Nexus 5 Comes Out In Style and Features Android Kit-Kat

The majestic Nexus 5 has been announced by the industry giant Google. The new phone which packs the 5 inch HD IPS screen and top end features. It's running Android 4.4 KitKat, the newest version of the OS, which was released alongside the new device.

The improvements include apart from the latest Android OS, to Camera and 4G LTE capabilities. Which should put the industry leaders like iphone and samsung to backseat.

Sundar Pichai, head of Google's Chrome and Android businesses says "Our vision for computing is to design Android as something that can run across all devices, not just the phone," Pichai said during a press briefing Thursday. "But it's important to get Android on the same version that can scale across all form factors. KitKat represents the first big step in that direction."

The dialer of Nexus 5 has been revamped and now it searches web for possible numbers. So a contact need not to be in your phonebook to call them. CNET observes that if you want to dial up a number you just need to type in the name of the restaurant that you want to go and the number automatically appears on your phone. Also the search on phone has been improved which brings the search not only on to web but also to the apps list.

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As for the Nexus 5, the device sports a 5-inch screen, making it the largest Nexus smartphone to date. Its resolution comes in at the same 1,920x1,080-pixel HD display as the LG G2, which equals a 445-pixel density.

In terms of components, the Nexus 5 runs on a quad-core 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU. The front-facing camera runs at 1.3 megapixels, while the rear comes in at 8 megapixels. The rear camera also includes optical image stabilization and a new feature from Google, called HDR+, that reduces blur and helps with shots taken in bright or dim light situations.

The device costs US$349 for 16GB or US$399 for 32GB unlocked and is available in two colors, white and black. It's on sale in 10 countries through the Google Play store and also will sell at retailers such as Best Buy and RadioShack and at carrier stores. The phone will work on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint, but is not compatible with Verizon.

Source: CNET
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- Unknown Updated at: Friday, November 01, 2013