If rumors are true, Verizon Wireless may be coming out with another mobile phone with the LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 this October. Originally posted by Dax a couple of days ago, the LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 carries an entirely different look compared to the much publicized LG Chocolate BL40. Most of the striking features were already covered in that post although one rumored addition was the presence of a drum pad and keyboard. With this add-on, people can whip up their own beats!

The features laid out for the LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 are indeed tempting to consider. And most of the features can be finally verified come October 18 once Verizon officially rolls out the phone. No word on the retail price though.

(Source) Phone Arena

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Don’t look so surprised by that number! Windows Mobile 6.5 is coming and it looks like there are quite a few phone makers ready to roll phone capable or running Microsoft’s newest OS. And while we’re definitely thrilled to see that concept tablet, the Courier already, we can’t say we’re similarly interested in Windows Mobile 6.5. The OS is clearly a transition platform from the old Windows Mobile 6 to the future Windows Mobile 7.

Nonetheless manufacturers out there are ready to launch Windows Mobile 6.5 phones! Those 30 new handsets capable of running Microsoft latest OS will be made by HTC, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Acer, Toshiba and HP. The phones will be released by the end of the year and we know a few carriers are definitely interested: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank Mobile, SKT, Telestra and Telus.

Will you buy a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone?

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Making its appearance first in February, the LG GB250 has now found its way on to the Canadian cellular network.  The clamshell may not be your ideal device if you are on the prowl for high-end features, but it does make for an affordable solution if it’s a handset for your kid.  The GB250 features a 2-inch 176×220-pixel internal display, a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture ability, an mp3 player, 4GB microSD expansion, FM radio, and Bluetooth, all weighing in at 84 grams in a body that measures 4.9×9.8×1.7 cm.  Available now on Fido for $35 with a 2-year contract or $175 if you want it without constraints or on a prepaid plan.

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enV Touch VX1000 is the codename of the latest LG cellphone which comes with a touch screen display measuring 3-inches. What makes this cellphone stand out from the rest (besides having a touch screen) is the attention to all the details, making it pretty stylish and fun to use.

In terms of technical specifications, the env Touch VX11000 sports a 3.2-megapixel camera, a music player for MP3, WMA, AAC, & AAC+ files, being able to record videos, bluetooth for wireless connections, a slot for microSD memory cards to expand the memory, Dolby surround sound speaker for better quality, and lastly a battery life of 260 times in talking-mode, or 408 hours in standby mode.

More details at the LG website.

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The name Chocolate Touch has been popping up from time to time via leaked roadmaps and other sources, but we couldn’t get you some pics of the device, until now that is. And we also have some information on the mysterious device, including the fact that among the two prototypes (one of which was modeled around the lovable BL40) presented to a “focus group,” the design you see above turned out to be the winner, which should dampen any hopes that you will see a BL40 or a BL40-esque handset anytime soon on Verizon. The Chocolate Touch will feature a WVGA TFT touchscreen display, a 3.2-megapixel camera, HTML browser, and a 3.5mm standard headphone jack. Now, there isn’t much going for the LG VX8575 compared to the other leaked handsets set for a debut on Verizon later this year, but let’s wait and see if it has any surprises hidden when they make it official.

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Just a few days ago we showed you the promotional video that leaked of LG’s New Chocolate BL20. Well today, live shots of the device have surfaced and we must say, it ain’t half bad lookin’.

What’s funny is LG has yet to officially announce this device however, I don’t think there are to be any more questions regarding whether or not it exists. Capiche?

Hit the read link for a few more live shots.

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While the bigger brother, the BL40 Chocolate, receives much adoration, we feel it’s lesser sibling deserves at least a bit of fawning over; after all, it is also a member of the Chocolate clan and manages to look the part.  The non-touchscreen BL20 (which came to light initially as BL42) has touch-sensitive controls below the QVGA screen along with a slide-out keypad, 3G network support, a 5-megapixel lens, TextScan - to capture images of notes - and a widget hotkey giving easy access to info like news and weather.  But why am I telling you all this when you can watch it yourself? Go ahead, hit the play button.

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LG Electronics unveils another mini nettop that should give ASUS a run for their money. The LG XPION XS30 Ion-based nettop features an Atom N230 CPU, 2GB of RAM 250GB HDD and comes with a Windows Vista OS. It has four USB ports and weighs only 2.4 lbs.

It consumes only 40 watts of power and can be easily mounted to the back of LCDs that have provisions for such nettops. The LG XPION X30 nettop is scheduled for release in Korea tomorrow.

(Source) Engadget

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Alltel customers looking for a stylish low-end cell phone now have a new option on the carrier’s network, the LG AX310.  Featuring a clamshell form factor, the AX310 sports the following features:

• 1.3 megapixel camera with zoom function
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Voice-activated calling
• Speaker-independent voice control

Not much but for $29.99 (after a $30 mail-in rebate on a 1-year service agreement), the LG AX310 should find some buyers looking for a cheap and basic handset.

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Since LG is one of the sponsors of Formula 1 they have a promotion in Russia that is pretty simple: buy a LG GB230 and you have the chance to win a free visit to the F1 race in the UAE during 30 October and 1 November. It seems like a pretty good deal taking in consideration that the price tag of the phone is $155.

As for the technical specifications, the LG GB230 can be considered a normal phone with basic features: 2-megapixel camera for videos and photos, a microSD memory card slot with maximum capacity of 4GB, bluetooth, and a 2-inch display screen. You can listen to radio without the need of using headphones which is a bonus.

