it'll begin selling the Nexus 4 on January 30th. Similarly, Fido is accepting reservations (and a requisite $40 deposit) for the smartphone, which it's targeting for an early February arrival. [MobileSyrup 1, 2]</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"> [Buy More Stuff photo credit: jbhthescots / Flickr]</div><div style="text-align: left;"> [Mobile Miscellany photo credit: Thristian / Flickr]</div></div></div>

Mobile Miscellany: week of January 21st, 2013

If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened th...

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