Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[LG launches 13.3-inch X Note Z350 laptop with third-gen Intel Core power, WiDi and an SSD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/lg-launches-13-inch-x-note-z350-ultrabook-laptop-intel-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/lg-launches-13-inch-x-note-z350-ultrabook-laptop-intel-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/lg-launches-13-inch-x-note-z350-ultrabook-laptop-intel-core-i7/#comments LG launches 133inch X Note Z350 laptop with thirdgen Intel Core power, WiDi and an SSD

Evidently, "Ultrabook" isn't a "thing" in South Korea. Or, at least not in the translated press release we've just gotten our mitts on. LG is getting the weekend started right with a proper successor to the Z330, and the X Note Z350 is absolutely a looker. It's a 13.3-incher that does its best to appear just like every other Ultrabook currently on the market, boasting a typical silver motif with black chiclet keys and a glossy LCD. A smattering of palm rest stickers work to further mar things, but the third-gen Intel Core i5 / i7 within makes up for most of that. We aren't told what kind of GPU is under the hood (we're putting our bucks on Kepler, for the record), but there's room for an SSD and a built-in Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) module to beam out 1080p content sans cabling. Pricing, battery life and most other particulars are being kept under wraps for now, but we'll be keeping an ear to the ground for more.

LG launches 13.3-inch X Note Z350 laptop with third-gen Intel Core power, WiDi and an SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not satisfied with the launch of its newest creation, the Galaxy S III, Sammy's taken the wraps off of yet another member of the famed galactic family: welcome the Galaxy R Style. While Samsung isn't coming out and saying it, the device is essentially a follow-up to last year's 4.2-inch Galaxy R -- and although the handset keeps a similar form factor, it's changed quite a bit on the inside. For example, the 4.3-inch (960 x 540), 9.79mm thin R Style now houses an LTE chip, 16GB of onboard storage and a TouchWiz flavor of Ice Cream Sandwich. As if that wasn't enough, the slab also packs a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU and a 5-megapixel camera to take care of those filtered Instagram shots -- all while being powered by a 2000 mAh battery. Samsung's R Style will be priced at 700,000 won (around $590) when it goes on sale in South Korea later this year. If we were there, we'd take two.

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Samsung unveils South Korea-bound Galaxy R Style: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, LTE and ICS on board originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google might be in trouble for how it handled an earlier raid by South Korean officials over antitrust concerns. Insiders claimed to AllThingsD that the country's Fair Trade Commission stormed Google's Seoul offices again on May 28th after the company allegedly stonewalled the investigation in suspicious ways. Among the accusations, Google supposedly deleted files and asked staff to work from home rather than face inquiries. The FTC's goal was still to answer complaints from local search firms Daum and NHN that Google was unfairly making it difficult to use a non-Google search engine in Android. Google still says it's cooperating with regulators, but the assertions if they're accurate would paint a different picture. They certainly don't alleviate pressure in the US over similar subjects.

South Korea's FTC reportedly raids Google again over lack of cooperation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chalk one up for an at least temporary resurgence in PC gaming. Blizzard can vouch that Diablo III has set a new record for the fastest-selling PC game to date: at 3.5 million copies trading hands through Battle.net downloads or retailers in the first 24 hours, and 6.3 million after a week, that's a whole lot of people battling the biggest of Prime Evils in a very short time. Naturally, a Blizzard-obsessed South Korea is accounting for even more activity, where over 39 percent of play at local gaming houses can be pinned on the action RPG, and the tally doesn't even include the 1.2 million bonus copies coming through a World of Warcraft annual pass promo. Before console gamers start packing up their PlayStations and Xboxes in symbolic resignation, D3 isn't the record-setter for the most copies of any game sold in one day -- that distinction goes to Modern Warfare 3's 6.5 million copies spread across multiple platforms. That's still enough to spur on some furious clicking and possibly a glut of dead mouse buttons, but you'll be glad to know there are suitably-themed replacement mice waiting in the wings.

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Diablo III becomes fastest-selling PC game ever, deluge of broken PC mice likely to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're sure Samsung isn't playing favorites... but after that rather extravagant product launch just the other week, it seems it's released another phone to market with barely a streamer nor slice of cake in sight. The phone in question is the SHV-E170K, and will be coming to South Korea's KT network. The handset was announced with minimal details, other than having a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD (960×540) display, LTE, 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel shooter up front. However, with a little bit of internet cunning (i.e. some discovered benchmark tests) SammyHub has determined that we're dealing with a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 on top of Android 4 (TouchWiz'd by the looks of things). It should be out later this month, again, alas, potentially in its sister's shadow.

