LG is holding the third spot after Nokia and Samsung when it comes to market share but the manufacturer has big plans for the future. By 2012 LG plans to get that second spot currently held by Samsung. It’s going to be a fierce fight since Samsung is a force to be reckoned with in the mobile business.

In order to accomplish its plans, LG will launch a “Black Label” phone before the end of the year meant to compete against the iPhone. LG is also working on the third version of the Prada III and other smartphones are expected too. Windows Mobile and Android will be the chosen OS for these future smartphones so we’re definitely interested to see LG’s future line up.

What do you think? Will LG be able to conquer that sweet second spot position?

via yonhapnews

Tags: Android, iPhone, LG, LG, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Prada III, Samsung, Samsung, Windows Mobile

The most important cell phone makers out there have already announced 12-megapixel camera phones or are on the verge of doing so. We already know that Samsung, LG or Sony Ericsson will offer their customers a 12-megapixel shooter and Nokia will not want to miss any of that action.

The Finnish company will launch a 12-megapixel camera phone by the end of the year. There’s no official news from Nokia about the new phone but the rumors say it will feature a Carl Zeiss lens capable of optical zoom. That optical zoom will definitely convince some people to pick this 12-megapixel camera phone over that the competition has to offer.

via phonereport

Tags: 12 megapixel, Carl Zeiss, LG, LG, Nokia, Nokia, optical zoom, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

There’s good news for everyone charging their phones in Europe. It looks like there’s a phone charging standard coming to all those European handset owners. The European Commission has received today confirmation for that micro-USB charging socket from the most important names in the mobile business. Nokia, Sony, Ericsson, Motorola, Apple, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung and Texas Instruments are all going to play ball and we should expect them to launch devices ready to be charged via a micro-USB charger sometime next year. On the long run the micro-UBS standard could be adopted by other markets too since CTIA, OMTP and the GSM Association also support it. Can’t wait for the day when I won’t hate myself for forgetting a certain phone charger! What are your thoughts on this?

via Yahoo

Tags: Apple, Apple, charging, ctia, Ericsson, European Commision, GSM Association, LG, LG, micro-USB, Motorola, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Nokia, OMTP, qualcomm, Research In Motion, RIM, Samsung, Samsung, Sony, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Standard, Texas Instruments

LG is taking LTE seriously. We’ve shown you an LG LTE modem a while ago and now we hear that the FCC has just approved the M13 which is a “cellular/PCS CDMA/EVDO and 700MHz LTE Device”.

What is this device exactly? Is it a phone? Is it a modem? Whatever it is, it’s going to work with current 3G CDMA networks and with future 4G LTE networks which should be available starting next year. The device will be perfect for both Verizon and Sprint and we should assume that they will probably announce it sometime in the future.

One thing is clear though, we should expect more 3G/4G hybrid devices to arrive soon as LTE and WiMAX networks are going to be available to the public in the near future.

via FCC

Tags: 3G, 4G, CDMA, fcc, Hybrid, LG, LG, LTE, Mobile News, Mobile Software, modem, Sprint, Sprint, Verizon, Verizon

Zeemote’s JS1 is a cool gaming solution for everyone that likes to play a game or two while on the go. The JS1 controller has been around for a while now and Zeemote has added support for Nokia’s touchscreen phones, the N97 and the 5800 XpressMusic. Besides Nokia phones other Symbian S60 phones like LGs and Samsungs are now supported. All you have to do is get yourself one of those new phones and a JS1 controller and you’ll be playing games in no time.

via Zeemote

Tags: 5800, controller, gaming, JS1, LG, LG, Mobile News, N97, Nokia, Nokia, Samsung, Samsung, XpressMusic, Zeemote

The future of mobile communications is LTE but it’s going to be a while until we will be able to enjoy it. In the mean time the major carriers and cell phone manufacturers are working on the proper equipment and the necessary network upgrades. LG is one of them and the company has just showed the first LTE USB modem to the world at CommunicAsia 2009. The modem will offer speeds of up to 100Mbps which is impressive for a mobile network.

We can expect the modem in stores some time next year but not sooner. LTE networks will be available to the public by next year so we can only assume LG will start selling proper equipment by then. We have no confirmation so far and there’s no pricing for this modem prototype yet.

via mobile.se

Tags: 2010, communicasia, LG, LG, LTE, Mobile News, Portable Devices

LG Tritan users can enjoy 3 mega-pixel camera, a 3” full touch-screen, and 3G network speed in one smooth wireless handset. The LG Tritan is ideal for customers wanting the flexibility of an innovative touch-screen interface combined with a full QWERTY keyboard. The 3” touch-screen has a full internet browser and easy-to-dial virtual keypad with voice recognition plus voice-activated dialing. Configured as a side slide QWERTY, LG Tritan fits nicely in the palm of the hand, allowing customers to utilize the handset’s picture, text, and video messaging capacities. The integrated 3 MP camera provides sharp images with the auto-focus and zoom lens.

