LG to showcase a bendable OLED display with in-display speakers

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One of the products we can look forward to during CES 2021 is the bendable OLED display from LG called the Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED.

This bendable OLED display can also be a flat screen when needed

The Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED (CSO) is a 48-inch display with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. By pressing a button, the flat screen can bend into a curved screen with up to 1,000mm radius. In addition to that,
SlashGear
 reported that it also has an in-display speakers that emit sounds via a 0.6mm film exciter. This allows the screen to remain slim while enhancing the experience with a more immersive audio.

LG also included eye care features and support for a 120Hz refresh rate

According to LG, the monitor is “optimised for gaming as it maximises the use of advanced technology”, so it should appeal more to gamers than casual users. It will also have eye care features so that gamers who spend longer hours on this monitor will not over-strain their eyes.

Apart from the Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED, LG will also be demonstrating several transparent OLED displays and a few
rollable
 ones. The Bendable CSO should be one of the most interesting gaming displays from LG, but unfortunately its refresh rate maxes out at 120Hz — there are already brands like Samsung, Acer and Alienware that introduced 240Hz or 360Hz refresh rate in their gaming monitors.

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LG breaks silence over plastic G5 confusion

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Most of you may have heard that the LG G5 might be made of plastic instead of the advertised metal. YouTubers
Jerry Rig
 and
Erica Griffin
 had the LG G5’s supposedly metal unibody tortured, only to discover that LG might be using plastic covered with some kind of metallic paint, and it looks like the Korean manufacturer has finally broke the silence regarding the issue, releasing an official statement.

According to the official statement titled “Statement Regarding Material Used in LG G5 Uni-Body”, LG claims that the shell of the flagship handset is composed of LM201, a special aluminium alloy which was patented in February this year. The material is said to be used in high-end sports cars and aircraft to achieve durability and lightness. According to LG, LM201 was determined as the most suitable material to the G5’s curves. A coating of primer paint is applied onto the body of the G5.

The official statement further stated that if enough pressure is applied to the material, it can be scratched, exposing the gray primer paint beneath the pigment layer, leading to many mistaking the paint to be of plastic material. LG further assures consumers:

“We want to reassure our customers that the uni-body of the LG G5 is advanced aluminum alloy, not plastic.”

Was LG swift to respond? What do you think?

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LG could be releasing a clam shell-like foldable phone according on leaked patents

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New patents have emerged showing what could be LG’s foldable smartphone. This is not to be confused with the LG V50 uses an accessory that adds a second screen to the device.

This mystery device will apparently be a true foldable device as it folds horizontally like Motorola’s rumoured Razr reboot. The patents, which were uploaded onto the United States Patent and Trademark were first spotted by Dutch portal LetsGoDigital, who’ve created their own renders based on the patents.

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Based on both the patents and the renders, we can see that the device will be very thin and will be almost bezel-less. However, a leaked image of the supposed display that the phone utilizes appears to show a traditional bezel on top along with a slot for a front-facing speaker.

Regardless, considering that the patens were seen on an official trademarking body’s website, it’s safe to say that we can expect a proper foldable phone from LG in the near future.

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LG debut Full-Size Keyboard For Pockets in IFA, 2015

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Capture a large share of the fast-growing mobile accessories market, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce a new solid rollable, wireless and portable keyboard in the United States in September. The keyboard will debut next week at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germany – LG’s Rolly Keyboard features a four-stage fold up along the rows to create an easy-to-carry “stick” that fits easily in a pursue, briefcase or backpack.

The keyboard feature high-contrast and a built-in fold-out mobile device
stand
, typing on Rolly Keyboard is comfortable because its 17mm key pitch found on most desktop keyboards. Made of impact-resistant and durable polycarbonate and black ABS plastic, Rolly Keyboard offers to satisfy tactile feedback often cannot be found on flexible silicone keyboards. Two sturdy arms fold out to support smartphones as well as tablets in an upright position and can simply unfolding the Rolly Keyboard enables the auto-pairing function to connect easily to two different devices at the same time via Bluetooth 3.0 – with the ability toggle between the two with a simple key press, all powered by just a single AAA battery.

Featuring high-contrast keys and a built-in fold-out mobile device
stand
, typing on Rolly Keyboard is comfortable because its 17mm key pitch is comparable to the 18mm key pitch found on most desktop keyboards. Made of impact-resistant and durable polycarbonate and black ABS plastic, Rolly Keyboard offers to satisfy tactile feedback often not found on flexible silicone keyboards. Two sturdy arms fold out to support smartphones as well as tablets in an upright position. Simply unfolding the Rolly Keyboard enables the auto-pairing function to connect easily to two different devices at the same time via Bluetooth 3.0 – with the ability to toggle between the two with a simple key press, all powered by just a single AAA battery.

The price and availability will be unveiled at Hall 18 of Messe Berlin from Sept 4 to 9.

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LG dismisses news of partnership with Google for Pixel 3

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A recent report has emerged claiming that Google has chosen LG to collaborate with on its future flagship handset lineup in 2018. Dubbed the Pixel 3, the phone(s) are expected to be launched some time in the second half of 2018. But according to Android Authority, LG has since denied such claims made by Chosun Biz, the source of the said report.

Google previously partnered up with LG when it produced the Nexus 4, followed by the immediate Nexus 5 before reviving its design in the Nexus 5X nearly two years ago. Outside of smartphones, the South Korean manufacturer also made what are Google’s official line of Android Wear smart watches today, known as the LG Watch Sport and the LG Watch Style.

LG has responded to the report by Chosun Biz after the folks at Android Authority reached out to them, and the company has stated that the report was “speculation of the highest degree” and that LG does not “deal in rumors and speculation.”

Earlier rumors also pointed out that Google might invest at least 1 trillion won in LG in order to secure OLED panels from the South Korean manufacturer, possibly due to Samsung’s pre-occupancy with display panels for Galaxy smartphones and Apple iPhones.

Source:
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LG finally rolls out Nougat software to G4 users

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While Android O is slated for an official public release pretty soon, smartphone manufacturers are still struggling to get Nougat on their devices. South Korean smartphone maker LG has finally come to terms with Nougat for its aged G4 flagship. As of now, the software has touched base among its users on LG’s home soil.

Luckily for LG G4 users, LG did not leave them behind as promised. The 2015 LG flagship was promised Nougat software sometime in Q3 this year and it seems like LG has kept its promise to the delight of G4 users. As of now, only South Korean users of the handset will be receiving the manual roll out of the Nougat software update.

One thing to note is that users will still need to flash the update manually onto their G4 device. They can do so via the LG Bridge app which is available for download through the company’s online portal. Regardless, it is still worth a manual flash after being stuck on Android Marshmallow for the longest time.

Do you happen to still be using the LG G4? The update should head for a global roll out after landing in South Korea.

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LG flaunts new button-less fingerprint sensor module

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Fingerprint sensors have now become a must-have in flagship smartphones, plus the fact that they are reaching the mandatory stage for mid-range devices especially in 2016. Some manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have fingerprint sensors embedded beneath their home button on the front of their smartphones, whereas OEM’s like LG and Huawei have opted for rear fingerprint sensors, which many have grown to like.

LG has just announced an innovative fingerprint sensor, which works without a button. The fingerprint sensor happens to be an under glass module, which is never seen before in smartphone history. LG claims that the fingerprint sensor would be able to identify your fingerprint just by placing your finger on the cover glass of the phone. With that, smartphones can be designed without the thought of a dedicated position for a cut-out or button for the fingerprint sensor.

The fingerprint sensor has a false positive rate of 0.002%, which is equivalent to 1 out of 50,000 times. Not only that, the module works under 0.3mm thick glass and LG claims it to be pretty durable as well. How durable is it then? As durable as a 130g steel ball dropped from 20cm above. Are you satisfied with how smartphone fingerprint sensors work these days? What do you think about this innovative fingerprint sensor module developed by LG?

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LG G Flex 3 might be running with Snapdragon 820 Processor

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LG’s next high-end project scheduled for March 2016 which will be replacing the current successor to curved LG G Flex 2 which been introduced during CES 2015. The new LG G Flex 3 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with a 4GB of RAM and a metal construction (we expect it will have a solid build compare to Flex 2).

When the processor Snapdragon 820 been mentions it will be on the device, there are a lot of people will be assuming the device will be hot. But, there’s only one reviewer has confirmed that no heating issues identified with the Qualcomm’s SD 820. There will be 32GB of expandable storage built-in and a 6-inch display with QHD resolution, which will show the crispy screen to its max performance. In the camera department, the Flex 3 will be having a 20.7 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front-facing camera.

Apparently, the company might include a fingerprint sensor directly at the back of the phone together with the volume rocker buttons. However, there isn’t any confirmation from the leak and there might be changes in the near future because we are about seven months away before the official statement from LG.

Apparently, the company might include a fingerprint sensor directly at the back of the phone together with the volume rocker buttons. However, there isn’t any confirmation from the leak and there might be changes in the near future because we are about seven months away before the official statement from LG.

The LG G Flex 3 might be priced at USD 1000 (approx. RM 3,800), which the price tag seems a bit too expensive. However, there might be certain changes that will occur in the near future and stay tuned for more updates on it.

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LG G Pad II 10.1 is official with Snapdragon 800

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LG like to pre-announce their devices ahead of their official unveiling, and that’s same goes to the new LG G Pad II 10.1. Due to being showcased at IFA in Berlin in two weeks, the table brings some genuine improvements over the predecessor, unlike the recent G Pad II 8.0.

Besides that, the chipset inside is the two-year-old flagship-grade Snapdragon 800, but it’s a huge improvement from the predecessor of LG G Pad 10.1 that is using S400 on it. RAM has been doubled and is now 2GB while internal storage remains at 16GB and expandable via microSD.

