LG G3 Stylus is official! Don’t get too excited Though
Looks like LG decided it was time to take the wraps off the LG G3 Stylus, and I don’t mean just a stylus for your current G3. No, I mean a totally new device. As the name would suggest, it does offer the wondrous stylus pen and carry the G3 flagship name scheme. Much like the LG G3 Beat though, this is just a spin-off device that packs a fairly excitable line of specs. It does look pretty though, minus those hideous on-screen nav keys. What’s up with the white LG? Clear I can do, even a solid black, but that solid white in the images is just atrocious.
As for specs:
- 1.3GHz quad-core processor ( no mention on which one in the press release.)
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal storage
- Micro SD slot
- 5.5-inch qHD display at 960 x 540
- 13MP rear camera
- 1.3MP front shooter
- 3,000 mAh battery (removable)
- Android 4.4.2
- Will be in Black, White and Gold
Another interesting bit of information from the press release also tosses out the network type as 3G. Seems like, at least right now, that this won’t really be looking like a device that will be headed stateside. It is possible that a 4G LTE variant could become a thing at a later date though. LG doesn’t offer much in the way of a price tag either, simply stating a “fairly-priced package.” The LG G3 Stylus will pack in a number of the same software features as its higher-end cousin tough. Features like Knock Code and dual-window along with Gesture Shot and QuickMemo+.
LG will have the device on hand at IFA next week and we are sure to see more of the device pop up online then.
I can understand the need to cover the various price points with a flagship branded device, but I still find it rather annoying. Especially with something like this. I was fully expecting a G3 with a pen stylus and few new apps designed for it with maybe a few tweaks to the hardware. It will do well for those that can’t spring for something a bit more pricey, like the upcoming Note 4, and should fare well for LG.
Source: LG Via Android Police
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Engadget Daily: Amazon’s war on e-books, Ralph Lauren’s smart shirt and more!
Today, we break down Amazon’s controversial e-book-pricing model, learn about Ralph Lauren’s smart shirt for athletes, anticipate LG’s round-faced G Watch R and more! Read on for Engadget’s news highlights from the last 24 hours.
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LG’s first 4K OLED TV is ready to kill LCDs once and for all
LG only just brought its 55-inch 1080p OLED to a $3,500 price that’s within the limits of mainstream credit cards, and it’s already back with something better. The curved 4K OLED TV we saw at CES is about to go on sale in Korea, and will arrive soon everywhere else, meaning well-heeled buyers don’t have to choose between Ultra HD resolution and the sweet black levels offered by this newer display technology. We don’t have an official US price for the TV yet, but HDGuru’s usually reliable retail sources say the 77-inch model (there’s also a 65-inch version in) will arrive for about $7,000 next month. In Korea it’s priced at about 12,000 won ($11,753), however US prices are usually much lower. LG exec Hyun-hwoi Ha isn’t mincing words either, calling the new display “the pinnacle of technological achievement” and saying the tech will overcome LCDs in sales in just a few years. Can OLED pull off what plasma couldn’t? LG is betting it will — meanwhile Samsung seems convinced that OLED isn’t quite ready for prime time.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD, LG
Source: LG Newsroom
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Is this the LG G Watch 2? LG confirms it will be launching a round-faced smartwatch at IFA 2014 with a teaser
Just a week ago, we heard a rumour that suggested that LG was already preparing a successor to its LG G Watch, what was being called the LG G Watch 2. We were dismissive of the rumour given that the LG G Watch has only been on the market for 2 months, but is seems we might have been wrong to assume that. LG has release a teaser for a new wearable, one that it refers to simple as the “R” (presumably standing for “round”), depicting a smartwatch with a round face, not unlike that of the Moto 360. Check out the teaser below:
Given the timing of this new “R” smartwatch, it seems likely that LG has been working on the watch even before launching the LG G Watch and decided to launch the original G Watch to accompany the launch of Android Wear. Now, it seems LG’s real hand has been shown, and its latest wearable adopts the round form factor that many of us have been pining for. The teaser ends suggesting an announcement will be made at IFA 2014 next month, and we absolutely can’t wait to see what the actual smartwatch ends up looking like.