Samsung's SHV-E170K has dual-core Snapdragon, LTE and an inferiority complex originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, we saw the first rollout of Verizon LTE from one of its rural partners, and both the Optimus L7 and Xperia U were spotted for Fido. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of April 30th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of April 30th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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South Korea's Communications Commission is wresting control of the domestic cellphone market away from operators. From May 1st, it is opening the handset business open to any vendor, who will sell phones unlocked so consumers can decide their choice of network. The plan is aimed at lowering prices by introducing competition between the retailers -- although some voices in the industry have expressed concerns that the operators will withdraw discounted offers in retaliation. Naturally, the KCC is determined to ensure a better deal for consumers, and is already strong-arming wayward networks into ensuring that doesn't happen.

South Korea opens up cellphone sales, networks wary of the 'free market' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:28:00 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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Korea Times is a publication that isn't shy of the odd bold statement and today it's claiming that HP's South Korean offices were raided on suspicion of price-fixing deals made with IBM and Oracle. The country's Fair Trade Commission seized documents, computer records and questioned employees over alleged price-rigging on public-sector contracts. A company spokesperson said that the visit was routine, while FTC officers refused to comment about ongoing matters, but what is clear is that if any wrong-doing is found, the case will be turned over to prosecutors with the aim of commencing criminal proceedings for those responsible.

Report: HP's South Korean offices raided over alleged price fixing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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'New' iPad landing in South Korea, Israel and 19 other countries, officially ceases to be new in US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robo-guard the South Korean correction service robot says 'stay out of trouble' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of April 9th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What exactly would an OS like Android mean for digital camera users? It could be a major breakthrough from a usability standpoint, opening up the in-camera ecosystem to third-party developers. We could see Twitter and Facebook apps that let you not only publish your photos directly with a familiar interface, but also see photos shared by your friends. A capacitive touchscreen would let you type in comments directly as well. You could publish to web-based services, utilize apps that enable post-capture creativity or receive firmware updates directly over WiFi. That hotshoe or USB port could accommodate a variety of different accessories, like a microphone or 4G modem that could be used with several models, including those from other manufacturers. While there's nothing making Android integration impossible from a technical standpoint, there are obvious disadvantages as well -- especially for camera makers. Stability would become an issue -- your camera could need a reboot just as often as your smartphone -- and such a powerful imaging device could theoretically cannibalize tablets and smartphones, though on a limited scale. Sadly this is merely educated speculation at this point, pending a product announcement from Samsung, though we wouldn't be surprised to see it come to fruition -- perhaps even before the next CES.

Update: Samsung reached out to us asking to clarify that this is simply something under consideration; nothing is confirmed yet. We've updated the post above to match.

Samsung considering Android-based digital camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering that the Player is only going to be available for purchase in Korea, the only opportunity to go hands-on at this point is at Samsung HQ, which we just happen to be visiting this week. We spent some time with the device today, and while there's no chance of this iteration ever making an appearance on U.S. shores, we certainly wouldn't mind if it did. The plastic housing has the same look and feel as most other Galaxy devices, so there were no surprises there. It does bear a striking resemblance to the Galaxy S II, though the LCD here doesn't offer contrast or color reproduction that's anywhere close to the Super AMOLED Plus display on that record-breaking smartphone. Navigating the TouchWiz interface felt snappy, as it should given the processing duo on board, and the DMB television viewer worked flawlessly -- at least once we had a chance to take it away from the rumored-frequency-jamming R&D facility. Join us past the break for a closer look at the Galaxy Player 70 -- for those of you living outside of Korea, this may very well be your only chance.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player 70 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Pocket-lint reports that the UK can expect the update to arrive on March 19th. Don't forget your Kies.

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Samsung heralds European arrival of Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S II (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the global courtroom conflict that threatens to outlast the Thirty-Years War, Samsung has commenced yet another lawsuit against Apple. Filed in a Seoul court, this particular litigation broadside alleges that Cupertino has infringed patents on the displaying of data, user interface and short text messages -- sigh.

