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Nexus devices, Windows Phone 8, Apple shakeup - 90 Seconds on The Verge: Monday, October 29, 2012

2012-10-29
it's Monday October 29th 2012 I'm dieter bohn filling in for the entire East Coast and this is 90 seconds on the verge brought to you by virgin mobile this morning google announced the LG Nexus 4 smartphone and Samsung's Nexus 10 tablet both devices have written a little screens and the nexus 4 supports wireless charging unfortunately the nexus 4 does not support LTE Google will offer the nexus unlocked and off-contract for 299 dot the Nexus 10 will be Wi-Fi only and starts at 399 both are due out November 13th via the google play store both devices are showcases for the next version of android version 4.2 it supports miracast an industry standard for broadcasting video just are typing similar to swype multiple users support on tablets and some major google now enhancements it's still jelly bean however Google is saving its k letter dessert for a future iteration Microsoft took the final wraps off on Windows Phone 8 the company confirmed the first round of devices launched this weekend in Europe and next month in the US we actually had a chance to review HTC's Windows Phone 8x it's aggressively priced with standout industrial design but the app ecosystem remains deficient there's strong momentum though Microsoft has announced updates to facebook twitter and skype and Pandora will also be available toward the platform finally huge shake-up at apple today senior VP of iOS Scott Forstall is leaving at the end of the year hardware legend Johnny I will now handle human interface across the entire company Eddy Cue will take on Syrian Maps former forestall projects that have been considered major disappointments last but not least senior VP of retail John brow and is out after less than a year on the job we've heard from many sources that are quote celebrating news of his departure that's it for today's top stories tune in tomorrow and if you're on the East Coast please please be safe
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