The LG G3 is outselling the Samsung Galaxy S5 in Korea
To nobody’s surprise, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has sold like hotcakes since it’s launch and shows no signs of abating anytime soon. However, while we expect sales figures of the Galaxy S5 to vary region to region, we never expected to hear that the LG G3 is outselling the Samsung Galaxy S5 in Korea. LG‘s flagship device is one of the first with a Quad HD display, so it’s not really a surprise to hear the large interest for the device. What is a surprise is that the LG G3 is selling between 25,000-30,000 units per day compared to the Galaxy S5′s daily sales which are somewhere closer to 7,000-8,000 units per day.
While this isn’t immediately indicative of the total number of devices sold for either smartphone, it’s nonetheless astonishing that the LG G3 is outselling the Galaxy S5 on some level. This is thanks in large part to LG’s strategy to launch flagship devices biannually to try and capitalize on technological advances during the year, and it looks like it has paid off. The 5.5-inch Quad HD smartphone is sitting pretty at the top of the Android food chain right now, but we’ll just have to see for how long.
What do you think about the news that the LG G3 is outselling the Samsung Galaxy S5 in Korea? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source: ET News via Phone Arena
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Poll: What is the best flagship smartphone of 2014?
We’re nearly halfway into the year and we’ve got a lot of great smartphones out there. Right now we are surrounded by flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, and the Sony Xperia Z2. Looking ahead we have the soon-to-be-released LG G3 joining the fray. Suffice it so say, all of them are amazing smartphones and each would be welcome in our hands. But, just for fun, let’s find out which one of them is the best of the bunch?
Internally, we each have our preferences and favorites, but we want to hear what our readers think. In the poll below we want you to pick the best of the big four releases so far. Which do you prefer? Is it the build quality of an HTC One M8? The sexy stylings of the Sony Xperia Z2? Maybe you’re a die-hard Samsung loyalist. Let’s hear your thoughts on which is deserving of the name “best flagship smartphone of 2014“!
Ready, set, vote!
Once you pick your favorite, head to the comments to back up your vote. Let us know what it is that made you choose that particular model!
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Tip: Get the LG G3 SmartK Keyboard for any Android device
When LG unveiled their LG G3 they also showed off their Smart Keyboard which claims to improve contextual recognition and decrease the margin for input errors by 75%, as well as a ton of customisation, including the ability to adjust the keyboard height. Now, any rooted Android device can enjoy LG’s Smart Keyboard.
The guys over at XDA have managed to extract the LG Smart Keyboard from the ROM of the G3 and have made it available for all rooted Android devices running Android KitKat 4.4.
You can either flash it via recovery or install the .APK.
SOURCE: XDA
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Weekends with Engadget: Apple buys Beats, LG unveils the G3 and more!
This week we watched Apple buy Beats for $3 billion, explored the inspiration behind the newly-announced LG G3, learned about Samsung’s new partnership with Oculus VR, investigated the benefits of solar energy and much more. Read on for Engadget’s news highlights from the last seven days. Oh, and be sure to subscribe to our Flipboard magazine!
With Beats, Apple faces the music
Music streaming is on the rise, but it’s still a largely untested source of revenue. So, is Apple’s acquisition of Beats guaranteed to turn a profit, or have Cook and Co. purchased a very expensive business lesson?
LG’s G3 flagship is a bigger, simpler, higher-res smartphone
This week, LG announced the G3, and yes, it is equipped with a beautiful 5.5-inch Quad HD display and laser autofocusing feature. What’s more, we managed to go hands-on with the handset. So click on through for our impressions and photos.
Samsung is working with Oculus on a media-focused VR headset
Yep, Samsung’s building its own VR headset, and with a little help from Oculus VR. But rather than have its own screen, Sammy’s device will use your smartphone as the display instead, commandeering the handset’s processor for tracking functionality.
What’s on tap for Apple at WWDC 2014
WWDC 2014, Apple’s yearly developer conference is right around the corner and the speculation is heating up, especially regarding Apple’s supposed entry into home automation. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a handy collection of our own expectations for the June 2nd event. Enjoy!
