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LG has been leaving its smartphone owners on pins and needles for their promised Android 4.0 upgrades. It's now starting to take action: if we go by poorly machine-translated Korean, the Optimus LTE, Optimus LTE Tag and Optimus Vu will all get Google's latest starting June 4th. Everyone gets the new UI 3.0 layer, but those who've leapt on the Optimus Vu's phablet frame will get "additional features" that we understand will take advantage of the extra-wide dimensions for side-by-side note-taking. LG's remarks still leave some gaps in the Ice Cream Sandwich story, such as when Nitro HD owners get the new software. Even so, we're glad to see that owners of LG's crème de la crème in at least some corners of the Earth can enjoy Chrome and other Android 4.0 perks in the very near future.

LG's Android 4.0 upgrades for Optimus LTE, LTE Tag, Vu start in June originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 23:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of us aren't convinced that phablets will last as more than a short-term success. That hasn't stopped ABI Research from predicting that enough of the size XXL smartphones will sell to block all natural sunlight. The study team sees phones like the Galaxy Note and Optimus Vu as just the start, with help from Huawei, HTC and others leading to a crescendo of 208 million phablets shipped in 2015 alone. Of course, as with many of these predictions, the estimate is based on a little bit of knowledge and a lot of speculation about the market's tastes: the researchers have a hunch that the values of navigation, reading and the web will steer us to big screens, and they're including devices just over 4.6 inches like the One X or the upcoming Galaxy S III. There's a bit of evidence to support the claims -- Samsung sold five million Notes in five months, and HTC has seen some brisk One X sales -- but that's still no guarantee that regular-sized smartphones will have to fight in the shade.

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Just in case the world forgot which phone was first with 2GB of RAM, LG has pushed out another press release for its Optimus LTE II which ships this week in Korea, just as promised. The detailed specs reveal this version ships with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD, and while many of its specs (8MP camera, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU) are identical to its predecessor, it weighs in at an extra 10g, likely owing to the larger 2,150mAh battery. As mentioned previously it also has support for wireless charging and, naturally, the Optimus UI 3.0 detailed earlier. There's still no word on when we'll see this one outside of Korea but for now a few specs and pictures will have to hold us over.

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LG's Optimus LTE II ships this week in Korea, nails down a few more specs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While there's already plenty of excitement around other quad-core Android phones, LG will join the party soon when its Optimus 4X HD launches in a few European countries next month. Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and Poland are all on deck in June, where this latest Optimus variant will bring a 4.7-inch 720p HD IPS LCD, Tegra 3 CPU (benchmarked and seen in white here) and 2,150mAh battery coupled with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. On the software front, LG is touting its ability to take and share notes with "Quick Memo" (as seen in the Optimus Vu, now updated with the ability to include hyperlinks) as well as new "Media Plex" video playback controls. We got our hands all over this one during MWC 2012 a few months ago so until it drops in your neck of the woods, check out our gallery and video for a closer look or the press release after the break.

Gallery: LG Optimus 4X hands-on

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LG lines up Optimus 4X HD for launch in Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and Poland originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Competition among US cellular carriers is about to get a bit fiercer with a fresh national network that will actively encourage using your phone rather than setting hard limits. Newcomer (and MVNO on Sprint's network) Voyager Mobile is teasing a "frequent talker program" that will give all kinds of perks for the more talkative among us: call your Aunt Ruth a lot and you'll get phone upgrades, free months of service and smaller nice-to-haves like air mileage and gift cards. That's helped by Voyager starting off at $19 a month for unlimited voice, although picking a smartphone in the early catalog will hike that to a still rather thrifty $39 for all-unlimited voice, text and WiMAX data. If you're tempted by the price and don't mind an early phone roster that focuses on mostly Android-based carryovers like the LG Optimus S, Motorola XPRT or Samsung's Conquer 4G and Epic 4G Touch, Voyager will swing the virtual doors open for some states (with more to follow) when its countdown expires on May 15th.

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New carrier Voyager Mobile starts May 15th, promises rewards for chatting it up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MasterCard gives PayPass blessings to HTC One X, 16 other NFC phones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unlike today's other phone announcement, we can't say we were expecting to see LG come out with something of its own -- and it's a bit of a doozy, at that. Samsung's Korean rival decided not to let the Galaxy S III have the full spotlight for long, officially unleashing the Optimus LTE2. The mind-blowing portion of the spec sheet is its inclusion of 2GB RAM, a milestone we haven't yet seen in a smartphone. Additionally, the LTE2 will feature the company's "True HD IPS" display, WPC-backed wireless charging capabilities, Android 4.0 and a 2,150mAh battery that LG claims will increase the battery life by an astounding 40 percent. We haven't received word on which CPU will be used, though we're hopeful that a quad-core beast (or Krait, perhaps?) will complement the astounding amount of RAM. The LTE2 is due to land on at least three carriers in Korea sometime in mid-May, but we haven't heard any pricing or additional country availability at this time. We'll keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, check out LG's Flickr page down below for more images, and start thinking of ways to take advantage of the extra horsepower.