The display remains to the same diagonal but gets a boost in resolution to WUXGA (or 1,920 x 1,200 pixels for the initialism-challenged), which results in the acceptable 224ppi density. The other headline feature will be a 7,400mAh battery, and it’s a downgrade from its predecessor had an 8,000mAh battery.

The G Pad II 10.1 is measuring 254.3 x 161.1 x 7.8mm – more than a millimeter thinner than the predecessor and with a few mm trimmed off the footprint. LG include LTE enabled so users can use on the go, and will come with Microsoft Office pre-installed.

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LG G Pad III 10.1 launched in South Korea

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LG has unveiled a new tablet on its home ground South Korea, named the LG G Pad III 10.1. Admittedly, the tablet doesn’t really look attractive in terms of design, but it has a kickstand that might come in handy most of the time, plus, a variant with an equipped stylus is slated to be arriving next year.

First things first, the LG G Pad III 10.1 sports a 10.1-inch screen, as mentioned in its title, with a resolution of 1080p. With the kickstand available, it is obvious that LG is making the G Pad III for media consumption, office user and internet browsing. Speaking of which, the G Pad III has LTE connectivity for internet access in the absence of Wi-Fi. Underneath the hood is an unspecified octa core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage up to 2TB.

The tablet features 5MP cameras on both the rear and front. Powering the device is a decent 6,000mAh battery, which sounds sufficient for a screen of its size. The LG G Pad III tablet uses the newer USB Type-C technology for charging instead of the older micro USB. In terms of software, the tablet runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and comes pre loaded with Microsoft Office if you so intend to use it as an alternative office device.

The LG G Pad III 10.1 comes with a price tag of KRW 429,000 (RM1,615.29) in South Korea, with an additional stylus model coming soon in 2017.

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LG G3 Officially Announced at London

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Finally, with all the rumours going on, the LG G3 is now officially announced in LG’s event hosted at London, UK. The LG G3 is a badly kept secret, but we are really happy that the phone came out looking good as it is shown on leaked pictures. The LG G3 has a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and features extremely thin bezels on all sides, the screen dominates around 77 percent of the device’s foot print. This is the best specced smartphone that you can find in the market as of now, the phone has a Snapdragon 801 CPU, up to 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage with MicroSD expansion, 13MP main camera with O.I.S featuring a new laser autofocus system and a removable 3000mAh battery is in place.

The LG G3’s body construction is still made of plastic and it looks really premium despite of that, it possesses a new surface called the metallic skin, which combines polycarbonate with a thin layer of scratch resistant material. The phone will come in various colour options – Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet and Burgundy Red, it is scheduled to be available at over 170 carriers globally from June onwards while the lucky Koreans will be getting it immediately on May 28th.

Lastly, we really hope LG Electronics Malaysia bring this beast to our shores. Fingers crossed.

Source:
The Verge


LG G4 S, another wonderful mid-range phone in making?

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It’s been a while since the
LG
G4

had launched, LG didn’t give up to make the flagship phone to a more budget-oriented phone which they are now going to release another variant of
LG
G4

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LG G4

S. Reports from GSM Arena claim that the upcoming
LG
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S will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with octa core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU. There is a GFXBench benchmark data sheet that revealed the specs of the Korean manufacturer’s upcoming mid-ranger device.

Many rumors claim that the LG G4S will include a 5.2-inch display with 1080p resolution, which lower down from 1440p and 2GB of RAM instead of 3GB. For the
rear
camera

will be 8MP, and at the front will be 5MP, which sufficient enough for a mid-range phone and the price it offers and the good news is that the
LG
G4

S will run at Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. The connectivity much probably the finest one you can get out in the market, which include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC.

Unfortunately, there still no official statement or press release being released by LG the company and there aren’t any official release date nor confirmation on the hardware that it will be used. Hopefully, they are going to set the price at a lower price range of USD 250 (approx. RM 952).

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LG G5 gets official with a modular design and brand new ecosystem

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The LG G5 is now official in Mobile World Congress 2016 and the company is once again making phones interesting this time, as the G5 is going to be the first ever smartphone that sports a modular design – Nope, you can’t remove any hardware you do not need on the phone, but rather, snap on additional hardware to the phone for improved usability. In terms of specs, the LG G5 gets a major upgrade from its predecessor, it sports Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, an always on 5.3-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display and dual cameras that offers standard (16MP) and wide (8MP) shooting angles, the front camera is still an impressive 8-megapixel shooter and this time, the G5 comes with a removable 2800mAh battery that makes it one of the rare features for a fully metal unibody smartphone design.

The LG CAM Plus and LG HI-FI Plus with B&O Play are the modular accessories introduced with LG’s new flagship, the CAM Plus is an camera module that can be attached through the battery slot to offer 1200mAh of additional power as well as serving as a camera grip, this accessory offers physical buttons for power, shutter, record and zoom. Featuring a built-in DAC that supports 32-bit 384kbps audio, the HI-FI Plus is co-developed with Bang and Olufsen to offer a high fidelity listening experience on the G5, it can be attached to the phone otherwise be used as a dedicated DAC for any PC.

LG also announced LG Playground, an ecosystem that complements the experience of LG smartphones and currently has three devices to go with – the LG 360 VR goggles that pairs with the G5 to simluate a 130-inch TV two metres away, LG 360 Cam that offers two 13-megapixel 200 degree wide angle lens, and LG Rolling Bot that works like a Sphero robot and comes with a 8-megapixel camera onboard that can also be used as an IP camera. With these new announcements, can Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 put up a great fight against it? We’ll know soon.

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LG G5 might equip with a full metal unibody

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The upcoming flagship phone from LG will come with a metal unibody construction, according to the latest rumor from the company’s home country of South Korea. However, if this is true, then this would be the first LG flagship smartphone to employ that material, after four generations of plastic handsets. As you may have imagined, LG’s rumored decision to go with metal for the G5 has everything to do with how successful metal smartphones from Apple and Samsung have proven to be in the past few years.

Besides that, we might see the G5 hitting the streets during the first quarter of next year, around the same time as the Samsung Galaxy S7. As always, take all of this with a substantial dose of salt because for now it’s just one unconfirmed report. Nevertheless, it would make sense for LG to switch to what everyone keeps calling a ‘premium’ material for smartphones, especially since its competitors have already done that.

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LG G5 se silently launches in Russia

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A week ago we have came across rumors about an LG G5 se, a direct copycat of the title from the iPhone SE, launched by Apple just last month. Well, it isn’t exactly direct in this case, as LG has decided to go lower-case with the “se” title instead of “SE”, if you haven’t realized. But then again, the LG G5 se, spotted on LG’s Russian website definitely reminds us of the dwarfly iPhone SE.

Nevertheless, the LG G5 se features similar specs to the original LG G5. The se variant sports a 5.3-inch display at QHD. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 652 processor just as rumored alongside a downgrade from 4GB to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD. Camera-wise it’s the same as the G5, featuring a rear dual-camera setup of 16MP and 8MP, coupled with an 8MP front facing camera. A surprising difference which weren’t in rumors is that the G5 se does not have 4G LTE capabilites, with the device only limited to 3G, a letdown especially in 2016.

Thankfully, the LG G5 se supports external modules by LG, also known as LG Friends. The handset comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Other rumors suggest that the device will be heading to Latin America in the near future.

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LG G5 to feature Iris Scanning Sensor and More Powerful Features

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Last April, we

witnessed the LG G4
 and its spectacular leather back cover that fits perfectly with the Millenials working lifestyle. Rumors had it that its successor, dubbed as the LG G5, will present more than just physical changes, but also upgraded and innovative features the company missed on the G4.

 Is it true that we will finally see an iris scanning sensor on the G5? What other functions and features should we expect from this handset?

Mobile biometric scanning trend

First, let’s discuss about the iris scanning technology that everyone has been talking about.

 Google has been playing with biometric scanners for quite some time. Previously, they included face detecting feature in their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that could help unlock the device securely. However, various glitches have been found, where a simple picture of the owner can still unlock the device.

 Then, who could forget the fingerprint scanning sensors that are still apparent today. Apple made it more popular with the appearance of their Touch ID, which they continue to produce up to this day. Their latest handsets are still pre-built with the fingerprint scanners that secures owners when unlocking the device as well as when making any payment transactions via the handset. This feature has also been included by giants like Samsung.

 Today, the iris scanning technology has been one of the hottest topics on the mobile market. Fujitsu shows off their
iris scanning smartphone
 in May; and everyone was just excited to see how other mobile giants could produce their own version. Will LG do a better job in materializing this concept on their LG G5?

What else should we expect from the G5?

Apart from the iris scanners, there are various reasons why experts are excited to see the next LG smartphones. Based on
a featured post
 by the Tech Radar, “LG G5 is another chance for LG to deliver the handset we all know it’s capable of.” Its price tag will most likely play between $300-400 value,similar to its predecessor. The LG G4 continues to be one of the dominating premium handsets on the market. In fact, most
January sales didn’t include this device
, including the ones from O2, as its value remains competitive to this day. We expect the LG G5 to also dominate the Android competition at least by this year.

 Here are some of the top rumored powerful features to see on the LG’s next flagship:

Body:
All-metal with more innovative edges

Screen:
5.5-inch, 4K display (3840 x 2160 – 801 ppi)

Processor:
Snapdragon 820 with 3GB RAM support

Rear Camera:
20-megapixel with Sony’s ½-inch sensor

Front Camera:
 5-megapixel

Battery:
 more energy efficient, can last at least two days

Leather cover:
More premium color selection

 There will be improvements in the Knock Code technology, where users can make knock patterns to unlock the handset. However, some believe that LG might take this out as it makes no sense to have both the biometric scanner and the Knock Code together.

 It is most unlikely that the company will announce or release a handset this year. But, you no longer need to wait that long as the Korean tech giant might announce it sometime in early quarter of 2016, perhaps around March or April 2016.