Samsung files yet another lawsuit against Apple in South Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korea's largest ISP plans 'network fees' for datahogs like YouTube, internet TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • "Large is just a matter of perspective"
  • "Yes, I can make phone calls"
  • "It's not a STYLUS"
  • "Size DOES matter"
  • "More to Love"
  • "Wide Load"

Samsung brings us more to love, offers Galaxy Note engraving in South Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading South Korea's Live Park uses RFID and Kinect to bring your Holodeck fantasies one step nearer

South Korea's Live Park uses RFID and Kinect to bring your Holodeck fantasies one step nearer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Optimus Pad LTE

Continue reading LG makes Optimus Pad LTE official, 8.9-inch IPS tablet coming first to South Korea

LG makes Optimus Pad LTE official, 8.9-inch IPS tablet coming first to South Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mirasol eReader hands-on at CES 2012

Continue reading Mirasol 5.7-inch eReader hands-on, courtesy of Kyobo and Shanda Bambook

Mirasol 5.7-inch eReader hands-on, courtesy of Kyobo and Shanda Bambook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Deepa; image credit: SeongJoon Cho, Bloomberg]

Continue reading SK Telecom announces heterogeneous wireless technology, 100Mbps from your current networks

SK Telecom announces heterogeneous wireless technology, 100Mbps from your current networks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Kia's Ray EV hasn't heard about aerodynamics, sets out to defy naysayers in Korea

Kia's Ray EV hasn't heard about aerodynamics, sets out to defy naysayers in Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung promotes DRAM chief to vice chairman, implements 'top-two' structure originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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South Korea creates speedy new UAV, gives it VTOL capabilities to boot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This isn't the first time we've seen a prison turn to robots for a little assistance, but South Korea looks to be going a bit further than most with its latest robotic endeavor. The country's Ministry of Justice has announced that it will be conducting a one-month trial run of robot guards at a prison in the city of Pohang starting in March -- a project that's expected to cost one billion won (or about $863,000). "The robots are not terminators," as the university professor in charge of the endeavor told The Wall Street Journal, but rather monitors that will patrol the corridors of the jail and alert the human guards if they detect any unusual activity. Inmates will also be able to use the robots to communicate with the guards, and the folks behind the bots are apparently doing their best to keep things from turning into too much of a dystopian future -- they're now said to working on making the robots appear more "humane and friendly."

South Korea plans trial run of robot prison guards originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Kyobo, Qualcomm make Mirasol color displays a reality, with the Kyobo eReader

Kyobo, Qualcomm make Mirasol color displays a reality, with the Kyobo eReader originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung drops plan to file Apple suit in Korea, will battle in 'the global market' instead originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung outs pink Galaxy S II and limited edition Galaxy Tab 10.1, plays up battle of the sexes

Samsung outs pink Galaxy S II and limited edition Galaxy Tab 10.1, plays up battle of the sexes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading iPhone 4S arriving in Hong Kong, South Korea and a number of other locales on November 11th

iPhone 4S arriving in Hong Kong, South Korea and a number of other locales on November 11th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlbaniaappleArmeniaBulgariaEl SalvadorElSalvadorGreeceGuatemalahong kongHongKongiosios 5Ios5iphoneiphone 4sIphone4sMaltamobilepostcrossMontenegroNew ZealandNewZealandPanamaPolandPortugalRomaniasouth koreaSouthKoreaTue, 01 Nov 2011 09:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Korea-bound Galaxy S II HD LTE pops up in FCC filings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/samsungs-korea-bound-shv-e120l-pops-up-in-fcc-filings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/samsungs-korea-bound-shv-e120l-pops-up-in-fcc-filings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/samsungs-korea-bound-shv-e120l-pops-up-in-fcc-filings/#comments We'll have to brush up on our foreign languages to decipher the full battery label, but the Samsung SHV-E120L (aka the Galaxy S II HD LTE, thanks David_DK!)-- home to a 4.65-inch HD screen and dual-core 1.5GHz processor according to specs leaked last month -- has passed through its FCC testing. We didn't spot any indications it will bring that 1280 x 720 res display this way, but you can check for yourself at the link below.

