LG Optimus 2X Hitting Europe In January 2011

LG officially announced the availability of the powerful Optimus 2X. This handset will be available from next month in Europe.

LG DUAL CORE E1000

Last week, LG officially unveiled the world’s first dual-core smartphone, LG Optimus 2X, but the price and availability of this handset were still unknown. Recently we posted that, the price of Optimus 2X have been unofficially revealed by CDon, a popular online retailer in Sweden. This handset is expected to come with a price tag of $730. And now, LG officially announced the availability of this smartphone. Continue reading “LG Optimus 2X Hitting Europe In January 2011”

Verizon to announce LTE Android devices at CES 2011

When Verizon launched 4G LTE in USA, we thought that they will also launch some LTE phones too, but unfortunately they didn’t. Verizon mentioned that they will bring LTE phones next year, and rumors were on the street that Verizon is planning to launch it during CES 2011. Continue reading “Verizon to announce LTE Android devices at CES 2011”

LG Optimus 2X Up For Pre-Order In Sweden For €555

CDon, a popular online retailer in Sweden has unofficially revealed the price of the world’s first dual-core smartphone, LG Optimus 2X. You can pre-order this handset for 4999 SEK (approx. €555/$730).

LG DUAL CORE

Last week, LG announced the world’s first dual-core smartphone, LG Optimus 2X. The manufacturer did not mention the price of the device, but CDon, a popular online retailer in Sweden has unofficially revealed the price of the device. CDon is currently taking pre-orders of this amazing dual-core smartphone in Sweden. Continue reading “LG Optimus 2X Up For Pre-Order In Sweden For €555”

LG Optimus 2X with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor and does 1080p HD video recording

One might think LG is out of the smartphone market but the company has managed to sell 2 million units of its affordable Optimus One smartphone.  Now LG has managed to surprise everyone by launching the world’s first dual-core smartphone- OPTIMUS 2x which is capable of recording and playing 1080p HD video. Continue reading “LG Optimus 2X with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor and does 1080p HD video recording”

LG Sells 2 Million Units Of Optimus One

LG managed to sell more than 1 million units of Optimus One in just 40 days and now, within a month LG crossed another milestone. LG finally sold more than 2 million units of its popular entry-level touchscreen phone, the LG Optimus One.

LG managed to sell more than 1 million units of Optimus One in just 40 days and now, within a month LG crossed another milestone. LG finally sold more than 2 million units of its popular entry-level touchscreen phone, the LG Optimus One. The company supplied 1.3 million units in North America, 450,000 units in South Korea, 200,000 units in Europe and 50,000 units in Asia. Continue reading “LG Sells 2 Million Units Of Optimus One”

Verizon launching 4G LTE on December 5th in USA, upto 12Mbps Download speeds

Verizon has officially announced today that they will be launching the Long Term Evolution (LTE) in USA on December 5th, covering 38 cities and 60 airports. Verizon promised that LTE will be available all over the USA by 2013. Continue reading “Verizon launching 4G LTE on December 5th in USA, upto 12Mbps Download speeds”

LG Star Leaked Pics And Details Emerge

Do you still remember the NVIDIA Tegra 2 powered LG’s powerful smartphone, the LG Star, which was leaked earlier this month? If not, then let me tell you that, LG Star is the company’s first dual core smartphone. Recently the leaked pics and details of this smartphone have been emerged in the wild. Continue reading “LG Star Leaked Pics And Details Emerge”

Verizon 4G SIM card showing up, launch in December 2010

Verizon announced in an advertisement on Youtube that they will bring the 4G LTE to USA in December 2o1o. It looks like that Verizon is fully prepared for 4G LTE, because a Verizon 4G LTE SIM card has shown up in a Verizon store. If Verizon is bringing the 4G LTE in December, then they will bring some new phones for sure. Continue reading “Verizon 4G SIM card showing up, launch in December 2010”

LG Launches Android Powered Optimus One In India For Rs.13,500

LG finally launched its Android powered budget smartphone, the LG Optimus One. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.2 (FroYo) Operating System.

lg optimus one

LG finally launched its Android powered budget smartphone, the LG Optimus One. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.2 (FroYo) Operating System. Optimus One is already a huge hit worldwide. LG managed to sell 1 million units of this device in just 40 days. Continue reading “LG Launches Android Powered Optimus One In India For Rs.13,500”

LG Optimus GT540 Gets Android 2.1 Update

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone.

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone. This handset originally runs on the Android 1.6 OS, but now it will be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System.

The upgrade will enable the following on your handset:

  • Android Eclair (2.1)
  • Multiple Accounts
  • Quick Contacts Interface
  • HTML5 Support in Browser
  • Microsoft Exchange Support
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Support

You will need to update your handset manually since this update is not available Over-The-Air (OTA). It is advised to backup all your data before updating the device. To learn more, head over to this page.

T-Mobile launching LG Optimus T on November 3rd for $30

A few weeks ago, T-Mobile USA officially announced the LG Optimus T, which is an affordable Android powered phone. Today, T-Mobile USA announced it on Facebook that  they will be launching the LG Optimus T on November 3rd for only $30 on 2-yr Continue reading “T-Mobile launching LG Optimus T on November 3rd for $30”

LG Optimus GT540 Review: Hardware

A few days ago we had the LG Optimus arrive at our office for review and we even had an unboxing of the LG Optimus.

The LG Optimus is an inexpensive Android offering from LG, designed to fit into that sweet spot of sub 15k price point. This after all the spot at which the smartphone market starts looking competitive, very much like the 600cc engine segment in motorcycles. At this point one expects almost everything – smartphone OS, big camera, touchscreen/QWERTY, WiFi, GPS, etc. Continue reading “LG Optimus GT540 Review: Hardware”