 Does the LG G5 rumored features excite you? What other functions do you expect to see in the next wave of smartphone this year? Stay tuned on this page for
more updates
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LG G6 makes official debut in Malaysia at below RM3000

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The LG G6 might have launched earlier, having been unveiled at MWC 2017 earlier this year but Samsung has taken the world by storm, announcing the Galaxy S8 and releasing the flagship handset nearly a week ago. Both the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 are known for their minimal bezels and their new 18:9 and 18.5:9 display aspect ratios respectively, but the good news is that the former comes at a cheaper price.

The LG G6 carries a tamer price tag of RM2,999. The phone marks a comeback from LG’s experimental days when it unveiled the modular G5 last year, as the G6 isn’t modular by any means. The display is of QHD+ resolution measuring at 5.7-inches with an 18:9 aspect ratio as mentioned earlier. The phone sports a smaller form factor than usual 5.7-inchers out there as it has very tiny bezels surrounding its screen. Underneath the hood is a slightly older Snapdragon 821 processor but will still live up to its game in 2017. It also comes with 4GB of onboard RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

LG retained its dual camera setup with a 13MP + 13MP rear camera configuration on the G6. One is a standard sensor with OIS and the other is a wider lens. The front camera is of 5 megapixels. The G6 finally ditched its signature removable battery with a non-removable one this time of 3,300mAh. The non-removable battery also makes way for a welcome feature to the LG G6 – water and dust resistance.

The LG G6 will be made available in Malaysia beginning the first week of May at selected authorized retailers for RM2,999. LG has also thrown in a flip case worth RM174 if you purchase the G6. The phone will be offered in Astro Black, Ice Platinum and Mystic White color options. Would you get an LG G6 for yourself now that it’s available here in Malaysia?

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LG G6 Plus announced with more RAM and enhanced audio

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LG marked its triumph again with the G6 earlier this year, a worthy improvement over the less successful G5 launched in 2016. LG ditched its modular attempt with the G5 when it unveiled the G6 at Mobile World Congress 2017. The G6 also comes with water and dust resistance, further bouncing back from the flop of the G5.

One slight disappointment with the LG G6 though is that it does not feature the latest high end Snapdragon 835 processor unlike most of its current competitors. LG has now launched a Plus variant of the G6, which unfortunately isn’t very much different than the standard G6.

For starters, the LG G6 Plus is of the same size as the G6, which means that it sports the same 5.7-inch QHD+ display. Sadly enough, the G6 Plus still rocks the same old Snapdragon 821 chipset underneath the hood. RAM has been increased to 6GB, with double the storage at 128GB.

The G6 Plus also has 32-bit Quad DAC audio technology, and will come bundled together with premium headphones by B&O Play. No specific date has been revealed for the release of the phone, but it will come in three new colors – Optical Marine Blue and Optical Terra Gold.

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LG G6 sales in Q2 lower than expected

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When LG unveiled the G6 flagship, most of us were confident that the company will bounce back from the flop of the G5 from last year. While LG did bounce back in terms of the innovation and development behind its latest flagship smartphone, the sales aspect still pretty much remains unchanged from the same period in 2016.

LG has announced its financial results for Q2 2017, and the South Korean manufacturing giant made some revenue gains from the previous quarter, but only thanks to the significant improvement in sales from the LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company, LG’s home appliances sector. While LG reaped significant revenue from other sectors, it turns out that its mobile sector saw “a challenging second quarter”.

LG’s mobile sector reported an operating loss of a KRW 132.4 billion (RM 507.7 million), which is almost unchanged compared to the same period in 2016, according to the report. This was due to premium smartphone sales being weaker than expected and the increase in component costs. This could mean that the LG G6 isn’t doing so well as we expect it to be.

However, LG is expected to make up some ground with the recent unveiling of the Q6 and the upcoming V30 smartphones. Regardless, the company still faces challenges from fellow South Korean giant Samsung, who has been making strides with its Galaxy S8 flagship series.

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LG G6 teased to "resist more, under pressure"

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The LG G6 will be one of the many smartphones to look out for when MWC 2017 commences next week at Barcelona. The South Korean manufacturer is highly likely, if not confirmed to ditch the modular concept of the LG G5, which didn’t quite pull off as well as we thought it would. The handset is also rumored to have water and dust resistance, and it looks like LG has confirmed those features in its latest teaser for the LG G6.

A new teaser has been released by LG, which says, “Resist more. Under Pressure. Witness the next generation smartphone, brought to you first by LG.” While labeling the LG G6 as a “next generation smartphone” might be a little too much, the “resist more, under pressure” statement largely hints on LG’s upcoming flagship device having some sort of protection, which matches rumors of it featuring water and dust resistance. “Resist more” might also mean that it has better protection than the conventional smartphone, possibly a certain level of shock resistance.

The “next generation smartphone” by LG will finally be unveiled on the 26th of February, which is only a mere 11 days from now. All the extra protection might make users overlook the chances of the LG G6 not packing the powerful Snapdragon 835 processor under the hood. Would you get an LG G6 with a Snapdragon 821 chipset?

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LG G6 to be released on March 10, Galaxy S8 launching April 21

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Mobile World Congress 2017 at Barcelona is only a couple of days away, and will commence next week. We all do know that LG will be unveiling its G6 flagship while fellow South Korean manufacturer Samsung will be keeping its upcoming Galaxy S8 for an exclusive launch event next month. A new report has the fixed release dates and even a pre-order date for the former handset.

According to South Korean news outlet ET News, the LG G6 will be released on March 10, with pre-orders starting March 2-9. The Samsung Galaxy S8 on the other hand, will be launched in New York on March 29 and is suggested to go on sale on April 21. There seems to be no pre-order details or dates regarding the Galaxy S8 thus far. Looking at the figures, the LG G6 will have an advantage of 42 days when it comes to the sale of the device over the Galaxy S8. The number of days add up to 50 when you include the pre-sale week.

The initial plan for the Galaxy S8 was to have an earlier South Korean release date, set for 14 April. However, a Samsung official has claimed that the company switched up on its plans due to reasons regarding supplies, hence launching the upcoming flagship a week later on the same day as the global release. The LG G5 of last year performed poorly in sales, do you think LG can make up for that with a 42 day advantage on the LG G6 over the Galaxy S8?

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LG G6 to retain modular design

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Modular smartphones are still pretty alien to most consumers, with the LG G5 being the first to experiment with a modular concept. The LG V20 flagship however, didn’t turn out to be modular, to the surprise of many. Lenovo has also started going modular, differing slightly from LG’s concept with the Moto Mods for the company’s Motorola phones. As much as modular handsets have been getting mixed reviews this year, the LG G6 is said to remain modular when it launches next year.

It does seem like going modular is somewhat a way forward for LG, as the company’s global communications manager Ken Hong has claimed that LG will not run away from the modular concept for the its G titled flagship smartphones to come. However, with competition from the likes of the other modular Moto Z phone, plus the dominant Samsung flagship series, LG might face problems in terms of focusing between improving on the modular concept or working solely on what makes a smartphone the best smartphone out there. The V20 is a good example of a non-modular LG flagship alternative, and by the looks of it, LG will probably keep the modular design exclusively for the G series.

Back to LG’s plans to stick with the modular design, the company, plus Lenovo will have to up their game when it comes to the different modules made for their respective handsets. For instance, the Hasselblad camera Moto Mod seems to pale in comparison to the Moto Z’s camera, hence modules will have to be more useful in order to make modular phones worth their while.

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CNET

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LG G6 to revert from modular design

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LG took a whole new different approach this year with its flagship handset. The LG G5 was launched sporting a pretty innovative modular design, in which LG’s own modular accessories, dubbed “LG Friends” were sold accordingly. Not too long ago, there were claims whereby the upcoming LG G6 will retain the modular design from the G5, but South Korean news outlet ET News’ latest report suggests otherwise.

As cool as a modular phone may sound, it seems that LG G5 users didn’t find the need for LG’s modular accessories, such as its camera and audio modules. This phenomenon results in LG Friends selling poorly. But ultimately, LG’s rumored decision to take a step back with the G6 is due to the fact that the sales of this year’s G5 were low. One of the contributing factors of the LG G5’s poor sales comes from production issues, as claimed by ET News.

The report further states that the Korea manufacturer has conceded that the LG G5 wasn’t a success. But it is also said that internally, LG Electronics is worried that the plan to ditch the modular format for the LG G6 will make matters even worse. Lenovo-owned Motorola has also opted for a modular design for its Moto Z series, with its Moto Mods. Time will tell whether the next generation of flagship smartphones will head towards the modular direction. LG is certainly in a difficult position, but we do hope that the company will not disappoint us with its next flagship. What do you think?

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LG G6 won't see a China launch

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LG’s road to redemption has been a smooth one so far with its LG G6. The company’s latest flagship device impressed fans way more than the LG G5 did last year as LG’s first attempt to create a modular phone was not received well in terms of sales. The LG G6 on the other hand has received much praise, sporting a near bezel-less front with a long 18:9 aspect ratio display. The flagship handset has since been launched in selected regions worldwide, but it looks like the LG G6 won’t be heading to China.

According to South Korean news outlet Business Korea, LG has no plans of launching the LG G6 in China as part of its “realistic and strategic decision”. This move by LG is reportedly due to the intense competition among smartphone brands in the country, plus the fact that LG has a low market share in China. Chinese manufacturers are always known for their affordable and budget phones which are spec-ed to the brim. With the presence of competitors such as Huawei and Xiaomi, it is safe to say that LG will definitely experience a hard time if it were to toss the premium G6 into the consumer market.

Having said that, China is probably not LG’s playground and the company seems better off investing to market its 2017 flagship in more potential markets. Do you think the LG G6 will do well in the Malaysian market?

