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Leaked LG smartphone appears online can be Optimus G2

Categories: Latest News, Rumoured Devices, Smart Phones, Upcoming Phones

Tags: 5inch, evleaks, Leaked, LG, Optimus, Optimus G2, smartphone

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Published on: May 5, 2013

A mystery LG smartphone has popped up online with no significant specifications about the device. Posted by our friend blog evleaks, the phone might be the company’s Optimus G2 smartphone, or an upcoming successor to Optimus LTE 2.

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The phone represents a paradigm change in its design process for the Korean manufacturer as we have not seen something like this from the company in a long time. There are a few glimpses of Nexus 4 like design but that is all which looks familiar.

There are no front capacitive or physical buttons on-board, indicating that the company is going to use virtual buttons. The leaked benchmarklisting of Optimus G2 also showed the presence of virtual buttons – suggesting that this leaked image can turn out to be of Optimus G2. However, we will wait for more concrete information before coming to a conclusion.

Evleaks also uploaded a close-up shot of the top bezel showing front camera and a little of that weird looking ear-piece.

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The display will be more than 5-inches, but given the fact that part of screen real estate will be used for virtual buttons, the final usable display space will most likely be close to 5-inches only.

We expect to see more such leaks in the coming days to get more information about the phone.Lets hope this phone makes leaps LG ahead in the smartphone war.

LG may have Acquired webOS From HP to Power their SmartTV’s

by Nitish Shah

Categories: Latest News, Other/General, Rumoured Tablets, Smart Tablets

Tags: HP, HP selling WebOs, LG, LG electronics, smart tv, webos

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Published on: February 26, 2013

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LG may have Acquired webOS From HP to Power their SmartTV’s

LG may have just announced that it has acquired the much-troubled webOS from HP as reported by CNET. But instead of using this unproven mobile OS to power smartphones or tablets, it’s planning to roll out smart TVs which will make use of the OS.

The deal which may be kept secret, will see LG take control of the source code for webOS, along with “related documentation, engineering talent, and related webOS websites.” It also gets licenses from HP for use with its WebOS products, along with a slew of patents HP obtained from Palm. There’s no word on how much the deal was worth.As, all the company officials kept mum when we emailed regarding this topic.

The news gives emphasis to rumors which sprang up last year, claiming that LG was working on a range of TVs which used webOS. Clearly, LG has its eye on the software for some time.

It’s the proper end of a rather bad period in the life of webOS, which has been badly managed by HP,like they managed the minicomputer project during Steve Wozniak as an Engineer days back in 60′s. In fact, insiders reported last year that webOS was doomed from the outset at HP because “there were neither the right leaders nor the right engineers to do the job.” Hopefully LG can promise WebOS by making its life good.
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LG Optimus G Pro: LG’s next 1080p 5.5 inch flagship device

by Umang Sardesai

Categories: Latest News, Smart Phones, Upcoming Phones

Tags: KOREA, LG, LG Optimus G Pro, LG Optimus G Pro Review, LG optimus G Pro Specs, MWC 2013

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Published on: February 19, 2013

Just 5 months after the launch of the Original Optimus G, here comes it successor – LG Optimus G Pro. LG decided to launch their device just one week before the start of Mobile World Congress (MWC 2013) in an event in Korea. However this device launched is different from the one launched one week earlier in Japan. The Japan version spans 5 inches but shares the same name! This device is speculated to be released for the Koreans next week but the North Americans will have to wait till the second quarter of 2013.

LG Optimus G Pro

LG Optimus G Pro as the name suggests is an enhanced and an upgraded version of its predecessor LG Optimus G. Let me provide you with an overview of its best features.

Latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor:

LG have always been frontrunners in launching the latest hardware tech present in market. Here too they become the first company to officially release a smartphone sporting the processor of the latest Snapdragon series released in CES 2013

Full HD 5+ display seems to be way to go! :

For the LG Optimus G Pro, LG upgraded their screen size from 4.7 to 5.5 inches. Not only this, but the display also flaunts a Full HD resolution with pixel density of 400ppi.

Battery with a colossal capacity of 3140 mAh:

More the battery, means you are ensured of much better screen time . However the increment in the battery size for LG Optimus G Pro has led to the device being slightly thicker than its previous version.

32 GB internal memory plus MicroSD Expansion:

Unlike LG’s Nexus 4 this has a 32 GB internal memory. And contrary to the current released devices, LG Optimus G Pro has expansion capability.

