Android 4.2.2 updates for Nexus devices rolling out now!

Out of nowhere it seems Android build 4.2.2 which is still Jellybean has begun rolling out to Google Nexus devices. The Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 all have flashable zip files already and the Nexus 4 is reporting the update in other countries outside the United States but nothing local so far. Neither my Nexus 7 or 4 have received the OTA updates so far but I have grabbed the zip file for the grouper and will be flashing it in my custom recovery later tonight. If you don't have a custom recovery like Team Win Recovery or CWM installed you can use WugFresh's Nexus Toolkit to sideload the update as long as you are currently on Android 4.2.1 so hit the link and grab the downloads for your particular device and install away! I will post an update if the Nexus 4 gets the OTA as well. The AOSP website also seems to have the new builds posted now as well so get ready for the custom ROM's to start flowing. Leave comments and let me know who has gotten the update and what bug fixes there seem to be.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/download-the-android-4-2-2-update-jdq39-for-the-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-right-now/

Nexus 4 wireless charger finally for sale on Google Play!

Here it is, finally, as promised. The Nexus 4 wireless charging orb is up for sale on Google Play for a not so reasonable $60 right now. Get it while the getting is good because I have a feeling these won't last long. Hit the link and pick one up right now while you still can and leave a comment letting me know what you think about the hefty price tag.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_4_Wireless_Charger?id=nexus_4_wireless_charger&feature=accessories#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfd2lyZWxlc3NfY2hhcmdlciJd

LG Optimus G Pro in 5 inch and 5.5 inch sizes?

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/lg-optimus-g-pro-korea-55-inch/

The rumor mill is suggesting that LG is going to have a big year in 2013. The LG Optimus G is one of the best phones I have ever used and it runs ICS still. I can't wait to see it with Jellybean. So far the next generation of the Optimus G line is said to include both a 5 inch device and a 5.5 inch phablet size phone both named the LG Optimus G Pro. Also, they both are said to come with a 1.7ghz quad core processor from Qualcomm along with 2gb of RAM, 32gb of internal storage plus micro sd, 13 megapixel cameras, 4G LTE and Jellybean. I can't wait to see how these phones turn out since I am such a big fan of the last Optimus G on Sprint which is probably the most beautiful handset ever put together except possibly for the Nexus 4, also by LG, but either way it looks like its going to be a big year for LG as they continue to make a comeback. Hit the link and head over to Engadget to check out the full article and let me know what you want to see from LG this year in the comments.

HTC M7 price and release date leaked.

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-m7-price-leaked-and-its-as-lofty-as-youd-expect-1129926

The new flagship phone from struggling phone manufacturer HTC is reportedly to be released March 8th and announced to the world at the HTC event on February 19th. The top end handset is said to come in at a staggering $880 in the U.S. With high end specs comes a high end price. The device is said to sport a 4.7 inch 1080p screen with the quad core S4 pro processor from Qualcomm along with 2gb of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera which is said to be an ultrapixel lens that combines three 4.3 megapixel lenses to combine for a total of 13 megapixels. Along with 4G LTE connectivity and Jellybean out of the box this is one impressive looking piece of hardware. Hit the link and check out the leak from earlier this morning and leave comments to let me know what everyone thinks of this bad boy. Is HTC making a come back this year or not?

Prison tip

Something you might never think of as a way to earn extra income in prison legally is to sell your food. Yes, if you don't eat the state or federal food that is provided to you for free other inmates that like certain meals will pay you for them. You can accept money if in a prison system where currency is available to inmates or through commissary items as well. This is a great way to earn a little extra money to buy coffee every week or whatever it is you are into.

XDA developers cases made by Cruzerlite.

Cruzerlite has lots of great cases for a number of different phones and tablets on the website but these XDA developers cases are truly something unique and special. They are available not only for the Nexus 4, as in the images above, but for the Galaxy S3, Galaxy Nexus, and Galaxy Note 2 as well. Hit the link and check out all that Cruzerlite and XDA has to offer. http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers

Nexus 5 and 7.7 rumors already!

Already rumors are circulating about upcoming Google Nexus products to be released at Google IO in May. A new Nexus 5 smartphone from LG is reported to include a 5 inch 1080p screen and the new Tegra 4 processor from Nvidia along with improved 13 and 3 megapixel cameras. The same 2gb of RAM is also now standard on high end devices like these. The price tag and storage options of 8 and 16gb at $300 and $350 are said to remain the same but this news also comes with speculation of the next Android release, key lime pie, also being released at the same event. If these rumors prove true the Nexus 5 phone from LG and the Nexus 7.7 tablet from LG will ship with key lime pie out of the box. The 7.7 inch LG made tablet is said to also sport a 1080p display with a front and rear facing camera as well as the Nvidia tegra 4 processor and 2gb of RAM. Storage options are said to start at 8gb and probably go up to 32 with a possible 3g option again. I for one, would love to see an LTE option for Nexus devices. Not just the next Nexus phone but for the next tablet as well. Who believes these rumors? Leave comments and sound off on this topic I want to know if anyone else has heard anything different. Hit the link for one of many stories on this topic from phone arena. http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nexus-5-and-Nexus-7.7-rumors-commence-higher-resolution-screens-Google-IO-announcement_id38784