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Business Korea

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LG G7 already planned to feature Snapdragon 845 processor

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The LG G6 marked a sign that LG was back in business after its previous G5 flagship failed to make an impact last year. The modular G5 looked revolutionary, but it seemed like LG got the whole modular concept wrong, as proven by the sales performances of the phone itself and its modular accessories.

Nonetheless, the G6, launched earlier this year was a huge improvement over its predecessor, with a beautiful design and an immersive 18:9 display with minimal bezels. But LG’s early 2017 fell short when it came to its internals – the G6 sports a Snapdragon 821 processor, the same one seen in flagships that were launched late last year, instead of the Snapdragon 835 seen in its competitors.

Rumor has it that Samsung struck a deal with Qualcomm beforehand, though the Sony Xperia XZ Premium was the first ever to feature the top performing chipset. LG intends to get ahead of the game for next year as a report has indicated that LG has collaborated with chipmaker Qualcomm for the LG G7 to run on the Snapdragon 845 in 2018.

This is quite the news as we have barely reached the halfway mark of 2017. It appears that Qualcomm is already working with LG competitor Samsung on the rumored chip which is said to feature a 7nm process. But for now, it is uncertain as to whether the Snapdragon 845 chip will be exclusive to either LG or Samsung. Regardless, do take this report with a huge grain of salt.

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LG G7 specs leaked, comes with Snapdragon 845 and 6GB of RAM

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A South Korean publication has revealed the specs for the up coming flagship phone from LG, the LG G7. The publication mentioned that the company will start mass production of the G7 in March and will make the phone available to the Korean market in April. Other sources have also surfaced and reported that the phone will be available in South Korea after April 20.

The LG G7 will likely show the phone during Mobile World Congress in February which is the same time Samsung will unveil their new S9 lineup, but LG Chief of Mobile Division said that they are not worried about the close launch dates between the phones. The phone will come equipped with the latest Snapdragon 845 chip, 6GB of RAM and IP68 certified which puts it in a good position to go up against Samsung’s S9 phones. Other reports indicate that it will come with an FM radio, dual rear and front cameras, iris scanners and support for Quick Charge 4.

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LG is releasing the G7 late, due to Samsung buying up all the Snapdragon 845 chips which was reported recently. They also did the same with the Snapdragon 835 chips which forced other companies to delay their phone launches or resort to using the 821 chips for the flagship phones. There is still no reports if the phone will come to other regions, we will get more information during their MWC 2018 conference.

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LG G8 ThinQ rumored to feature a vibrating display that creates audio

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Okay, so far in the gadget world we have seen, and will be seeing, some pretty bizarre innovations; all done by phone makers to one-up each other. We’re seeing foldable smartphones, dual screen phones, 52MP phone cameras and more; and LG is about to add to this list with sound emitting screens!

That’s right, reports by GSM Arena claims that the upcoming LG G8 ThinQ will utilize their Crystal Sound OLED (CSO) display that vibrates to create loudspeaker sounds. We’ve seen the CSO implemented in LG’s 8K OLED TV, so it’ll be interesting if a smaller CSO display made for smartphones will work.

Image credit: Android Police

According to Android Police, this confirms that the G8 ThinQ will have in-house OLED panels. The phone will apparently also come downward-facing speakers that work together with the vibrating screen to produce 2-channel audio.

LG also teams up with UK-based Meridian Audio for audio technology – DTS:X 3D surround included. The phone will also come with a headphone jack as well.

According to Android Police, LG promises that the their vibrating display tech should produce sufficiently loud audio, but It’ll be interesting to see how usability and ergonomics will be affected with it.

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LG has a 5K monitor for the Apple MacBook Pro

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Before the MacBook Pro was properly announced, one of the numerous leaks mentioned that Apple has been working with LG to create a 5K monitor to replace its discontinued Thunderbolt Display. As it appears, this display is now available, and it comes in both 5K and 4K variants.

Called the Ultrafine Display, LG’s Apple displays comes with 27″ and 24″ variants. The 27″ model will support 5K resolutions, while the 21.5″ variant will support up to 4K resolution. Both the monitors will come with a single Thunderbolt 3 port, which is meant to connect the display to the MacBook Pro itself. The monitors will also come with three USB-C ports, allowing you to charge your iPhone 7 with it. Additionally, both monitors will come with a FaceTime-ready camera and a microphone setup with built-in speakers. As the monitor uses Thunderbolt 3, you can adjust screen brightness and speaker volume directly from your MacBook Pro, presumably using the shiny new Touch Bar.

Of course, both monitors will not be coming cheap. The 27″ model will have an asking price of USD1,299.95, while the smaller 21.5″ model will go fo USD699.95. Preorders for the 21.5″ monitor is now open and the monitor will begin shipping in late November. Those who are eyeing the 27″ model will have to wait as this particular model has a release date of December.

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LG introduces exciting new gadgets for your home at its Future of Home Convention

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Technology is not just limited to your computers and smartphones, but more than that as LG reminds us of all the cool tech you can furnish your home with at its Future of Home Convention held today. The everyday mundane machines that we take for granted has gone through a refresh, with new designs and better tech to make your life easier.

One of the highlights of the convention is the LG 4K OLED TV, that offers a complete package offering high dynamic range (HDR), infinite contrast ratio and slimmer design. Enhanced by high dynamic range (HDR), a technology that provides infinite contrast ratio for unmatched clarity, and realistic colour reproduction. Since images are displayed in vibrant colours with the whitest of white and darkest of black, watching HDR and Dolby Vision videos is a much better experience.

In addition to offering the best in viewing pleasure, the LG 4K OLED TV offers a slick and slim design, with its unique Picture-on-Glass concept – a first of its kind in the market, that can blend into any environment and interior design. On top of that, this TV comes with an integrated Sound Bar speaker by Harmon/Kardon, a famous name in producing high quality audio.

Another product showcased at the convention was the LG Twin Wash, a twin load washing machine that allows you to load two loads of laundry at the same time. Great news for those who tend to pile up on laundry before realising there is nothing left to wear. Other than the front and top loading washers, the Twin Wash system features a space-efficient mini washer in the pedestal, overall cycle times are reduced with two wash cycles happening simultaneously via its separate compartments. On top of that, you can separate your laundry – delicate from regular clothes, whites only from coloured clothes, heavily soiled from normal wear. This way, you won’t have to wash your dirty, smelly socks and jeans with your underwear.

Lastly, LG also showcased the LG CordZero, a vacuum cleaner that features a
Canister, Handstick and Hom-Bot. The CordZero Canister is powered by RoboSense, and it actually follows you around when you are cleaning without having to drag a large cylinder around on its hose. As for the CordZero Handstick, it comes with a built-in lithium-ion battery Dual Power Pack, that offers longer usage times for up to 40 minutes of continuous cleaning. As for the Hom-Bot, this little machine has self-learning technology that actually remembers your cleaning history including common out-of-sight locations.

There were other LG innovations showcased at the convention like the SUPER UHD TV, home speakers, refrigerators, top load and bottom load washing machines, air conditioner, dishwashers and many more.


LG introduces two new monitors that come with Nano IPS technology and Thunderbolt 3 ports

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LG has recently announced two new monitors which are being prepped for CES 2018, the 32UK950 and the ultra wide 34WK95U, both with HDR support and a new technology to which LG is calling, Nano IPS.

Nano IPS is developed to improved colour accuracy and it is the reverse of what QLED is. Where QLED uses quantum dots to emit accurate light, Nano IPS uses nanometer size particles to absorb excess light, providing a clearer image and it is able to display 98% of the DCI-P3 colour spectrum. Aside from that, both monitors will come with Thunderbolt 3 ports allowing you to plug your laptop using just the Thunderbolt ports or hook up dual 4K monitors. The 34UK95U is LG’s first 21:9 UltraWide monitor that supports 5K resolution and HDR600.

LG 34WK95U

LG will be showing off these two monitors during CED 2018, which will be joined by a QHD gaming monitor, 34GK950G which comes with the new Nano IPS technology and Nvidia G-Sync.

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LG invests USD1.75 billion into flexible OLED production

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Flexible OLEDs are the future, which explains why LG has announced that they will be investing USD1.75 billion in order to meet the growing demand for flexible OLED displays.

With flexible OLEDs expected to replace regular LCDs for smartphones and other similar tech in the future, LG has decided to go all-in with flexible OLED production. The South Korean company is familiar with this particular display of course, as some of these displays were on the CES showfloor held earlier this year. The investment in flexible OLED production would see LG create a new production line for small and medium flexible OLED screens in South Korea.

This new production line, E6, is scheduled to begin mass production in the second half of 2018. It is said that it would product up to 15,000 inupt sheets per month once it begins operation. With some tech companies already showing off the potential applications of flexible screens, it seems the LG’s faith in the technology is not exactly unfounded.

Source:
Engadget

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LG is having a promotion to celebrate their new store in Desa Home

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LG Electronics Malaysia has just opened up a Brand Store in Desa Home @ One Space in One City, Subang Jaya. Their first brand shop will contain a variety of home entertainment and appliances from their OLED TVs, UHD, HD, LED TVs, soundbar, refrigerator, signature washers and Dual Cool air conditioners.

LG’s 2017 earnings reports show that the company has managed 1.5 trillion Won in home appliances sales and TV sales reached 1.6 trillion Won. This made LG become the top seller in the global premium white-goods and TV markets with its signature appliances and OLED TVs. To celebrate their achievement, there will be a promotion from 22 June to 1 July 2018. Customers who visit the brand store at 12 PM will be able to participate in the happy hour promotions for selected products for up to 5 units. In addition to that, customers will be entitled to a 1 x RM50 Petrol Gift Card for every RM1,000 spent.

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LG joins Korean Fair Trade Commission in a lawsuit against Qualcomm

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Qualcomm has been in a battle with Apple for quite some time now, but the latest smartphone manufacturer to join the lawsuit against the chipmaker is LG Electronics, making it the fifth company to join the KFTC (Korean Fair Trade Commission) after Samsung Electronics withdrew from the lawsuit.

