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Google to Launch Huawei, LG Nexus Smartphones on September 29: Report
The two Google Nexus smartphones would be launched in an event in San Francisco, reported CNET, citing people familiar with the company plans. As we have already seen in past leaks and rumours, the report tips the smaller Nexus smartphone would be made by LG and the larger one by Huawei. If the leaks are any indication, this would be LG's third Nexus smartphone after Google Nexus 5 and Nexus 4. Huawei on the other hand would be making a Nexus device for the first time.
It is yet to be seen if Google would be keeping a grand event for the launch of the Nexus smartphones, or like every year would keep a relatively small event. There is no information on the pricing of the devices as well. Google generally keeps Nexus smartphones and tablet prices low as compared to other devices featuring the same specifications. Of course, as the platform lead devices for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the smartphones will be running the latest Android version.
The latest Android version would be bringing a number of updates and new features some of which include granular app permissions, Now on Tap, custom Chrome tabs, better handling of Web links and more.
As per the latest rumoured specifications, the LG Nexus 5 (2015) is said to feature a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display; Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor; 3GB of RAM; Adreno 418 GPU, and a 5-megapixel front camera. A [USB Type-C port, 2700mAh battery, 12.3-megapixel rear camera are being also tipped for the device.
As for the Huawei-made Nexus smartphone, the device was recently leaked in a couple of images. The smartphone is tipped to sport 64GB of inbuilt storage and the MSM8994 SoC aka the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. It may also feature a USB Type-C port. A 5.7-inch display, front-facing speakers and a fingerprint scanner are also tipped.
LG G4 Metallic Variant With Snapdragon 808 SoC Launched at Rs. 40,000
The South Korean firm earlier this month slashed the price of its G4 flagship smartphone in India to Rs. 45,000 for the Leather Back variant, and Rs. 40,000 for the Ceramic White variant. To recall, LG launched its flagship smartphone in June with a price tag of Rs. 51,000. The LG G4 metallic variant features identical specifications as the original G4.
To recall, the LG G4 features a 5.5-inch Quad-HD (1440x2560) IPS Quantum display with a pixel density of 538ppi; a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz; 3GB of RAM; 32GB inbuilt storage; expandable storage support up to 2TB via microSD card; a 3000mAh removable battery; a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 lens, and an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 lens. The LG G4 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box with LG's new UX 4.0 on top.
Announcing the new variant, Deepak Jasrotia, Business Head, LG Mobiles India, said, "We have always believed in offering only those products to our consumers that complement their style in making a statement. The G4's leather back was a step in that direction and we've taken it to the next step with this metallic variant of G4. The G4 is our most ambitious product of 2015 and we hope the consumers will continue to show their love for this smartphone, now in an all-new metallic avatar."
Apart from the G4, LG India had also slashed price of its G4 Stylus smartphone. The LG G4 Stylus, which arrived at Rs. 24,990 last month, will now cost Rs. 21,000.
LG Launches 'World's First 4K Oled TV' in India, Starting Rs. 3,84,900
Howard Lee, Director-Home Entertainment, LG India, said of the new range, "Once again LG has proved that it is a frontrunner when it comes to innovative technology. With the LG 4K Oled TV, we promise consumers in India the ultimate immersive cinematic experience. Time and again we have initiated ground-breaking innovation and raised the bar not only for ourselves, but for the industry as well. This latest Oled TV underscores LG's commitment to bringing the best in home entertainment to our consumers."
Based on LG's proprietary WRGB panel technology, the 4K Oled TV features four colour pixel technology, with an additional white pixel added to the typical colours. The LG 4K Oled TV has inbuilt Harmon Kardon sound, is just 5.9mm thick at the edges, and is equipped with the LG's WebOS proprietary operating system which improves the smart TV viewing experience with a custom-designed interface, apart from the magic remote, which offers motion-controlled navigation around the smart interface.
LG recently announced that it plans to focus investment in Oled going forward and the launch of this 4K Oled TV range in India can be seen as an indication of LG's seriousness in promoting Oled technology in one of its biggest global markets.
