Pebble nabs the former interface designers for webOS and First Else
Here’s some rather unusual news from Pebble: Former webOS designers Itai Vonshak and Liron Damir have left LG to join the wearable startup, which is a pretty big deal given their unique spin on UI design — you’ll want to check out what they did to LG’s smart TVs before they left. In fact, if you recall the ill-fated First Else phone from late 2009, its Splay interface — now available as a standalone launcher (pictured above) on Google Play — was also the work of the Israeli duo. With Vonshak now in charge of Pebble’s Product and UX team plus Damir joining as the Head of Design, we can’t help but imagine what a webOS-powered smartwatch would look like. Well, at least someone’s already made a Palm OS watchface for the Pebble to keep us amused.
Filed under: Wearables
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Rumoured LG G Watch 2 is a “serious game changer”, coming at IFA 2014
I’m not sure what to make of this news, but here it is anyway. The Korea Times is reporting that LG is likely poised to announce a new wearable at IFA 2014, what they are calling the LG G Watch 2. This comes not even 2 months after the original LG G Watch was announced and released alongside the Android Wear wearable operating system. The device is allegedly a “serious game changer”, one which LG has been working on since Android Wear’s announcement and has targeted September for release.
What changes might come in the G Watch 2 aren’t immediately clear from the report, but it does say that the screen will be an OLED display, differing from the IPS LCD of the original G Watch. Interestingly, The Korea Times claims the G Watch 2 might not even make a public appearance as “LG Electronics is being approached by a lot of authoritative watchmakers for strategic collaboration”, which implies LG may be looking for a suitor to help them design the outside of the G Watch 2. Whatever the case, IFA 2014 is right around the corner so we’ll see if any of these rumours are true.
What do you think about the news about a LG G Watch 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Korea Times via Phone Arena
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LG refreshed G Pad 8.0 tablet with LTE variant
LG has announced another tablet headed to market. Meet the LG G Pad 8.0, with LTE. While LG does have a G Pad that is LTE enabled, that was the LG G Pad 7.0 that AT&T recently launched. Now we have the 8-inch variety picking up the new mobile connection trick. Spec wise you are looking at the same hardware as the Wi-Fi only model.
- 8-inch screen
- 1280 x 800 display
- 1.2GHz quad-core processor
- 1GB of RAM
- 16GB internal storage
- Expandable SD card slot
- 5MP rear camera
- 1.3MO front-facing camera
- 4,200 mAh battery
It will also offer up many of the same software perks like Knock Code and Q-Pair. A LTE version of this tablet certainly makes Q-Pair seem a it more useful to me. Q-Pair is the sync software that sends calls and texts from your LG phone, particularly the G3, to the tablet.
“With the G Pad 8.0 LTE, LG is setting a higher standard for connectivity in emerging 4G markets,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Today’s on-the-go consumers demand speed and convenience wherever they are, at any time. If a 4G LTE infrastructure is in place, we want LG products to be first to take advantage of the fast network.”
The tablet will come in black, white, luminous orange and luminous blue. LG doesn’t offer up a price point in their press release, but they do offer up a time line with Europe taking the lead with devices shipping this week. Following up key European markets with Central and South America, Asia and CIS in following weeks.
LG BEGINS SHIPPING LTE VERSION OF G PAD 8.0
Latest Tablet Offers More Portability and
Advanced UX and Camera Features of LG G3
SEOUL, Aug. 14, 2014 — In an effort to expand its leadership in LTE from smartphones to tablets, LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled an LTE version of the G Pad 8.0, offering blazing fast outdoor connectivity and portability for on-the-go media consumption. The LG G Pad 8.0 LTE offers the right balance of performance and price competitiveness and comes preloaded with the best of the LG G3 smartphone’s premium user experience (UX), delivering smooth multitasking capabilities and an immersive multimedia experience.
The LG G Pad 8.0 LTE includes a unique sync feature that delivers easy connectivity with other Android devices. With QPair 2.0, users can connect to their smartphones with Bluetooth to conveniently answer phone calls, receive notifications, and send text messages, directly from their LG tablet.
Other noteworthy features in the LG G Pad 8.0 LTE include:
￭ Touch & Shoot helps capture special moments quickly and intuitively by letting users tap anywhere on the G Pad display to focus and trigger the shutter in one single step, eliminating a time-consuming two-step process.
￭ Gesture Shot makes taking selfies simple and fun. Opening and closing one’s hand in front of the lens starts a three-second countdown before triggering the shutter for brilliant, blur-free selfies.
￭ Smart Keyboard makes typing on an 8-inch tablet display just as easy as typing on a smartphone. Smart Keyboard reduces input errors by up to 75 percent by tracking and analyzing typing habits and intuitively “knowing” what words the user intended to type.
￭ Knock Code™, LG’s proprietary security feature that makes powering on and unlocking one fluid action, gives up to four users their own personal knock pattern so family members can share the LG G Pad without sharing their personal information.
