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LG Optimus One for Republic Wireless has features borrowed from CyanogenMod
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The first group of Beta testers have been testing the specially outfitted LG Optimus One that Republic Wireless requires customers of its $19 a month unlimited service to use. As we reported, the carrier uses Wi-Fi to connect calls, send texts and to download and upload data with Sprint's 3G pipeline as a backup, and service started November 8th. One of the beta testers who just received her phone has recorded an unboxing of the handset.
While much of the UI is stock Android, some features such as the lock screen, almost look like they have been taken from CyanogenMod. Also added are quick setting toggles in the notification bar. Outside of those two things, the rest of the phone has pretty...
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LG Optimus LTE now available at Bell
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The LG Optimus LTE “Superphone” that Bell made available today has such a gorgeous display, 4.5-inches of “True HD” goodness that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 (see video here). Apart from rocking Android OS 2.3 (no plans yet on an upgrade to OS 4.0), the LG Optimus LTE has an 8-megapixel camera that shoots 1080p HD videos, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and a 1.5 dual-core processor. As for prices, Bell has pegged this in for $149.95 on a 3-year and ranges up to $629.95 on a no-contract. Since this is an LTE device, Bell notes that you can eventually get download speeds of up to 75 Mbps, but you should really expect “average speeds of 12–25 Mbps”. In addition, if you fall outside the LT...
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Galaxy S II and Optimus 3D get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ports
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While the U.S. is still patiently awaiting the official release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, our favorite phone in Android-land at the moment has just received an Ice Cream Sandwich port. That phone would be the Samsung Galaxy S II and there’s even a video to show off that Ice Creamy goodness. To top it off, the LG Optimus 3D has also seen an Android 4.0 port.
Now that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich source code has been unleashed to the world, ports of the latest version of the mobile OS will start to become a normal thing. That said, having ICS on the Galaxy S II must be a real treat, so to speak, but don’t get too excited just yet. Like many new developments of the sort, there’s not a...
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Optimus 3D Gingerbread update coming, world shrugs, stares wistfully at Ice Cream Sandwich
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So we thought an update was coming last month, but like those three-dimensional phantasms the Optimus 3D is capable of conjuring, it appears it wasn't really there. LG now plans to lump the 2D to 3D app convertor, camera upgrades and some more nuggets into its feet-dragging Gingerbread upgrade, starting this month. Alongside 3D video editing and automatic image-stabilization, the customized version of Android 2.3 will unleash a speedier HSPA+ connection boosting maximum download speeds to 21Mbps, and "advanced copy/paste" -- something we're very excited about. LG also promises longer music playback from the upgraded 3D phone, with the software refresh pegged to start on carrier-unlocked hand...
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Gingerbread update for LG Optimus 3D starts rolling out next week
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Remember that early Gingerbread ROM for the LG Optimus 3D? Sure, it was in a state too crude to be used on a daily basis, but it was good for one thing, namely spoiling the surprise by revealing what goodies the upcoming update is about to bring.
Well, the Gingerbread update for the LG Optimus 3D is now officially starting to roll out next week, November 21 to be precise. Europeans who own and unlocked version of the smartphone will be the first to try it out, yet additional markets and handset variations will be added to the list by the year's end.
What the Gingerbread update adds is pretty much what we already know thanks to the aforementioned leak. Editing footage on the Optimus 3D will b...
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LG Prada K2 P940 Android smartphone is at the FCC
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We’re hoping LG is finally gearing toward the launch of its Android-based Prada K2 P940 smartphone, which we’ve already seen “in the wild” before. The device is now at the FCC, where the government employed engeneers are testing its radiation levels and whether or not it fits nicely with their Prada boots. Presuming it gets clearance on both fronts, the Korean company will be ready to introduce its beautful smartphone on the U.S. soil and we’re hoping that will happen sooner rather than later. After all, LG does want to have such a device on the market for the Christmas shopping season… presuming it finds a carrier partner.
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LTE-flavoured LG Optimus headed to Bell
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Up in Canada, Bell recently announced their second LTE handset, after the HTC Raider. The LG Optimus has a big screen, lots of power, and high-speed wireless data to boot. Price is expected to be around $150 on a three-year contract, though there’s no mention of specific release dates.
We got a sneak peek at the device earlier this week, but just to recap, it has a 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 touchscreen, dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel camera capable of shooting 1080p video with LED flash, and a wide array of connectivity options, including HDMI, DLNA, and Wi-Fi direct support. With all of that, plus plugging into an LTE network supporting an average of 12 – 25 Mbps downloa...
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LG Optimus 2X finally gets the Gingerbread update; Optimus 3D and Optimus Black later in November
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LG is pretty crappy when it comes to firmware updates with their Optimus 2X being one of the last devices to get the Gingerbread treatment. Those of you living in Europe with the “world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor” can finally get Android 2.3 update from LG — in case you haven’t took the “unofficial” route and rooted your way to Gingerbread.
