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LG is kicking off CES with a press event at 8AM PST on January 7th. To promote this event. LG has released a catchy video on its Facebook page that’s filled with basic event details like the date, time and location. The eagle-eyed Kellex at Droid Life, however, spotted what appears to be a phone…
Like Samsung already doesn’t have enough legal problems with Apple, LG’s screen-making arm is joining what seems as a trend, suing the electronics super-giant and asking it to stop selling the Galaxy Note 10.1. LG Display claims Sammy’s tablet infringes on display technology that makes it easier to view the screen at many different angles.…
LG has managed to get green, Carbon Free certification for a number of its products, including the Optimus G, from the CarbonFund Foundation. The device was found to be environmentally friendly throughout the entire process, from procuring raw materials, production, distribution, use and disposal. We praise LG for taking this route and can only hope…
Looks like LG is preparing quite a show for the upcoming CES. The rumors we’ve got suggest the Korean company will unveil few awesome devices in Las Vegas, including the new 4.7-inch smartphone, 5.5-inch phablet and a 7-inch tablet. The first device on the list (smartphone) will apparently feature a super-thin (1mm) bezel around the…
Samsung isn’t the only one trashing Apple’s iPhone in its ads with LG joining this trend, too. According to Korea Times, the ad above has been posted in all major local media in Korea, depicting LG Optimus G as it slices through a bitten apple. The text says “a moment’s choice will decide your next…
LG could learn a thing or two from Apple and Samsung when it comes to marketing and selling a high-profile smartphone. LG launched its Nexus 4 handset at the beginning of the holiday shopping season and inventory of the phone has been abysmal. The phone sold out in hours and its availability has been hit or miss…
I think we’ve got an answer to why the Nexus 4 is always out of stock, and that is LG. The Korean based manufacturer is being blamed for the supply issues hampering the fourth generation Nexus handset. Dan Cobley, managing director for the U.K. and Ireland, gave an apology and explanation on Google+ for the supply issues.…
It looks like LG’s forthcoming Optimus G2 won’t be competing with the likes of Oppo Find and HTC Droid DNA/Butterfly, and will rather go for the folks looking to buy a phablet device such as the Samsung Galaxy Note II. According to Korean publication Asiae, LG’s next flagship will rock a 5.5-inch 1080p screen as…
LG announced that its L-Series of affordable smartphones has crossed the 10 million sales mark. The series includes 4 devices, three of which have been announced in February at Mobile World Congress (Optimus L3, L5 and L7); and Optimus L9 which was unveiled later in the year. The Korean company admits this is a “modest…
Google has slightly changed online help manual for the Nexus 4, removing references to USB support for mice and keyboards. Previously it said that this is possible using an adapter, but now the page just says: You can connect a keyboard, mouse, or even a joystick or other input device to your phone via Bluetooth…