LG’s G4 arrives at T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon and US Cellular next week
Have you been eyeing LG’s latest flagship handset since it was announced last month? Well, it’s set to arrive in the US next week. T-Mobile began selling the G4 online today, for $0 down and $25/month for two years or $599.76 if you’re looking to part with a lump sum. The pink-hued carrier is looking to lure early adopters with an extra that’ll make good use of that microSD card slot. If you opt in “while supplies last,” you can expect a free 128GB card for free. And T-Mobile’s the spot to grab that dapper brown leather rear cover. The LG G4 won’t go on sale in stores until June 3rd, so nabbing one now means yours will ship before the phone hits retail. Not a fan of T-Mobile? Fret not.
Sprint announced last week that it would start selling the G4 on June 5th Metallic Gray and Leather Black. The carrier also has the same deal as T-Mobile ($0 down, $25/month for 24 months), on top of the two-year contract price of $200. And yes, you can still forgo the commitment for $600. Verizon’s version of G4 will be available June 4th, but it’s taking pre-orders starting tomorrow. Spacing out the payments over 24 months will set you back $22.91/month with Big Red and buying the handset outright with no contract costs $550. Opting to go with Verizon still gets you the phone in either Metallic Gray or Leather Black and there’s also a number of bundles that tack on an LG tablet or the LG Watch Urbane for some extra dough.
If you still aren’t happy with those options, US Cellular will have the G4 up for grabs on June 4th. Unfortunately, there’s no word on when the handset will be available from AT&T just yet. LG’s offering offering added perks to get you splurge for the device with an extra battery, charging cradle and 32GB microSD card available by mail — if you purchase before June 21st. What does opening up your wallet to any of these carriers get you? On top of the aforementioned expandable storage, there’s great battery life, a 5.5-inch vibrant IPS Quantum display, capable 16-megapixel camera and more.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Source: Verizon
Microsoft partners with LG, Sony and 18 other OEMs to bring Office apps to more Android tablets
Microsoft is no stranger to pre-installing its applications on various Android tablets across the market. Just two months ago the company partnered with Samsung, Dell and eight other OEMs to pre-install Microsoft Office and Skype on the companies’ Android tablets. Now a whopping 20 more tablet makers are being added to the list, including big names like LG and Sony. Specifically, Microsoft details that Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive and Skype will be present on an unnamed LG tablet, as well as the recently-announced Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet.
Read more: Microsoft Office for Android review
Here’s the full list of OEMs that will pre-install these applications on their Android tablets:
- Axdia International GMBH – Germany
- Cube – China
- DL – Brazil
- General Procurement – United States
- Grupo Nucleo – Argentina
- Haier – China
- Inco – Mexico
- Ionik GBMH – Germany
- Iview – United States and Latam
- LG – Global
- Multilaser – Brazil
- Noblex – Argentina
- Pacific (Vulcan) – Mexico
- Philco – Argentina
- Positivo – Brazil
- Prestigio – EMEA
- Sony – Global
- Teclast – China
- TMAX Digital – North America
- Wortmannn – Germany
There’s no denying that Microsoft has some pretty powerful software when it comes to its Office suite. If you were planning on buying a tablet sometime soon, would the addition of pre-installed Microsoft apps turn you away from the purchase? Or would you prefer it? Let us know what you think!
Microsoft’s apps will ship with Android tablets from LG and Sony
If you thought Microsoft’s app deal with Samsung was surprising… well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Windows maker has reached agreements to bundle its apps and services on Android tablets from 20 companies. Most of these firms are small regional brands, but there are a few global powerhouses that include LG (which will include Microsoft on an unnamed future device) and Sony (starting with the Xperia Z4 Tablet). Yes, this probably means getting the Office suite and other apps you might not use much, if at all. However, it’s evident that Microsoft doesn’t mind — it’d rather make its services as ubiquitous as possible than send you straight into Google’s arms.
Filed under: Tablets, Internet, Software, Mobile, Sony, Microsoft, LG
Source: Official Microsoft Blog
LG, Sony and several others to bundle Microsoft Office apps with future tablets
After announcing a strategic partnership with Samsung, Dell and several other regional companies across the globe, Microsoft has now stretched this to 31 by adding 20 new OEMs to the list, including prominent global figures like Sony and LG.
Under this partnership, Microsoft apps like OneDrive, OneNote, Skype as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint will be preinstalled in the tablets that are launched by these manufacturers. They will essentially work as native apps on the device as they will be offered out of the box.
