[sherwin]

I haven't used an iOS device since I switched to the Galaxy Nexus about 5 months ago. How does this compare to Google Now on android 4.1?

In general I've been very pleased with voice search on Google Now -- just reading the blog post I wasn't too amazed by the examples they gave for iOS because it sounds identical to what Google Now provides. I assumed that Google would release these features for android before iOS, but am am surprised by the overwhelmingly positive comments others here have to say here. Can anyone do a comparison and shed some light?

I do have to say that Google Now is sometimes rather slow -- the voice recognition is very fast (type as you talk realtime) but web search can sometimes take 10+ seconds to load even when already connected to wifi. Other times, it just works.

[kordless]

I'm seriously thinking about switching, but the number of phones and features is a bit confusing.

[Macha]

If you're switching from an iPhone, and can make do with 16GB of space, buy the Nexus 4 once the reviews come in (unless the reviews show something startlingly wrong). The nexus phones are where you get the iPhone equivalent experience of fast, long term updates and no carrier BS. (Except the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, which is why Verizon isn't getting the Nexus 4).

Alternatively, if the 16GB isn't enough, or you must go Verizon your choices are either the HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy S3. Read the reviews see which suits you better.

There are a horde of cheaper phones. And yes its confusing the choice in the mid to low end. But if you're switching from an iPhone, those aren't aimed at the same market. You can get one of them, but unless you're still using a 3GS it will be an inferior experience.

[MatthewPhillips]

The Galaxy Nexus had an awful screen though. Not sure about the Nexus 4.

[pkulak]

The Nexus 4 has a 320 ppi IPS display. From what I've heard, it's the best you'll find on any phone right now. No more pentile AMOLED.

[cheald]

The GNex has a pentile screen. Reports are that the Nexus 4 has an IPS display, so it should be appreciably sexier.