The Nexus 4 returned to the Google Play store last week after an almost two-month long absence. At first, it appeared as if stock levels were holding strong, even after Google switched the shipping time frame to “3-4 weeks” within the first 5 days for the 8GB model. Well, as of this morning, we were notified to a change in the listing, one that now reads “Temporarily Out of Stock.”

The 16GB version is still available, though it’s now shipping in 2-3 weeks instead of 1-2.

So even after a major replenishment, Google still can’t keep up with demand for their latest Nexus phone. While Google has reportedly only moved over 1 million units, I’d say that this is still their most successful launch to date.

Via:  Google Play

This morning, T-Mobile dropped the price of the 16GB Nexus 4 to $50 on-contract after a $50 mail-in-rebate. The other day, we highlighted a deal that LetsTalk was having which brought the price down to about $76, but this is now much more appealing. Plus, it doesn’t come with any of the shady contract deals that you typically find with online resellers because it’s coming directly from T-Mo. $50, folks – you down?

The deal is online-only an runs from now until February 18. That gives you just over a week.

Oh, the Google Play store still has plenty in stock, so if you want to go the uber-smart approach and still avoid a contract, I’d recommend going there first.

Via:  T-Mobile | Slickdeals

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Yesterday, LG took to Facebook to tease their next mobile product in the most vague and generic of ways. In fact, all the teaser image said was “New series will be unveiled,” only they forgot to mention a where, when, or what. Well, they finished off the teaser today by posting up a new video to YouTube that confirms it will be a product unveiling at MWC later this month. 

Just a few weeks ago we got news that the LG Optimus G Pro would be coming to Japanese carriers featuring a 5″ screen and slightly better specs than the original G. If the leaked device pictured above is to be believed, LG didn’t think that was big enough to compete with the likes of the Galaxy Note 2. Phone Arena has pictures that suggest a larger 5.5″ device will be coming soon featuring even better specs. 

A few hours ago, LG posted the above picture to their official LG Mobile Facebook page. In the description, they tease that a new series will be unveiled, but give no hints as to what, when, or where. The only interesting piece of info is that LG says it will come, “with an unexpected distinction.” What on Earth could that be? 

After returning to the Google Play store this week following a lengthy absence, the Nexus 4 remains “in stock.” We were wondering how inventory levels would hold up after being away for so long, especially after seeing Google sell through what little amounts they had each of the last two times the device became available. So far, they appear to have been able to meet demand this time around, with the 16GB version still showing as shipping in “1 – 2 weeks.”

The 8GB version, on the other hand, changed this morning to shipping in “3 -4 weeks.” Clearly that $299 price is appealing to many of you, and I can’t fault you for that. The Nexus 4 has been my device of choice since it came out – it still impresses me on the daily (our review). Plus, there is something to be said about freedom from a carrier, a status that unlocked phones like the N4 can bring you.

Via:  Google Play

Yesterday, we saw what we believe to be the first ever picture of the white Nexus 4. It featured the Nexus logo, camera, flash, and Crystal Reflection back as one would expect, giving us little reason to assume that it’s anything but real. But why have no others surfaced? Well, thankfully another has, via Vietnamese site Tinhte. In a full hands-on gallery at what appears to be a dinner table, we get the best look yet of this pale beauty. 

Our “birdie” from last night that helped us break the news that the Nexus 4 would return to the Google Play store this morning at around 9:00AM (which happened) has informed us that it should be available in a handful of other countries tomorrow morning as well. The UK, France, Spain and Australia are up next.

• GB 1/30/2013 @ 7AM PST
• FR 1/30/2013 @ 7AM PST
• ES 1/30/2013 @ 7AM PST
• AU 1/30/2013 @ 2PM PST

If you live in any of those countries, get your credit cards ready.