Sony’s recently launched Xperia Z4 Tablet is said to be the first to make use of this new partnership with the Redmond giant. You can find the list of new manufacturers who are part of this new alliance in the list below:
- Axdia International GMBH – Germany
- Cube – China
- DL – Brazil
- General Procurement – United States
- Grupo Nucleo – Argentina
- Haier – China
- Inco – Mexico
- Ionik GBMH – Germany
- Iview – United States and Latam
- LG – Global
- Multilaser – Brazil
- Noblex – Argentina
- Pacific (Vulcan) – Mexico
- Philco – Argentina
- Positivo – Brazil
- Prestigio – EMEA
- Sony – Global
- Teclast – China
- TMAX Digital – North America
- Wortmannn – Germany
Source: Microsoft
Via: Android Central
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Microsoft Office is coming pre-installed on select Android Tablets
Microsoft has been mighty busy today. Earlier today, it was announced that Microsoft would be bringing Cortana to both iOS and Android, as well as the addition of a Phone Companion app for Windows 10 and the ability to stream music from OneDrive account via an updated Xbox Music application. Well now, Microsoft has announced that the suite of Microsoft Office applications will be pre-installed on select Android tablets.
Here is a list of the manufacturers of the tablets that have agreed to include Microsoft Office pre-installled are:
- Axdia International GMBH – Germany
- Cube – China
- DL – Brazil
- General Procurement – United States
- Grupo Nucleo – Argentina
- Haier – China
- Inco – Mexico
- Ionik GBMH – Germany
- Iview – United States and Latam
- LG – Global
- Multilaser – Brazil
- Noblex – Argentina
- Pacific (Vulcan) – Mexico
- Philco – Argentina
- Positivo – Brazil
- Prestigio – EMEA
- Sony – Global
- Teclast – China
- TMAX Digital – North America
- Wortmannn – Germany
It’s also worth noting that Microsoft stated that the Microsoft Office suite WILL be available on a new LG tablet and Sony’s Xperia Z4 in the next 90 days. of course the specific tablet wasn’t mentioned, but there’s a little insight into what we can expect from LG in the coming weeks or months.
In March, we made access to Microsoft apps and services on mobile devices easier for customers by announcing strategic agreements with global OEMs Samsung and Dell, eight regional OEMs and top original device manufacturer Pegatron to pre-install Microsoft Office and Skype on Android tablets. Today I’m excited to announce that 20 additional global and local OEM partners, including LG, Sony, Haier, Positivo and Wortman, will make Microsoft productivity applications and services available on their Android tablets. These 31 partners will offer Android tablets pre-installed with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive and Skype in the near future. They will be available on a new LG tablet, and Sony will include them on their Xperia Z4 tablet in the next 90 days.
What are your thoughts on Microsoft Office being pre-installed on select Android tablets? Let us know in the comments below.
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U.S. Cellular to sell LG G4 on June 4
U.S. Cellular is the latest wireless carrier to announce sales and pre-sales for the LG G4. Available for purchase starting on June 4, its version of the flagship phone will be sold in Gold, Black Leather, and Metallic Gray.
Pricing for the LG G4 shakes out to $0 down and monthly payments of $29.50 each if you opt for the Gold or Metallic Gray. Pick the Black Leather and you’re looking at a slight premium of $30.50 per payment.
Customers who don’t want to spread out the cost of the G4 can pair it with a two-year service agreement. Going that route sees the phone priced at $199 with a contract.
As part of a limited time promotion, buyers who preorder the handset will receive a free 32GB microSD card and an extra battery with charging cradle at no cost.
U.S. Cellular will let interested buyers preorder the LG G4 as early as May 29.
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LG and Huawei are reportedly making Google’s Nexus phones this year
If you were disappointed that your only choice for a new, official Google phone last year was the gargantuan Nexus 6, you’ll be glad to hear that 2015 could be very different. Android Police sources have elaborated on previous rumors with word that both LG and Huawei are working on Nexus handsets this year. The LG device, nicknamed Angler, would have a 5.2-inch screen and might borrow the G4’s six-core Snapdragon 808 processor — effectively, it’d be a modernized Nexus 5. Huawei’s phone, Bullhead, would pack a bigger 5.7-inch display and could step up to a Snapdragon 810 chip. Think of it as a not-so-ungainly Nexus 6.
Some of the specs of both devices are up in the air, so it’s not clear just how sophisticated they’ll be. They should show up around the typical Nexus release window for October, however, which suggests that they’ll both be poster children for Android M. Just don’t expect a new tablet. AP‘s tipsters don’t believe there’s a revised Nexus slate in the works, which could leave the Nexus 9 soldiering on for another year.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google, LG
Source: Android Police
Get the LG G4 from T-Mobile, starting tomorrow
T-Mobile’s LG G4 will be launching through their online store tomorrow, May 26. If you can wait, T-Mobile should have the LG G4 in-stores come June 3. In either option, T-Mobile will be the first carrier in the US to offer the LG G4.
