Category: LG

LG VR for G3 offers virtual reality experience

LG VR for G3

LG Electronics (LG) and Google have partnered to introduce VR for G3 that works with Google Cardboard to offer virtual reality experience to the G3 users. VR for G3 takes advantage of the visual and sound capabilities of G3 to offer a ­­lighter and more convenient solution, unlike the head-mounted VR devices that are designed with their own processors and displays, says LG. VR-compatible apps and games can be downloaded with Google Play store. Continue reading “LG VR for G3 offers virtual reality experience”

LG G Flex 2 launches in the UK March 19, pre-orders open Feb 12

LG G Flex 2 launch

The LG G Flex 2 was announced almost a month ago at CES 2015 and shortly after we heard that it was coming to the UK as a Vodafone exclusive for six weeks. Since then, there’s been very little information about a release date but now it has been revealed the handset will launch in the UK on March 19th with pre-orders opening on February 12th. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 launches in the UK March 19, pre-orders open Feb 12”

LG F60 Dual SIM LTE smartphone now available in India for Rs. 14200

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The LG F60 (D392) LTE smartphone was unveiled back in October last year and appeared on the official LG India website later that month for Rs. 15,000 (MRP). Now Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom reports that the smartphone is available from retail stores in India for Rs. 14200. The F60 packs a 4.5-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “LG F60 Dual SIM LTE smartphone now available in India for Rs. 14200”

LG Q4 2014 profits up 28% YoY, 15.6 million smartphones shipped

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LG Electronics has reported revenues of 15.27 trillion won (US$ 14.06 billion) in Q4 2014 that ended December 31st, 2014, an increase of 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year with operating profit of 275.1 billion (US$ 253.31 million), an increase of 28 percent from the same period the previous year. Net profit for the fourth quarter showed a net loss of 205.7 billion won (US$ 189.41 million) primarily due to the write-off resulting from the closure of LG’s plasma TV operations, said the company. Continue reading “LG Q4 2014 profits up 28% YoY, 15.6 million smartphones shipped”

LG Ice Cream Smart Android flip phone launched in Korea

LG Ice Cream Smart

LG has launched Ice Cream Smart (LG-F440L), the company’s latest Android flip phone in Korea. It has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It comes with 4G connectivity with VoLTE. It released Wine Smart flip phone last year, and this comes with a similar T9 keypad, a dedicated key to launch Kakao Talk messenger and a powerful 1W speaker. Continue reading “LG Ice Cream Smart Android flip phone launched in Korea”

LG G Flex 2 launching in Korea on Jan 30th, price revealed

LG G Flex 2 launch

LG unveiled the G Flex 2 smartphone, the second phone in the G Flex series at the CES earlier this month. It went on pre-order in Germany last week, today LG has announced that the G Flex 2 would launch in Korea on January 30th. The G Flex 2 has a 5.5-inch 1080p curved P-OLED display that can bend ranging from a radius of 400mm to 700mm across the front, back, sides and top-to-bottom edges. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 launching in Korea on Jan 30th, price revealed”

LG G Flex 2 pre-order opens in Germany

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The LG G Flex 2 was only announced last week but the handset is already up for pre-order with Amazon Germany. The German arm of the global online giant is offering the G Flex 2 for €599, which is substantially cheaper than the G Flex which originally went up for pre-order at €850 but the retailer hasn’t listed a shipping date. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 pre-order opens in Germany”

LG showcases 6 inch Dual Edge P-AMOLED active bending display

LG has already revealed the vertically curved Flex 2 at CES 2015 and now the company has showed off new prototype smartphone sporting a dual-edge display that is curved on two sides. lg-active-bending Continue reading “LG showcases 6 inch Dual Edge P-AMOLED active bending display”

LG G Flex 2 exclusive to Vodafone UK, launches next month

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Vodafone have announced they have secured a six-week exclusive on the LG G Flex 2 which was announced at CES 2015 yesterday in Las Vegas. The follow-up to the LG G Flex – which launched in November 2013 – brings improvements to the processor, OS, screen and camera and will go on sale in Korea at the end of this month before launching in the UK next month. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 exclusive to Vodafone UK, launches next month”

LG CES 2015 teaser confirms G Flex 2

LG Flex 2 CES 2015 Teaser

LG Electronics just released its CES 2015 teaser video that reveals several products, including its most expected LG G Flex successor with a curved screen. Looks like reports about the G Flex 2 announcement at CES 2015 were true. Check out the official teaser video. Continue reading “LG CES 2015 teaser confirms G Flex 2”

LG G4 tipped to sport a stylus, touted to compete the Galaxy Note 4

It looks like LG is preparing to launch a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 competitor. The company  is reportedly working on a new model of G series that will have high end features.

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LG to build stereo camera system for Mercedes-Benz cars

LG has announced that it has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to develop stereo camera system for its cars. The duo will create the next-generation camera systems for automated driving, allowing the driver to transfer some driving tasks to the intelligent vehicle.

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LG India launches The Great Indian Selfie, aims to create world’s largest online selfie canvas

LG The Great Indian Selfie

LG India has launched The Great Indian Selfie campaign, in an attempt to create largest online selfie canvas in the world simply clicking your selfie at an LG Selfie Smile Click Studio in 11 cities or by uploading it on lg.com/in/g3/hiselfie. LG Electronics India says that it intends to enter into record books renowned in the world with this attempt. Continue reading “LG India launches The Great Indian Selfie, aims to create world’s largest online selfie canvas”

LG Fx0 Firefox OS smartphone with transparent body announced

LG Fx0

LG has announced LG Fx0, the company’s first Firefox OS smartphone in partnership with Mozilla and operator KDDI in Japan. The main highlight of the smartphone is its transparent body. It has a 4.7-inch HD display, is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LG Fx0 Firefox OS smartphone with transparent body announced”