02/13, 10:40am
LG Optimus 3D 2 may get visual, dimension upgrades
LG's CX2, possibly badged as the Optimus 3D 2 or Optimus 3D Max, was given possibly leaked details along with a new press render on Monday. The new version was now expected by ETNews to have a newly optimized, IPS-based 3D display. Accordingly, it would have "greatly enhanced" 3D photography, keeping the dual five-megapixel cameras (not two as machine-translated) but adding "easier" editing and more content.
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02/09, 8:55am
Telus becomes 3rd Canadian carrier with LTE
Telus became the third Canadian carrier with an LTE-based 4G network on Thursday. Starting on February 10 in Halifax, the carrier will have the same 75Mbps peak download speeds and 12-25Mbps averages as the existing networks from rivals Bell and Rogers. It plans to kick off the network with the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, LG's Optimus LTE smartphone, and Novatel's Ovation MC679 modem; the Galaxy Note with LTE will be available on February 14.
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02/08, 11:25am
LG to bring Optimus Vu with 5-inch screen to MWC?
LG is teasing a new handset on the web, the Optimus Vu, which could make a debut at Mobile World Congress. The handset would be rather unique, and is LG's first to get a 4:3 aspect ratio for its large five-inch, 1024x768 IPS touchscreen. Otherwise, it shoud sport a 1.5GHz, dual-core Snapdragon chip and 1GB of RAM.
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02/01, 12:25am
LG smartphone team gets 10m in fall 2011
LG had mixed news on Wednesday that showed a possible turnaround of its long-suffering mobile group. Although the company as a whole posted a loss equivalent to $97.7 million, its mobile division turned a slight $10 million profit. Most of the recovery came on the back of the Optimus LTE and its US variant the Nitro HD.
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01/12, 12:45pm
LG licenses Microsoft patents, explores partners
LG on Thursday became the latest company steered into signing a patent license deal with Microsoft. The Spectrum designer has agreed to pay Microsoft an unknown amount for "broad coverage" both on Android and Chrome OS despite LG not yet having a Chromebook on the market. Unlike past such licenses, however, Microsoft didn't issue a boilerplate observation that LG was paying royalties, leaving the door open to a lump sum.
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01/05, 5:30pm
LG Spectrum leaks in full ahead of launch
The LG Spectrum has had virtually all of its details spoiled through a discovery Thursday. Confirming that it's a Verizon-specific version of the Optimus LTE, Droid-Life showed that it would have the same 4.5-inch, 720p display, dual-core 1.5GHz processor, and namesake 4G. LG's customized Android 2.3 would stay intact aside from preloaded, Verizon-exclusive HD ESPN Scorecenter and Netflix HD apps as well as Swype's keyboard.
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01/03, 2:45pm
Android 3.2 phone sports entry-level features
LG has leaked information on its upcoming Optimus 2 smartphone through its own US website. The 3.2-inch, 320x480 touchscreen phone will run Android 2.3. It would get a speed up but still stay modest, with an 800MHz processor instead of the original's 600MHz.
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12/29, 11:40pm
Support extended to LG Optimus Hub, Optimus Pro
Developers have continued to expand the list of devices supported by CyanogenMod, adding several LG devices and Samsung's Epic 4G. The unofficial custom firmware can now be installed on LG's Optimus 3D, Optimus Hub and Optimus Pro, while the Optimus Black has been added back onto the list of supported devices for the CM7 build.
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12/26, 8:35am
LG starts Android 4 updates in spring, summer
LG in an update gave a long timetable for its Android 4.0 upgrades. The first releases will only start in the spring, or no sooner than April, with the Optimus LTE, Prada Phone by LG 3.0, Optimus 2X, Optimus Sol, myTouch Q, and Eclipse getting updates that season. Some phones won't get their updates until the summer, including the Optimus 3D, Optimus Black, Optimus Big, Optimus Q2, and Optimus EX.
