Google has unveiled three devices in its Nexus range – the Nexus 4 smartphone, an updated Nexus 7 tablet, and the Nexus 10.
Developed together with LG, the Nexus 4 handset has a 4.7” display, and is powered by a quad-core processor. Consumers can buy the handsets unlocked, directly from Google, with the basic 8GB model costing $299 in the US, or £239 in the UK.
Given that buying an unlocked iPhone 5 from Apple costs upwards of £529 in the UK, thats a bit of a steal. So much so, in fact, that it looks like Google must be subsidising the handsets.
On the tablet front, the Nexus 7 is available with more storage and HSPA+ mobile data, but the most interesting device is surely the Nexus 10.
Just as Apple shrinks down with the iPad Mini, in order to compete with 7” tablets, Google is going the opposite way. Created in partnership with Samsung, the Nexus 10 is Googles answer to the full-size iPad and, with a display capable of 2560×1600, is apparently the highest resolution tablet on the planet. It also adds multiple users, which can be switched at the lockscreen, bringing its functionality a step closer to a laptop. 
All three devices run on Android 4.2, the updated version of the Jelly Bean OS. 4.2 adds the Photo Sphere app, which allows for 360° panoramic photos, as well as Swype-style gesture typing, and support for wireless display.
Google also announced that it will be launching a Google Play music service, starting in Europe on 13 November. The service consists of an iTunes-style music store as well as Spotify-esque streaming functionality – a US version is promised to follow shortly.