“LG Tritan by Alltel is a great phone to keep customers connected to their friends and family while delivering features like the camera just in time for summer vacations,” said Wendy Michell, director of device strategies for Alltel Wireless. “Running on Alltel’s advanced 3G network, LG Tritan creates a trifecta experience for our wireless users – an experience that is full of entertainment, communication and a whole lot of fun.”

“The range of LG Tritan is remarkable,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones. “LG and Alltel designed the perfect balance of hardware and software in this handset including the 3” touch screen and 3G network speed. It’s a true tribute to our consumers.”

Tags: Alltell Wireless, LG, LG, mobile phone, tritan

LG has recently come forth and announced their latest smartphone, the GM550 (pictured above).

This phone has pretty much everything you would expect from a modern smartphone: Windows Mobile 6.1, full QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera, 2.4-inch display, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and a 1300 mAh battery.

Unfortunately there is no word on pricing or availability but even if it hits overseas first its “global 3G” will give US users the ability to use it on virtually any carrier they choose.

Read

Tags: 3mp camera, Business, Cell Phones, global 3g, gm550, HSDPA, LG, microsoft, Mobile News, Qwerty keyboard, smartphone, Windows Mobile 6.1

LG is getting ready to make an impression on you by starring in the second Transformers movie. Revenge of the Fallen is almost here and LG Mobile Phones is launching a marketing campaign for this movie. LG has launched a dedicated site for the movie, www.uncoverlg.com, and it will attend to the U.S. premiere of the movie on June 22 as the presenting sponsor of the event.

LG’s TV spot is called the LG Deceptiphone and you will surprise you by featuring the LG Versa, Optimus Prime and a Decepticon. With all this in midn do you think that this Transformers movie increase LG Versa sales?

Via TBO

Tags: LG, LG, Mobile News, movie, transformers, Versa

June is a hot month in the mobile business. Following the iPhone and Pre announcements we have Samsung, Nokia, RIM and LG responding with similar handsets meant to try to keep up with the competition.

We’ve seen the Nokia E72 getting official and we’ve seen five new phones coming from Samsung. It’s time to take a look at LG’s Aigen LG-GM730. The phone is now available in Korea but there’s no price for it. Getting passed that odd fact you could like some of its features. The LG-GM730 will offer you a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, WiFi, AGPS, 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, 5-megapixel camera, FM radio, and Windows Mobile 6.1 with S-Class 3D UI. The phone is just 11.9mm thick and it will be available in black, pink and lime. Anyone interested in it?

via Press

Tags: Aigen, GM-730, LG, LG, Mobile News, Portable Devices

Alltell and LG are proud to announce the LG iX840 Tritan, a handset that might actually garner some interest in the not-so-popular carrier.

As you can see above, the LG Tritan features a sleep design along with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Couple this with the phone’s 3″ touch-screen, full internet browser and 3G connectivity, a 3MP camera with auto-focus and optical zoom and you have yourself a very very nice device.

Alltel says that they will offer the Tritan for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Any takers?

Tags: 3G, 3mp camera, Alltel, Alltel, auto focus, Cell Phones, internet browser, ix840, LG, LG, Mobile News, optical zoom, touch screen, tritan

If you were looking to pick up an LG enV3 or enV TOUCH now may be the time sa Verizon wireless has announced that they will begin offering the two handsets at a discounted price starting today.

When they first hit the market a few weeks ago the enV3 cost $129 while the enV TOUCH cost $149. Now, the enV3 is priced at $79.99 and the enV TOUCH at $99.99, both on 2 year contracts of course.

Of course those early adopters who bought the two mobile devices when they first came out are seemingly out of luck but then again aren’t those who adopt early always shafted somehow?

Tags: Cell Phones, enV Touch, enV3, LG, LG, lowered price, Mobile News, price cut, Verizon

With the LG Glance, it seems you either love or hate the gold toned woven metal design on the back, however it is generally agreed upon that the front is attractive and functional. The buttons are big and tactile, and for an entry-level phone, the QVGA (240 x 320) screen is pleasing. This phone is also amazingly thin at .38 inches. A noted difference between this and other candy bar style phones, is the placement of the clear button- it’s in the center, directly under the joystick.