Qualcomm was imposed with a fine of 1.03 trillion won in 2016 by the KFTC, and companies such as Apple, Intel, MediaTek, Huawei and Samsung Electronics joined the KFTC in the lawsuit, but due to a patent cross-licensing agreement between Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm, the company withdrew, causing the lawsuit to be slightly weakened.

Since then, LG has decided to participate in the lawsuit, and according to Business Korea, industry watchers suggested that the reason of the sudden participation is due to a failed negotiation between the two companies.

On a side note, Qualcomm’s recent legal battle with Apple has caused a temporary ban of Apple’s older phone models in Germany and China. As for the lawsuit between Qualcomm and KFTC, it’s most likely going to take another few years before a verdict is made.

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LG K10 (2018) to be the first mid ranger supporting LG Pay

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It was around six months ago when LG first launched its mobile payment system, LG Pay. The payment system currently still remains limited to its home soil South Korea, being supported only on the company’s range of high end flagships such as the LG G6 and the LG V30. According to South Korean local news outlet ET News, LG is set to launch a mid range smartphone that will support LG Pay.

The report indicates that LG will be unveiling the LG K10 (2018) at CES 2018, which will be the first tech showcase that kicks off the year. It will be the first mid range device that comes with support for LG Pay. It is tipped to sport a 5.3-inch Full HD display, but chances of its adopting LG’s FullVision screen is unlikely. The LG K10 (2018) is rumored to pack 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and a 3,000mAh battery. The cameras will be of a standard 13MP for the rear and 5MP for the selfie shooter.

The LG K10 (2018) will also have a rear fingerprint sensor, along with FM radio support, which is rarely found on smartphones nowadays. It will also be a tad slimmer compared to the current LG K10. CES 2018 is just around the corner. What are you looking forward to in 2018?

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LG launches mid range Q6 line up

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LG has been teasing the arrival of its FullVision display to another device of its since the G6 earlier this year. Earlier this morning, the South Korean manufacturer has finally unveiled not one, but three variants of the LG Q6, all of which feature LG’s near bezel-less front with FullVision display.

The LG Q6 series marks three new additions to LG’s current batch of mid range smartphones. The devices are known as the LG Q6a, LG Q6 and LG Q6+. These three handsets feature identical designs with 7000 series aluminium, the only differences lying underneath the hood, which will be talked about later. All three models sport 5.5-inch Full HD+ displays with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The near bezel-less front allows for easier one handed usage.

The LG Q6a, Q6 and Q6+ all run on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC and the differences only lie within the memory and storage. The Q6a has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, the regular Q6 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the Q6+ maxes out these areas with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

All three feature the same camera setup, consisting of a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP wide angle selfie shooter. An added bonus is the the LG Q6 is equipped with LG’s proprietary facial recognition technology for unlocking the screen. All three models pack the same 3,000mAh battery, which sounds just about right.

The price tags of the three LG Q6 variants haven’t been revealed just yet, but LG has indicated that the phones will be available for sale in Asia in August 2017, before eventually rolling out worldwide.

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LG launches the OLED B6 television and the 600ML Mega Capacity Side-by-Side Refrigerator in Malaysia

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Korean appliance maker LG has refreshed its award-winning OLED TV line-up today by launching the LG OLED B6 TV locally today.

The OLED B6 series of televisions comes with an infinite contrast ratio feature and a wider colour gamut, giving users a greater cinematic experience with superior brightness, contrast and colour display. The OLED B6 also supports both Dolby Vision and HDR 10, all of which is set to a large yet thin screen that is powered by LG’s own OLED technology that is capable of generating perfect colouration.

Another part of the OLED B6 that is worthy of note is the speaker, as it is developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon, allowing the TV to deliver a truly cinematic experience via the ultra-surround system that has superb dynamic range and balanced sound with exceptional accuracy.

Alongside the OLED B6, LG also took the opportunity to launch its new 600L Mega Capacity Side-by-Side Refridgerator. This fridge comes with LG’s own Inverter Linear Compressor technology that is designed to reduce mechanical actions, resulting to a quieter all-round performance with less friction. The new fridge also comes with LG’s Moist Balance Crisper technology that allows the fridge to maintain the moisture to an optimum level.

All of this technology is housed in a massive fridge that sports a unique stainless steel design that features a sophisticated appearance.

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LG launches the V34, a smaller and water resistant version of the V20

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With the death of the Galaxy Note 7, phablets from various smartphone manufacturers are looking to take the 2016 phablet throne. Many have named the LG V20 as the next in line after the short lived Samsung Galaxy Note 7. However, not everyone wants a large screen phone, but what if we told you that there’s a smaller version of the 5.7-inch handset?

LG has launched the V34 in Japan, which is the V20 in a more compact form factor. The V34 sports a smaller 5.2-inch display, retaining the QHD resolution from the V20. It also has a secondary display on top of the primary display, as seen on the V20. There happens to be no changes underneath the hood as well. The V34 features the same Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage with a micro SD card slot supporting up to 256GB of extra storage.

The V34 has the same dual 16MP rear camera configuration as the V20, along with a 5MP selfie camera. The Bang & Olufsen branding is still seen on the back cover of the V34, as was seen on the V20. The former packs the same battery as the latter at 3,000 mAh, in which we might see longer battery life since it sports a smaller display. The other key difference is the V34 has an IP67 rating of water and dust resistance, giving it yet another edge over the V20.

Unfortunately though, the LG V34 might remain as a Japan exclusive, but we do hope that we’ll see the smaller V20 being made available outside the country. What do you think?

Source:
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LG Malaysia Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation by Unveiling Super UHD TV and LG Music Flow

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LG Electronics marked its 10th year of innovation in Malaysia a few days back and the company has celebrated this achievement by introducing a new range of home electronics. The stunning LG’s Super UHD TV and LG Magic Flow speaker is finally available in Malaysia.

The new LG Super UHD TV guarantees a crispier delivery of picture quality, lustrous in design and a definite smarter machine through 3 aspect – Superb Picture, Superfine Design and Superior Sound. Besides, the LG Super UHD TV has a pixel count of up to 8.3 million megapixels which make the pictures extremely detailed and delivers vivid colors thanks for to the company’s incredible ColorPrime technology. In addition, the TV is preloaded with LG’s WebOS 2.0 and features a user-friendly interface that allow consumers to enjoy a new way of interacting with the company’s TVs, such as being able to multitask with apps while being able to watch content at the same time. The LG Super UHD TV comes in 65-inches and is available now at the price of RM24,999.

The LG Music Flow is an interesting range of wireless speakers that uses the concept of wireless multi-room audio technology with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, they feature superior sound quality and users are able to control the speakers using their smartphone. The LG Music Flow consists of five models – the HS7 4.1 channel soundbar, the H7, H5 and H3 desktop speakers, and the P7 portable
Bluetooth speaker
. All of them will support Google Cast wireless music streaming that enables supported audio appliances to stream music wirelessly to the speaker. The retail price for the LG Music Flow speakers are as below:

P7 (NP7550) – RM 599

H3 (NP8340) – RM 799

H5 (NP8540) -RM 1,099

H7 (NP8740) – RM 1,299

HS7 (LAS750) – RM 1,499


LG might be producing a smartphone with 16 cameras

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It seems like the dual camera on a smartphone is nothing to be impressed about anymore, because smartphone manufacturers have been releasing smartphones with three or four rear camera lenses, and Nokia is even expected to release a smartphone with five rear camera lenses. But none of this compared to the latest patent by LG as the company recently filed a patent with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for a smartphone with 16 camera lenses.

The patent was recently granted by USPTO on 20 November, and it shows 16 camera lenses on a curvature which will allow photo-taking on multiple perspectives. Though we’re not completely sure on how the whole thing works, apparently users can choose to either use one lens or multiple lens when they’re taking photos.

Image credit: LetsGoDigital

Besides that, the pictures taken (when using multiple lenses) can be combined, turning it into a moving picture. Users can choose to have different perspectives of the picture, and they can also replace certain parts of the picture with the pictures taken by other lenses. The patent also shows that pictures taken can be stitched together to form a bigger picture, and the patent suggests that there can be face-swapping feature.

The smartphone will also be equipped with a front camera, though it seems like there will be nothing special on that aspect. That aside, a mirror and a flash is also located at the rear of the smartphone, so users can use the 16 rear cameras to take selfies, with the mirror serving as a guide to ensure you’re in the right angle. However, there’s 16 lenses to help you take your selfies so what could go wrong, right?

Cameras aside, the patent also displayed two speakers on the smartphone, one on the front and one on the back which should be to create stereo speaker effect for the smartphone. It is still just a patent, so we cannot say for sure if an LG smartphone with 16 cameras will really be produced and even if it’s confirmed, it’ll probably take some time before it’s launched.

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LG might switch over to OLED screens for their new V30 and G7 smartphones

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News has surfaced from The Korea Herald that LG is planning to move from LCD screens to OLED screens for its next premium smartphone the V30 and eventually the G7 which is the successor to this year’s flagship phone the G6. The OLED display offers a more vivid colours and deeper black compared to LCD screens that Apple, HTC and LG’s existing models are using. Apple is also expected to make the switch over to OLED for its iPhone 8 model while still sticking to LCD for its 7S and 7S Plus.

LG’s V line of phones are marketed as professional consumer phones and as such, offers a wide range of tools when it comes to media creation giving users more depth on the camera settings, video quality and more. With the new display, it will greatly help users when it comes to these task and with the change of screen, it works well with virtual reality and Google’s Daydream platform which has not have much update since its launch with the Pixel phones.

LG will be using its sister company, LG Display, for the OLED screens keeping the development within the company for a more fine tune display quality and some of the screen produced will be supplied to other manufacturers that want to opt out of Samsung’s who produces the most amount of OLED screens. The V30 is set to release in September with more news on the pricing coming soon.