Samsung's Korea-bound Galaxy S II HD LTE pops up in FCC filings originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz1280x7202.34.65-inch4.7-inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3dual coreDualCorefccgalaxy s iigalaxy s ii hd lteGalaxySIiGalaxySIiHdLtegobigs2gsiihdhspakorealtemobilepostcrossqualcommsamsungsamsung galaxy s ii hd lteSamsung SHV-E120LSamsungGalaxySIiHdLteSamsungShv-e120lSHV-E120Lsnapdragonsouth koreaSouthKoreaFri, 14 Oct 2011 23:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Pantech Vega LTE gets official for South Korea, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and 4.5-inch HD display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/#comments Pantech holds no punches in its home nation, where the company's latest handset, the Vega LTE, has just become very official. In addition to 4G support, the phone features a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 4.5-inch display with a whopping 1280 x 800 resolution. Take a moment to savor that last part. Gingerbread is at the core of this large-and-in-charge beauty, which also includes an 8 megapixel auto-focus camera that captures video at 1080p, an LED flash, a 1.3MP front-facing shooter and 16GB of built-in storage. An 1830mAh battery powers the slab, which measures just 9.35mm thin and weighs 135.5g (4.8oz). Rounding out the internals, users will benefit from A-GPS, 802.11n, NFC and terrestrial DMB -- that last one is specifically for the home crowd. With specs like these, we can only hope a domestic version makes its journey across the Pacific. If you're looking for some mental exercise, a translated PR follows the break.

Continue reading Pantech Vega LTE gets official for South Korea, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and 4.5-inch HD display

Pantech Vega LTE gets official for South Korea, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and 4.5-inch HD display originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3dmbgingerbreadgooglekorealtemobilepostminipantechpantech vegapantech vega ltePantechVegaPantechVegaLtesmartphonesmartphonessouth koreaSouthKoreat-dmbvegavega lteVegaLteSun, 09 Oct 2011 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[LG seeks ban on South Korean BMW and Audi sales, sticks out its LED lit tongue at Osram]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lg-seeks-ban-on-south-korean-bmw-and-audi-sales-sticks-out-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lg-seeks-ban-on-south-korean-bmw-and-audi-sales-sticks-out-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lg-seeks-ban-on-south-korean-bmw-and-audi-sales-sticks-out-its/#comments Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where we all just got along, people worked for the thrill of it, and knowledge was free? Yeah, fat chance dreamers. 'Sue', our new millennium's most oft-used verb, is getting some heavy play at the hands of the tech industry. The latest court room combatants? Why, that'd be LG Group and Osram. You see, once upon a time LG was late to the LED patent game, and was content to fork over the cash to Osram for use of its tech. Skip to now, and the electronics giant's claiming it can get its lighting goods elsewhere, picking from a plethora of relevant IP-holding companies and combining that with its own patents. Despite having already countersued Osram in July to prevent the import of that company's allegedly infringing products into South Korea, LG's gathered its legal arsenal once again to block the sale of Audis and BMWs throughout the entire country -- cars that include Osram's LED tech. It's hard to imagine the courts would grant such a wide-sweeping ban on major auto players' bread-and-butter. And all grandstanding aside, it's more likely the two fisticuffing parties will come to some sort of revised financial agreement.

LG seeks ban on South Korean BMW and Audi sales, sticks out its LED lit tongue at Osram originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:08:00 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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There's some pretty big news coming out of South Korea today, where Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S II LTE handset, along with its even more alluring cousin, the Galaxy S II HD LTE -- the first member of the Galaxy S family to rock an HD display. The new device, pictured on the right, boasts a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, which translates to about 316 pixels per inch. Other than that, its specs are identical to those of the Gingerbread-laced S II LTE, which is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and features 16GB of internal memory, an eight megapixel camera that supports 1080p HD video and the usual collection of WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC capabilities. No word yet on pricing or availability, but the Galaxy S II LTE will be available exclusively on SK Telecom, while the HD variant will be available on all three Korean carriers -- SK Telecom, LG U+ and KT. Full PR after the break.

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Samsung announces Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy S II HD LTE handsets for Korean market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC has bestowed a sparkly new handset upon its South Korean customers today, with the release of the Raider 4G. Sporting a 4.5-inch qHD display, this Gingerbread-coated device is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and boasts 1GB of RAM, along with 16GB of internal storage. Graced with what appears to be HTC's Sense 3.0, the Raider also features an eight megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter and supports 1080p Full HD video recording, as well as the usual smattering of WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS capabilities. When connected to a South Korean LTE network, this handset can reportedly achieve downstream / upstream speeds of 100Mbps and 50Mbps uploads, respectively, with HSPA downloads clocking in at 21Mbps and uploads at 5.76Mbps. The manufacturer hasn't revealed any plans for an international release, though rumor has it that this Holiday-like device may be heading to AT&T at some point. Trot past the break for the machine-translated press release, along with an extra image.