Pre-orders should begin shipping tomorrow, as well. If you’re just looking at getting the device through T-Mobile, you can pick up LG’s new flagship for $0 down, on a $25/mo payment plan for 24 months. There’s always the option of buying it outright for $599, too.
T-Mobile is making buying the LG G4 from them even sweeter, though. Purchasers will receive a free 128GB microSD card, while supplies last. This is a drastic upgrade from the 32GB solution LG is offering to US buyers. Not sure about the LG G4 just yet? Be sure to check out our hands-on video below.
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Is anyone picking up the new LG G4 from T-Mobile tomorrow? Let us know in the comments.
source: T-Mobile
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T-Mobile shipping LG G4 online orders from tomorrow, with free 128GB card for early buyers
There seems to be a growing trend these days with online availability and advance releases. Both the Nexus 6 and the Galaxy S6/Edge were shipped out to those ordering online before their retail availability hit. T-Mobile is continuing this trend with the newly announced (and slightly controversial) LG G4. The latest and greatest smartphone staple from LG will begin its journey to customer’s hands this Wednesday, May 27th, a full week before the official in-store release date of June 3rd.
LG G4
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On top of this early access, there is some extra icing in the form of the Un-carrier’s decision to include a special bonus with the device. As we covered a few days earlier, LG is offering T-Mobile customers some sweet swag, as early adopters will receive a spare battery, a portable charging dock for said extra battery, and a 32GB microSD card via mail after registering their device. The deal is even more delicious, however, for those who order before June 21st will have their 32GB card upgraded to a whopping 128GB. As the press release indicates, said 128GB card needs to be applied for online, and will take 4-6 weeks to arrive just like the other bonus items.
It would seem as if Korean OEMs have become quite interested in offering extra value propositions to early adopters, as Samsung was giving a free Qi Wireless Charging Pad with the Galaxy S6, and last year (in select markets) had given away a free Wallet Case with the Galaxy Note Edge to pre-orders. With respect to the spare battery and charger however, there is some irony to be had, as both are included as standard accessories (free of charge) with LG and Samsung devices in their home market. Still, it never hurts to share the love.
The LG G4 will cost $0 up-front to “well qualified customers” and can be paid off in 24 installments of $24.99 per month. That works out to a retail price of $599.76. The complete press release follows below.
T-Mobile Opens Up Online Sales for LG G4 Tomorrow
128GB SD Card Offer Details: Ltd offer; expires 6/21/15. Subject to change. Participating locations; while supplies last. Card, redeem online by 7/6/15 at www.lgg4t-mobilepromo.com and enter the required information. Allow 4–6 weeks for fulfillment. Limit one (1) 128 GB SD card per person/per household. Sponsor: LG Electronics.
Device pricing for well-qualified customers. LG G4 $0 down + $24.99/mo x 24, Total: $599.76; if you cancel wireless service remaining balance on phone becomes due. 0% APR; O.A.C. Taxes & fees additional; total device tax due at sale.
Qualifying postpaid Simple Choice plan required. Music Freedom; song downloads, video content, and non-music audio content excluded. Operating system and preloaded content use a portion of the internal memory. Wi-Fi Calling: Capable phone & Wi-Fi connection req’d; may decrement plan minutes. Most devices will not transition between Wi-Fi and the wireless network. See your device’s User Manual &T-Mobile.com for service and device details. Data Stash: Unused high-speed data rolls up to 12 months. See T-Mobile.com for service and device details. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. Un-carrier, Music Freedom, and Data Stash are trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc. © 2015 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile will offer the LG G4 on June 3
The smartphone will be available for purchase online starting May 27
T-Mobile has confirmed availability details for its version of the LG G4 smartphone. According to the wireless provider, the flagship device will be sold in store and online on June 3 with a full retail price of $599.76. The handset will break down to $24.99 per month over 24 months.
If interested in picking up the LG G4, customers can place an order for the phone beginning tomorrow, May 27. According to T-Mobile, the phone could arrive in hand before the June 3 launch.
As part of a promotion, T-Mobile will toss in a 128GB microSD memory card at no additional cost. The limited time deal runs through June 21.
T-Mobile will carry both the metallic silver and brown leather back version of the G4. The Un-carrier says it is the only provider to offer the brown leather model.
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