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CRS 10-15-2013 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenmecar (Post 8339449)
What! Google/LG pulled an APPLE.

Enables LTE chip in Nexus 4, sells as brand new phone.

:okay:

Hoping rumours aren't true.

jlo mein 10-15-2013 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenmecar (Post 8339449)
What! Google/LG pulled an APPLE.

Enables LTE chip in Nexus 4, sells as brand new phone.

I don't think the Nexus 4 ever had the hardware to do LTE. If they release an LTE version I think it will actually have hardware changes to fit LTE in.

twitchyzero 10-15-2013 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo mein (Post 8339578)
I don't think the Nexus 4 ever had the hardware to do LTE. If they release an LTE version I think it will actually have hardware changes to fit LTE in.

n4 actually does have LTE hardware..many people got it working with Rogers LTE

they disabled it via an update iirc

FerrariEnzo 10-15-2013 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8339582)
n4 actually does have LTE hardware..many people got it working with Rogers LTE

they disabled it via an update iirc

the LTE on the N4 right now is only for a single band...

if they release the new N4 with support for all LTE bands, then i guess its ok???... if they release the current N4 and just enable that single band LTE, then my high hopes for Google are not going to be good and then it just shows Google is milking people like what Apple does...

jlo mein 10-15-2013 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8339582)
n4 actually does have LTE hardware..many people got it working with Rogers LTE

they disabled it via an update iirc

That is seriously fucked up...

!MiKrofT 10-15-2013 09:01 PM

It had LTE compatible radio but not the proper antennas to fully utilize it.

!MiKrofT 10-17-2013 05:58 PM

Google too quick to the draw? Accidentally posts Nexus 5 on the play store?

Nexus 5 Appears on Google Play! Starting Price of $349 (Updated) ? Droid Life

http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content...kpIEAAr7S3.png

SkinnyPupp 10-17-2013 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !MiKrofT (Post 8339833)
It had LTE compatible radio but not the proper antennas to fully utilize it.

The antennas work, they just don't have FCC authorization to use it

If rooted you can install a hybrid radio firmware that will work with the latest versions of Android. I tried it, but PCCW doesn't use LTE Band 4, which is the only band supported.

twitchyzero 10-17-2013 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo mein (Post 8339779)
That is seriously fucked up...

LTE enabled phone in 2012 for $299
you better believe it

CRS 10-17-2013 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !MiKrofT (Post 8341222)

349? I'm ordering it.

Purely 10-17-2013 08:39 PM

$349 mmmmmmm
Posted via RS Mobile

kwy 10-17-2013 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hongy (Post 8331048)
Google doesn't support facebook contact sync, they removed it in android 2.3? Non nexus phones support it because the manufacturer implements it. Best you can do on a nexus device is use haxsync or a 3rd party facebook client.

Yup. Google phones won't sync fb contacts and info properly like other Android phones because of a disagreement between Google and fb. It isn't fixed by a simple checking/unchecking the box procedure. Third party apps will only go so far in syncing contacts properly.

hongy 10-17-2013 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwy (Post 8341371)
Yup. Google phones won't sync fb contacts and info properly like other Android phones because of a disagreement between Google and fb. It isn't fixed by a simple checking/unchecking the box procedure. Third party apps will only go so far in syncing contacts properly.

I've been using hax sync, works fairly well. The only thing I facebook for is to get contact photos, which hax sync does.

jlo mein 10-18-2013 11:43 PM

Nexus 5 Retail Box Pictured, Existence Of White Variant Uncovered | NextPowerUp

White back version of Nexus 5 leaked. Photos show retail package.

http://www.nextpowerup.com/img/2013/...0-08157828.jpg

http://www.nextpowerup.com/img/2013/...0-d2415341.jpg

Another photo leaked showing a black Nexus 5 with what could be an official google case in white.

http://www.pentagonpost.com/wp-conte..._3_610x610.jpg

Finally, Google sent out press invites for an event on October 24. Rumours that it is for the Nexus 5 have been debunked however. Google reps confirmed the event is for new Play store content unveiling, and no new hardware will be shown.

Rumours are that the official Nexus 5 / Kit-Kat unveiling will be October 28.

SkinnyPupp 10-19-2013 01:00 AM

lol that looks like those non-brand "Android phone" boxes they sell in China. Having the Bluetooth logo as the lead logo is beyond weird

hongy 10-19-2013 01:09 AM

God damn it Google. Just announce the bloody phone already. There's basically nothing left to announce at this point other then when we can buy it.

Ikkaku 10-19-2013 02:05 AM

whoa, they're bringing the phone strap holes on the cases?

StylinRed 10-19-2013 02:59 AM

they look just like nokia boxes :crazy2: ever since they stopped with the pancake box (which looked better imo) and started selling phones in the states again

looks like it would look nice in white (instead of a protective case)

Drow 10-19-2013 10:52 AM

Dont think imma upgrade... Too similar to the nexus 4

Gucci Mane 10-19-2013 11:17 AM

is the nexus 5 going to be released here on the same date? really hoping we dont get shafted with a november something release date.. im in dire need of a GOOD phone lol. using a huawei ascend right now and everyday im tempted to throw it across the room.

FerrariEnzo 10-19-2013 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo mein (Post 8342255)

that just looks like a white case on a black phone??:suspicious:


Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight_KB (Post 8342497)
is the nexus 5 going to be released here on the same date? really hoping we dont get shafted with a november something release date.. im in dire need of a GOOD phone lol. using a huawei ascend right now and everyday im tempted to throw it across the room.

this is google... Canadians get shafted... No wallet, no gv.. and yea, i prettys ure we see sale a few weeks after US gets theirs

Ikkaku 10-19-2013 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo (Post 8342510)
that just looks like a white case on a black phone??:suspicious:

well, the guy posted that this could be a 5 with an official google case?

jlo mein 10-19-2013 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo (Post 8342510)
that just looks like a white case on a black phone??:suspicious:

Yes that is exactly what it is. I just posted it to show what an official Google case may look like.

The photos above it show the retail box packaging of what could be a white backed Nexus 5 (not in a case). Please look at the pictures on the retail box carefully.

Mr.HappySilp 10-19-2013 01:44 PM

Looks like google said their won't be any new hardware in the Oct conference.........

twitchyzero 10-19-2013 03:56 PM

N5 is the worst kept tech secret since Iphone4 prototype left beind in a bar.
pretty surprised they don't want to announce it next week


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