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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”

LG LTE Android phone for Verizon leaked !

Verizon Wireless is planning to launch LTE 4G network in early 2011, and there’s no doubt in it that they will launch some new LTE compatible phones too. Folks over at Engadget got their hands on an image of LG Android powered phone, which is a high-end phone and Continue reading “LG LTE Android phone for Verizon leaked !”

The LG Optimus GT540 Unboxing and Picture Gallery

A few days back, when the world was buzzing all about the impending launch of the Nokia N8, we received a small package from LG – India, in it, a phone (of course a phone silly! you don’t expect a microwave oven review here!), the GT540 also known as the Optimus. This phone bears no resemblance to the Transformers protagonist – Optimus Prime.

So we decided to review the phone despite the fact that you will be busy reading N8 and it’s features.

So without wasting time here’s the unboxing of the LG GT aka Optimus. Continue reading “The LG Optimus GT540 Unboxing and Picture Gallery”

T-Mobile announces an affordable Android phone, LG Optimus T

T-Mobile recently the T-Mobile G2 and T-Mobile myTouch. Both smartphone are high-end devices, but that doesn’t mean that T-Mobile will only launch high-end devices. T-Mobile love their customers, and there are some people who can’t afford high-end devices. Continue reading “T-Mobile announces an affordable Android phone, LG Optimus T”

Official shots of LG Optimus 7 leaked

Our friends our at BestBoyz.de got their hands on the official press shots of the LG Optimus 7, which is an upcoming Windows Phone 7 powered phone. We also saw it a few days ago, and we know that it’s a sexy device. As the official shots are leaked now, we can expect the Continue reading “Official shots of LG Optimus 7 leaked”

LG to offer Shazam in future Android handsets

Shazam is one of the most popular applications on Android, and if you are a music listener, then this app is must for you. The main feature of Shazam is that if you are looking for any song but you don’t remember the name of it, you can simply speak the name and artist of a song Continue reading “LG to offer Shazam in future Android handsets”

Video: LG E900 Windows Phone 7 hands-on

LG is not only considering on Androids, but they are also working on WP7 powered phones. Yesterday, we saw a LG WP7 phone head to head with the Apple iPhone 4. LG is also working on another WP7 device, which is known as LG E900 a.k.a LG Optimus 7 (image above). Continue reading “Video: LG E900 Windows Phone 7 hands-on”

Video:iPhone 4 vs Windows Phone 7

Whenever a new device came out, its first competitor is always iPhone, because iPhone is for sure one of the strongest phones available in the market. As we know that Windows Phone 7-powered phones are coming out next month, and some of the prototypes are already out like the LG Windows Phone 7 phone. Our friends over at PocketNow compared the Windows Phone 7-powered LG with the iPhone 4. PocketNow go deep with both devices, and describes the main differences between both devices. So folks help your self and watch the video after the break, and don’t forget to share your thoughts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gngr3RF_eBY&feature=player_embedded

T-Mobile LG Optimus will feature a WiFi calling ability?

TmoNews is reporting that the T-Mobile LG Optimus is going to have a WiFi calling ability, really? As you can see in the image above, have a look on reason #2 and you will see that “Flexibility to make calls during broadband internet connection via WiFi hotspot without using Continue reading “T-Mobile LG Optimus will feature a WiFi calling ability?”

LG Vortex in wild again, comes with Bing search, missing FM Radio

Yesterday, we saw the first shot of the upcoming LG Vortex, which is actually the LG Optimus One for Verizon. We already know about the specs about the Optimus One, but one feature is missing in Vortex. Vortex will not be featuring the FM Radio, which is a bad news for folks Continue reading “LG Vortex in wild again, comes with Bing search, missing FM Radio”

LG Optimus One headed to Verizon as LG Vortex

Recently LG announced the Optimus One and Optimus Chic, both are good phones and comes with Froyo. And if you live in USA, then soon you will see Optimus One  on Verizon, because according to the leaked screenshot above, LG Optimus One is headed to Verizon as LG Continue reading “LG Optimus One headed to Verizon as LG Vortex”