Samsung Chromebook 2 review: A $400 laptop never looked so good
Chromebooks are gaining steam, and the Samsung Chromebook 2 is no exception. Sure, it’s got a bit of Sammy’s pseudo-leather on top, but don’t let that fool you. Between its fantastic trackpad, HD display and sturdy keyboard, the Chromebook 2 packs the best Chrome OS experience on the market.
Inside LG’s G3: How vacuums, focus groups and competitive pressure shaped a smartphone
The LG G3 doesn’t just have the nicest display on the market, it’s got an ultra-fast autofocusing laser sensor — all thanks to a coffee break with the company’s vacuum experts. Read on as our own Brad Molen investigates the inspiration behind the company’s most powerful smartphone yet.
Old console, new tricks: Getting the most out of your Wii
Be honest. It’s been a while since you last dusted off your Wii and engaged in a match of Mario Power Tennis, hasn’t it? Not to worry, we’ve got a few tricks to help you rekindle your relationship with the 10-year-old console.
What you need to know about solar energy
Most of us realize the basic benefits of harvesting solar power, but did you know it was the second leading source of new energy last year? Even still, many argue as to the efficiency of the technology. Continue reading to learn all you need to know about the business of the sun.
Extreme exposure: Inside GoPro’s burgeoning media empire
GoPro doesn’t want to simply build a camera to capture thrilling close-calls and daredevil stunts; it wants to be a media empire. Read on as our own James Trew investigates how the company aims to transform athletes into viral video creators.
The US Air Force’s oldest bomber is now a flying network
The B-52 bomber is one of the most reliable aircraft ever designed, but at over 50 years old, it seems an upgrade is in order. Now outfitted with a modernized communications system called CONECT, the B-52 plans to keep on truckin’ in this era of real-time data transmission.
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LG Announces the LG G-Flex 2?! ASUS Padfone X Becomes Official! – The ManDroid Show
Happy Friday Android friends. I finally have an actual show for you. I changed up the format a little bit, just because I was tired of the old way the show flowed. Hopefully you guys dig the new format. LG announced the G3, but that wasn’t the only thing they announced. The ASUS Padfone X also was made officially, so let me know which phone is catching your eye.
News Topics
LG G3 becomes official
LG G-Flex 2 coming sooner than expected
ASUS Padfone X Announced
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Engadget Daily: Apple buys Beats, LG’s G3 inspiration and more!
Today we watched Apple purchase Beats Electronics for $3 billion, investigated the benefits of solar energy, learned about LG’s inspiration for the G3 and uncovered a few tricks to help you find new life in your old Wii. Read on for Engadget’s news highlights from the last 24 hours.
Apple acquires Beats Electronics for $3 billion
Well, it’s official. Beats Electronics will soon be part of the Apple family. And despite the rumors, the $3 billion deal will include both the software and hardware sectors of Dr. Dre’s audio company.
Inside LG’s G3: How vacuums, focus groups and competitive pressure shaped a smartphone
The LG G3 doesn’t just have the nicest display on the market, it’s got an ultra-fast autofocusing laser sensor — all thanks to a coffee break with the company’s vacuum experts. Read on as our own Brad Molen investigates the inspiration behind the company’s most powerful smartphone yet.
Old console, new tricks: Getting the most out of your Wii
Be honest. It’s been a while since you last dusted off your Wii and engaged in a match of Mario Power Tennis, hasn’t it? Not to worry, we’ve got a few tricks to help you rekindle your relationship with the 10-year-old console.
What you need to know about solar energy
Most of us realize the basic benefits of harvesting solar power, but did you know it was the second leading source of new energy last year? Even still, many argue as to the efficiency of the technology. Continue reading to learn all you need to know about the business of the sun.
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LG G Flex 2 and Vu 4 confirmed for second half of 2014
The LG G3 wasn’t the only thing that LG announced today. While announcement events for the LG G3 took centre stage around the world, LG held a press conference in its native country of Korea to answer a few questions, one of which was when we would be seeing the LG G Flex 2. According to previous rumours, the follow-up to the LG G Flex would be coming in early 2015, however it was announced at today’s conference that the LG G Flex 2 and the Vu 4 would be released in the latter half of 2014.