LG Max With 5-Inch Display, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Launched at Rs. 10,990
The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and features a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display. The LG Max comes with 1GB of RAM and packs 8GB of built-in storage with microSD card support.
The smartphone features an 8-megapixel rear camera while there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It sports some selfie features such as Gesture Shot and Selfie Flash, already seen on the company's G Series. Gesture Shot allows users to take selfies without pressing any buttons (click via opening and closing a hand in front of the front camera), and Selfie Flash turns the phone's display into a soft flash for portraits.
The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based smartphone comes with 3G connectivity support with HSPA+ (speed up to 21Mbps). Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and Micro-USB. The handset packs a 2540mAh removable battery. It measures 140.8x71.6x9.6mm and weighs 155 grams. The smartphone will be available in White, Titan, and Gold colours.
"Most of the people who use Internet on smartphones use 3G services as 4G is still at a nascent stage in our country. Keeping this in mind, LG has launched LG Max as we are sure that this smartphone will offer unprecedented value to 3G consumers. This smartphone offers great balance of form, function and price and we expect it to be even more successful than its predecessor," said Amit Gujral, Marketing head, LG Mobiles India, during the launch.
LG Bello II aka LG Max With 5-Megapixel Front-Camera Launched
LG has launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Bello II targeted at smartphone buyers in 3G markets. The company touts that the LG Bello II is the successor to the LG L Bello, which was launched last year and features upgraded specifications.
The LG Bello II will be launching in Latin America and India this month. The smartphone will be rolled out in Europe and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) in the third quarter. The company notes that the LG Bello II will be launching in Brazil and Chile as LG Prime II while in the Indian market as well as Mexico and CIS the smartphone will be called LG Max. The company said that the price of the handset and additional availability details will be announced locally at the time of launch.
The smartphone will be available in single and dual-SIM variants, according to LG. The Bello II aka LG Max is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and features a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display. The smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM and packs 8GB of built-in storage with microSD card support.
The smartphone features an 8-megapixel rear camera while there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The LG Bello II sports some selfie features such as Gesture Shot and Selfie Flash, already seen on the company's G Series. Gesture Shot allows users to take selfies without pressing any buttons (click via opening and closing a hand in front of the front camera), and Selfie Flash turns the phone's display into a soft flash for portraits.
The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based smartphone comes with 3G connectivity support with HSPA+ (speed up to 21Mbps). Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and Micro-USB. The handset packs 2540mAh removable battery. It measures 140.8x71.6x9.6mm and weighs 155 grams. The smartphone will be available in White, Titan, and Gold colours.
Commenting on the launch, Juno Cho, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, "The LG Bello II brings unprecedented value to 3G markets, which still account for a significant 40 percent of smartphone markets. With its 5-megapixel selfie camera, large display and familiar features, the LG Bello II is a great balance of form, function and price, which is why we expect to be even more successful than its predecessor."
LG G4 Beat With 5.2-Inch Display, Octa-Core SoC Launched
The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based LG G4 Beat sports the LG UX 4.0 UI introduced with the LG G4, and features a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display that is slightly smaller than the 5.5-inch QHD display seen on the flagship version LG G4. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with eight cores clocked at 1.5GHz, clubbed with 1.5GB RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.
The G4 Beat houses an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The firm has added that the G4 Beat Latin America version would be featuring the same front-facing camera but a better 13-megapixel rear camera, which is also present in the flagship G4 handset. The camera features of the G4 Beat are largely inspired from the flagship LG G4, such as Manual Mode, Gesture Interval Shot, Colour Spectrum Sensor and laser autofocus (also in LG G3). Also included is 8GB of eMMC inbuilt storage.
The smartphone however is backed by a slightly lower removable battery - 2300mAh, as compared to LG G4's 3000mAh battery. Measuring 142.7x72.6x9.85mm, the LG G4 Beat weighs 139 grams and will be available in Metallic Silver, Ceramic White, and Shiny Gold colour variants. The connectivity features included in the smartphone are 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, NFC, A-GPS, Glonass, and USB 2.0.