Unfortunately, this update is only for folks who bought the unlocked device with no carrier subsidies and it’s still unclear when every Optimus 2X owner will get it. We’ll keep our eyes wide open and let you know as soon as we hear something new on that front.
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LG Optimus 3D Android 2.3 update adds 21Mbps 3G
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LG Optimus 3D owners are finally going to receive an update from Android 2.2 (Froyo) to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) by the end of November, around the same time as Android 4.0 is expected to officially land. The update brings with it the usual suite of improvements that come with the upgrade, as well as some Optimus 3D extras. A leaked build that recently leaked shows that the update is based on Android 2.3.5.
The special extras included for Optimus 3D users are better 3D video capturing as well as enhancements to 2D and 3D video editing. 3D to 2D conversion is also improved. Certain units will also benefit from faster HSPA+ cellular data with speeds up to 21Mbps.
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T-Mobile brings 6 new devices to its lineup today just in time for the fall season
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Now that we’re in the heart of the busy fall season, T-Mobile managed to bring 6 new devices to its lineup to give its customers a lot of variety to choose from – well, that’s if they’re in the market for smartphones and tablets.
In fact, the date of November 2nd has been kicking around for many devices, but now that it’s finally here, there’s a lot to be happy about since they’re arriving at a time when busy holiday shoppers are starting their rounds. Specifically, today marks the official launch nationwide of the HTC Radar 4G, LG DoublePlay, Samsung Exhibit II 4G, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, T-Mobile myTouch, and the T-Mobile myTouch Q. In terms of pricing, they’re respectively at $99.99, $99...
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LG confirms it will update the Optimus 2X and others to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
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LG issued a rebuttal on its Facebook page, of the rumors that it will leave the first phone with dual-core chipset, the LG Optimus 2X, out in the cold regarding Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
The ICS update is being planned for testing right now on the Optimus 2X, and will be probed for the other high-end smartphones in LG's portfolio, the company said.
"LG firmly denies the rumours that claim LG will not be providing the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS update for the LG Optimus 2X. These rumours are NOT true. LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones. Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific mo...
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Gingerbread update for Verizon's LG Revolution is being pushed out as we speak
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Sure it might have been the least favorable of the initial three 4G LTE smartphone offerings from Verizon Wireless, but in any event, the LG Revolution is finally packing its Froyo bags and moving right up to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Naturally, the wait was a lengthy one for handset owners, but it’s nonetheless ever so sweet for them.
Bringing up its software version to VS910ZV7, the update brings forth the entire usual suspect of features commonly associated with the sweet tasting snack. Beyond that, it packs along a few things that enhance both the email and messaging experience. And of course, it’s packing some other enhancements and bug fixes to fine tune the overall experience for users...
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LG Revolution 2 could be coming to Verizon as the LG Spectrum
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So what has become of the LG Revolution 2? Popping up only three months after the launch of the first-gen model, the Revolution 2 was rumored to offer a 4.5 inch screen; the device quickly dropped out of the public eye and has been unheard from since. Now, a couple of screenshots show a device called the LG Spectrum in Verizon's computer system.
While there is no smoking gun link to the LG Revolution, note how the LG Spectrum is listed right under the former handset on the first screenshot. Like the LG Revolution, the LG Spectrum is an LTE enabled device and adds global functionality. As far as a launch date and pricing is concerned, we honestly have a paucity of information about this dev...
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LG Revolution due for Gingerbread update
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The folks over at Verizon seemed to have heard the cries of all LG Revolution owners, because the largest U.S. carrier will begin rolling out the devices long-awaited Android 2.3 Gingerbread update presently. The new update will include the following:
Email folders will now display in the correct order. The maximum attachment size is now set correctly, even when the exchange service is configured with unlimited size attachments.
Messages can now be stored on the SIM card. View these messages through the Settings menu, “Manage SIM card messages.”
Correctly set Out of Office without having to set a start or end time
The popup message asking to delete accounts when changing the SIM card now dis...
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich not coming to LG Optimus 2X?
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Well, this doesn’t bode well for LG. Recently the handset-maker confirmed on Facebookthat the Optimus 2X will not receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, even though it was only released in January of this year. This likely means that the T-Mobile G2X won’t be getting the update, either.
Back when we reviewed the Optimus 2X and T-Mobile G2X, we had very few negative things to say about the dual-core toting handsets. With the Optimus 2X being the first dual-core phone and managing to get itself into the Guinness Book of World Records, the future looked bright for the handset.
After a rather glowing review of the T-Mobile G2X, the problems began. Random reboots, or just shutting off...
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