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Remember the LG GB270 that was launched in India earlier this year? It was cheap and good, but the LG folks decided to make it prettier by redesigning it. With that being said, the new style is a bit different (for the better) and it now comes in 2 colors: pink and black. Other than that, the rest of the features remain the same. Sadly there is no information about the release date or price of this new LG GB270 version, but we’ll keep you updated!

The GB270 on the other hand carries a VGA camera, FM radio with scheduled recording…

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LG has today come forth to announce their GW620 handset, pictured above. If you’ve been keeping track, you’ll know that this is LG’s first ever Android powered device.

This device features a 3-inch touchscreen, 5MP camera and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. LG says this device’s features are “to meet the growing needs of consumers who rely on their mobile phones for more than just making calls”.

Unfortunately they haven’t announced a North American release date but they have said that the phone should appear in select European markets in Q4 of this year.

via Press

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That’s right folks, the phone in the picture here is LG’s first Android phone. The Etna has been spotted in Germany at the IFA trade show so we can already take a look at it. The phone will offer you a generous 3-inch touchscreen display, a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard, a 5-megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity. From the looks of it the phone will be available in Europe from Vodafone but we don’t have any availability dates yet. We’ll be waiting for LG to properly launch it and reveal all the hot details about it. It’s too early to choose but what do you like best? The HTC Hero or the LG Etna?

via Phandroid

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As the LG BL40 continues to draw raves, people seeking to get a hold of one may want to head on over to Top 10 Mobile Phones. It is now available for purchase over there with some contract deals in the process with Orange.

The LG BL40 is part of LG Electronic’s Chocolate mobile phones, featuring a full touch screen interface and HSDPA support to enhance the user mobile experience and faster downloads. To refresh your memory on the features of the LG BL40, it comes with a 5 megapixel camera, a music player, a FM radio and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. So if you want one, check it out at Top 10 Mobile Phones.

(Source) Top 10 Mobile Phones

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A lot of attention has been focused on the LG BL40 at the IFA trade show. But is that all that LG Electronics had to offer for the event? Apparently there is another model they forgot to mention, presumably one model lower than the LG BL40.

The LG BL20 was also at Berlin but on a full page ad complete with image and specs. Though nothing was announced on when it would be made available, it does carry the features and design we can all associate with LG’s roster of chocolate phones. But for now, all we can depict from it is that it is a slider phone. Other features? Well a wild guess is that it would carry lesser features considering that the model may be a bit lower or a subsidiary to the much publicized LG Chocolate BL40.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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You’ve seen the LG Chocolate BL40, you liked it and now you want it! I get it and that’s why I feel you need to know that the BL40 is coming to European markets this month while everyone else is supposed to get it sometime in October.

Just in case you need a quick recap of specs then you should know the newest Chocolate is going to bring you’re a 4-inch 800×325 touchscreen display, LG’s S Class UI, a 5-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreutznach lens, 7.2Mbps UMTS/HSDPA connectivity, WiFi and aGPS.

We don’t have the prices yet but we’ll tell you more stuff as we approach the release dates.

via LG

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It’s only been a few months since the GM730’s debut, but LG does not seem to be wasting any time in pushing out the next iteration of the device, the GM750.  Vodafone has now announced acquiring exclusivity to offer this WM 6.5-powered handset on the European continent with an initial release on October 6th, the day Windows Mobile 6.5 will be unleashed across the world.  The GM730 was a great smartphone with many specs that needed no improvement and keeping this in mind, LG has largely carried many of these features over to the GM750 including its 5-megapixel camera, GPS receiver, WiFi, S-Class UI, and its 3-inch QVGA display, but abandoning WM6.1 for the hotness of 6.5.  Expect the LG GM750 to drop in the UK, Greece, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain on October 6, followed by a rollout in other European countries later.

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LG has announced today that they will be releasing the BL40 in the United Kingdom from Orange and Carphone Warehouse. The unveiling of the phone happened back in late July. A few more specifications for the 3G phone were also revealed:

• 4.0-inch WVGA (800 x 345 pixel)
• 5.0 megapixel camera
• 1000mAh li-ion battery - 5 hours 3G, 6 hours 2G
• Wi-Fi
• HSDPA

No word on a price yet, but we’ll keep you updated.

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LG Electronics reveals that their latest offering, the LG Bliss will be made available starting this September. The new LG Bliss features a large 3” touch screen, a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, music player and a micro SD port with 16 GB support. The LG Bliss also boasts of a full QWERTY onscreen keyboard which should make it easier for users to text and send out emails.

The LG Bliss will be available at U.S. Cellular retail locations or at their site, www.uscellular.com.

(Source) Press

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Well here’s some ridiculously vague information — It was recently made known that LG is gearing up to launch 3 unannounced, unspecced, uneverything’d Windows Mobile powered handsets sometime in the near future. It’s not official, but I think it’s safe to say all 3 of these devices will powered by Windows Mobile 6.5.

Furthermore, LG has plans to launch an additional 10 Windows Mobile powered handsets by the end of 2010. Unfortunately, right now, this is all we have to go by but considering the scale of this hardware lineup information is sure to leak sooner or later.

Update: It was actually announced that one of the first three handsets will be the full QWERTY keyboard touting GW550.

via engadget

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