Models posing with LG Optimus G Pro

Official Specifications:

5.5 inch Full HD Display(400ppi)
1.7 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 600 processor
2 GB DDR3 RAM
32 GB internal memory (Expandable via MicroSD)
13 MP rear camera
2.1 MP front camera
3140 mAh battery
Android 4.1.2 JellyBean

LG Optimus G Pro

Smart new features:

Dual Recording: Here the user can record and click pictures from the front as well as back camera
Virtual Reality Panorama: Here it is somewhat like Photosphere in Nexus 4 which gives you the capability of clicking 360 degree pictures. Also LG have claimed that they improvised the concept by giving the camera the ability to track focus on moving subjects when recording video.
Improved Q-Slide: Here’s a new concept called as Slide Apps that has been introduced. It’s somewhat similar to pop-up play in Samsung, but here apps like calculator etc. can run over any application like a floating widget.

Get the detailed spec sheet here at GSMArena

LG Optimus G Pro front

Conclusion:

LG Optimus G Pro surely has the potential and hardware to make it BIG. But will LG’s next flagship actually deliver and rise above its competitors like upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4, Note 2, Xperia Z etc.?? THIS, only time will tell…

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Cheers!

Sprint issues quick software upgrade for LG Optimus G

by Paris Koutsioukis

Categories: Best Phones, Firmwares, Mid Ranged Devices, Smart Phones

Tags: Android, LG, Optimus G, Software upgrade, sprint

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Published on: January 10, 2013

LG Optimus G on Sprint is getting a software upgrade, which updates visual voicemail experience and improvements in phone’s battery life.

Also it comes and with many bug fixes, that includes the intermittent freezing issues and device resets during YouTube playback, removal of invalid info in Replay All email responses, The Mobile ID icon being changed to the Sprint ID icon, and also a fix for the device’s power up issues after suffering an unsuccessful WiFi connection.

The process of the upgrade will be coming in stages, of course, but that’s part of the course by now. You will not have to wait longer than a week and a half if your device doesn’t pull it down right away, though. Just go to the Settings> About Phone menu on your device to check for a software upgrade and you will be on your way.

here is the Specification sheet of LG Optimus G

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2012, August
	Status	Available. Released 2012, November

BODY	Dimensions	131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
BODY	Weight	145 g (5.11 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
		- LG Optimus UI v3.0

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		- Dolby mobile sound enhancement

MEMORY	Card slot	No
MEMORY	Internal	32 GB, 2 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0, USB Host support

CAMERA	Primary	13 MP/8 MP (market dependent), autofocus, LED flash,check quality
	Features	Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization
	Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps, LED video light, check quality
	Secondary	Yes, 1.3 MP

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), planned upgrade to v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MDM9615/APQ8064
	CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
	GPU	Adreno 320
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML5, Adobe Flash
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black
		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - SNS applications - MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV/DviX player - MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/AC3 player - Photo viewer/editor - Document viewer/editor - Organizer - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 335 h
	Talk time	Up to 15 h

MISC	SAR US	0.70 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
MISC	Price group

TESTS	Display	Contrast ratio: 1438:1 (nominal) / 1.753:1 (sunlight)
	Loudspeaker	Voice 74dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 82dB
	Audio quality	Noise -82.5dB / Crosstalk -81.6dB
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Battery life	Endurance rating 45h

Source:PhanDroid

No new Android Phones from LG this CES

by Nitish Shah

Categories: Latest News, Opinion, Smart Phones

Tags: Android, ces 2013, CES 2013 news, LG, LG launch, LG mobile CES 2013 launch, No phones

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Published on: January 9, 2013

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No new Android Phones from LG this CES

LG opened up in the CES 2013 with a blank space on the mobile side. If you like OLED and/or Ultra HD TVs, then you will feel good about the Life’s Good, as they announced a plethora of options for your viewing pleasure.

In the Mobile side. They grabbed my attention with the Nexus 4 and Optimus G, so perhaps there’s something worthwhile from their side. Their tagline for 2013 is “Touch the smart life.” They were stressing integration across their product lines and trying to ensure that consumers are only involved into the top of the interface pyramid with the science behind the device working at the bottom.

“The Smart Home Service is a perfect example of LG’s commitment to bringing true technology convergence into the consumer’s home,” said Dr. Scott Ahn, Chief Technology Officer of LG Electronics. “SmartShare offers a variety of ways to share digital content between devices. SmartControl lets the user take charge of their LG home appliance and entertainment products from a single location using the SmartControl application for smartphones and Smart TVs.”

NFC played a role in this with tags on appliances that allow you to see and adjust settings from your phone by doing the standard NFC bump. Simple one touch wireless connections would allow you to control and monitor your LG washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove and, of course, your robot vacuum, which has built in cameras. That’s great , and I love that a fully connected home is where things are going in the future.

Google TV received a applause with LG producing up to seven TVs in five screen sizes for 2013. These will also feature the “magic remote,” which gives you the ability to do one-click voice search, to point and click with a finger in mid-air and finally the questionably valuable ability to change channels by tracing numbers in the air.