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11/28, 12:00pm
LG, Sony Ericsson reveal more Android 4 info
LG on its Facebook page revealed which of its smartphones will be the first to get an official update to Android 4.0. They include the Optimus 2X and Optimus Black, the Optimus 3D, and the Optimus LTE. More details on the upgrade, including a schedule, will be announced in December. LG will also evaluate other smartphones in time.
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11/23, 7:25pm
iPhone 4S may face technical, cultural
A rumor alleges that claims of a banner Korean iPhone 4S launch were far from true. An SK Telecom official supposedly talking to the Korea Times said that, instead of the 300,000 combined sales between pre-order and launch, real sales were supposedly below 150,000. The unnamed source implied that SKT's rival, KT, had artificially inflated the initial numbers by letting customers order as many as three phones at once.
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11/22, 5:35pm
LG Nitro HD may get US arrival at new event
LG on Tuesday detailed a rare special event for itself that hinted at the possible launch of the Nitro HD. The New York City gathering on December 1 has few details other than its mobile focus and an "exclusive launch" for a mystery product. "All will be revealed," the company said.
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11/11, 2:15pm
AT&T to soon get Optimus LTE as the Nitro HD
The LG Optimus LTE smartphone has now arrived at Bell in Canada, and PocketNow is now reporting that it will soon arrive at AT&T in the US. It will be known as the Nitro HD, but otherwise share the same hardware. These include the dual-core, 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor, the eight-megapixel camera and its namesake 4G network support.
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11/08, 11:25am
Republic Wireless beta live with LG Optimus phone
Republic Wireless, which outlined its $19 unlimited voice and data plans last week, has now gone live, albeit in beta. The only handset available that's required for the service has turned out to be the LG Optimus, which will cost $200 contract-free. Users will have 30 days to return the phone and get a refund, however.
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11/02, 9:50am
LG says Android 4 on the way for high-end phones
After already changing its mind, LG on Wednesday promised that it would bring Android 4.0 to its high-end devices. It was "planning" the update for the Optimus 2X, which sells in the US as the T-Mobile G2X, as well as further high-end models. A schedule would come once Google had publicly shipped the OS, which is expected around when the Galaxy Nexus arrives later this month.
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11/02, 5:15am
LG Optimus U1 said to run Ice Cream Sandwich
A new LG smartphone has been unearthed by GSM Arena, which was the recipient of an anonymous tip-off. The phone is said to be called the LG Optimus U1 and could be the first LG phone to ship with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). If accurate, this is the first phone to surface rumored to run Ice Cream Sandwich that is a non-Nexus device.
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11/01, 4:50pm
LG still evaluating bringing Android 4.0 to G2X
LG seems to be, once again, flip-flopping on a decision to bring an Android update to its phones, though this time it has to do with Android 4.0 and its Optimus 2X and G2x T-Mobile variant. In talks with AndroidAndMe, the Korean phone maker said it hasn't yet decided whether the phones will be updated, saying it needs to run tests to see if the hardware can handle it. Just a few days ago, LG India claimed on Facebook that the handsets will not get the update.
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10/28, 11:35am
LG India said Optimus 2X won't get Android 4.0
The LG Optimus 2X may not ever get an official update to Android 4.0, LG India indicated through a response to a Facebook question. While the response has since been removed, a record of it remains and is embedded below. This also likely means the renamed version of the phone for T-Mobile, the G2X, won't get the update either.
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10/26, 10:20am
LG Q3 shows Android not enough to stem losses
LG in its summer results saw its mobile group worsen despite its shift to higher-end Android models. The group lost $128.47 million, more than twice what it had lost in the spring. It didn't say what had triggered the shortfall or how many phones it had shipped, although it has regularly seen its basic phone sales drop faster than it can compensate with smartphones.