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LG Nano95: New 65-inch 8K TV arrives in Malaysia at RM21,999

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LG just brought in a line-up of NanoCell 4K models in addition to its first NanoCell 8K TV in Malaysia with the promise of a Very Impressive Picture (VIP) experience.

LG Nano95 8K TV

The new
NanoCell TV
 is a 65-inch NanoCell display that uses the nano-engineering technology to filter our impure colours so that the content quality remains top-notch no matter the viewing angle and the type of content. It is also equipped with an α9 Gen3 AI processor which not only supports 8K content, but also has the ability to analyse TV content and adjust the quality of each content for the most suitable experience.

The new 8K TV also has several features, including Face Enhancing, AI Brightness Control, AI Sound Pro and Adaptive Sound Control; these features allow users to get better image quality and audio quality through automatic adjustments.

Those who’re looking for more AI functions will be glad to know that the LG Nano95 8K TV is also capable of voice recognition, voice assistant support and uses the ThinQ AI which allows easy controls through LG Magic Remote or the Hands-Free Voice Control.

Gaming via the new LG TV is also a breeze as it utilizes FreeSync premium technology to sync the refresh rates between TVs and consoles for a smooth gaming experience. Plus you can also connect two Bluetooth speakers simultaneously with the TV for surround sound effect.

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On the other hand, LG also added the
 Nano81 4K TVs
 in three different sizes — 49 inches, 55 inches and 65 inches. These 4K TVs also feature NanoCell displays and use an IPS panel.

Similar to the 8K TV, the LG Nano81 supports intelligent voice recognition, AI ThinQ, voice assistants and Magic Remote. It is also Bluetooth Surround enabled and compatible with smart speakers.

The Nano95 65-inch model is priced at
RM21,999
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RM3,199
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LG has a new budget tablet known as the G Pad F2 8.0

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While that might turn out to be a mouthful when said out loud, the new tablet by LG shows that the company still has faith in the tablet industry despite its decline over the past couple of years. The LG G Pad F2 8.0 is the South Korean manufacturer’s latest offering in its tablet line, sporting decent specs for an affordable price tag.

First off, the G Pad F2 8.0 features an 8-inch display like its name states, coming in at 1280 x 800 resolution which is alright for a budget tablet. A MediaTek MT6750 processor powers the tablet, along with 2GB of RAM plus 16GB of internal storage.

Cameras on a tablet are definitely the least of our concerns and we hope the same applies to you too. Regardless, the G Pad F2 8.0 sports a 5MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera, sufficient for the occasional video call. It packs a rather small 3,000mAh battery for a tablet, but is expandable thanks to the G Pad Pack Plus battery pack which will give an extra 4,400mAh.

The LG G Pad F2 8.0 comes with a price tag of $149.99 (RM 634.68), which sounds value for money if you’re looking for a simple and affordable media consumption device.

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LG Nexus and Huawei Nexus specs leak

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A lot of people must be waiting for the next upcoming Nexus phones, and this time there will be two makers. LG will bring a more compact 5.2-inch handset and Huawei making the larger 5.7-inch phablet. There are a lot of leaks detail for the specs, but it looks like they will be roughly the same differing mostly in size.

First up is the LG Nexus, it will pack a 5.2-inch with the
metal
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 (probably) compare to its predecessor only plastic. Apparently there will be front-facing speakers (which I think pretty impressive) to bump up the size on the device up to 146.9 x 72.9 x 9.8 mm.

Next, the Huawei Nexus have a 5.7-inch screen in a metal body and has front-facing speakers which similar with the new LG Nexus. The device has a total size at 159.4 x 78.3 x 8.5mm. We figure out that currently is the trend that every new smartphone need to have a fingerprint sensor and USB Type-C because both devices will have it.

There was an earlier leak showed an impressive score from the LG Nexus and revealed a 1080p screen resolution. On the other hand, the Huawei Nexus reported being running with a Snapdragon and a 1440p resolution.

All these is rumors and leaks might change from time to time. But, IFA is just around the corner and we there will be more news that we can get for this upcoming new Nexus smartphones.

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LG Display OLED.EX: brighter displays with thinner bezels

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LG
 Display has always been the world’s leading OLED TV display manufacturer since 2013. Two days ago, the company
introduced
OLED.EX
, a new OLED technology aimed to boost picture quality and brightness by up to 30 percent.

The reason why it’s called
OLED
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EX
is because the
EX
stands for ‘Evolution and eXperience’. For easier understanding, OLED displays are made from thin films of light-emitting organic materials — meaning it does not need a separate backlight source because the organic films will emit a bright light when electric current is applied.

Screenshot from OLED-Info via
Youtube

OLED displays are a lot less complex than LCD displays, and provides better contrast, brightness, refresh rates, have lower power consumption, and simpler designs.

How does
OLED.EX
 displays boost picture quality and brightness?

Now, the following explanation might get a bit overwhelming so bear with me. There are two factors to this tech —
combining deuterium compounds
 and
personalized algorithms
.

Deuterium
 is an isotope of hydrogen and only exists in a small amount. LG Display has found a way to extract deuterium from water and apply it to the organic films — resulting in brighter light while maintaining high efficiency.

  LG Display’s ‘
personalized algorithm
‘ based on machine learning tech predicts the usage of each organic film based on individual viewing habits and controls the display’s energy input to “accurately express the details and colours of the video content being played.”

With the
OLED.EX
 tech, LG Display has also found a way to reduce the thickness of the bezels from 6mm to 4mm, based on 65-inch OLED displays (just when you thought bezels couldn’t get any thinner).

Image Credit:
AVCaesar

LG Display has plans of integrating its OLED.EX technology into all OLED TV displays manufactured in factories located in Paju, South Korea and Guangzhou, China starting from the second quarter of 2022.

Apart from that, LG will be showcasing its
transparent displays
 and
curved OLEDs
 during
CES 2022 and if you’re interested, you can tune into the world premiere on 4 January 8AM PST right
here
.

Source –
LG Display

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LG Pay will kick off with the LG G6

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Both Apple and Samsung are beginning to have their respective mobile wallet payment systems thrive as they expand to further regions. Both Apple Pay and Samsung Pay are already up and running in more than 10 countries each, with Samsung Pay most recently having launched in India today. LG has been rumored to launch its own mobile wallet platform as well, but has since been quiet about it, until now.

According to Reuters, LG has finally broke word, claiming that it will launch its own mobile wallet platform later this year in June. Unsurprisingly, it will be called LG Pay. LG Pay will work like how Samsung Pay does, allowing users to make payments through credit card readers via Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST). LG Pay should be able to work through NFC as well, since Samsung Pay does, but we can’t be certain for now.

LG Pay will begin with the newly launched LG G6 when the platform goes official in June. LG did not specify on whether LG Pay will be available outside its home country South Korea.  Chances are that LG will do a test run back home first before it decides whether or not to expand outside its walls.

Source:
Reuters

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LG plans to sell 65-inch TVs that rolls up like a poster in 2019

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LG Electronics Inc or better known as LG are in plan to sell big screen television (TV) by next year that can be rolled up and put away like a poster in an effort to revive the company’s business.

According from an inside source, who wished to be anonymous, has stated that LG envisioned the product to be a 65 inch TV that will retract automatically at the touch of a button alike a garage door and it is said that the TV will sport organic light-emitting diode or OLED screens, which produce crisper images and fold more easily than traditional LCD or liquid-crystal display panels.

The company has already showcased the rollable screen technology earlier this year but will mark its first commercial release in 2019. However, when asked to comment on the matter, LG declined to respond.

In addition to that, LG is also preparing to make its mark on the fifth-generation or also known as 5G technology, which is expected to revolutionize mobile internet and power up a plethora of gadgets from home appliances to cars. “LG will most likely to unveil its first 5G smartphone at next year’s Mobile World Congress”, said the anonymous. “US telecommunications giant Sprint Corp announced in August it’s working with LG to bring a device that runs on 5G to the US in the first half. Plans for its own home market of Korea remain unclear,” the anonymous added.

Other than that, there isn’t much told about the LG rollable TV other than the fact that it will be introduced officially into the market in 2019. Till then, we shall wait for more info from LG.

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LG PuriCare: A new air purifier for your face

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Wearing face masks has become a norm, but we all know that it’s never comfortable — especially when you wear it for long hours. LG will be addressing the problem with its new PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier that will be introduced at IFA 2020.

LG Puricare combines air purifier and face mask in one

Image credit: LG

The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier solves two problems at once — it can be reused unlike disposable masks, and can supply fresh air to the user wearing the mask. “The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier employs two H13 HEPA filters, similar to the filters used in the company’s home air purifier products,” said LG in its
press release
. There’s even UV-LED lights that disinfects and perhaps can help reduce the possibility of getting mask acne.

Uses battery and can last up to 8 hours

Image credit: LG

The LG face mask is also battery-powered; on low mode, it can run for eight hours but on high mode, it can only run on two. This means you’ll need to carry around an extra mask if you’re planning to be out the whole day, or just in case you forgot to fully charge the mask before leaving the house.

Don’t worry though; the LG ThinQ mobile app will notify you when you need to replace your mask filters. This app is available on both iOS and Android devices. On a side note, LG appears to be more pro-active in creating devices that are suitable for the current COVID-19 situation. Just a while back, the company introduced a pair of earbuds that comes with a
self-cleaning charging case
.

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LG Q6 will release in South Korea this week, followed by global roll out

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LG has brought its FullVision display to a mid range and more affordable smartphone. FullVision display was first showcased in the company’s flagship, the LG G6 which was launched earlier this year. The newer Q6 was unveiled just last month, sporting a spec sheet which speaks mid range language. LG has announced that it’s latest FullVision offering will be released on it’s home soil South Korea this week.