LG announces Optimus LTE2, coming to Korea mid-May with True HD IPS and 2GB RAM originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The high end edition of LG's new L-Style Optimus line is ready to roll, as the company announced the Optimus L7 is available in various "major" European locales before heading to Asia and the rest of the world later. In case it's been forgotten in the midst of its fellow L-branded smartphones like the L3 that launched in March, the L7 is an Android 4.0 handset with a 4.3-inch screen and 8.7mm-thick frame. Check out our hands on impressions from MWC or the press release after the break for more info, though it will likely appear on a carrier nearby sooner rather than later.

Gallery: LG Optimus L-series hands-on at MWC 2012

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LG's Optimus L7 brings ICS, 4.3-inch screen to market starting today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week may have drawn to a close, but the march of Clevo news continues. On the heels of Maingear announcing an 11-inch gaming notebook, Origin PC is throwing its own ultraportable into the ring: the EON 11-S. Though this is a new model for the company (the smallest laptop it's ever sold, in fact), it's not quite fresh to us: this is the same exact Clevo-made notebook Maingear unveiled two days ago, only re-badged under Origin PC's brand and available in a wider range of colors. As far as performance goes, then, that means you can expect Ivy Bridge processors, a 2GB NVIDIA GT 650M GPU, Optimus graphics-switching technology and a battery rated for 6.5 hours of runtime. In Origin PC's case, the laptop starts at $999 (compared with $1,099 for Maingear), though you'll have to head over to Origin's site for a breakdown of what specs you'll be getting at that lower price. (Spoiler alert: adding an Ivy Bridge CPU instantly bumps the price to $1,294.)

Gallery: Origin PC EON 11-S

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Origin PC joins the 11-inch, rebadged gaming laptop party, outs the EON 11-S originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the latest LTE and HD equipped addition to LG's Optimus line has already landed across Asia (Korea, Japan) and North America (US - AT&T, US - Verizon, Canada) under a few different names, the newly rebranded Optimus True HD LTE is finally prepared for a European debut. As seen by the flags flying above, this week LG will begin rolling out to Portugal, Germany and Sweden, with Britain and France on deck for the second half of the year when LTE service is available. The other flags present represent further Asian rollouts in Hong Kong and Singapore. The plan, described in the Korean press release linked below (Update: English PR after the break), is apparently to make LG synonymous with LTE, although we can't see how renaming its current dual-core standard bearer every other week is helping.

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LG Optimus True HD LTE's European assault begins in Portugal, Germany and Sweden originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG has released its Q1 2012 numbers, and there's plenty of good news to go around, with TV profits that nearly doubled and profit from cellphones for the second quarter in a row following six straight quarters of losses. Despite slightly lower sales, more of the units that did sell had higher prices and made more profit. In its press release, the company claimed to have "turned the corner" with a net profit of $215 million, blaming the slower sales of TVs on the European economy and cellphones on declining featurephone sales. We don't have specific numbers, but it called out the popularity of the Optimus LTE and Optimus Vu as part of the reason for increased revenues. Of course, the year is only just getting under way, and the company is expected to introduce its first 55-inch OLED HDTV soon, as well as quad-core smartphones and a new L-style series of phones. Before that however, it will have to deal with the competition from fellow Korean giant Samsung which will report its earnings later this week and has a few high profile releases up its sleeves as well. There's more details in the press release after the break, and PDF linked below.

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LG's Q1 2012 earnings show greater profits on strong TV, phone sales originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just under two months after LG's Optimus Vu got priced for the hometown market, in flies news that another hue will soon be on those very same shelves. The 5-inch, 4:3 ratio'd Android smartphone will soon hit South Korea in white, purportedly targeting the "younger" market -- you know, folks who like "cool" things (a translation for "refreshing," we're told). Folks can look for the device -- which should remain unchanged outside of the external color -- to hit SK Telecom as early as next week, but there's no word on when (or if) it'll spread to other markets.

LG's 5-inch Optimus Vu shipping soon in white (in Korea, at least) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know what you're thinking: It's white. But the truth is, there's something intangible about these snow-colored slabs that cause humans to lavishly drool. This time the sole culprit is LG's Optimus 4X HD, which appears to have found a way into the hands of Taiwanese site ePrice. Aside from being dressed in a different outfit than the first time we took it for a spin, not much has changed under that quad-core hood, meaning it's still sporting a flavor of Android 4.0 while also retaining its renown 8.9mm slim figure. Chances are this isn't enough eye candy for you, though, so we're hooking you up with a video of this unicorn in discrete action after the break.

Update: We've just added our own hands-on pictures from our recent trip to Seoul, and as you can see, our Quadrant benchmark scores (we ran it four times) only reached just above 4,000 -- a bit less than what we've see previously. That said, ePrice got just above 4,200 on its 4X HD, and things could change again when the device ships with final firmware, so we shall take a look again when that happens.