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10/25, 11:55am
LG may get Microsoft license in November
LG may be the next major Android supporter pressed into making a patent license deal with Microsoft. Industry tipsters claimed to the Korea Herald that the two sides could make a deal at the APEC CEO Summit in Hawaii, which starts November 10. Similar to deals with HTC and with Samsung, LG is rumored to be getting a 'discount' for using Windows Phone that would drop the royalty to $3 for every Android phone.
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10/19, 6:55pm
Windows Phone 7.5 nearly rolled out in full
Microsoft's Eric Hautala said that his company's stepped up Windows Phone 7.5 updates were now virtually done. The company had good enough results that it was "opening the spigot" and that almost all of the user base would have the update. The only ones left were those with specific issues, such as some Orange subscribers.
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10/07, 2:05pm
LG Optimus 7 phone targets high-end users
LG has partnered with German fashion house
Jil Sander to create a designer smartphone. The Jil Sander Mobile phone is a variant of LG's Optimus 7. The phone is more up to date, howver, and already runs Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango).
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10/04, 7:40am
LG Optimus LTE launches first in Korea
LG quickly confirmed leaks by launching the Optimus LTE as its new flagship. Apart from its 4G, the phone's focus is on its display: the 4.5-inch, 720p (1280x720) output matches that of the Galaxy S II LTE but uses an IPS-based LCD instead of AMOLED. LG claims better color accuracy and sharpness.
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09/30, 11:25am
Virgin gets Optimus Slider and Wildfire S
Virgin Mobile's US branch committed itself to Android further with two new additions that each bring a first to the prepaid carrier. The LG Optimus Slider is considered a sequel to the almost unusually popular Optimus V and brings in its self-described QWERTY keyboard for frequent messaging. LG hasn't said what processor is inside, but it will come with Android 2.3, a 3.2-inch (likely 320x480) touchscreen, and a 3.2-megapixel camera.
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09/29, 4:35pm
Dell promises XPS 14z in a few weeks
Dell once again staked out a position against Apple Thursday with word that it would launch the XPS 14z. A 14-inch version of the XPS 15z we reviewed earlier, it will stay under an inch thick with the screen size. Dell bills it as the "world's thinnest fully-featured laptop" at 0.9 inches, attempting to once again challenge the MacBook Pro for the title among systems with optical drives.
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09/29, 1:40pm
Performance tweaks, video zooming also included
Skype has released a new version of its VoIP chat client for Android phones. Skype 2.5 (free, Market) adds video chat support for 14 Android devices, including the
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (T-Mobile version), Acer Iconia Tablet (A500), Motorola Photon and Motorola Xoom. As with the latest client for Mac and iOS, Skype 2.5 for Android brings ads to the free version. Ads are not shown to users with Skype Credit or a subscription.
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09/26, 8:55am
LG Optimus EX launches first in Korea
LG Mobile started off the week by unveiling a new industry-first phone. The previously seen Optimus EX is one of the first to ship with NVIDIA's upgraded 1.2GHz Tegra 2 chip, which lets it play 1080p video where the earlier model stopped at 720p. A very bright 700-nit, IPS-based four-inch LCD makes it easier to see outside while also giving it good color accuracy and wide viewing angles.
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09/23, 8:10am
Millennial August 2011 finds iOS more level
New Millennial Media data has shown that Android's actual share of mobile ad traffic is considerably lower when considering every iOS device. While it had 61 percent among phones in July, Android dropped to 54 percent this past August when both sides could count non-phone devices, such as the iPad, iPod touch, and Android tablets. Apple gained a third more ad share and jumped back to 28 percent as a consequence.
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09/22, 4:55pm
Optimus Hub now at the FCC, due in US soon?
The LG Optimus Hub that appeared in Europe recently is now undergoing FCC testing, likely for sale in the US. It could also be an international model, however. The FCC listing does reveal 850MHz and 1,900MHz 3G support, both of which are used by AT&T, Bell, Rogers and Telus.