What do you think about LG launching a round face smartwatch at IFA 2014? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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LG will reveal a circular smartwatch next week to compete with the Moto 360
Of the three Android Wear smartwatches introduced at Google’s developer conference in June, the Moto 360 was by far the crowd favorite; its circular watchface gives it a classic, elegant look, and a stark contrast to the squarish Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch. It turns out that LG wasn’t very excited about its first Wear watch either: It’s going to introduce a round-faced sequel — called the LG G Watch R — next week in Berlin, shortly after Motorola officially launches its new timepiece.
The teaser, provided to us by a trusted source, is currently unlisted on LG Mobile Global’s YouTube channel and embedded above. Plenty of details are left out — gotta leave something for the big reveal, of course — but you can clearly see a circular display (we’re assuming R stands for Round) with several new watchfaces. And unlike the original G Watch, the R comes with a button on the side. We also caught a few brief glimpses of a digital step counter, distance meter and compass. Finally, the teaser proclaims that we’ll learn more at IFA 2014 next week.
The short turnaround between G Watches (2.5 months) is indicative of LG’s strategy. A typical product development cycle spans the course of several months, and depending on the device, could take up to a year or more. This means the G Watch R was in development alongside the original, so the square model was likely a proof of concept; something to satisfy the early adopters and work out bugs while the stylish version wrapped up development. In other words, the R is the marquee smartwatch LG’s really banking on, and the fact that it’ll be introduced just hours after the 360′s launch means that all of the momentum and hype Motorola has spent months building up may quickly vanish. Whether it was a stroke of luck or brilliant timing on LG’s part, it shows either way that the competition will be heating up next week.
LG’s not the only manufacturer coming out with a new watch soon. ASUS will launch one at IFA as well (though its shape is square in its teaser); HTC has something in the works for later this year; Samsung could easily launch another Gear or five for the holidays; and let’s not even get into the Apple watch speculation. The Moto 360 is still the best-looking smartwatch we’ve seen thus far, but the space is becoming much more crowded than it was two months ago, and it may not retain that top-dog status for long after it finally gets released.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Wireless, Mobile, Google, LG
Source: LG Mobile Global YouTube
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LG’s L-series phones keep the flair but drop the specs
With its latest L-series devices, LG is sticking to its script of building low-spec devices that retain some of the design cues, features and software of its higher-end handsets. Like earlier models, both the new L Fino and L Bello phones are aimed at emerging and youth markets with specs like 1.2GHz/1.3GHz quad-core CPUs, low-res WVGA screens, no LTE and 8-megapixel rear/1-megapixel front cameras (front VGA only for the Fino). Rather than specs though, LG is emphasizing the UX software features carried over from the G3 and other models.
Those include a back button, the Knock Code unlocking system and the QuickCircle case for fast access to the camera and other functions. Both models also have a recent version of Android KitKat, 4.4.2, and come in a range of colors like gold, red and green.
Given competition like the Moto E, which looks to have a bit more style, the success of the devices will likely depend in large part on their price. LG has yet to release that info yet, but seems to have confidence in the new handsets, judging by the aggressive launch schedule. They’ll start rolling out in Latina America this month, followed by Europe, Asia and other regions soon.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: LG
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LG G3 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5
Today, LG debuted it’s newest newest global flagship phone, the G3. The Android smartphone is a followup to the LG G2 from 2013, which had an unique design which moved the power/lock button and volume controls from the sides of the phone to the back of the device, below the camera lens. The G3 sports that same design, but with a more polished look, complete with a brushed metallic body (available in five colors) and a more mature-looking Android operating system.
The G3 packs the high-end specs we’ve come to expect in premium phones, and it’s perfectly poised to go up against it’s top Android competitors, the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5.
With similar eye-popping screens, powerful processors, and capable camera lenses available on all three devices, deciding on which one is best for you really comes down to the extra features, design, and personal brand preference. The LG G3 is no slouch when it comes to extras, with the Knock Code security feature, a front-facing camera designed specifically for selfies, and a high-capacity battery.
Check out the chart below to see how the phone’s specs stacks up against its competition, and let us know in the comments below which phone comes out on top for you.
LG G3
HTC One M8
Samsung Galaxy S5
Size
5.7 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches; 5 oz.
5.8 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches; 5.6 oz.
5.5 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches; 5 oz.