Gallery: White LG Optimus 4X HD hands-on

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LG Optimus 4X HD gets dressed in white, shows its unicorn side (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The successor to 2010's Optimus S, LG's readied another low-middleweight smartphone. Main features on the Optimus Elite include Android 2,3, a 3.5-inch screen, an 800MHz processor, NFC and a five-megapixel camera. So there's nothing particularly thrilling, but 50GB of free storage from Box could sweeten the deal for some. Eco-friendly nods include sustainable build materials, with 50 percent made from recycled plastic, with the hazardous likes of mercury, PVC and halogens also nixed from the device. Like other Sprint-LG team-ups toting green credentials, the charger ekes out minimal power when not charging the phone. Planeteers can pick up the Optimus Elite online -- in "Titan" silver and white -- from April 22, priced at $30 on a two-year contract. Sprint will also hand over a $50 reward card for your troubles and LG says the Optimus Elite will eventually arrive, at least in silver, on Virgin Mobile too. For a few more details, you can catch LG and Sprint emoting over Mother Earth in the press release below.

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Sprint and LG launch Optimus Elite: entry-level specifications, planet-saving hopes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Android 2.3Android2.3ecologicalElitegingerbreadgreenLGLG Optimus EliteLgOptimusElitemobilepostminiOptimusOptimus EliteOptimusElitesmartphoneSprintVirginvirgin mobileVirgin Mobile USAVirginMobileVirginMobileUsaTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:51:00 EST<![CDATA[LG renames Optimus LTE to Optimus True HD LTE, disses Samsung's HD Super AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/#comments ImageWhile the Optimus LTE's already made its way to South Korea, Japan and the US (in the guise of the Spectrum and the Nitro HD), LG's decided to give this dual-core handset a new name ahead of its Hong Kong launch at the end of this month. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Optimus True HD LTE. Alas, the "true HD" part here doesn't actually mean the phone's getting 1080p resolution on a 4.5-inch panel (which would be 490ppi; yet Toshiba's actually done it!); but we were told that 'tis really just a dig at Samsung's HD Super AMOLED technology -- you know, the magic behind that 4.65-inch screen on the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S II HD LTE.

Simply put, LG doesn't think that 1,280 x 720 on PenTile counts as HD due to the lower number of sub-pixels; and while it's at it, the company also criticized AMOLED's over-expressed colors and higher power consumption in "normal user environment" -- for the latter, LG showed that its AH-IPS has a more consistent power consumption across varying levels of overall whiteness. You can see the relevant slides after the break.

Of course, we've already expressed (twice) how much we like the HD Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Nexus. The clearness issue now is much less noticeable when compared to the original Super AMOLED; but as for color accuracy, many of us are indeed deceived by the vibrancy that we naturally enjoy -- except when you need to inspect photos, of course. Regardless, we're pretty sure that it's only a matter of time before Samsung strikes back with a, ahem, "true HD" Super AMOLED (Plus) panel -- hopefully in time for the upcoming Galaxy S III.

Gallery: LG renames Optimus LTE to Optimus True HD LTE, disses Samsung's HD Super AMOLED

