LG executive claims that smartphone form factors have reached their peak for now
LG, maker of smartphones like the G3 and G Flex, is one of the top Android manufacturers on the market. The G Flex mentioned was also one of the first smartphones ever created that featured a curved display.
Despite this groundbreaking accomplishment, LG’s Director of Global Corporate Communications has stated that there’s not much else possible for smartphone form factors at this time.
Ken Hong, speaking with TrustedReviews, made this statement at none other than the Korean company’s unveiling of the G Flex 2. He went on to elaborate that it’s not that the display technology doesn’t exist to do new and creative things, but limitations in component manufacturing is the culprit in the matter.
The design of phones is restricted by the technology of our component suppliers, so now we can only do what they can create, and they can’t even do very many of the [G Flex 2].
I’ve seen the transparent displays. I’ve seen the flexible displays. I’m sure they can make a good phone with them at a rate of one per day. It’s just not a commercially viable technology at the moment.
So, according to Hong, when might we see some advancement when it comes to smartphone form factors?
I don’t think in 2015 you’re going to see too much in terms of innovation in smartphone design other than maybe colour or what have you. Two, three years down the line, however, you might actually have a phone that bends to a greater degree.
Ken Wong has served as the Global Communications Director for LG since 2008. He joined LG after serving as Managing Director at McCann Worldgroup Thailand.
Source: TrustedReviews
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Nexus 5 Spotted on Geekbench Running Android 5.1
Nexus devices are usually the first to receive updates, so their updates tend to serve as a preview for things to come. A Nexus device has done just that for us today by running a Geekbench test while running Lollipop 5.1. The update will most likely be a small one, due to both the small change in the number (despite 4.0 being Ice Cream Sandwich and 4.1 being Jelly Bean), and the short, 4 months that have passed since Lollipop’s release.
Lollipop 5.1 has been predicted to be officially released in February, but it has already been seen on some Android One devices in the Philippines. As of right now, all we know about 5.1 is that it offers better battery life, a silent mode, better RAM management, and a more stable system. However, stay tuned to TalkAndroid for more information as it is made known.
Source: Primate Labs
Via: Phone Arena
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LG could use in house octa-core 64-bit chip for future devices putting another hit to Qualcomm
It just hasn’t been Qualcomm‘s year has it? I am sure the situations arose in the end of last year, but still. It would seem that Samsung isn’t the only manufacturer looking to go in-house with their own processor in the very near future. Those out of the loop might be unaware that Samsung has […]
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LG G4 will launch around mid-April – sources
LG just announced a sleek new smartwatch that’s coming at MWC next month, but we’ll have to wait until April for LG’s most anticipated device, the G4.
Korea Times cites sources familiar with the matter claiming LG would introduce the latest iteration of the G series sometime in April. LG needs time to wrap up development of the G4, and launching in April means LG won’t have to compete for the spotlight with rivals. Samsung, HTC, and Huawei will all introduce new flagships phones at MWC, scheduled to open on March 2 in Barcelona.
Las year, the LG G3 launched later than most of its competitors, on May 27. This late arrival allowed LG to one-up its rivals with a Quad HD display, and also gave the G3 an empty slot between Samsung’s spring marketing blitz and Apple’s fall onslaught. It looks like LG is hoping to replay this scenario, albeit slightly earlier in the year.
A tipster in position to know told Android Authority last month that the LG G4 would launch in mid-April. We’ve sat on the info because we couldn’t confirm it, but with this Korean report pointing to the same time slot, we feel safe to reveal it.
Things can always go of course, but at this point, we expect a standalone LG press event in mid-April.
Among the potential factors that could derail LG’s plans are issues with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor that will power the G4. Samsung has reportedly dropped the Snapdragon 810 in favor of its own Exynos chip, allegedly due to overheating issues that Qualcomm could not fix. But LG has been adamant that it has no problems with the chip, which also powers the curved G Flex 2.
LG is bringing a stylish new smartwatch to MWC, the LG G Watch Urbane
We recently discussed wearables, smartwatches in particular, in our Friday Debate podcast and post. One of our shared opinions what that current Android Wear and wrist bound devices could use a little design makeover. It seems LG felt the same way already, we are hearing that they will have a new, classy watch headed to MWC in March, the LG Watch Urbane.
At first glance, the LG Watch Urbane appears to take the basic rounded design of the LG G Watch R, and glam it up a bit. We’re told it is a full metal design, save the watch-face itself, and can accept any 22mm band of your choosing.
Rounding out the specs list, expect the same internals as the G Watch R, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC, 512MB of RAM, 4GB internal storage, that 1.3-inch rounded display and sensors including accelerometer, barometer, compass and heart rate sensor. A 410mAh battery should keep the lights on for a day, hopefully. The LG G Watch Urbane will also be dust and water resistant.
Keeping things running, the LG G Watch Urbane will ship with the Android Wear operating system, Google’s home-grown OS for wearables.
We’ll be at Mobile World Congress in March to see LG’s new watch, and a large list of other exciting new devices in action. Sadly, we may have to wait until then to learn more about the LG G Watch Urbane, including pricing and availability.
