LG G3 with 5 5 QHD display laser AF camera goes official

Tags: LG , Android

The LG G3 is finally official and is ready to take the duties as the companys 2014 flagship Android smartphone.

Hardware

The LG G3 features a 5.5" True HD-IPS+ LCD display with a QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution. This results in the eye-watering (in a good sense) pixel density of 534 pixels per inch. The company states that there really is a difference when looking at the display this sharp and that the Retina display wasnt even close to the final frontier, as the Steve Jobs claimed.

Inside the phone, theres a Snapdragon 801 (MSM8975AC) chipset with a 2.5GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor and Adreno 330 GPU. The version of the G3 with 16GB of internal memory sports 2GB of RAM, while the 32GB model has 3GB of RAM. Both versions will pack microSD card slots supporting up to 128GB cards.

On the connectivity side, theres Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, NFC and an IR blaster.

LG continues the trend set by the G2 with rear-mounted volume controls and Power/Lock and has refined them a bit. On top of them is the main camera, which sports a 13MP sensor with OIS. Next to it is a dual-LED flash, while on the left LG has fitted a special laser that measures distance and speeds up autofocus. In addition the company has also implemented phase detection autofocus for ultra fast 276ms focusing.

LG G3 official photos

It seems the company has turned equal attention to the 2MP front-facing camera, which sports bigger pixels and a brighter lens than the main one. It also promises the perfect viewing angle angle for selfies, which LG says is 77 degrees.

Design

The LG G3 is made out of polycarbonate with a special layer on top that gives it a finish close to metal. Additionally, it is scratch resitant and helps keep fingerprints away. Sadly, its not self-healing as the one of the LG G Flex. It is worth noting that the G3 isnt water-proof.

While those of you expecting actual metal finish might be disappointed, going for plastic has allowed the LG G3 to keep its weight in check - the smartphone weighs just 150 grams, which is pretty decent for the size. Full measurements are 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm, which is also very compact for a 5.5" smartphone. In comparison, the Oppo Find 7 measures 152.6 x 75 x 9.2 mm while packing the same display.

Audio fans will appreciate the 1W speaker at the back of the G3, which is similar to the one found in the LG G Pro 2. However this time LG has also enabled a boost mode, which brings its power to 1.5W.

The battery of the LG G3 is 3,000mAh and is user-removable. Theres optional wireless charging support that comes with a different back panel.

LG G3 official photos

Software

The LG G3 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat with the completely redesigned Optimus UI skin on top with a ton of new features. It is now boasting flat design, new icons and overall streamlined feel. There are a number of new apps and key features here, too.

One of them is called Smart Notice and it is LGs attempt to compete with Google Nows convenience. To do so, the service silently collects information tidbits and tells you useful things it believes might help you in your day. For example, it tells you if its raining outside, sets location-based reminders and will even automatically erase apps that havent been used for a couple of months, if you tell it to do so. One cool feature is that it can also automatically switch Wi-Fi on when you arrive home or at the office.

The keyboard is redesigned and you can now adjust its height to your personal preference. The companys proprietary KnockCode and Knock On features are also present, as is a new Health app that keeps track of your exercise regime and counts your daily steps.

Availability

LG launches the G3 in South Korea next week, while in Europe the phone will launch in June. We got no specific time-frame for the US launch, but LG promised it will be faster than that of the G2. Pricing information is yet to be detailed

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Verizon LG enV Touch in Black

Improving on the LG Voyager, the black Verizon LG enV Touch VX11000 features dual color screens, flip open QWERTY keyboard, rich DOLBY mobile sound, Bluetooth stereo, GPS, and loaded for the ultimate mobile multimedia experience. 

The Verizon LG enV Touch has a 3-inch external touch screen with vibration for tactile feedback and a 3" internal screen. Each screen displays 1.6 million colors and provides a vivid view for your images, video and the browsing. Watch streaming V CAST Videos and let the LG enV Touch keep you entertained. 

Connect at EV–DO Rev–A data speed and surf the web in full HTML. Open a maximum of 3 windows and enjoy multi-page web browsing. Have access to your email, send and receive Instant Messages, and Chat. Responding with the full QWERTY keyboard is quick and easy. 

Stay up to speed with RSS feeds, upload your content to Weblogs and open email attachments with the Document Viewer (.doc /.xls / .ppt / .pdf). All you require when away from your computer is at your fingertip with the Verizon LG enV Touch. 

With text, picture, video and voice messaging capabilities, the LG enV touch provides you with numerous communication options. Use Visual Voice Mail, listen to your text messages with Text to Speech message readout, and instantly operate handsfree with built-in speakerphone and voice commands. 1,000 entry phonebook with picture caller ID, multiple numbers (5), street address and 2 email addresses ensure you stay in the loop. 


Play your favorite songs wherever whenever with the Verizon LG enV Touch cell phones music player. Download, transfer music and manage your digital collection with V CAST Music with Rhapsody. 

The Verizon LG enV Touch supports many popular digital audio formats (MP3 / WMA / Unprotected AAC / Unprotected AAC+) and provides rich sound with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Mobile sound. Additionally, you can pair to Bluetooth stereo speakers or a Bluetooth stereo headset. 