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Not a fan of that 5-inch, IPS display on the Optimus Vu? Perhaps, you'd be more interested in a smaller, lesser-specced member of the family. According to PocketNow, the Optimus Elite is sprinting its way toward The Now Network and Virgin Mobile, with an expected launch on the former "rather soon" and the latter as early as May. The Elite is allegedly packing some run-of-the-mill features, including a 3.5-inch, HVGA screen alongside a five-megapixel rear shooter and an 800Mhz CPU. Both flavors look identical, save for Virgin's prepaid flavor going with a darker look, which you can gander at by jumping past the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5-inchandroidelitelglg optimuslg optimus eliteLgOptimusLgOptimusElitemobilemobilepostminioptimusoptimus lteOptimusLtepicturessmartphonesmartphonessprintvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobileFri, 30 Mar 2012 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/#comments Acer unveiled several new Ultrabooks at CeBIT last week (we spent time with the V5 and V3) but its M3 may be the most special one of all. NVIDIA mentions it will not only be the first with a discrete GPU -- beating Lenovo's T430u to the punch -- but that the included GeForce GT640M is based on the long-awaited 28nm Kepler architecture. That should give it enough power to run the latest games while still remaining true to the ultrabook tag with a 20mm thick frame and (promised) 8 hours of battery life thanks to Optimus technology. The 15-inch Aspire Timeline M3 Ultra also breaks the mold by squeezing in a DVD drive for games you can't get from Steam, along with options for either a hybrid hard drive / SSD or SSD-only storage setup. Neither company has included a pricetag in their joyful announcements, but these no-compromise packages are expected to begin shipping later this month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15-inch15Inch20mm28 nm28Nmaceraspireaspire timeline ultraaspire timeline ultra m3AspireTimelineUltraAspireTimelineUltraM3discrete gpudiscrete graphicsDiscreteGpuDiscreteGraphicsgeforcegeforce gt640mGeforceGt640mgpukeplerm3nvidiaoptimustimelinetimeline ultraTimelineUltraultrabookTue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's MWC 2012 booth tour (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/lgs-mwc-2012-booth-tour-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/lgs-mwc-2012-booth-tour-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/lgs-mwc-2012-booth-tour-video/#comments MWC's over for this year, but while all those HDTVs, tethered phones and Android costumes are lovingly stored for the next big tech event, we reckon you need to feel what the biggest mobile event of the year encompasses. So we braved another packed product booth to give you a taste of what the week's been like. LG's getting the treatment this time, with visits to the Optimus Vu, Optimus 4X HD and the Optimus 3D Max. Move on after the break for the full guided tour.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>booth tourBoothTourLGLG boothLG Booth tourLgBoothLgBoothTourmobilepostcrossMWCMWC 2012Mwc2012optimusOptimus 3D MaxOptimus 4XOptimus VuOptimus3dMaxOptimus4xOptimusVuvideoFri, 02 Mar 2012 14:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile World Congress 2012 preview: what will we see?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/mobile-world-congress-2012-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/mobile-world-congress-2012-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/mobile-world-congress-2012-preview/#comments Mobile World Congress 2012 Preview Without hesitation, February always seems to be the most hectic time of the year for the mobile industry, thanks primarily to the annual Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The show has long been considered the proper venue for phone and tablet vendors to show off their latest and greatest innovations. Naturally, the internet is been set ablaze with plenty of rumors and even a few official product announcements from companies hoping to benefit from some solid pre-show buzz.

In this guide we'll take you on a tour and walk through the hardware we already know will be shown off at MWC, as well as what we should likely expect to see and the things we'd really love to hear more about but probably won't. Join us after the break, won't you?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d cube3d max3dCube3dMaxacerandroidandroid 2.3android 4.0Android2.3Android4.0asusblackberryblackberry 10blackberry os 10Blackberry10BlackberryOs10cloudmobileelugaendeavorengadgetfujitsugalaxygingerbreadhtchtc endeavorhtc villeHtcEndeavorHtcVillehuaweiice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsl-seriesl3l5l7leakslglg l-serieslg optimuslg tag+LgL-seriesLgOptimusLgTag+liquidlumiamimosamobile world congressmobile+world+congress+2012mobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressmobileworldcongress2012motorolamwc 2012Mwc2012necnfcnokianokia 808 pureviewnokia lumianokia lumia 610nokia lumia 910Nokia808PureviewNokiaLumiaNokiaLumia610NokiaLumia910nyponoptimusoptimus 3doptimus 4xoptimus lte tagoptimus vuOptimus3dOptimus4xOptimusLteTagOptimusVupanasonicpanasonic elugaPanasonicElugapepperpreviewpureviewrimrumorssamsungsamsung galaxySamsungGalaxysnapdragonsonysony peppersony xperiaSonyPepperSonyXperiategra 3Tegra3upgradesvillewindows phoneWindowsPhonexperia pxperia uXperiaPXperiaUztezte mimosaZteMimosaFri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 4X HD unveiled: Quad-core Tegra 3, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7-inch display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/#comments If LG failed to impress so far with the Android 2.3 phones it's shown off in the run up to MWC 2012, perhaps the Optimus 4X HD can turn things around. This 4.7-inch beast will hit Europe in the second quarter and is its first to feature a 1.5GHz quad-core Tegra 3 as its benchmark destroying CPU, a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD (1280x720) plus what appears to be a lightly customized version of Ice Cream Sandwich. Perhaps the only logical followup to its Optimus 2X that kicked off all the dual-core madness, it also includes a 2,150mAh battery, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Despite that huge screen, at a depth of 8.9mm it's only slightly thicker than the superwide 4x3 Optimus Vu. Just like the Fujitsu prototype we spent some time with at CES, the Tegra 3 features a 4+1 "Companion Core" design, with a fifth low power unit available to take care of more mundane tasks without draining the battery. This is all pretty close to the leaked "X3" specs we'd heard, however there's no mention of NFC or HSPA+ just yet, only DLNA and MHL. Check out the full press release after the break for a few more specs.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5 ghz1.5Ghz1280 x 7201280X7204.7-inch720pandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0breaking newscompanion coreCompanionCoredlnahdhdmiice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsipslglg optimus 4x hdLgOptimus4xHdmhlmobile world congressmobile world congress 2012mobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2012mwcmwc 2012Mwc2012nvidiaoptimusoptimus 4x hdOptimus4xHdquad coreQuadCoretegrategra 3Tegra3Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:10:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 3D Max is a slimmer sequel, world's first phone with 3D video editing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/#comments We're not sure if the world was anxiously awaiting a follow-up to LG's Optimus 3D (the AT&T Thrill 4G here in the states), but here it is: the LG Optimus 3D Max -- or Optimus 3D Cube, depending on your country. The latter's been announced for Korean carrier SK Telecom, with the former rolling out to Europe later. The Optimus 3D Max is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 9.6mm vs. the Thrill 4G's 11.9mm, with a faster 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and 16GB of storage built-in, confirming most of the rumors we'd heard previously. According to LG, it will also be the world's first that can handle 3D photo and video editing right on its glasses-free 4.3-inch screen, all shot by the dual 5MP cameras mounted on the back. It also has NFC baked in to support the new LG Tag+ stickers that change the phone's settings when swiped, just like the Optimus LTE Tag. It's scheduled for release in early March with Android 2.3, but we're promised an Ice Cream Sandwich makeover soon after launch, just like its cousin, the Optimus Vu. Check out the full list of specs after the break and expect to us to get a firsthand look when Mobile World Congress kicks off on the 27th.