Since this is an entry-level phone, there aren’t as many fancy Verizon gizmos to play with as found on higher-end LG phones, however it does feature Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, WAP 2.0 browser, microSD slot and a decent 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom. The current price of this handset is $49.99 after rebates and a 2-year contract.

Tags: Cell Phones, entry-level, Glance, LG, LG, mobile, Phone

In what seems to have first been a concept, LG Electronics has formally announced that its wearable 3G Touch Watch Phone (GD910) will officially be launched in the global market next month for around $1,200. With the intro of this new watch, a new type of shape, size and interface is expected to storm into the market, something similar to the James Bond movies we have been used to see. been used to see.

Boasting a 13.9mm-thickness, the 3G Touch Watch Phone delivers functions of a cell phone on a small size device like a watch. In particular, it supports 7.2Mbps HSDPA(High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network as well as video telephony with a built-in camera. It also comes equipped with a 1.43-inch full touch screen, the 3G Touch Watch Phone features mp3 playback, waterproof support, TTS(Text To Speech) function, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

That is quite a list of features that should make the initially seen concept model into a living demand. The price tag may be heavy on the pocket but that is the price you have to pay for a loaded phone oozing with new features and of course overall design.

(Source) Aving

Tags: access network, concept model, design source, functions of a cell, gd90, global market, high speed downlink packet access, james bond movies, LG, new features, new watch, phone features, playback, price tag, shape size, text to speech, touch screen, video telephony, watch phone

While the LG enV3 looks nearly identical to the LG enV2, the enV3 has a number of upgrades over its predecessor. This, when combined with the improved keyboard layout, makes the enV3 great for messaging. Measuring 4.11 inches long by 2.13 inches wide by 0.65 inch thick, it also has a small external display and flat number keypad and it weighs 3.77 ounces. Open or closed, the enV3 feels comfy in the hand. You won’t get a full-grid menu interface in its small screen, but the enV3 does have a scrolling menu. For the more advanced applications such as the e-mail, Web browser, and instant messaging you’ll have to open up the phone for them to work. Underneath the array is a flat number keypad. On the left side of the enV3 are the volume rocker and dedicated camera key, while on the right are the microSD card slot and 2.5mm headset jack. The charger jack is on the bottom, and the 3.0-megapixel camera lens is on the back, as is the LED flash. Like other enV phones, the enV3 flips open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The screen is bright and vibrant, and the images look sharp and colorful.

The LG enV3 also features a roomy 1,000-entry phone book as well as other essentials such as text and multimedia messaging, mobile instant messenger, vibrate mode, speakerphone, voice commands and dialing, a calendar, an alarm clock, notepad, a voice memo recorder, and Bluetooth. More advanced users will like the USB mass storage and GPS with VZ Navigator support. The LG enV3 has Dashboard with Mobile Web, which is basically a Web portal that leads to various Web channels and information sources such as news, weather, entertainment as well as access to the Verizon store. The Dashboard interface is powered by Adobe Flash Cast, which results in a graphically rich interface with full-color photos but the greatest feature of the Dashboard is that it has a shortcut to a full HTML Web browser that is really easy to use. You have plenty of personalization options with the enV3.

Tags: dashboard, LG, LG enV3, mobile phone, qwerty

LG Electronics has unveiled a lot of great phones in the mobile market but the LG enV Touch should be the one to take the cake. For one, this smartphone carries a high-end feature. It has two 3-inch displays which support 1.6 million colors. The outer LCD uses touch-screen technology similar to other models under the LG brand, LG Dare and LG Versa.

And if that isn’t enough to impress you, there are other features that surely will. It also boasts of a 3.2 megapixel camera, a full HTML web browser and EV-DO reader. And then there is the QWERTY keyboard that makes thumb-typing easier compared to the ones that are hard to use, particularly for users with large fingers or thumbs.

Officially distributed by Verizon, the LG enV Touch is certainly one of the best phones to have under the LG brand. It retails for for $149.99 after a $70 rebate and a two-year service agreement.

lg env® touch

Tags: 6 million, Cell Phones, colors, ev, fingers, html web browser, LG, lg env, lg-electronics, mobile market, models, Qwerty keyboard, smartphone, thumb, touch screen technology, Verizon

LG Electronics and Hayden Panettiere held a pool party along with 50 youth members from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sta. Monica to highlight the role of Hayden Panettiere in the marketing efforts for the LG Xenon. Hayden and company celebrated the afternoon event with a barbeque and afternoon celebration by the pool.