Screen
5.5 inches; 2,560×1,440 pixels; 538ppi
5 inches; 1,920×1,080; 441ppi
5.1 inches; 1,920×1,080 pixels; 431ppi
Operating system
Android 4.4
Android 4.4
Android 4.4
4G LTE
Yes
Yes
Yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
4.0 Low energy
4.0 Low energy
4.0 Low energy
RAM
3GB
2GB
2GB
IR Blaster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint scanner
No
No
Yes
Rear camera and recording
13-megapixel; 4K HD video
4-’Ultrapixel’; 1080p HD video
16-megapixel; 4K HD (1080p HD default)
Front-facing camera
2.1-megapixel; 1080p HD video
5-megapixel; 1080p HD video
2-megapixel; 1080p HD video
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
2.3GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
2.5GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
Battery
3,000mAh, removable
2,600mAh; embedded
2,800mAh, removable
Capacity
32GB
16GB, 32GB
16GB, 32GB
Expandable storage
Yes
Yes
Yes
Notable extras
One-watt speaker with amp
BlinkFeed, BoomSound
Fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor
US Carriers
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
Color options
Metallic white, black, gold, red, and violet
Gray, silver, rose gold
Black, white, blue, and copper
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Back to School 2014: The 11 best smartphones
If you’re in the market for a new handset to accompany you on campus this fall, your timing’s just right. You couldn’t ask for a better selection of choices, and plenty of the phones in the gallery below are downright budget-friendly. That said, if you can hold off for a bit, you might want to see what Apple and Samsung have in store — both companies are expected to announce new smartphones within the next month. Note that we’ve listed devices based on their unlocked and contract-free prices, though you’ll pay less up front if you sign up with a carrier. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the rest of our Back To School guide for more product picks.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Nokia, Google, LG
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LG’s Music Flow offers multi-room speakers controlled by a messaging app
LG has just announced a new range of wireless speakers, sound bar and network bridge called Music Flow, and by the looks of it, the company wants a piece of whatever action Sonos is getting. The system even comes with the Music Flow Player app that’s a lot like Sonos’ controller app, which can access your entire music library, even songs saved on other devices connected to your home WiFi network. Also, the app serves as the command center for all the pieces in your Music Flow network, streams internet radio stations and turns into an ordinary phone player when you step out of the house. Obviously, you can use the app to select among the system’s modes, including a multi-room one that plays a single song on all the Music Flow speakers in your house, say, when there’s a party.
What’s interesting, though, is that its HomeChat function uses the Line app to communicate with your other Music Flow devices. For instance, you can use the feature to chat with your network if you want song recommendations while you’re out. Finally, LG claims this is the first Hi-Fi audio system that you can control with one-tap through NFC. LG will release two Music Flow speakers (models 40W and 70) and the network bridge in the UK this month and in other European countries by September. The 30W speaker and the Sound Bar will be available globally after that. You can, however, see the whole system on display in September at IFA 2014 in Berlin, along with the company’s new curved TVs.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, LG
Source: LG
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LG’s new curved device is a 34-inch ultrawide display
Does anybody know if LG and Samsung are looking for a new tagline? Because we’d like to suggest “Real manufacturers have curves,” if so. LG, for one, is slated to unveil a 21:9 ultrawide IPS monitor (model 34UC97) at IFA 2014, which (unlike the flatter 21:9 screen the company released a year ago) is just as curved as the G Flex. The 34-inch QHD (3440 x 1440 pixels) LED display is just a bit larger than Asus’ similarly curved 32-inch one, touted the largest of its kind when it was announced in June. It’s compatible with both PC and Mac, supports Thunderbolt 2 connection, has a 7W speaker system onboard and promises the ability to easily handle heavy graphics and videos. As a plus for those who need a really large screen space, several of these assemble quite nicely into a large, curved multi-monitor set-up, as you can see after the break.
LG’s also showcasing two other monitors at IFA 2014, the first being a 31-inch 4K beast with movie/video editors in mind. The other one is meant for gaming rigs with its 144Hz refresh rate and an LG technology that cuts input lags. Sadly, the company doesn’t have release dates or prices yet (take note that its 55-inch curved OLED screen cost a whopping $15,000), but you can see all three from September 5th to 10th during the event in Berlin.
Source: LG
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