Update: It looks like it'll also arrive in Europe with a new name; the Optimus 3D Max. Check the full English PR release below.

Gallery: LG Optimus 3D Cube

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LG Optimus L3 appears in Sweden, packs entry-level style originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3 megapixel3MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3CDONE400GingerbreadGoogleHSDPAleakleakedLGLG E400LG OptimusLG Optimus E400LG Optimus L3LgE400LgOptimusLgOptimusE400LgOptimusL3mobilepostminiOptimusOptimus E400Optimus L3OptimusE400OptimusL3pre-orderQVGASwedenTue, 31 Jan 2012 07:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG announces ICS upgrades to begin in Q2 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-announces-ics-upgrades-to-begin-in-q2-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-announces-ics-upgrades-to-begin-in-q2-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-announces-ics-upgrades-to-begin-in-q2-2012/#comments Following the footsteps of Samsung and Sony, LG has come forth with details on which devices will be getting Android 4.0 -- also known as Ice Cream Sandwich -- and when we can begin expecting those upgrades to roll out. The phone manufacturer made its official announcement via its Facebook page, stating that several of its 2011 models will be on the receiving end of ICS starting in the second and third quarters of next year, with a full-scale rollout occurring sometime afterward.

In the second quarter we should expect to see updates for the LG Optimus LTE, Prada 3.0, Optimus 2X, Optimus Sol, myTouch Q and the Eclipse. Fast forwarding to the third quarter, the Optimus 3D, Optimus Black, Optimus Big, Optimus Q2 and the Optimus EX will all be lucky recipients. As can be expected, LG was careful not to lump carrier-branded devices into the mix here, as a large portion of the timing depends on the carrier's testing procedures. Head on past the break to see the full statement by LG.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 4.0Android4.0eclipseice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicslglg prada 3.0LgPrada3.0mobilepostminimytouch qMytouchQoptimusoptimus 2xoptimus 3doptimus bigoptimus blackoptimus exoptimus lteoptimus q2optimus solOptimus2xOptimus3dOptimusBigOptimusBlackOptimusExOptimusLteOptimusQ2OptimusSolpradaprada 3.0Prada3.0Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Art Lebedev details Optimus Popularis keyboard, puts Mini Six up for pre-order]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/art-lebedev-details-optimus-popularis-keyboard-puts-mini-six-up/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/art-lebedev-details-optimus-popularis-keyboard-puts-mini-six-up/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/art-lebedev-details-optimus-popularis-keyboard-puts-mini-six-up/#comments
We haven't heard too much out of Art Lebedev since its last major update on the Optimus Popularis and Mini Six back in June, but the Russian design studio is now finally providing a few more details on the premium peripherals. That includes our best look at the LCD-laden Optimus Popularis keyboard to date, along with a price for the smaller Mini Six (pictured after the break), the latter of which will set you back $376 and is available for pre-order right now. As for the Optimus Popularis, its price now stands at $1086 with the current exchange rate, and Art Lebedev is promising that the first shipment will arrive by June 1st, 2012. Hit the source links below for a closer look at both devices.