Continue reading HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday

HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If LG's tease routine didn't whet your appetite for the LU6200, these freshly leaked pics might do the trick. Obtained by Korean site Money Today, these in-the-wild images appear to corroborate many of the specs we've already heard about, including that 4.5-inch AH-IPS display at 720p resolution, eight megapixel camera and 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter. This device is also rumored to feature a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage and will reportedly ship with Android 2.3.5, though it'll be ready to update to the forthcoming Ice Cream Sandwich, as well. The LU6200 is expected to hit the Korean market sometime next month, where it'll run on LG Telecom's U+ LTE network, but you can check out an extra image of its commodious display after the break.

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LG LU6200 spotted in the wild, with 720p HD display taking center stage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5ghz1gb4.5-inch4gb720p720p HD720pHd8 megapixel8MegapixelAH-IPSandroidandroid 2.3.5Android2.3.5cameradisplaydual-corefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameragingerbreadhandsetice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichin the wildInTheWildKoreaLCDleakLGLG LU6200lg telecomLgLu6200LgTelecomLTELU 6200Lu6200mobilepostcrossRAMresolutionrumorsouth koreaSouthKoreastorageu+ lteU+LtevgaTue, 20 Sep 2011 04:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung moves to block iPhone 5 in Korea, expands its anti-Apple offensive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/samsung-moves-to-block-iphone-5-in-korea-expands-its-anti-apple/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/samsung-moves-to-block-iphone-5-in-korea-expands-its-anti-apple/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/samsung-moves-to-block-iphone-5-in-korea-expands-its-anti-apple/#comments Samsung Vs. AppleWell, since Samsung couldn't get an early peek at the iPhone 5 and iPad 3, the company has simply decided to take a page from Apple's playbook. A senior exec told The Korea Times it plans to file a request to block the sale of the upcoming iOS handset in its Korean homeland the moment the device is announced. According to the Times, the anonymous exec said it would leverage its wireless technology patents and demand that Apple either remove the telecommunications features -- turning the iPhone into an iPod touch -- or simply be banished from the Korean market. The knock-down-drag-out war between the two companies has only seemed to escalate in recent weeks, as Sammy has taken a much more combative and offensive approach. We can only hope the two get tired of divvying up the globe and declare a draw in this game of patent Risk.

Samsung moves to block iPhone 5 in Korea, expands its anti-Apple offensive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebanblockiphoneiphone 5Iphone5korealawsuitmobilepostcrosspatentpatent suitpatent warPatentSuitPatentWarsamsungsouth koreaSouthKoreaMon, 19 Sep 2011 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/#comments LG's fleet of Optimus handsets got slightly larger yesterday, with the announcement of the Optimus Q2 -- a follow-up to that LU2300 QWERTY slider we saw last year. Powered by a 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, this forthcoming device runs on Android 2.3, boasts a spacious, four-inch, IPS-based LCD with 700 nits of brightness and features a five-megapixel rear camera, along with a VGA front-facing shooter. The Korean manufacturer added that the Q2 will be about a tenth of an inch thinner and 0.35 ounces lighter than its 3.5-inch predecessor, and that it will ship with a wider keyboard. LG is expected to launch the handset in South Korea next week, though pricing and plans for a wider release remain a mystery. Head past the break for the full, translated PR.

Continue reading LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week

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 teases LU6200 with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 720p HD display, Gingerbread and 75Mbps LTE]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/#comments We recently stumbled upon the latest smartphone that LG's preparing for its home country, and wow, this plus-sized beauty is sure to turn some heads in South Korea. The device is known only as the LU6200, but it packs a 4.5-inch AH-IPS display at 720p resolution, a dual-core 1.5GHz Scorpion CPU, an Adreno 220 GPU, along with an 8 megapixel AF camera and connectivity to the U+ LTE network (which supports a maximum theoretical download speed of 75Mbps). Further, users will find a 1.3MP front-facing cam, 1GB of RAM, 4GB built-in storage, an 1,830mAh battery, 801.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, along with support for DLNA, MHL, WiFi Direct and NFC. Specifically for the Korean market, the handset can also receive digital radio and TV broadcasts through terrestrial DMB. LG has launched a teaser page for this Gingerbread-powered smartphone, for which pre-orders are said to begin on September 26th -- although, there's yet no word on the pricing. It's certainly intriguing, though we'll gladly wait for a stateside version before raiding our piggy bank... again.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

LG teases LU6200 with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 720p HD display, Gingerbread and 75Mbps LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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