In a recent announcement which marked the availability of Google's fourth Nexus handset - the LG-manufactured Nexus 4 -, the company revealed that from 12:00 noon PST on November 27, the handset had become available directly at Google Play or from T-Mobile.

According to Google's announcement, the LG Nexus 4 handset - which is fairly akin to the LG Optimus G; and was deemed the "hero" device at the October 29 launch of Android OS 4.2 `Jelly Bean' version - will be available directly on Google Play for $299 for the 8GB version or $349 for 16GB; and from T-Mobile for $200 with a two-year service contract.

Some of the most attractive features of LG Nexus 4 include bright and sharp 4.7-inch IPS PLUS LCD display; a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz processor; 2GB of RAM; an 8-megapixel back camera; and a 1.3-megapixel front camera. The handset is compatible with HDMI, VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort.

The front as well as the back panel of LG Nexus 4 is made of indisputably tough Corning Gorilla Glass 2; with the handset's Crystal Reflection pattern under the back panel being largely similar to that of the LG Optimus G. The handset's name `NEXUS' is imprinted in big and clear letters on its back.

Customers who purchase the Nexus 4 from T-Mobile can benefit from the carrier's massive collection of monthly plans for data, text, and talk; the biggest among which is the $125-per-month offering for unlimited use of all services.