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LG Optimus Hub (aka Univa / Optimus Two) earns its stripes at the FCC
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Okay, we'll totally admit that we've got something of a phone crush on LG's successor to the Optimus One lineup. Sure, it hasn't debuted in the States, and its specs already look a bit tired, but there's tons of goodwill attached to this family of devices. Should LG properly execute, the handset promises to be an iterative improvement for all smartphone buyers that need to save some coin. Now this sexy creation is making its way though the FCC, and while it's difficult to tell whether this is an international model or is bound for our domestic shores, it's easy to realize that we're one step closer to its much anticipated release. After a bit of digging, we can tell you the phone supports th...
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LG 'Enlightens' Verizon Wireless's Budget Lineup
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Verizon Wireless today announced the LG VS-700 Enlighten, a budget Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone. The Enlighten features a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 display, 800MHz processor, sideways slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture. Other specs include Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, microSD card support, seven home screen panels, and 3G mobile hotspot. The LG Enlighten will be available online September 22 and in stores September 29 for $79.99 after a $50 mail in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
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LG Optimus S finally receives its long awaited Android 2.3 Gingerbread update
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When it was first released last fall, one of the nice things about owning the LG Optimus S was the fact that it came with Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box – and in fact, it was one of the few at the time to sport that version. Fast forward to almost a year later, the handset is finally moving up to the next version of Android.
Sprint announced the beloved news that many handset owners have been waiting for, which is none other than the fact that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the handset is being rolled out. However, they’re releasing it in droves over the course of the next 10 days – so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see that notification today.
As always, the new software update fea...
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LG Marquee steps out in leaked press shot, coming this October? (updated: it's official)
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It looks like the LG Marquee's gearing up for its coming out party. We first caught wind of the Optimus Black clone when it surfaced in blurrycam form at a Radio Shack briefing, running what appeared to be vanilla Android, and branded for the Now Network. Well, thanks to a leaked press shot over on PocketNow, we can clearly see that the device is, indeed, sporting a lightly-skinned version of the pure Gingerbread experience, with Sprint ID replacing the browser in the phone's launcher. Cosmetically, you'll also notice the new grey-colored chassis has a striped band sweeping down the battery cover, although the camera placement remains similar to its European cousin. Aside from that, the only...
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LG Marquee caught on candid camera, is this Sprint's Optimus Black?
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Is this a case of smartphone identity crisis, or just a repurposed chassis? Whatever the case may be, LG's got a Marquee handset ready to shore up Sprint's future line-up. The leaked shot comes courtesy of a now private video spotted by Android Central, and was taken at a Dallas-based Radio Shack Business Summit. It's evident from the one Mr. Blurrycam screen cap on display that the phone's currently running a vanilla build of Gingerbread, and sports a minimalistic design that's reminiscent of the Optimus Black. We can't be certain the two are indeed twins, however that leaked roadmap did indicate a stateside October bow for the Optimus Black -- this could simply be a rebrand for the Now Net...
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LG Optimus One Gingerbread update starts rolling out
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Although way off the original schedule, it seems the Gingerbread update to the LG Optimus One has finally started rolling out. We are hearing reports from numerous countries that the Optimus One is now being updated to Android 2.3.3. The update needs to be downloaded through LG’s desktop client though, as that’s just how LG rolls.
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LG planning 30% staff cuts in mobile division?
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LG is reportedly planning to slash the workforce in its mobile phone division by 30 per cent after consistently poor results in the mobile space.
Reuters is reporting that the Korean giant is reacting by slashing the workforce to cut costs, but LG has come out and stated such a decision hasn't been reached as yet:
"We are always looking at opportunities to improve the performance of our mobile business but no decision has been made as to any job reductions," said an LG spokesperson.
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LG Thrill 4G officially arrives at AT&T for $100, fairy tales can come true
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C'mon, admit it -- you didn't really think the LG Thrill 4G would ever be released, did you? After several weeks of unexplained delays, the AT&T-branded Optimus 3D is truly, honestly available on the carrier's website for sale at a respectable $100. The device, announced at CTIA 2011 in March, isn't hiding anything we didn't already know: it's got a 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4 CPU with 512MB of RAM, Froyo, a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 display, 1080p video capture and dual 5MP rear stereoscopic cameras to add the extra dimension. So if you've been waiting for this phone to get the green light, it's time to stop idling at the intersection.