While we weren’t expecting an announcement like that so soon, LG was predictably coy about leaking any details about the two devices. The original LG G Flex was one of the first devices to make use of flexible display technology, allowing it to have a curved screen. That wasn’t it’s only party trick however as it also incorporated some clever self-healing technology, something that the LG G Flex 2 is allegedly going to one-up with something even more unique. As for predictions for the Vu 4, there’s not much to go on, but it will likely continue along the lines of its predecessor with a 4:3 ratio display.
What do you think about the LG G Flex 2 and Vu 4 coming at the end of this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source: ITToday.co.kr via Phone Arena
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LG G3 Becomes Official! Let’s Talk Specs and Features! – ManDroid Quickie
The LG G3 is finally here and it is one sexy piece of device. No doubt you guys have already skimmed through the specs and features, and probably have surfed YouTube for hands-on videos, but now you get to hear what Mr. ManDroid has to say about the new flagship. I’m kind of in love.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 801 (up to 2.5GHz Quad-Core)
- Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
- Memory: 16/32GB eMMC ROM / 2/3GB DDR3 RAM / microSD slot (128GB max)
- Camera: Rear 13.0MP with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus / Front 2.1MP
- Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Size: 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 149g
- Network: 4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth Smart Ready (Apt-X), NFC, SlimPort, A-GPS/Glonass, USB 2.0
- Color: Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red
- Other: Smart Keyboard, Smart Notice, Knock CodeTM , Guest Mode, etc.
LG has also added some nifty features that I talk about in the video below. I also attached the official press release for the LG G3, so check that out, as well as the video and all the new photos of the gorgoues device, and let us know your thoughts about the LG G3. Is it a phone you plan on getting? I think a Google Play Edition would be nice to see in the near future.
NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2014 — LG Electronics (LG) today introduced to the world its eagerly anticipated LG G3 smartphone, the successor to the company’s popular LG G2. With launch events taking place in six cities worldwide — London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore and Istanbul — the LG G3 aims to redefine the definition of a global smartphone for global customers.
The all-new LG G3 will arrive on U.S. soil later this summer with T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores.
Developed under the Simple is the New Smart concept, LG G3 is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. The LG G3 was empowered with the best of what current technology has to offer, providing consumers with a user experience more ambitious than anything offered before by LG.
“The smartest innovation in a fast evolving smartphone market is creating harmony between advanced technology and a simplified user experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The LG G3 is the result of our effort to actualize that idea into a tangible product. And we are extremely pleased with the result.”
Highlights of the new LG G3 include:
- 5.5-inch Quad HD display with 538ppi with four times the resolution of HD and almost two times higher resolution than a Full HD display
- 13MP OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) camera with a revolutionary Laser Auto Focus that can shoot stunningly sharp images in a fraction of the time required by conventional phone cameras
- Polished metallic skin on the rear cover that is lightweight, fingerprint-resistant and most of all, aesthetically pleasing
- Floating Arc form factor that feels incredibly comfortable in one hand and incorporates the innovative design heritage of the Rear Key
- Redesigned graphic user interface (GUI) consistent with the Simple is the New Smart concept of the LG G3
True-to-Life Viewing Experience
LG’s development of the LG G3’s breathtaking Quad HD display was the result of years of innovation in display technology. With a pixel density of 538ppi, the LG G3’s Quad HD display sets new viewing standard producing images that are sharper and clearer than traditional smartphone displays. At 5.5-inches, the LG G3 boasts a screen ratio of 76.4 percent with thin bezels all around so the phone feels as comfortable in the hand as a smaller traditional smartphone.The high-resolution display on the LG G3 also required LG engineers to pair it with battery technology that was just as innovative. LG equipped the LG G3 with a 3,000mAh removable battery and advanced optimization technologies to further maximize battery efficiency. By replacing the metal in the battery cathode with graphite, LG engineers were able to extend the lifespan of the LG G3’s battery. The result is a battery that can keep up with the Quad HD display’s ultra-high performance without losing steam in the middle of the day.