“With the G Pad 8.0 LTE, LG is setting a higher standard for connectivity in emerging 4G markets,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Today’s on-the-go consumers demand speed and convenience wherever they are, at any time. If a 4G LTE infrastructure is in place, we want LG products to be first to take advantage of the fast network.”
The G Pad 8.0 LTE will begin shipping in key European countries starting this week followed by markets in Central and South America, Asia and CIS in the weeks to follow.
G Pad 8.0 Key Specifications:
￭ Display: 8.0-inch IPS (1280 x 800 / WXGA)
￭ Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core
￭ Memory: 16GB eMMC / 1GB RAM / microSD slot
￭ Camera: Rear 5MP / Front 1.3MP
￭ Battery: 4200mAh
￭ Size: 210.8 x 124.2 x 9.9mm
￭ Weight: 344g
￭ Connectivity: Wi-Fi / LTE
￭ Color: Black / White / Luminous Orange / Luminous Blue
￭ Other: QPair 2.0 / Touch & Shoot / Gesture Shot / Smart Keyboard / Knock CodeTM
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LG G Watch: One Month Reveiw
The LG G watch is one of the first products introduced with Android Wear. One month in and its starting to show what Google has intended for wearable devices. The smart watch is not intended to replace you phone or tablet, instead it is intended to replace your watch. Google has made this clear… Read more »
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Boost Mobile now offering $80 LG Realm
Boost Mobile on Wednesday announced its latest smartphone, the wallet-friendly Android-powered LG Realm. Priced $79.99, the handset features a 4.5-inch display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and a 5-megapixel rear camera. Additionally, customers will find the no-contract phone to offer 4GB internal storage, a front-facing VGA camera, and a 2100mAh battery. Powered by Android 4.4… Read more »
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Engadget Daily: ‘Minecraft’s’ raging success, Apple’s secret university and more!
Today, we dive into the world of Minecraft, rave in the shower, learn about Apple’s secret education program, don a futuristic motorcycle helmet and more! Read on for Engadget’s news highlights from the last 24 hours.
Filed under: Misc, Apple, Microsoft
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LG’s $3,500 OLED TV is the first one you might be able to afford
Now that plasma TVs are really on their way out, it’s the perfect time for a true alternative to LCD, and LG is ready with its cheapest OLED TV yet. The 55EC9300 is the third generation of curved 1080p OLED TVs to roll out and with a price tag of $3,500, the price has dropped 75 percent since the first one debuted a year ago for $15,000. It’s still pricey for its size, but you won’t have to choose between tuition and a TV this time around. Inside is the webOS Smart TV platform we loved at CES, and of course, the new display technology that is supposed to bring better colors and deeper blacks than have ever been possible before.
The question now, is if the improved colors of OLED are a better option than the high-res 4K screens currently flooding shelves. If the rumors are right, we’ll see a 65-inch 4K version soon that cuts out the compromises, but costs twice as much. You’ll be able to get your own eyes on the screens soon — pre-orders are available through Best Buy and Amazon, and Best Buy will sell the set starting on the 24th.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD
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LG unveils the LG G3 A for release in Korea
LG expands its G3 cell phone line with the G3 A, a lesser version of the 5.5 inch G3. The G3 A is expected to launch in Korea with a 5.2 inch 1080P HD display, rather than the 5.5 QHD display in the G3. It is also slated to arrive with last year’s powerhouse 2.3GHz… Read more »
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You can now watch YouTube videos in 1440p on the LG G3
LG’s new flagship phone, the G3, stands out for its Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) display, and the handset is taking advantage of all those pixels to offer a high-res YouTube experience. As was first reported by TalkAndroid, G3 owners can now watch YouTube videos in 1440p, a welcome bump up from the usual max resolution of 1080p. This feature reportedly comes via a recent update, and it’s still in the process of rolling out to all G3 handsets. If you’re currently using LG’s latest flagship, let us know if you’re seeing the 1440p options by commenting below. If you don’t have a G3, don’t despair; we’re bound to see a slew of new phones sporting Quad HD screens in the months to come.
[Photo credit: Phone Arena]
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, LG
Via: Phone Arena
Source: TalkAndroid
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LG G Vista headed to AT&T on August 22nd
AT&T has announced a new LG device that is slated for the network on August 22nd. The LG G Vista will be a 5.7-inch mid-ranged device with a price point to match at just $354.99 out of pocket.
The 5.7-inch display offers up a resolution of 1280 x 720 with a 258ppi. It will launch with Android 4.4.2, carry a 8MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera, 8GB onboard storage and support a micro SD card as well. Under the hood the LG G Vista offers up a Qualcomm quad-core processor at 1.2GHz, 1.5GB of RAM and is powered by a removable 3,200 mAh battery. The G Vista brings along some of the features that the LG G3 offers like the Knock Code, Laser AutoFocus for the camera and Dual Window.
The new mid-ranged LG device will launch in Indigo Black with a no contract price of $354.99. Alternatively you can grab it on a 2-year agreement for $49.99. On the Next18 you are looking at $14.80 a month and with Next12 it will add $17.75 a month to your bill.
Source: AT&T
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