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Radio Shack to give its customers a thrill; the LG Thrill 4G will be offered for $79.99 on contract
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News about the LG Thrill 4G has been coming quickly now that AT&T has confirmed the September 4th launch of the 3D enabled phone as we reported. While AT&T plans on offering the LG Thrill 4G for $99.99 with a 2-year contract, a leaked picture of a Radio Shack internal document shows that the retailer plans on offering the phone for $79.99 with the 2-year pact. Without the contract, the Shack will ask you for $549.99 to get a Thrill 4G.
At $79.99, Radio Shack would match the price that Target is expected to ask for the phone, as we informed you. The stereoscopic 3D effects do not require any special glasses and the handset comes loaded with 3 games, N.O.V.A, Let's Golf 2 and Asphalt 6. In the...
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LG Thrill 4G 3D smartphone hits AT&T on September 4
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AT&T has finally put a date on the long-awaited LG Thrill 4G smartphone, and has announced that it will be arriving on AT&T's network on September 4. The Thrill 4G is AT&T's version of the LG Optimus 3D that was released in Europe a few months ago. It sports a dual-core processor with dual-channel memory, and has a glasses-free, 4.3-inch 3D display. Oh yes, and it has dual 5 megapixel cameras for 3D still and video capture. The Thrill 4G should retail for $99.99 when it hits AT&T this coming Sunday. In the meantime, check out our hands-on video tour of the Thrill 4G, and be on the lookout for our in-depth review.
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LG 3D Game Converter adds depth to regular 2D games
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Spoiler alert! Instead of waiting to surprise people at IFA this week, LG has released details of its new 3D Game Converter for the Optimus 3D early. The software arrives as part of the October maintenance release, promising to take any OpenGL game that runs in landscape and convert it to 3D. Around 50 games will come with pre-optimized settings -- the rest you tweak yourself. Open any game up in the app and it will try to split the foreground and background and recombine both in 3D. Feel your eyes crossing and a headache setting in just by thinking about playing this way? No worries, they're all still playable in 2D as well. Mouse on past the break to find the press release, which LG rather...
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LG intros Worlds first 3D Game conversion engine for Smartphones
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Next week at IFA, LG will demonstrate its latest achievement in mobile technology with the world’s first OpenGL based 2D to 3D game conversion engine for Android smartphones.
Schedule to be released on LG’s Optimus 3D next firmware update, this October, players of 2D games will now then have the possibility to switch between 2D to 3D at any times for free to enjoy their purchased game in yet another dimension (2D to 3D).
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Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution drop down to $0.01 courtesy of Amazon
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Dramatically separating itself from the pack, the thunderous HTC ThunderBolt was recently reduced in priced to $0.01 on-contract thanks to Amazon, but it didn’t take long for its other siblings to make the drop as well.
Once again, Amazon is making it more affordable to own a Verizon 4G LTE smartphone now that they’ve lowered the price of the LG Revolution and Samsung Droid Charge to the easy to swallow price of a penny for new customers. Naturally, you’ll be required to sign off on a 2-year contract with the purchase – still, we’re sure that won’t be a problem for you.
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LG intros the Optimus Sol or LG-D730 User friendly Android 2.3 Smartphone
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LG unleashed this morning its latest Optimus Android Smartphone with the Optmius Sol also known as LG-D730. This Android 2.3 Smartphone comes with a 1GHz CPU, a 3.9” Ultra AMOLED WVGA screen, a 9.8mm thickness and is aim to be the most affordable AMLED display Smartphone available on the market as well as being design toward first time smartphone users a new user friendly approach. Being affordable does not mean cheap and the LG-D730 comes also fully loaded with a 5Mpix Camera, with AF, WiFi, DLNA, an enhanced battery management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 percent when idle as well as being sold pre-loaded with Flash 10.1.
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LG denied an opportunity to be the first Android phone maker
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LG’s cell phones are doing okay, kind of. The company’s mobile division is narrowing down its loss, but it could have been reaping the benefits of Android like HTC if it wasn’t for a strategic mistake the company allegedly make. You guessed it right – LG was to be the first Android phone maker, but backtracked on the deal, forcing Google to work with HTC, according to a report by the WSJ.
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