Simply Captivating
The LG G3’s advanced 13MP OIS+ camera is designed to quickly and easily capture life’s special moments as they occur. This is made possible with LG G3’s innovative Laser Auto Focus. This technology enables the LG G3 to capture the best moment — even in low light — by measuring the distance between the subject and the camera using a laser beam. So fuzzy pictures of your son scoring his first football goal or missed shots because your camera couldn’t decide quickly enough which toddler in the playground to focus on is virtually a thing of the past. Combined with the proven and popular OIS+ technology first seen in the G Pro 2, the LG G3 is sure to impress even the most discerning shutterbugs.LG also simplified the process of actually capturing those special moments. Rather than having to focus on the subject in preview mode and then pressing the shutter button, with the LG G3, tapping the subject to focus will simultaneously also trigger the shutter. What’s more, the LG G3’s 2.1MP front camera incorporates several new enhancements such as a larger image sensor and larger aperture for more light throughput and better-looking selfies. A unique twist has been added to the standard timed selfie mode by incorporating gesture controls — when ready to shoot, simply clench your hand into a fist and the LG G3 will recognize the gesture and begin the automatic three-second countdown. It couldn’t get any simpler than that.
For video, the LG G3 offers superior sound quality with instinctive microphones that measure the environment to identify the optimal audio level for the clearest recording. And with the built-in 1W speaker with Boost AMP, users can enjoy videos and music accompanied by richer sounds and clearer tones.
Balanced and Simplified Design Language
The Floating Arc design of the LG G3 with its ergonomic arch and slim side profile provides an extremely comfortable grip for everyday one-handed use. The Rear Key continues to anchor LG’s innovative design language, with newly designed power key and volume buttons as well as more premium quality materials and finish. LG also refined sophisticated technical features and advancements located on the rear by arranging them in a clean and singular layout consistent with the LG G3’s well-balanced design language. The stylish metallic skin with matte finish that keeps the LG G3 looking clean and fingerprint-resistant will be offered in five vibrant colors: Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet and Burgundy Red.To complement the new external design, LG adopted a minimalistic user interface design with flat graphics. The circular motif of the graphic assets in the new UI was derived from the shape and concept of LG’s logo, reflecting its unique visual style and identity.
Simplified UX to Reflect Simple Pleasures
In addition to the advanced core technologies, LG took its Learning from You approach to a higher level with new UX features to offer LG G3 users a unique experience unlike any previous LG smartphone. Highlights include:
- Smart Keyboard: Adaptive technology learns as you type for faster input with fewer mistakes. Smart Keyboard reduces input errors by tracking and analyzing typing habits and intuitively “knowing” what word the user intended to type. The height of the keyboard can also be adjusted to better fit the user’s hands and position of the thumbs. Individual keys can also be customized with frequently used symbols for even faster input.
- Smart Notice: Like a personal assistant, Smart Notice provides suggestions and recommendations based on user behavior, phone usage patterns and location to offer user information when it’s needed the most. Smart Notice can remind you of a call you declined earlier and ask if you would like to call that person back. If you have a large number of unused files or apps on the LG G3 taking up valuable space, Smart Notice will ask if you would like to delete or uninstall them. But what sets Smart Notice apart from other personal assistants is its natural language capabilities. For example, instead of just displaying today’s temperature and weather forecast, Smart Notice will make a recommendation such as, “You may want to take an umbrella today since it will rain this evening.”
- Smart Security: Understanding the importance of maintaining and securing confidential data when smartphones are shared, misplaced, lost or stolen, the LG G3 offers a number of enhanced security features such as:
- Knock Code™ enables users to unlock their device with a pattern of taps. Merging security and convenience, users can create a personalized code that can be entered anywhere on the screen. With the LG G3, users have the option of being able to use KnockON to wake the screen to check the time or enter the home screen directly via Knock Code™.
- Content Lock keeps personal files safe and hidden from view when sharing the LG G3 with friends. When the G3 is connected to a PC, Content Lock prevents file previews so the data is still safe. The locked files can reside either on the LG G3’s internal memory or on the microSD card.
