LG Finally Launches The Android Powered Optimus

LG recently launched the Android powered budget smartphone, the LG Optimus. This handset runs on the Android 1.6 operating system. It comes with a 3 inch touchscreen display, 3 megapixel camera, 32 GB expandable memory.


LG recently launched the Android powered budget smartphone, the LG Optimus. This handset runs on the Android 1.6 operating system. It comes with a 3 inch touchscreen display, 3 megapixel camera, 4 GB in-built memory, 32 GB expandable memory and much more. Check out the specs of this device below.

“LG Optimus is the ideal choice for early smartphone users who expect all the features of smartphones without the complexity. This is a device that was designed for regular people who want to jump into the smartphone experience but have been hesitant to do so because of the learning curve. By making LG Optimus more approachable, we hope more people will give smartphones a try,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

LG Optimus Features:

  • Android 1.6 OS
  • 3 inch touchscreen display
  • 480×320 pixels resolution
  • 3 megapixel camera with geo-tagging
  • auto face-tagging
  • face-to-action technology
  • 3D thumbnail gallery
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • GPRS/EDGE
  • Bluetooth 2.1
  • GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • DivX support
  • 3G Connectivity
  • 32GB expandable memory
  • microSD card slot
  • Customizable home screen themes
  • 1500 mAh battery

This handset is available in four fashionable colors – white, pink, black and silver. The price of this handset has not been announced yet. LG Optimus will be available in May starting in Europe to be followed by other markets.


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