[Thanks, Basil1992]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>art lebedevArt Lebedev StudioArtLebedevArtLebedevStudiokeyboardminioptimusoptimus minioptimus popularisOptimusMiniOptimusPopularisTue, 06 Dec 2011 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of November 21, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of November 21, 2011:
  • Bell Canada is getting a couple new LG devices: the entry-level LG Eclypse, coming December 2nd, is a QWERTY device with Gingerbread [PocketNow], and the high-end LG Optimus LTE, which offers a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, HD display, 1,830mAh battery, 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing cam, is available now. The Optimus LTE is available for $150 with a three-year commitment. [AndroidCentral]
  • MetroPCS announced the availability of the HTC Wildfire S sometime this week. You'll be able to grab one for $180 with no contract attached. [Unwired View]
  • T-Mobile is getting its Galaxy S II in white, so why not the Skyrocket on AT&T? A few press images of the device's new hue have leaked out. [PocketNow]
  • Verizon's message app just got a refresh which now offers support for SMS / MMS syncing between your phone and tablet. Both devices have to be attached to the same WiFi network, however. [AndroidCentral]
  • Verizon's rolling out LTE to another selection of cities on December 15. [PhoneScoop]
  • User Agent Profiles outed the Sony Ericsson Arc HD (previously known as the Nozomi), amongst other unknown devices. [Android Community]
  • It appears that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 may be coming to T-Mobile, according to leaked marketing materials. [PocketNow]
  • Cincinnati Bell just launched the BlackBerry Torch 9810 for $200 with a two-year commitment and after $50 mail-in rebate. [BusinessWire]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attblackberry bold 9900blackberry torch 9810BlackberryBold9900BlackberryTorch9810cincinnati bellCincinnatiBellhtc wildfire sHtcWildfireSlg eclypselg optimus lteLgEclypseLgOptimusLteltemetropcsmiscmiscellaneousmmmobile miscmobile miscellanyMobileMiscMobileMiscellanymobilepostminioptimusprepaidsamsung skyrocket whiteSamsungSkyrocketWhiteskyrocketsony ericssonSonyEricssontorch 9810Torch9810whitewildfire sWildfireSxperiaxperia arc hdXperiaArcHdSat, 26 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus EX sneaks out of its box, reminds us it's still here]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/#comments Remember the Optimus EX? Not to be confused with LG's LTE flavor of smartphone, this dual-cored Android has been spotted hanging around outside its cardboard enclosure. This slab was previously revealed a few months back, flashing (quite literally) a 700 nit display alongside a refreshed 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor. Like these brief glimpses of the phone, pricing and release date info is light on detail, with no hint of the mobile TV-toting handset planning a visit over here. While LG's latest presumably ambles up to Korean phone stores very soon, we offer up another photo after the break to help satiate those Optimus affections that may otherwise go unrequited.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2GHz700 nits700Nitsandroidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreaddual-coregoogleKoreaLGLG OptimusLG Optimus EXLgOptimusLgOptimusExmobilepostminiOptimusOptimus EXOptimusExtegra 2Tegra2Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of October 31, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/refresh-roundup-week-of-october-31-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/refresh-roundup-week-of-october-31-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/refresh-roundup-week-of-october-31-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout attips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • LG's got plenty of Gingerbread coming to its premier Optimus devices, beginning with unbranded models in Europe. This week, the Optimus 2X began rolling out. The week of November 21st will be the timeframe for owners of the Optimus 3D, and the Optimus Black is expected to get its dose of Android 2.3 beginning the week of November 28th. [Facebook]
  • A Motorola Droid Bionic bug fix update is expected within one to two months, according to a post on the Motorola Owners Forums. [Phandroid]
  • The original Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy Tab (y'know, the first seven-incher) should now be bestowing gifts of Gingerbread -- Android 2.3.5 -- upon its users. It aims to improve the front-facing camera, power management and device security. [Droid-Life]
  • Extra security is to be had on Rogers' HTC EVO 3D, as version 1.20.631.3 is ready to download. This is the security fix which HTC has been working on for the past month. Additionally, it increases performance and fixes a force close issue. [MobileSyrup]
  • Gingerbread has arrived on the Samsung Galaxy S... on Cellcom of Wisconsin. Yep, the regional carrier's offering up improved battery life, miscellaneous performance enhancements and download management. [AndroidCentral]
  • The ASUS Transformer's nabbing a maintenance release known as 8.6.5.18. Along with the usual list of bug fixes, it also adds app backup support. [Droid-Life]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • HTC made kernel source available for the Rhyme, myTouch 4G, Jetstream, Sensation XE and XL, EVO 4G+ and the Thunderbolt. [AndroidCentral]
  • Samsung Galaxy Nexus boot, recovery and system dumps are now available. [AndroidCentral]
  • Also, the Motorola Droid RAZR's been rooted. [Droid-Life]
  • The LG Optimus 3D's much-awaited Gingerbread update (Android 2.3.5) is expected to roll out on November 21st, but it's already been leaked via XDA. As a disclaimer, the build -- as it currently stands -- has been reported to be rather unstable. Once it does officially arrive in stable form, it promises HSPA+ support for speeds up to 21Mbps as well as a few other video enhancements. [AndroidCentral]
  • An XDA forum member has compiled a manual root method for the Motorola Atrix 2. [AndroidCentral]
Other platforms
  • The HTC Freestyle, an AT&T-branded BrewMP device, has a ROM update up for grabs. It doesn't specify what exactly has been enhanced, but make sure to back up all of your data before updating. [HTC]
  • Along with the latest beta of iOS 5.0.1 comes its obligatory Redsn0w jailbreak, version 0.9.9b8. [Redmond Pie]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of October 31, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been wondering about the fate of Ice Cream Sandwich on the Optimus 2X, wonder no more. LG has just confirmed via Facebook that it the latest Android OS is indeed coming to the 2X and other "high-end smartphones," effectively debunking rumors to the contrary. Unfortunately, however, the manufacturer isn't quite ready to offer a release date, but promises that "detailed information" is on the way. As always, we'll keep you abreast of the latest.