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09/21, 2:20pm
LG Optimus EX gets dual-core 1.2GHz chip, Android
A new Android handset from LG has shown up in Korea, with the images and specs shared in a leak by SlashGear. The dual-core, 1.2GHz smartphone uses Android 2.3 and gets a four-inch 800x480 touchscreen much like the Optimus Black. The model number, LG-SU880, is also revealed by the spec sheet.
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09/19, 8:45pm
LG Optimus LTE gets real photos, specs
LG's LU6200 4G phone has been spotted live by Korea's Daum with more details. Its centerpiece will still be the 4.5-inch, 720p display, but it should also carry a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon. It's now also believed to have a more elegant Optimus LTE title, at least at present.
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09/18, 9:40pm
LG Optimus Q2 upgrades Android QWERTY slider
LG launched the second wave of its high-end messaging smartphones late Sunday by launching the Optimus Q2. Its new design centers on a considerably larger four-inch, IPS-based LCD screen with a very bright 700-nit output. The Android 2.3 hardware is also one of the first smartphones in the field with a newly upgraded 1.2GHz Tegra 2 and should outperform the T-Mobile G2X (Optimus 2X).
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09/14, 9:10am
LG Marquee hits budget smartphone range
Sprint quickly acted on rumors Wednesday and launched the LG Marquee. Its version of the Optimus Black is being pitched as an Android fashion phone through its slim profile and MADE-crafted carrying cases. The new version has perks over earlier versions, however: it ships with Android 2.3 where others stopped at 2.2.
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09/12, 5:50pm
LG Univa becomes Optimus Hub in Euro launch
LG put an end to a small mystery on Monday by revealing the identity of its new Univa low-cost Android phone. Now called the Optimus Hub, the design is uncharacteristically iPhone-like with a 3.5-inch, 320x480 screen and a central home button that doesn't normally show in Android. The 800MHz processor and five-megapixel autofocusing camera put it slightly ahead of some of its peers.
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09/08, 8:00pm
Leaked image shows rebranded Optimus
LG's Optimus Black handset appears to be headed for Sprint, however a leaked image suggests the US carrier may rebrand the device as the "Marquee." The photo, which was posted by Android Central, shows a device with the same facade as the current Black, alongside a Sprint card with the Marquee trademark.
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09/08, 2:25pm
LG phone division alleged to be shedding staff
LG may have taken emergency steps to reverse its still ongoing losses in its mobile group. A claim in the Korea Economic Daily had LG cutting 30 percent of its non-Korean mobile staff to bring the section's finances above water. Similar steps were on the way for the company's Korean home, tipsters said.
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09/08, 11:35am
LG Optimus Note images surface in South Korea
The LG Optimus Note smartphone that's due at Sprint in North America has just showed up in South Korea. Thanks to China's Juggly, a leaked press shot of the device has shown up, along with specs. They include a 1.2GHz Tegra 2, LG's familiar four-inch, 800x480 Nova display, and Android 2.3.
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09/04, 5:55pm
HTC Jetstream and LG Thrill 3G finally on sale
AT&T has had one of its more important weekends ahead of the iPhone 5 with the arrivals in store for the HTC Jetstream and LG Thrill 4G. The Jetstream is not just the carrier's first LTE-based 4G tablet but also its first 10-inch tablet outside of the iPad. It mates Android 3.2 with HTC's first version of its Sense interface for the tablet-native Google OS.
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08/29, 10:55pm
OTA update expected mid summer
LG has reportedly posted source code for the upcoming Optimus S Android 2.3 update ahead of the formal rollout. Despite the developer tidbits for Sprint's Optimus variant, the carrier has yet to announce a specific date for the Gingerbread OTA release.
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08/26, 12:50pm
Razer Blade notebook has custom gaming overlay
Razer wrapped up its teaser run with word of its first-ever PC, the Blade. The gaming notebook has the 17-inch profile of a desktop replacement but is both inspired by the design of 17-inch MacBook Pro while beating it in key areas: at .88 inches thick and 6.97 pounds with an aluminum body, it's almost as light as Apple's system but is slightly thinner.