LG Mobile Phones also presented the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica with a check for $15,000 to aid the organization’s programs in the Los Angeles County. A group of Hayden Panettiere’s friends, including Dania Rameriez, Jesse McCartney, Corbin Bleu, Gilles Marini, James Kyson Lee and AnnaLynne McCord were also in attendance for the afternoon celebration.

“The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to help young people reach their full potential as caring, responsible adults and the money provided to us today on behalf of LG Mobile Phones will help with this goal — as donations are essential to building and sustaining the programs that enable us to make a real difference in the lives of local youth,” said Allan Young, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica.

The LG Xenon is available at AT&T retail stores nationwide and online at www.wireless.att.com for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement.

(Source) Press

Tags: annalynne mccord, corbin bleu, hayden panettiere, james kyson lee, jesse mccartney, LG, lg mobile phones, lg-electronics, marketing efforts, pool party, responsible adults, santa monica, splash pool, xenon, youth members

Predictive texting is a feature that has made life easier for people who are fond of sending text messages in a hurry. While spelling may not be an issue for some when it comes to common day language, the need to be sure that accuracy for proper noun words like actual real names or places can really help a lot in speeding up the text composition phase.

Today, most phones carry the said predictive text messaging assistance and LG Electronics for its part isn’t taking any chances. LG and Nuance Communications have extended their relationship in integrating the T9 and XT9 predictive text input towards its line of mobile phones, making sure that their patrons don’t complain about the hardships of composing a simple text message.

“It’s not just about voice calls on phones today – being able to simply and intuitively send emails and text messages is just as important, which is why many of the world’s leading handset manufacturers rely on our T9 predictive text portfolio,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “LG has some of the hottest devices on the market and by leveraging T9 and XT9, users around the world will continue to leverage the power that our combined innovation delivers for texting and emailing – or any other text input command.”

(Source) Press

Tags: emailing, handset manufacturers, input command, LG, lg-electronics, Mobile Software, nuance communications, patrons, predictive text input, sending text messages, t9 predictive text, text message, text messaging, texting

LG has a couple of phones ready for your social networking skills. The GW520 and the GT505 come with features like push notification of updates from various social networking sites, push email and Microsoft Exchange support.

The GW520 will offer you a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, 7.2Mbps HSPDA connectivity and a 3 megapixel camera. The GT505 will get you a 3-inch touchscreen, 3.6Mbps HSDPA connectivity, WiFi , a 5 megapixel camera and a 30-day trial of WisePilot for LG. The phones will be arriving sometime in June 2009 so we’ll be checking them out closely for you.

via LG

Tags: GT505, GW52, LG, LG, social networking

Leave it to Verizon Wireless to come up with something surprising. Thanks to their tie-up with LG Electronics, Verizon Wireless unveils three new phones in time for the summer. The three new LG phones are:

1. LG Glance ($49.99 after a $50 mail rebate)
2. LG enV 3 ($129.99 after a $70 mail rebate)
3. LG enV TOUCH ($149.99 after a $50 mail rebate)

Features they all offer:

• Text, picture and voice messaging with threaded message feature
• Bluetooth headset-capable — headset, hands-free (car kits), object push (for vCard and vCal), and phonebook access
• VZ NavigatorSM
• Mobile Email, Mobile Web, Mobile Instant Messaging and Chat
• Chaperone Parent-capable
• Ability to save up to 10 contacts as favorites

LG enV3 and LG enV TOUCH offer:

• Full QWERTY keyboard
• HTML Web browsing-capable
• Visual Voice Mail
• Up to 16 GB microSD card optional removable memory
• Text Instant Reply feature — can automatically start a reply message when you read a message
• Media Center for storing and downloading music from V CAST Music with Rhapsody, games and more

Unique to LG enV TOUCH:

• Read documents from any microSD card in several file formats including .doc, .xls, .ppt, and .pdf
• 3″ external touch screen / 3″ internal screen
• 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder with autofocus, flash and image editor

Unique to LG enV3:

• Internal screen: 2.60″ and external screen: 1.56″
• 3.0 megapixel camera/camcorder

Unique to LG Glance:

• An ultra-slim design with a “woven” metal back plate
• 1.3 megapixel camera

(Source) Press

Tags: Cell Phones, downloading music, free car kits, full qwerty keyboard, hands free car kits, image editor, keyboard html, LG, LG enV 3, LG enV TOUCH, LG Glance, lg mobile phones, lg phones, lg-electronics, memory text, message feature, message media, removable memory, reply feature, reply message, slim design, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, visual voice mail, woven metal