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Optimus 2X to receive Ice Cream Sandwich update, LG confirms originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's biggest, fastest phone to date, previously known as the Optimus LTE, has made its first landing outside of Korea. In a not-so-thinly-veiled reference to the retina display-beating resolution density, it's now answering to the name, Optimus Eye. The smartphone's been leaked in a preview video from The Source, a Canadian retailer which is owned by Bell -- who'll evidently be making the phone available on their network. We also get to see LG's latest AH-IPS display technology in action, alongside a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and the increasingly standard eight megapixel shooter. No whisperings just yet on pricing or a launch date, but we'd expect these top-drawer specifications to be matched with an appropriately top-drawer price tag when it does arrive. You can eye it up for yourself after the break.

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LG Optimus Eye: LTE smartphone renamed with a view to landing in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz4G4G LTE4gLte720p8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 220Adreno220ah-ipsandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3bellbell canadaBellCanadacanadadlnadmbdual coredual-coreDualCoreeyegingerbreadgooglekorealglg lu6200lg optimus eyeLG Optimus LTELgLu6200LgOptimusEyeLgOptimusLteLTEmobilepostcrossoptimusoptimus eyeOptimusEyeThe SourceTheSourcevideoMon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/#comments Curiously enough, the prepaid market had as much of a field day at this week's CTIA Enterprise & Applications as anyone else; we already got our fair share of hands-on time with the Samsung Transfix for Cricket, and shortly afterward beheld our eyes (and mandibles) on the LG Optimus Slider, the latest beauty making a beeline to Virgin Mobile as early as this coming Monday. Aside from the obvious slide-out QWERTY, the Android 2.3.4 device will feature a 3.2-inch HVGA display, a 3.2MP camera and microSD support up to 32GB, and will be available without a contract for $200. Head underneath to take a look at the full image gallery and hands-on video.

Gallery: LG Optimus Slider hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011


Zachary Lutz contributed to this report.

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LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's 2D to 3D app converter will finally arrive on the Optimus 3D (AKA the Thrill 4G) this month. In order to play nice with it, apps and games need to be using OpenGL. The converter is packaged inside the company's maintenance release for the 3D smartphone and will be available on European handsets any day now, followed by a gradual global roll-out over the next few weeks. You can expect to find a few more tri-dimensional nuggets, including 3D video editing and the ability to view 3D video in 2D. LG says that it will also add Dolby Mobile sound and automatic image-stabilization for 2D video-capture. But, we're more interested in that app converter -- we want those furious fowl to really pop out at us.

LG Optimus 3D app converter starts roll-out this month, why settle for only two dimensions? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D Game3D Game Convertor3D Games3D Gaming3D Phone3dGame3dGameConvertor3dGames3dGaming3dPhoneIFAIFA 2011Ifa2011LGLG OptimusLG Optimus 3DLgOptimusLgOptimus3dLgThrillLgThrill4gmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiOpenGLOptimusThrillthrill 4gThrill4gFri, 07 Oct 2011 15:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/virgin-mobile-announces-lg-optimus-slider-sneakily-postpones-da/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/virgin-mobile-announces-lg-optimus-slider-sneakily-postpones-da/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/virgin-mobile-announces-lg-optimus-slider-sneakily-postpones-da/#comments Virgin Mobile was originally intending to celebrate the new month by flipping the switch on throttled data, but it decided to push those plans back and announce a couple new phones instead. The prepaid carrier announced the upcoming launch of the LG Optimus Slider (note: it's not the Optimus Note) and the HTC Wildfire S in October and, in the same press release, nonchalantly mentioned that it would delay reducing throughput speeds for heavy users until sometime next year. No word on why this came about, but we'll take good news whenever we can get it. The LG Optimus Slider is an Android 2.3 device with a 3.2-inch HVGA display, a 3.2MP camera and 1,500mAh battery, and will be available online beginning October 16th for $200 and in Sprint stores October 30th. The HTC Wildfire S will show up in silver at Best Buy and in white at Radio Shack starting October 23rd, and can be yours for $200 as well. We can imagine which announcement you're most excited for. Check out both press releases in their glory after the break.

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Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, about that LG Optimus EX we saw last week -- it's now gone official in South Korea and it's looking slightly more alluring. Announced yesterday, this Gingerbread-coated handset is the first to ship with NVIDIA's revamped 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, which means it'll support 1080p video, much like the Galaxy S II. It also boasts a four-inch LCD with 480 × 800 resolution and a full 700 nits of brightness, along with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, a five megapixel camera and front-facing VGA shooter. Available in either black and silver or white and gold color schemes, the EX is slated to launch on Korea's SK Telecom at an unspecified price, though plans for an international release remain unclear. As soon as we find out, however, we'll be sure to let you know.