What do you say, would you purchase the LG G Watch Urbane, the full-metal luxury variant of the G Watch R?
LG WATCH URBANE MELDS CLASSIC LOOK WITH ENHANCED FEATURES
Elegant, Full Metal Smartwatch from LG Coming to MWC 2015
SEOUL, Feb. 16, 2015 ― LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first all-metal luxury Android Wear device, LG Watch Urbane, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. As its name suggests, the smartwatch is designed for a sophisticated and cosmopolitan wearer that delivers unparalleled technology and performance. LG Watch Urbane is the perfect device for wearers looking to add both style and high-tech flare to their everyday lives.
The LG Watch Urbane follows closely in the footsteps of the LG Watch R, the first smartwatch with a full circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display, which LG launched in October 2014. While the LG Watch R was designed with the active user in mind, the LG Watch Urbane is more formal with a thinner profile making it perfect for either men or women. Resembling a luxury timepiece, LG combined a classic design and innovative features to add style and convenience to everyday life while raising the already high standards set by its predecessor.
The LG Watch Urbane is crafted around the same 1.3-inch full circle P-OLED display as the LG Watch R but features a narrower bezel that gives it sleeker lines. The LG Watch Urbane has all of the hallmarks of a fine watch, making it the perfect fashion accessory. Its stainless steel body is available in polished silver and gold finish and is complemented by a beautifully stitched natural leather strap for a more classic look. The strap can be replaced with any 22mm wide band to suit the occasion or the wearer’s mood. Powering all of this is an intuitive touch-based user interface that makes the LG Watch Urbane compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above.
Like the G Watch R, LG’s latest Android Wear device includes a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor that can measure a wearer’s heart rate and average pulse during exercise. Always-On ambient mode shows the time on the display at all times in dimmed mode, saving battery life.
“The LG Watch Urbane’s classic design and smart features make it the perfect smartwatch to complement our G Watch and G Watch R, which were designed as more casual and active devices,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG Watch Urbane is an important part of our strategy to develop wearable devices that are worn and viewed as everyday accessories, not electronic gadgets.”
Additional details including price will be announced in local markets at the time of availability.
LG Introduces the LG Watch Urbane that Brings More Style to Android Wear
LG introduced some style in the wearable community today, by giving us a look at there new iteration to the LG G Watch R line with the LG Watch “Urbane.” LG claims this new watch to be “designed for a sophisticated and cosmopolitan wearer.” You can tell by the images that it is indeed just […]
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LG will launch the G Flex 2 in Singapore next month
LG has announced that its set to launch its second-generation curved, self-healing smartphone, the G Flex 2, in Singapore next Month. The handset will be available to pre-order on Friday, February 27, for SGD998 ($800), and will go on sale starting Saturday, March 14.
As for internals, the G Flex 2 is a beast of a device packing a 5.5-inch curved P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable internal storage, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing shooter.
Straight out of the box, the device will run the latest build of Android 4.4.4 KitKat with LG’s Optimus user interface plastered over the top. The handset is, however, expected to receive the much-anticipated and eagerly-awaited Lollipop update when it’s finally distributed by the South Korean company sometime later this month.
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Samsung bets on OLED as smartphone sales decline
It’s easy to forget that Samsung is a multi-tentacled company that builds much more than TVs and phones. For instance, it manufactures CPUs for arch-foe Apple and makes small-to-medium OLED panels for various companies, not just its own mobile division. According to Reuters, Samsung will invest another $3.6 billion into its OLED business to offset flagging smartphone sales. Most of that cash will go into a new production line producing curved panels for the Galaxy Note edge and third-party devices. And Samsung’s not the only South Korean manufacturer dumping more money into OLEDs. LG will also stake nearly $1 billion on new OLED capacity for large-panel items like TVs, as well. The takeaway? Given the display dominance of the two companies, many more OLED devices — both big and small — should be hitting the market soon.
AT&T now rolling out Lollipop update for the LG G3
AT&T is now rolling out the much-anticipated Lollipop update to all its carrier-branded variants of LG’s flagship smartphone, the G3, located in the United States. This upgrade brings the latest version of the Android operating system, together with a multitude of new features, bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
- Bold and colorful interface.
- New notification options.
- Longer battery life.
- Increased security against malware.
- Automatic device encrytption.
- Settings for multiple device users.
- A new quick settings drop-down menu.
- Improved internet and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Voice activation when screen is off.
To download the update, make sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. Then, from the home screen, press the Menu key, followed by Settings. Scroll to the bottom and tap ‘About Device’, followed by ‘Software Update and ‘Update Now’.
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LG Y70 makes a quick stop on Indian import tracking site
The upcoming LG Y70 has made an appearance on Zauba. The Indian import tracking site registered the handset’s arrival on Thursday. And, surprisingly, the listing gives us some information about the Y70. It will have some version of Lollipop running behind a 4.7-inch display. The resolution of the display is unknown at this time but 720p seems likely.
The LG Y70 is said to be launching in South American and European markets.
Source: Zauba
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