Side loading microSD / microSDHC memory expansion slot provides easy access. With support for microSD / microSDHC cards that have a maximum storage capacity of 16GB, the LG enV Touch has all the room you need for your images, video and music. Connect via USB to your PC (Windows Vista / XP | Not available for Mac / Linux) and stay organized. 

Take pictures and shoot video with the 3.2 megapixel camera equipped with auto focus, integrated flash and camcorder mode. Use smile shot, panorama, facial makeover and the Image Editor to capture and preserve your memories. Record video for up to 1 hour and share your footage with friends and relatives. 

Operate without the wires. The Verizon Wireless LG enV Touch is a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR cell phone and stores 20 Bluetooth pairings. Handle calls, print, listen to music, and sync contacts and calendar data wirelessly. 

Stay alert behind the wheel with a Bluetooth car kit and drive safely. Get where you need to go without asking for directions with VZ Navigator. Have audible turn by turn directions and maps help you reach your destination. You can also keep an eye on relatives with Chaperone Parent/Child. 

Applications to help you with your day to day tasks include Calendar, Alarm Clock, Notepad, Drawing Pad, Calculator, Stopwatch, World Clock, and Ez Tip Calculator. Add apps from Media center and enjoy games, customize with ringtones and graphics. 

The Verizon LG enV Touch measures 4.52"(H) x 2.16"(W) x 0.66"(D) and weighs 4.92 ounces. Powered by a 950 mAh battery, you get 4.3 hours of talk time with 408 hours of standby time.

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Another LG G3 dummy photographed in the wild

Tags: LG , Android , Rumors

Mere hours before the announcement, the LG G3 has leaked yet again with more photos of a dummy unit. Weve already seen a dummy of the Korean version, but on this one the U+LTE8 logo is replaced with a more generic LTE-A logo (but it may still be a Korean version, just for another carrier).

Leaked LG G3 dummy

That still doesn’t match the leaked press images weve seen that have the LG logo below the camera instead of at the bottom, near the loudspeaker. That aside the design looks just like all the other images weve seen.

To recap, the LG G3 will measure 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9mm, pack a 5.5" QHD screen, Snapdragon 801 chipset and a 13MP optically stabilized camera with laser-assisted auto-focus. Thats coming from the official LG site that jumped the gun.

More LG G3 shots

LGs event later today should fill the remaining blanks – body material, pricing the launch date. Earlier info pointed to today as the launch, meaning LG will go the Apple and HTC route and put its flagship on sale the moment its announced.

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Samsung and LG may start making quantum dot screens

Tags: LG , Samsung , Misc

Korean news agency ETNews is reporting that Samsung and LG are looking to start mass producing Quantum Dot displays. Quantum Dots promise a wider color gamut (by up to 50%) than rival OLED displays, combined with increased brightness and lower power consumption.

Quantum Dot displays are like a hybrid between LCD and OLED displays. They dont use regular LEDs for backlighting, but instead uses blue LEDs which excite two kinds of quantum dots that produce red and green light respectively. Each pixel gets its own LED like in OLED, leading to the improved power efficiency.

This tech has been used for a while in Sonys Triluminos displays and LG has been collaborating with QD Vision, the MIT offshoot behind the quantum dot technology, since 2010 while Samsung has been dabbling with quantum dots since 2011.

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LG G2 Upgrade Price At 403 For Some T Mobile Subscribers Others Get It At the Normal 499

In the world of Phablets, Samsung is generally king, but who could pass up a deal like this one, even if it doesn’t have Samsung stamped all over it. The LG G2 has reportedly sunk to a price of $499.20 for the upgrade price if you’re a current T-Mobile subscriber, which is almost a steal since the normal cost of it is $600. Now since T-Mobile sells their handsets without contracts now, you usually don’t see many discounts if any at all, so when a deal like this pops up it’s a good idea to take it. Just to recap, that’s $100 off the regular retail price of the phone, which you can then further break down to the first initial installment payment of $0, with the rest of the payments broken up over the monthly EIP for a timeframe of 24 months. Just in case you missed that, the down payment is $0 for qualifying customers, so the monthly payments work out to be $20.80 a month on top of your normal monthly bill.

What could be better than having a $0 down payment on a killer phone? How about an even steeper discount? Since T-Mobile regularly puts up online discounts only, it isn’t a shock to see them offer even more of a discount on top of one they already offer. However it normally is available to most people who choose to shop online instead of in the stores. In the case with the G2′s new discount down to $499, some customers, (and only some) are reporting seeing that the price of the phone at checkout is actually dropping down to $403.20 instead of the original $499.20. So what’s happening is that certain customers are getting an additional $96 off the phone just for buying online. The down payment is obviously still 0$ if you’re someone who can qualify for this extra $96 bucks off, and if you have been waiting to upgrade your device until the right moment came around, we’re going to guess that this is that moment.

As with all web only discounts, it’s safe to say that when they say web-only they mean web-only. However, as a former T-Mobile retail employee, the company has been known to allow such discounts to be had in store. What I mean is that some locations can make exceptions. If you are wanting to pick one of these devices up, head over to the T-Mobile website and log in to upgrade if you’re available, or you could try your hand at going to a local store and asking if they could match this online price. The chances of that happening are probably slim to none, but it couldn’t hurt right?

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