LG Optimus EX gets official in Korea, sporting 1.2GHz Tegra 2 chip, 700 nits of brightness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Optimus Hub (aka Univa / Optimus Two) earns its stripes at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4e510e510gfccgingerbreadgooglelglg e510LG E510glg optimus hublg optimus onelg optimus twolg univaLgE510LgE510gLgOptimusHubLgOptimusOneLgOptimusTwoLgUnivamobilepostminioptimusoptimus huboptimus oneoptimus twoOptimusHubOptimusOneOptimusTwosmartphonesmartphonesunivaThu, 22 Sep 2011 08:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Switchable graphics solutions duel it out, AMD ends up looking like a chump]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/#comments AMD Dynamic Switchable Graphics At this point, NVIDIA's Optimus switchable graphics are old hat, but AMD is relatively new to the game of packing dual GPUs in a single laptop. AnandTech decided to pit the two solutions against each other and, well, lets just say AMD doesn't come out looking so great. The biggest problem appears to be stability. While performance is acceptable (though, not quite as good as it should be) the site had trouble getting four of the supposedly 16 supported games to switch between the integrated and discrete GPUs as advertised. Regular driver updates, not to mention a bit more testing, could solve the issues, but for now NVIDIA's Optimus simply outclasses its AMD counterpart. Check out the video after the break and don't forget to hit up the source link for all the details.

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Switchable graphics solutions duel it out, AMD ends up looking like a chump originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2 ghz1.2Ghz4-inch700 nits700Nitsandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3availabilitycameradisplaydual-corefive megapixelFiveMegapixelgingerbreadhandsetipsLCDlgLG LU2300lg optimuslg optimus q2LgLu2300LgOptimusLgOptimusQ2LU 2300Lu2300mobilepostcrossoptimusoptimus qoptimus q2OptimusQOptimusQ2OSpriceprocessorqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersmartphonesouth koreaSouthKoreategra 2Tegra2vgaMon, 19 Sep 2011 03:27:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/lg-optimus-hub-officially-outed-as-successor-to-optimus-one-dyna/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/lg-optimus-hub-officially-outed-as-successor-to-optimus-one-dyna/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/lg-optimus-hub-officially-outed-as-successor-to-optimus-one-dyna/#comments Well, LG's gone ahead and made the successor to the Optimus One all official-like. The device you've previously known as the Univa (E510) has been renamed as the Optimus Hub, and it's set to arrive in Italy next month for €199 off-contract. The specs remain the same since we first peered at the handset, though we're now able to fill in some additional gaps. First, the camera has received a bump to 5 megapixels, and while the phone's ability to record video still tops out at VGA (640 x 480), it'll now capture up to 24fps (rather than 18fps with the Optimus One). Sadly, an LED flash remains absent from the scene. This Euro version features quad-band GSM support, although its 3G connectivity is limited to the 2100 and 900MHz bands and HSDPA caps out at 3.6Mbps. HDblog (based in Italy) was fortunate to get some hands-on time with the device, and even if you don't speak Italian, it appears to operate quite well -- just take a peek after the break. How will it compare to offerings from Huawei and ZTE in the battle for your hard-earned coin? That folks, remains to be seen.

Continue reading LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video)

LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You, kid, have got what it takes. The LG E510 -- also known as the Univa -- may be the apprentice of the massively-popular Optimus One, learning the tricks of the trade and mastering the art of winning the hearts of millions across the globe. Norwegian site Mobili nabbed some quality hands-on time with the new device and gave it high marks. The Univa is rumored to feature an 800MHz CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, 512MB of RAM, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1,500mAh battery, and will come with Android 2.3.4 installed. The spec sheet isn't enough to stand up to the Droid Bionics and Nexus Primes of the world, but it's certainly capable of holding up the lower end of LG's Android lineup for the next year, likely picking up right where the aging Optimus One left off. The device still isn't official, which means this is all pure speculation for now, but undoubtedly the manufacturer has something in mind for this newbie. Check out more pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: LG Univa E510



[Thanks, Cato]

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LG Univa pictured in the wild, may be the Optimus One's young Padawan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"These days, all the phones look the same. They have a huge screen - 4.3-inches is normal these days - and next year they're moving even larger. And they have a fixed number of touch buttons. They're the same thickness. They have the same camera. And even the same OS. It's so boring."

Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not this strategy actually pans out, but it's definitely something we'll be keeping an eye on.

LG developing slimmer Optimus 3D handset, might be ready for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 thoughtlessly only released in 2D.

[Thanks, Eddie]

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LG 3D Game Converter adds depth to regular 2D games originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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