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LG's power-packed V10 has two screens and two selfie cameras
The LG V10 is not your typical Android smartphone. I think it's fair to call LG's V10 the world's first ultra phone.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
LG V10 The World's First Ultra Phone With Two Screens And Two Selfie Cameras
LG Display has unveiled an extremely thin and light OLED display prototype, paving the way for a new generation of super-thin TVs.
The new OLED panel measures 55 inches diagonally, weighs 4.2 pounds and is only 0.97mm (0.04 inches) thick. Best of all — you can simply stick it to a wall with a magnetic mat.
The panel, shown during a media event in Korea Tuesday and first reported by the Yonhap News Agency, is just a prototype, meaning actual devices using it could still be ways off. But LG Display is serious about large OLED panels, which are slowly creeping into the mainstream, currently still occupied by LED panels.
The head of LG Display's OLED division Yeo Sang-deog said the company plans to ramp up OLED display production in Q3 of 2015. Overall, LG Display plans to sell 600,000 OLED displays in 2015 and 1.5 million in 2016.
"We should be able to supply a satisfactory volume to our clients from July or August, which means we're hoping to buckle down production as well as promotion from the third quarter," Sang-deog told reporters at the event.
LG showed off seven new OLED TV sets at this year's CES in January, ranging from 55-inch to 77-inch models. At Tuesday's event, LG also announced it will be launching a 99-inch OLED TV — though it likely won't be as thin as the prototype above.
The leather back cover of the upcoming LG G4 will be a bona fide luxury item. LG revealed that the 100% vegetable-tanned hide on the back of its flagship smartphone takes up to twelve weeks to process.
In addition to being environmentally friendly, vegetable tanning is apparently “the most traditional and the most recognizable” tanning method available. Used by leading global luxury brands such as Gucci and Prada, the tanning method gives leather unique feel, yet it preserves its markings and imperfections. The latter combine to give a truly bespoke experience with every product.
Unsurprisingly, the leather-clad variant of LG G4 will carry a higher price tag than the version with a plastic back cover. The Korean giant is reportedly aiming to sell 10 million units of the smartphone globally in a year.
LG G4 will be fully revealed next week, on April 28. We will be covering the launch live, so be sure to tune in for the full scoop on the smartphone.
Friday, 24 April 2015
The leather on the back cover of LG G4 takes up to twelve weeks to tan
New LG G4 press renders show up, front and side now visible
After yesterday's early glimpse at what's said to be a non final LG G4 press render, now we can take a look at more renders, this time showing the upcoming handset from the front and sides.
Published by French website Nowhereelse, the new renders are, once again, non-final. However, while some things might change before LG announces the G4, it's said that the real handset won't be too different from what we're seeing below. As always when it comes to leaks, though, we can't be sure of anything until things get official.
Published by French website Nowhereelse, the new renders are, once again, non-final. However, while some things might change before LG announces the G4, it's said that the real handset won't be too different from what we're seeing below. As always when it comes to leaks, though, we can't be sure of anything until things get official.
As we told you yesterday, it seems that the G4 is indeed slightly curved, though definitely not as curved as the LG G Flex 2. We still don't know what size the screen of the G4 has, but it appears to be around 5.5 inches.
Rumors have it that the LG G4 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, while other features could include a 20 MP rear camera, a front-facing camera of at least 5 MP, and a fingerprint scanner. LG is planning to announce the G4 next quarter, likely in April or May.
Take a look at the alleged LG G4 press renders below, and let us know if you like what you're seeing.
Alleged LG G4 press render appears on Twitter
Alleged press render of the unannounced LG G4 made the rounds on Twitter. The image showcases the back of the smartphone in what appears to be a gray color scheme.
As you can see above, LG G4 appears too look a lot like its predecessor, LG G3. A beefed up camera sensor is the biggest difference between the newcomer and the 2014 top dog.
LG’s power/lock key, volume rocker, laser focus, and dual-LED flash have remained intact. The same goes for the placement of the sole speaker on the back of the phone.