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08/21, 11:00pm
LG Optimus Sol focuses on battery life
LG late Sunday confirmed the Optimus Sol. The Android 2.3 smartphone emphasizes its outdoor credentials with what it calls an Ultra AMOLED display. Somewhat like Samsung's Super AMOLED, the 3.8-inch screen is twice as reflective of its light and is much more visible outside than usual AMOLED, which tends to wash out in sunlight.
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08/18, 7:05pm
Android deals end September 7
Telus has lowered the price on one of its iPhones, and is running special promotions on several of its Android smartphones. The Canadian wireless provider is now selling the 16GB iPhone 4 for $99, down from its usual $159. It's simultaneously giving away Android smartphones from five different vendors for free with a three year contract in a time-limited deal that ends September 7.
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08/16, 3:05pm
2nd slip in less than 3 weeks
AT&T has once again slipped the delivery of the LG Thrill 4G. In an email leaked by Android Central, Radio Shack Store Managers and salesmen were told that the new Android-based phone, which was expected to be on store shelves August 21, would not be available until September 4. They were also told to stop taking pre-orders immediately.
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08/14, 6:20pm
We review LG's first Android tablet
LG was one of the few companies to readily acknowledge that it had started work on an Android tablet as a direct reaction to Apple making the iPad. When it launched the Optimus Pad -- better known to the US as the T-Mobile G-Slate -- it set out to not only have a smaller design than the iPad but to offer a more productive model than what Apple offered. We'll discover in our review of the Optimus Pad and G-Slate if it came close or if it's lost in a sea of look-alike Android tablets.
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08/11, 11:00am
Mid-range Android phone features solar charger
A hands-on video of LG's solar-powered Optimus Sol has leaked on YouTube. The LG E730 OPTIMUS Sol is similar to the solar-powered prototype shown at MWC earlier this year. The source says the smartphone has a 3.8-inch AMOLED display and a 1GHz processor. The E730 in the video had Android 2.3.3 and LG's custom user interface.
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07/27, 9:45am
LG spring results start mobile turnaround
LG showed some signs of turning around its long-struggling phone business with spring results that saw it climb back up. The company still took a $49.8 million loss on its mobile group but had cut that nearly in half from the winter. Its new emphasis on smartphones saw the section's revenue climb back up by 11.6 percent to $3 billion.
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07/26, 7:25pm
Phone to sell for $100
AT&T has said the LG Thrill 4G will be priced at $100 with a contract. Although AT&T didn't provide a launch date to Engadget, Radio Shack is reportedly taking pre-orders for August 7th delivery.
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07/25, 12:00pm
Part of LG's Thrill 4G smartpnone marketing launch
LG, as part of its marketing launch for its Thrill 4G smartphone, will be broadcasting recorded excerpts from a concert from the group Jane's Addiction. LG will give 100 ticket holders from tonight's live concert its new phone and have them take videos in 3D. LG will then create a 60-minute documentary from all the footage and air it on the "LG Thrill YouTube 3D" channel starting August 4.
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07/21, 9:15am
Strategy Analytics says PlayBook smallest in share
New data from Strategy Analytics suggested that even Microsoft had managed to ship more tablets than RIM in the spring. Windows 7 tablets made up 4.6 percent of the tablet space, or 697,000 devices, where RIM's 500,000 PlayBooks were only enough to give its platform 3.3 percent. RIM was larger as an individual manufacturer but couldn't claim an OS-level lead.
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07/15, 12:50pm
Rogers promises HTC Evo 3D, LG Optimus 3D
Canadian wireless provider Rogers on Friday announced it will bring the HTC Evo 3D and the LG Optimus 3D to its stores this summer. The pair will be Canada's first smartphones capable of capturing 3D images. The handsets capture said images using their dual five-megapixel cameras and can play them back to users on their 4.3-inch touchscreens without the need for 3D glasses.
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