LG 2019 TVs global roll out starting this week; Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit support coming later this year

LG OLED TV

LG has announced that its 2019 premium TV lineup featuring advanced OLED and NanoCell TVs will begin rolling out this week. This year, OLED models will make up 20% of the company’s high-end TV portfolio and with demand for OLED TVs expected to grow to 3.6 million units this year, 7 million units in 2020 and 10 million in 2021. Continue reading “LG 2019 TVs global roll out starting this week; Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit support coming later this year”

LG G8 ThinQ Hands On and Photo Gallery

Along with LG V50, the South Korean giant also introduced a smartphone under G series as well. Dubbed as G8 ThinQ, the device carries a similar look as LG V50 5G smartphone. This is the first G series smartphone to sport an OLED display compared to LCD display on earlier models. Continue reading “LG G8 ThinQ Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Hands On and Photo Gallery

After a lot of rumours and speculations, LG finally introduced its flagship device dubbed as LG V50 ThinQ with 5G support at the MWC. Talking about the design, it looks more or less like its predecessor V40 with triple camera setup. Continue reading “LG V50 ThinQ 5G Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG to bring more voice recognition controls to home appliances to more markets

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LG Electronics has announced that it will aggressively expand its voice recognition-enabled smart home appliances this year. With the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) partners Google and Amazon expanding sales of AI speakers globally, LG anticipates a simultaneous increase in demand for appliances supporting voice recognition. Continue reading “LG to bring more voice recognition controls to home appliances to more markets”

LG V50 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855, 5G support, triple-rear cameras surface

LG V50

LG is expected to introduce the V50 ThinQ at the MWC 2019 event next week. The V50 ThinQ is also the company’s first 5G phone but we haven’t had our look first look at the phone, even though the launch was inching closer. To fill the void, the Sprint 5G variant of the V50 ThinQ has now surfaced online, courtesy of Evan Blass. Continue reading “LG V50 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855, 5G support, triple-rear cameras surface”

LG G8 ThinQ with 3D ToF front camera, dual-rear cameras, 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in new render

LG will introduce the G8 ThinQ smartphone at the MWC 2019 event which is expected to kick-start in a couple of weeks. So far, we have heard reports and rumors about the flagship, but haven’t seen the device in live. To fill that void, the render of the G8 has now surfaced the internet, courtesy of popular leakster Evan Blass. Continue reading “LG G8 ThinQ with 3D ToF front camera, dual-rear cameras, 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in new render”

LG V50 ThinQ with 6-inch display, Snapdragon 855, 5G support said to be introduced at MWC 2019

LG is reportedly working on its first 5G smartphone; the LG V50 ThinQ which is rumored to go official at the MWC in February; earlier than Samsung Electronics first 5G model; the Galaxy S10 X. The company is said to announce two models of LG G8 ThinQ and LG V50 ThinQ at the International Conference Hall (CCIB) in Barcelona on April 24th. Continue reading “LG V50 ThinQ with 6-inch display, Snapdragon 855, 5G support said to be introduced at MWC 2019”

LG, KAIST teamup for development of 6G mobile communication technology

LG KAIST

While the development of 5G is still underway, South Korean giant LG has taken early steps to secure core technologies for 6G mobile communication. The company teamed up with KAIST which is state science school. LG has opened a 6G research lab at the state-run Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) in the central city of Daejeon. Continue reading “LG, KAIST teamup for development of 6G mobile communication technology”

LG said to be working on a smartphone with second-screen for MWC 2019

LG is said to be working on a smartphone with two screens, according to a latest report. However, this won’t be the much-hyped foldable device yet. The second screen is sort of a case with a screen and could potentially double the total screen size of the device. Continue reading “LG said to be working on a smartphone with second-screen for MWC 2019”

LG partners with Microsoft for autonomous vehicle and infotainment tech

LG and Microsoft

LG Electronics has announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to enhance and further grow LG’s autonomous vehicle and infotainment system business. Under this agreement, LG will accelerate the transformation of its existing digital platform for the vehicle industry, by leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud and artificial intelligence technologies along with LG’s future self-driving software. Continue reading “LG partners with Microsoft for autonomous vehicle and infotainment tech”

LG patents hint at a smartwatch with built-in camera

WIPO and USPTO published a patent of an LG smartwatch and method for controlling same on December 20, 2018. The patent hints at a smartwatch with a camera in the watch band. It is necessary to move the camera to get a clean photograph which is easy with a smartphone, but it’s a bit difficult on a wrist. Continue reading “LG patents hint at a smartwatch with built-in camera”

LG Z9 88-inch 8K TV, W9, E9 and C9 OLED ThinQ AI TVs with Alpha 9 2nd gen processor, Dolby Vision announced

LG OLED TV

LG Electronics introduces its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI which are powered by the company’s second-generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm. LG’s TVs will offer enhanced picture and sound by analyzing source content as well as optimized content by recognizing ambient conditions. Continue reading “LG Z9 88-inch 8K TV, W9, E9 and C9 OLED ThinQ AI TVs with Alpha 9 2nd gen processor, Dolby Vision announced”

LG G8 said to debut at MWC 2019 separately from the new 5G phone

5G is on the verge of becoming a big thing in 2019 as several manufacturers including Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus, Xiaomi are already working towards it. According to earlier rumors, Samsung and LG are going to debut their 5G smartphones at Mobile World Congress in February. However, a new report claims otherwise.  Continue reading “LG G8 said to debut at MWC 2019 separately from the new 5G phone”

LG G7 ThinQ to get Android 9.0 Pie update in Q1 2019

LG has been beta testing the Android Pie for the G7 ThinQ for a while now before pushing out the stable version. The company has officially confirmed that the stable Pie update would roll out from Q1, 2019 and this applies for Korea.  Continue reading “LG G7 ThinQ to get Android 9.0 Pie update in Q1 2019”

LG introduces refreshed CLOi SuitBot AI human-centric wearable robot

LG, at the CES 2019 is all set to unveil an updated version of its wearable CLOi SuitBot alongside a lineup of improved service robots which are nearing commercialization. The wearable LG CLOi SuitBot supports the lower body to reduce stress when lifting and bending. Continue reading “LG introduces refreshed CLOi SuitBot AI human-centric wearable robot”