The render is reportedly an early one, so the final device might look a tad different when it launches. Purported measures of the LG G4 are 148.9 x 76.5 x 9.9mm.
Set to debut at some point this spring, LG G4 is expected to feature a more premium build than its predecessor. Purported specs of the device include Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, 16MP camera, and QHD display.
LG G4 may pack a finger-print sensor after all
Back in 2013 Apple had exclusive access to the best in-class sensors and that's the reason many companies, including LG, have decided to pass on the technology back then.
In the wake of the new events LG seems to be finally entering in the fingerprint/mobile payments race. As the insider sources from South Korea report, the LG is making a last-minute change into the LG G4, inserting a fingerprint scanner on its rear Power key.
LG G4 announcement should happen this spring, so we'll know more soon. Until then take everything with a healthy pinch of salt, as those alleged last minute changes are easily done on paper, but it's entirely different story if they can actually made it to the real product in time.
Gear Live, Moto 360 and G Watch R get Android Wear 5.0.2
Google is rolling out Android Wear 5.0.2 update to select Android Wear devices. This includes the Samsung Gear Live, the Motorola Moto 360, and the LG G Watch R.
The update doesn't seem to add any new features; according to Motorola's change log, all it brings is an updated version of Google Play services and a variety of optimizations and security updates.
If you have any of these devices, you should be getting the notification to update any time now. Other Android Wear devices will have to wait for some time.
Exclusive: The hottest smartwatch of CES isn't running Android Wear — it's Open webOS
LG and Audi's smartwatch collaboration is the most desirable wearable of CES 2015, and while the carmaker says it's just a prototype, the device offers a tantalizing glimpse of future LG wearables. Or at worst an agonizing look at a beautiful watch we'd love to own.
We tracked down the Audi/LG watch — still officially nameless, by the way — in Las Vegas today, and we can exclusively reveal that it's not running Android Wear as originally believed. In fact, it's packing completely different software based on LG's Open webOS.
LG'S WEBOS WATCH IS LOADED WITH APPS, AND HAS ITS OWN CELLULAR CONNECTION.
On top of that there's an Audi app that allows you to control various parts of a paired vehicle, including unlocking over NFC. Other apps from LG's stable include Voice Memo, Q Voice and Remote Shutter and Find My Phone; there are also some Korean carrier apps bundled on the device. The presence of a "Sounds" settings menu also suggests it might have a loudspeaker, unlike current Android Wear watches. So while there's clearly smartphone connectivity involved, LG's wearable implementation of webOS can function as a standalone cellular device as well.
The topmost button brings up a settings wheel showing cellular signal strength, battery percentage and other details in the center, with settings toggles on the outside.
STAINLESS STEEL, SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL AND A LEATHER STRAP.
A closer look at the watch's hardware reveals a few interesting details. Like the G Watch R, there are minute marks on the bezel around the outside of the watch face, and hefty lugs at the top and bottom. On the back of the watch are engravings revealing a couple more important details — it's made of stainless steel and sapphire crystal, and is water-resistant. The latter isn't surprising, but a step up to sapphire would make this watch as sturdy as it is attractive.
And we can't stress enough, this watch is beautifully crafted. Think LG G Watch R, in stainless steel, and likely much more expensive.
The name itself remains a bit of a mystery. The prototype we used didn't have a name, Audi reps told us, however digging around the software reveals a model number — LG-W120L. The device name reads "LG W," though this may well not be the final name of any future consumer product. The baseband version also points to possible internals — Qualcomm's MSM8626, aka Snapdragon 400, a chip used in many other smartwatches.
We don't yet know when a consumer version of LG's webOS-based smartwatch will become available, but we can hope that whatever LG comes up with is as beautiful as this prototype. Check out our sneak peek video for a closer look at wearable webOS.
Monday, 16 February 2015
Exclusive: The hottest smartwatch of CES isn't running Android Wear — it's Open webOS
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