Specifications regarding any 2013 phones were not available for the press, as they chose to remind us how great the Optimus G and Nexus 4 continue to be. Hero devices in multiple sizes in the first half of 2013 were the sum total of what they confirmed, so look for more come Mobile World Congress at the end of February.

So,from CES 2013 LG gave us nothing great news for our Android fanboys at AndroidNova blog.Hence we are fulfilling the thirst by just looking at Nexus 4 and Optimus G for now.We are literally counting days for MWC 2013, if all mobile manufacturers start behaving like what LG did at CES 2013.

LG announces new Google TV models which may be revealed at CES 2013

by Nitish Shah

Categories: Latest News, Other/General

Tags: 3D TV, ces 2013, Google TV, Google TV 3.0, LG, LG Cinema 3D, LG GA6400, LG GA7900, LG Google TV, LG TV

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Published on: December 25, 2012

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LG announces new Google TV models which may be revealed at CES 2013

The south Korean manufacturer LG is soon going to rock the new-year by announcing a new line of TVs that will be powered by Google TV 3.0. The TV models are expected to debut at CES 2013.

We have got information about LG’s 2 new TV models GA7900 and GA6400. Which will come in varying screen sizes ranging from 42-inches to 60-inches. Currently, LG offers a 47-inch and a 55-inch Google TV model. They are expected to be available in the first half of 2013 in the US.

The televisions will boast features like voice-recognition and Prime Time quick guide and also enable users to search and watch over 100,000 available movies and TV episodes simultaneously.

Furthermore, they will come integrated with OnLive cloud gaming service, that does not require a separate/dedicated console box like Xbox360/Ninetendo Wii /PS3 and is likely to offer more than 300 high-end gaming titles.Its great to see IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service implementation for the gaming cloud).users don’t need to worry about hooking up console to this TV,this will enable users to save money on expensive console and also save their space in the home.

Users are required to use the service with a controller that is directly connected to the TV set. A new remote control dubbed as Magic Remote Qwerty comes with a built-in microphone, gesture input controls and a QWERTY keyboard as well. this remote actually works on 2.4 GHZ wireless frequencies as compared to Infrared light based normal TV remotes

The new redesigned Smart Home interface stacks folders into varied types of “cards” for apps and other content. The new My Interest Card can even display useful information including real-time weather and customisable news.

The new units sport a sleek and modern look called CINEMA SCREEN. we felt that the looks similar to current Samsung Smart TV models, courtesy the Korean manufacturer’s CINEMA SCREEN design, which was until now seen only in the Cinema 3D Smart TV. As a result, the television has a minimized bezel giving the TV a streamlined appearance while creating the impression of a borderless display.

Havis Kwon, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company said in an interview that ”LG is committed to providing diverse home entertainment options that offer the most satisfying user experience and the latest LG Smart TVs with Google TV do just that,” . He further added, “They deliver a stellar user experience by merging the latest Google TV platform with LG’s proven Smart TV technology. The result is a comprehensive system that is groundbreaking in its simplicity.”

Why should you wait patiently for the Nexus 4?

by Sidharth

Categories: Best Phones, Opinion, Smart Phones

Tags: Android, Google Nexus, Google Phone, latest, LG, nexus, Nexus 4, smartphone, wait for Nexus 4

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Published on: November 29, 2012

Yea folks. Why? As reported earlier in our website , the nexus 4 for supposed to launch on November 30. But there’s been no news so far about the launch , so expect a certain delay of the launch by at least a month or two. So most probably a Month or two. So the question is should you wait for it? My answer would certainly be YES. Here’s why and I will be explaining this on terms of one reason and that is Android Fragmentation.

Android fragmentation is a problem that Android phones are suffering ever since it launched.Like for example if I take two phones. One from Google like the Galaxy Nexus and the other from lets say from Motorola the Droid Razr. Both these phones launched at the same time in late 2011. But if you see the official firmware they run on, The Galaxy Nexus runs on the latest Jellybean 4.1.2 (4.2 will be there in a few days) while the Razr runs on Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 ( It took 8 months to get it).

So the difference is clear. If you buy a device from Google you are guaranteed to get the latest software and If you buy other devices from Samsung HTC Motorola Sony etc. you have to wait and wait to get it and sometimes the device never ends up getting the upgrade.

Yea there are many advantages of those devices like Samsung which has many touchwiz features like the recently famous feature of multi-window which is not even a stock android features. And yea LG as a mobile brand hasn’t been doing well before the launch of Nexus 4 and there is that mentality people have that because its from LG the phone won’t be that good , but trust me or Androidnova this is a phone from Google and LG so you are getting the best of the best when you are getting this device.

We also heard some of the drawbacks of this device and that is the lack of 4G LTE support but being an Indian consumer that’s something which you should least worry about as in India 3G is still developing stages.

So the bottom line is wait for the device to launch in India.The hardware in it is just supreme and with the latest software updates it will only get better.

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