- Kill Switch gives LG G3 owners the ability to disable their phones remotely in the event of theft. The Kill Switch also allows content on the LG G3 to be wiped so personal information won’t be compromised. Kill Switch also includes antivirus scanning and remote wipe and lock, among other essential features.
LG will also be offering a collection of new premium accessories to accompany the LG G3:
- QuickCircle™ Case: Available in five colors, QuickCircleTM Case allows easy access to frequently used functions such as calling, text messaging, music and camera all from the QuickCircle window without opening the cover. In addition to the QuickCircleTM Case, LG will offer a lineup of Slim Guard Cases and premium Slim Hard Cases to protect the LG G3 in style.
- LG Tone Infinim™ (HBS-900): Developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon, the Bluetooth stereo headset delivers premium audio quality sound in a stylish design. Built with retractable wire management technology and jog buttons for easy search, Tone Infinim also features Name AlertTM to verbally notify you who is calling before you answer.
- Wireless Charger: Compact and foldable, LG’s Wireless Charger is optimized for easy portability. Compatible with Qi’s wireless power charging technology, the Wireless Charger from LG makes staying powered up as convenient as possible.
The LG G3 will begin rolling out worldwide (starting on May 28 in South Korea) on over 170 carriers. Additional details will be announced locally at the time of availability.
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[Download] Get your LG G3 wallpapers here in all their Quad HD Glory
The LG G3 is finally official, after weeks and weeks of leaks and speculation. It is every bit as good as we expected, from the 5.5-inch Quad HD display to the wonderfully simplistic design. Of course, all eyes are on the Quad HD screen, who’s 2K resolution is the newest craze in the mobile industry. But what use is a beautiful screen without beautiful wallpapers? Luckily, we have these LG G3 wallpapers to gawk at and wonder why our devices don’t already have 2K displays. Check them out:
That’s all 10 of them, with a nice choice of abstract beauty and just beauty; be sure to click through to see them all at the highest resolution. Hell, some of these can be used as desktop wallpapers. While the reviews are still streaming through, it looks like the LG G3 has become the definitive flagship of 2014 so far with hardware prowess and plenty of subtle abilities like battery saving and learning abilities that have only been seen in infancy on other Android devices.
What do you think about the LG G3? Do you like the wallpapers available to it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: XDA
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LG G3 Will Have Lasers, Knock Codes, And A Big Beautiful Screen
The LG G3 event took off in London today and for the first time in a long time I was actually excited to watch it. As we all know LG has been leaking details about the LG G3 (for about 3 weeks now) and they still managed to surprise me with their new flagship device. Let me tell you why.
DISPLAY:
I am a sucker for a pretty screen and boy does the LG G3 have a pretty face. The LG G3 is using LG’s Quad Core HD IPS display which gives you a resolution of 2560×1440 along with 538 ppi. The display measures 5.5 inches and takes up 76% of the front face. That’s right 76%. That means less bezel and more screen for you to drool over. The age of QHD is coming and I think LG maybe winning.
LASERS:
Ok not real lasers that will allow you to destroy every iPhone in sight but a Laser that will allow you to Autofocus almost instantly. The LG G3 has been upgraded with Laser Autofocus which allows for faster automatic focusing on your subject. To give you a specific number, the Laser Autofocus focuses in 0.276 milliseconds. To put that in perspective for you, the human eye takes an average of 0.300-0.400 milliseconds to blink, that basically means the Laser Auto focus is pretty damn fast.
Knock Codes:
If you have or have read up on the LG G2 then you know of the knock knock feature. You double tap on the screen and it automatically turns on, simple and useful. This time around LG decided to build on that feature by making it a lock screen, thats right, now you can knock to unlock. The feature will allow you to create your own unique knock code (series of taps) that will unlock your device and take you straight to your homescreen. According to LG this Knock Code lock method will give you more than 80,000 possible combinations.
Aside from the hardware I mentioned above LG the G3 will also have a beefy Quad-Core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM (Sucks right?), 2.1 Megapixel front facing camera, 13 Megapixel rear camera, 3000 mAh battery and Micro SD card support. The LG G3 will also launch with Android 4.4 KitKat. So what do you think? Will you be going after the LG G3 this year? Let me know in the comments below.
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