Just a quick recap, the LG Q6 features a 5.5-inch display with an 18:9 resolution. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 435 chipset alongside 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There are two other variants as well. The LG Q6a has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and the LG Q6+ carries 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The camera package is of standard affair – a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera.

In a press release, LG has stated that the LG Q6 will be released in South Korea this week. Other regions will follow subsequently over the course of the next few weeks – “key markets in Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas in the weeks to come.”

We can’t be certain as to whether the LG Q6 will make an official appearance, if not via grey markets via local dealers. How much do you think the LG Q6 will cost?

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LG Real Folding Window: Is this the solution to foldable phones?

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In LG’s latest
press release
, the company revealed the LG Real Folding Window, a new foldable display material that supposedly will not crack as easily and may have less crease marks.

LG Chem
says
 the combination of new coating technologies and materials will result in a surface that is “as hard as glass”, but can also be folded easily and flexibly like plastic. This will increase the durability of the foldable display while also maintaining a ‘clean’ appearance.

So, how does the LG Real Folding Window work?

The ‘Real Folding Window’ uses its new coating on both sides of PET film and this not only increase heat-resistance, but is also thinner. Despite that, it is compared to the hardness of a tempered glass and can even be used from screen that folds outwards. In comparison, Samsung’s foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold3 and
Galaxy Z Flip3
 fold inwards and use commercialised cover windows specifically for in-folding approach.

Will this benefit Samsung’s future foldable phones?

We won’t know if Samsung will be using the ‘Real Folding Window’ in the future, or if they’ll also come up with similar technologies. However, incorporating this solution to its future foldable phones sounds like a great idea now as it allows the company to create outward-folding phones, reduce fold lines and make thinner phones.

LG Them also revealed that they’re developing a ‘Real Folding Window’ with just the coating, removing the need of PET films to be included. This will allows foldable devices to be even thinner in the future.

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LG records over 40,000 pre-orders for the G6 in South Korea

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LG bounced back stronger in this year’s Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, completely doing away with the modular concept of its G5 flagship from last year, with the new nearly bezel-less G6 smartphone. LG’s 2017 flagship handset has since shown fruits of its success since it was unveiled at MWC last week, getting more than 40,000 pre-orders in its home land South Korea.

LG South Korea has recorded 40,000 pre-orders for the LG G6 over a duration of 4 days since its launch in Barcelona. That averages at 10,000 pre-orders per day. This early success is said to be fueled by a couple of factors. Firstly, the LG G6 has been made available to be tested in the 3,000 LG retail stores across South Korea beginning February 27. Another key factor is that consumers who pre-order the LG G6 will get 1 year screen replacement warranty, an original phone case, plus the purchase of accessories such as the Rolly keyboard 2, the LG TonePlus Bluetooth headset, and oddly enough, a Nescafe coffee machine.

The LG G6 sports a new screen aspect ratio of 18:9, making it more immersive and allowing for perfectly squared multi-window support. It sure looks like LG has been taking full advantage at the expense of a delayed Galaxy S8 launch by Samsung. What do you think?

Source:
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LG Redesigns Flagship: Codenamed Judy

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LG is reportedly going to introduce a redesigned flagship phone in June, codenamed Judy, and it is going to be completely different from the usual smartphone launch cycle. The new Judy phone will break the G-Series and V-Series traditions, because a June launch marks a notable change.

Accordingly, the redesigned flagship will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, 64GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM, stereo “boombox” speakers, and the camera is said to have AI capabilities as well.

The Judy phone also reportedly has an HDR screen that measures as large as 6.1 inches with an 18:9 Full Vision display, making it larger than the LG’s G6, which has a 5.7 inch screen. But there is also no indication that it will be named G7.

With the MWC drawing close, LG will be unleashing its first suite of AI technologies on an upgraded version of the V30 flagship, so it would probably be a good time for them to announce about the new Judy phone too.

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LG reignites the tablet game with the G Pad III 8.0

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The Android tablet scene hasn’t been really happening for a while now, and LG looks to get the ball rolling again with their refresh of the LG G Pad. Not to worry though, LG isn’t keen on manufacturing huge tablets with the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab View and the Apple iPad Pro, henc the LG G Pad III 8.0.

Largely resembling the LG G Pad II 8.3 from last year, the G Pad III 8.0 sports a more typically sized 8-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1200. Underneath the hood is a mid range Snapdragon 617 processor with 2GB of RAM 32GB of internal storage, expandable via the micro SD slot. This tablet boasts a full-sized USB port as well, for plugging in flash drives, keyboards, mice and other USB accessories of that sort so there’s the possibility of expanding your storage on top of the 128GB maximum capacity of the micro SD card slot. It can also be used to charge other devices if you ever intend to do so.

As usual, tablets don’t emphasize too much when it comes to cameras. On the G Pad III 8.0 we’re looking at a 8MP/5MP pair of rear and front facing cameras. Powering the 8-inch tablet is a 4,800mAh battery, which should be enough for its processing power. The device will be shipped running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The LG G Pad III 8.0 is available in both indigo black and white colors and is currently available in South Korea and a couple of Canadian carriers, carrying a price tag of $280 (RM1,151.15). Till then, stay tuned!

Source:
LG

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LG releases the V40, their first smartphone that comes with 5 cameras

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In 2017, LG came out with LG V30 which most acknowledged as LG’s best smartphone then. Fast forward to a year later, LG is out with their new LG V40, which has 5 cameras which includes a telephoto lens and wide angle lens.

The LG V40 has an OLED screen that provides vibrant colors on its 6.4-inch screen display, in addition to the thin bezels design. It has a Google Assistant hotkey at the side and a fingerprint sensor on its back. Another good news is that LG V40 is water and dust resistant, this indicates that the smartphone can survive in 1 meter of water up to half an hour.

Now, let’s talk about the LG V40 cameras. The rear camera has 3 lenses; a standard lens, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens. The standard lens has a 12MP sensor and is equipped with OIS, whereas the wide angle lens has a 16MP sensor, a plus for those who want to fit more details or subjects into their photos. Lastly, there’s the telephoto lens that has 2x zoom and has a 12MP sensor. You can choose which lens to shoot your photos with, or there’s also a Triple Shot mode which snaps your pictures with three lenses simultaneously.

The LG V40 also allows access to Google Lens on its camera app, a feature that provides information to users based on the subjects they interact with. In terms of front camera, the LG V40 has a 8MP sensor for your selfies and a 5MP sensor for wider angle pictures, meaning group selfies could be less challenging.

The LG V40 comes with Snapdragon 845, runs on Android 8.1 and has 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There are 4 color options for the smartphone, the Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray and Carmine Red. LG V40 also comes with a non-removable 3300mAh battery, which supports quick charging.

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Rollable TVs and transparent displays? – LG to showcase theirs at CES 2020

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The future is now! LG will take to this year’s CES a host of futuristic display panels – and among the repr
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At LG’s booth, you’ll find a 55-inch Full HD Transparent OLED display that has a 40% transparency, which can be used as aisle partitions in
aeroplanes
 – we reckon these would be filled with airline ads but the tech itself is cool nonetheless.

Image credit: Cnet

Next, we have a 65-inch Ultra HD Bendable OLED panel that can be bent at either end. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen
rollable
 screens from LG, but this new entry is different that it can be rolled down from the ceiling, like a projector screen.

Lastly, for something more conventional, LG will also introduce a 48-inch OLED TV that takes into account their customers’ demand for smaller displays for compact homes. This is in addition to their existing line-up of 55-, 65-, 77- and 88-inch TVs.

As the convention kicks off next week, we won’t have to wait much more until the Korean giants show off their newest panels.

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LG rolls out X series of smartphones globally

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Not too long ago at MWC, LG unveiled two new smartphones, which are part of their new X lineup. Known as specialist smartphones, the X lineup feature mid range specs, however packed with one high-end or flagship-like element in each handset. Today, LG has announced that it will start rolling out the LG X cam and the LG X screen worldwide, beginning with LG’s own home country, South Korea.

The LG X cam features a 5.2 inch 1080p IPS LCD display, an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.14GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage and a 2,520mAh battery. Its specialty, as the name states, lies within its camera. The LG X cam sports a dual rear camera setup, a 13MP shooter alongside a 5MP wide angle lens camera, together with an impressive 8MP selfie shooter on the front.

The LG X screen on the other hand is powered by a 1.2GHz clocked quad-core processor, also sporting similar specs, such as its RAM and internal storage, with a smaller battery of 2,300mAh. It sports a 13MP rear camera and a 8MP front facing camera. The display of the LG X screen is similar to the one on last year’s LG V10, featuring a dual screen setup comprising of a 4.93 inch 720p display and a tiny 1.76 inch 520×80 always on display above the main screen.

Prices for both handsets have yet to be announced. LG is rumored to bring new additions to its X series later this year, which will include devices titled the X max, X speed, X power and X style.

Source:
Mashable

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LG set to launch mid range Q6 tomorrow

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LG was one of the first to launch a smartphone with a taller display. The LG G6 marked a revamp in LG’s flagship design, ditching the modular feature and LG Friends accessories, along with a near bezel-less front display panel among one of the key changes from the G5. The display aspect ratio is at 18:9, which fits more content into one screen and is more ideal for multi window support. LG has been rumored to feature the 18:9 display on a mid range model, and that phone will be launching tomorrow.

The LG Q6 that has been rumored for a while now is set for its appearance by the South Korean manufacturer tomorrow (July 11). A number of specs and features have been teased on LG’s social media, including a 5.5-inch display which is likely to be taller than wider, a wide angle camera and easy one handed usability, which hints at a minimal bezeled front panel.

The internals of the LG Q6 have been tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 400 series processor, along with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This will place it in mid range territory.

There has been a rumor of an LG Q6 Plus variant as well, but let us wait till LG unveils the Q6 later tomorrow. What do you think?