"Too often, mid-tier phones sacrifice overall usability in order to include that one killer feature," said Juno Cho, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company during the launch. "Our goal with the LG G4 Beat was to create a phone that was not only well- balanced in terms of display, camera, performance and design but delivered terrific value and satisfaction."
LG G4 Stylus With 5.7-Inch Display Reportedly Set to Launch at Rs. 24,990
According to a post by Mahesh Telecom, stocks of the LG G4 Stylus smartphone will arrive in a few days, and go on sale shortly thereafter.
The retailer has also shared details about additional offers that will be available to consumers who buy the G4 Stylus including a free 16GB microSD card (worth Rs. 500); Quick Circle case (worth Rs. 5,000); Hungama app downloads free for first 45 days, and Rockstand mobile app with free downloading worth Rs. 2,000.
Launched initially in May, the Android 5.0 Lollipop-based LG G4 Stylus comes with a UI derived from the 2015 flagship smartphone, the LG G4, which sports the LG UX 4.0
The G4 Stylus features a 5.7-inch display, which is slightly larger than the 5.5-inch display seen on the G4. As the name suggests, it sports a rubberdium stylus for note-taking.
Some of the highlights of the G4-derived UI on the G4 Stylus smartphones include Gesture Shot, which allows the camera to open and close a hand in front of the lens to start a three-second countdown for the shutter; Knock Code, which was first introduced on the LG G2, that allows users to unlock the phone by tapping a personalised 'knock' pattern on the display, and Glance View, which shows key notifications on the display when it is turned off.
For specifications, the LG G4 Stylus features a 5.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display offering a pixel density of 258ppi; 1GB of RAM; 8GB of built-in storage; expandable storage support via microSD card; 3000mAh battery (removable); Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC; A-GPS; Glonass; Micro-USB; 5-megapixel front camera; 154.3x79.2x9.6mm, and 163 grams. The G4 Stylus will come in LTE and 3G variants featuring slightly different specifications. The LTE model will be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor while the 3G variant will feature a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. The LTE model will sport a 13-megapixel rear camera while the 3G model will sport an 8-megapixel rear camera. Mahesh Telecom has tipped the smartphone to launch in its 4G LTE variant in India, pointing to the 1.2GHz quad-core processor.
LG India last month launched its 2015 flagship G4 smartphone at Rs. 51,000.
LG G4 With 5.5-Inch QHD Display, Android 5.1 Lollipop Launched at Rs. 51,000
The smartphone launched in India features dual-SIM and dual LTE support, previously announced in select markets as the LG G4 Dual SIM (Dual LTE) variant of the flagship with model number H818N. LG started taking pre-orders for the LG G4 at the beginning of the June. To recall, the LG G4 was initially launched in April.
The specifications of the LG G4 Dual SIM (Dual LTE) are identical to the original LG G4, except for the inclusion of an extra SIM card slot. Notably, both the SIMs support 4G connectivity.
Commenting on the launch, Soon Kwon, Managing Director, LG India, said, "We are really proud to bring the LG G4 to India. With this smartphone, we are living up to our promise of innovation for a better life. This is a fashionable, premium smartphone that is more focused on delivering a balanced user experience. With the LG G4, we are giving users a truly human centric device that combines analogue sensibilities with technologies that deliver real world performance. The LG G4 is by far the most ambitious phone from LG."
In mid-May, LG launched its premium smartwatch - the LG Watch Urbane - in the country. The smartwatch carries a MRP of Rs. 35,000, but has an MOP of Rs. 30,000. Earlier in May, LG made the G Flex2 available to buy in the country at Rs. 54,990.
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LG is giving away a second battery and a 32GB SD card with the purchase of a new G4
The LG G4
was last in line in this year’s set of major flagship announcements,
but, even though it arrived a little late to the show, the Korean tech
giant intends to hit hard with the intriguing device and one such effort
is this latest promotion. Even though, the smartphone is still
available only as a preorder in the US, LG has already promised that if
you purchase it, you can receive a pretty good gift bundle, for no extra
charge.