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LG set to reveal a OpenVR-based VR headset

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LG will be making its second foray into the realm of virtual reality, except this time, the company is looking to build it using Valve’s OpenVR platform.

Valve has since confirmed to Road to VR that LG’s headset will utilise the company’s SteamVR Tracking, a VR tracking technology that is both royalty-free and open source. While details of the LG VR headset is still scarce at the moment, Valve has confirmed that a prototype of the headset will be available on the showfloor of the Games Developer Conference that is being held today. .

Interestingly enough, LG’s upcoming VR headset would be the direct competitor to HTC’s own Vive headset, considering the fact that both LG and HTC utilise the same OpenVR system to develop their own respective headsets. Whatever the case, LG”s upcoming VR headset may prove to be more successful than the company’s 360 VR headset, a VR headset made specifically for the LG G5 that has largely been forgotten.

Source:
Road to VR

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LG sets launch event date a day before MWC 2017

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With just a little over a month to go before MWC 2017 kicks off at Barcelona, most manufacturers probably couldn’t catch breaks after CES 2017 at Las Vegas approximately two weeks ago. As the going gets tough, most companies will be vying for attention on the days prior to MWC, and LG is one of them.

LG has blasted out invites to the members of the press, setting a February 26th date for its event with a “See More, Play More” tagline in the invite poster. This definitely indicates more than just a single product that will be unveiled at the press event next month. The upcoming LG G6 is likely to make an appearance at the South Korean manufacturer’s event, as part of its annual flagship smartphone refresh. Rumor has it that LG will be ditching the modular design seen on last year’s G5, as it wasn’t exactly well received by consumers in 2016.

Two other play toys are slated to make an appearance at the LG event as well – Google’s flagship smartwatches, the LG Watch Sport and Watch Style. Both these smart wearables have rumors coming fresh from every corner of the media, said to feature handwriting recognition and the integration of Google Assistant. Both watches will also be launched with Android Wear 2.0 up and running from in the box, since the new wearable software has been tipped for a February 9th launch.

Which device are you more excited for? The LG G6 or one of its new Android Wear smartwatches?

Source:
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LG sets September 7th for V20 launch at Seoul

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LG has released a teaser for the successor to the LG V10 – the LG V20 for its Seoul launch next month on September 7th. The teaser only happens to reveal the launch date of the upcoming LG flagship, coupled with a background of a microphone, possibly showing off the handset’s audio capabilities. The Korean characters directly translates as “hear, see and more”.

LG has promised the V20 to come with the best of the best audio experience for smartphones , on top the fact that the LG V10 was already equipped with advanced audio tech. Not only that, the Korean company has stated that the LG V20 will be the first smartphone with ESS Technology’s quad DAC audio. It seems like LG is on the right track to building the V20’s reputation off its predecessor. The V10 featured Hi-Fi DAC audio technology, also by ESS Technology. The company has previously claimed that quad DAC reduces up to 50 percent of ambient noise levels compared to the typical DAC, hence the reason why the former will be incorporated into the V20.

Earlier rumors and a couple of leaked renders suggest that the LG V20 will feature a dual-camera setup like on the LG G5, though we’re not sure as to whether it will be an improved dual camera configuration, but we are hoping for the best. September 7th is only two weeks away so sit tight!

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LG showcases their line-up of next generation home appliances

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LG Electronics Malaysia has just concluded the showcase of their new product introduction with the theme “Create a Better Life”. These products include OLED TVs, Super UHD TV, InstaView Refrigerators and TWINWash washing machine.

LG’s next generation of LG OLED TVs will feature the Alpha-9 Intelligent Processor that delivers improvements in noise reduction, sharpness, depth enhancement and colour reproduction. These OLED TVs also come with the LG ThinQ AI inside so users will be able to command the TV to perform a certain task, making it easier for users to control the TV.

Other than that, LG also showed off their Super UHD TVs which comes with Dolby Vision, Advance HDR by Technicolor, HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro. These are further enhanced thanks to full array local dimming technology which will improve the black levels and contrast ratio to improve image technology and colour enhancement. The Super UHD TVs also come with support for Dolby Atmos which can offer users a 360-degrees surround sound audio experience.

Finally, they also showed cased the LG InstaView Door-inDoor refrigerator and LG TWINWash Washing Machine. The fridge comes with a Knock-On feature which allows the user to perform two knocks on the door and a display will light up showing the contents of the fridge. LG has mentioned that this method will save up to 32% of energy from just opening the door.

 The washing machine will allow users to put in two loads of clothes for a wash. This makes the process of separating your clothing much easier as you can choose one section to be colour and the other to be whites, eliminating the need of loading up the machine with another load after the current load is done.

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LG shows of ‘raindrop’ camera design in upcoming smartphone

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LG has partially lifted the lid on its upcoming smartphone, which according to reports, won’t be a part of the G-series. LG will have a new line-up of devices, and the first of which will focus on minimalist aesthetics.

From the official sketches revealed by LG, we can see that the smartphone will be incredibly thin – this may be due to what LG calls the 3D Arc Design which curves both the display and back panel symmetrically – joining both sections of the phone without a thick frame.

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What’s more interesting is the phone’s camera module, or lack thereof. We see four circular lenses which LG calls a ‘raindrop’ design – and we can see why since the lenses do have that appearance. According to a report by 9to5Google, LG wants to move away from the squarish camera bumps we see on flagship smartphones today; this would allow the set of cameras to, from what it looks like, to be flush with the device.

On the front, we also minimal bezels present – and with curved displays like this, it is likely that the phone will be of a sizeable build; we’ve seen something similar with the Huawei P40 Pro and the OPPO Find X2 series. These devices have at least a 6.5-inch display;
so
 we can assume the LG to be around that size too.

Although LG may not be a household name when it comes to smartphones in Malaysia anymore, so as cool as this is, we may never see it arrive in the country anyways.

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LG surprisingly unveils new speakers ahead of IFA 2015

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IFA 2015 in Berlin is just around the corner, and yet LG could not hold in the news of its two latest Bluetooth wireless speakers to join its array of wireless audio collection. LG unveiled its Music Flow P5 and SoundPop 360, both delivering sound quality and portability, and in a lovely range of colours.

The LG Music Flow P5 looks very much like the P7 in regards to its general shape and design. It is part of LG’s Music Flow series, and just like the others in the series, it supports LG’s Auto Music Play feature, which will cause music to be played on the speakers as soon as any audio is in range. It has a rechargeable battery that LG claims to last 15 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. The P5 also has a great mixture of colours, which can suit a multitude of tastes and interior styles.

Another Bluetooth wireless speakers announced was the SoundPop 360, which looks just like a water tumbler so much so people might mistaken it for one and try to drink from it. It is extremely portable and comes in a variety of lovely pastel colours. The small body of the SoundPop 360 and the audio quality from it is actually a collaboration between  LG’s Home Entertainment and Mobile Communications Companies. It features a 360-degree range so you can experience the same quality despite your position around the speakers. It’ll be great for parties or with a group of people, especially since its battery offers 20 hours of audio playback

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lineup and a special edition of Music Flow P5 will be on display at IFA 2015 from September 4-9 at LG’s booth in Hall 18. Additionally, the company’s new wireless range-expanding capabilities will be demoed on Music Flow networks without a router.

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LG taking a Nexus break this year

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LG was in charge of Google’s Nexus 5 in 2013, which was a big hit considering its specs at an affordable price. Google decided to refresh the Nexus 5 with the Nexus 5X, also produced by LG. The Nexus 5X proved to be a worthy follow up to the 5, running a Snapdragon 808 processor, an inclusion of a fingerprint sensor and a really impressive 12.3MP image sensor on its camera, the same one found on the Huawei Nexus 6P.

Most Android fans will be expecting another follow up by LG to the Nexus 5X, however a spokesman from LG has claimed that it doesn’t have any plans to build the 5X’s successor this year. He claims that the company needs to focus on its own brand. LG has been making some changes in direction for its mobile phones sector. For instance, the company has decided to skip the G Flex line this year after the release of the LG G Flex and the G Flex 2 over the last two years. LG has also somewhat overhauled its new flagship handset, the G5, from its predecessor. The G5 sparked innovation, a modular phone that goes head to head with Samsung’s Galaxy S7.

The spokesman continued, stating that LG plans to start rolling out LG Watch Urbane LTE 2nd Edition, which saw an early dismissal a few days after its sale last November. Display issues were the cause of the pullout. The LG Watch Urbane LTE 2nd Edition will be expected to be back in action during the second half of 2016.

To wrap it all up, LG will be focusing more on doing their thing since there won’t be a Nexus 5X successor this year. It is still a mystery as to which OEM will Google work with for this year’s Nexus line. Some claim that HTC will be in charge, but some say that Google will still be remaining with Huawei since the Nexus 6P received many praises from fans and critics alike.

Source:
CNET

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LG teams up with China manufacturers for its foldable smartphone

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It was reported that LG has started working together with Huawei, Xiaomi and Lenovo to deliver its foldable smartphone which will be produced next year onwards.

What’s different about LG’s foldable smartphone is that it opens outwards instead of inwards. Current foldable smartphones are folded inwards like a book but LG’s plans to have an outward folding display whereby both halves will still be exposed to users even when it’s folded. Now if LG plans on placing a rear camera at the back of the smartphone when it’s fully opened, it will be hidden when it’s folded. LG will probably come out with something to allow users to take pictures even when the smartphone is folded, or else there will only be a front camera used for selfie when it’s folded.

Though there are no information on the partnership between LG and Xiaomi, it was suggested that Huawei is developing a 6-inch panel with LG and Lenovo is creating a 13.6-inch panel with LG, the smaller panel having the outward display whereas the bigger panel takes on the inward display. It was also rumoured that Lenovo plans to skip on the external display, but not entirely as they want to create a smaller display that will show basic information such as date and time.

LG is reported to reveal its foldable smartphone during CES 2019 which will be in January.

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