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The folks over at LG Electronics have just announced the most recent version of the popular Bluetooth stereo headset, calling it the LG TONE ULTRA – or the HBS-800 if model numbers are your cup of tea. The LG TONE ULTRA would arrive chock full with features, and it will definitely look set to bring listeners to greater heights as it succeeds its predecessor, the LG TONE (or the HBS-700/730), which was also a top-seller in its own right with over 2 million units sold ever since it was introduced in 2010.

The LG TONE ULTRA was specially developed to target a superior audio experience that boasts of eyebrow-raising stereo sound. Thanks to the adoption of noise reduction technology that they have called ambient noise cancellation (ANC), the LG TONE ULTRA is able to block out background noise, so that you, the listener, will be able to enjoy 100% focus on the music or conversation itself without any external distractions. Not only that, it also comes with an ergonomic 3D Neck Behind design that can be found in previous models, and it has also picked up a 2013 Red Dot Design Award that truly recognizes its ergonomics and aesthetic appeal. Expect it to arrive before the year is over in various regions worldwide. [Press Release

LG Tone Ultra Bluetooth Stereo Headset Announced original content from Ubergizmo.

LG appears to be much more serious about its flexible smartphone, the G Flex, as opposed to the Samsung Galaxy Round. The latter is said to be a prototype of sorts which has only been released in extremely limited quantity in Korea, global launch is not expected. On the other hand LG has already talked about its plans of taking the G Flex around the world, and the release might kick off from early December. Latest reports suggest that LG is holding a launch event of the device on December 3rd in Hong Kong which will mark the global release of the device. Invitations for this event have reportedly been sent out.

The timeframe sits around Orange’s proposed timeframe for selling the G Flex in France, and possibly in other European markets as well. The global release will not bring the device Stateside immediately, it is likely that the G Flex might become available from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile in early 2014. By then, it is possible that LG might roll out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the G Flex. LG’s flexible smartphone is the first commercially available device that has a 6 inch 1,280×720 pixels curved flexible display as well as a “self-healing” back that even survives knife attacks. [Image via 3G.cn]

LG G Flex Global Release Reportedly Slated For Early December original content from Ubergizmo.

It hasn’t been long since LG unveiled its new smartphone with a flexible display, aptly called the LG G Flex. The device is yet to make its way Stateside. In fact, LG is yet to launch it globally. The company has confirmed though it plans to launch it on a large scale, unlike the similar smartphone from Samsung, called Galaxy Round, which is only available in limited quantities in South Korea. As people around the world wait to get their flex on, LG might already be working on the next generation G Flex smartphone.

Rumors coming in from South Korea suggest that LG Electronics and LG Display are currently working on a new generation of flexible displays that can be used in smartphones. The company is said to be in planning stages for mass production of these panels. It is said that these display panels will be flexible enough to flex at 90 degrees and to support that the next generation G Flex will have a body made from a special hard rubber compound. It can be presumed that this smartphone might also have a flexible battery. Industry sources cited in the report claim that LG G Flex successor is going to be released in the second half of 2014, which means that there’s still a lot of time before this device will officially be unveiled, going by this timeframe that is.

LG G Flex Successor Already In The Pipeline [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

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We had recently heard the rumors that LG might be shifting their focus away from smartphones and moving it towards TVs instead. Given that LG had just announced a rather innovative and unique device in the form of the LG G Flex, this rumor seemed a little odd, but then again it’s pretty much LG’s business to do whatever they want to do, right? Well the good news for LG fans is that no, the South Korean tech company is not shifting its focus away from smartphones. This rumor seemed to have come about when it was suggested that Chinese companies have a better handle on things when it comes to the low-end market, and with companies such as Samsung dominating the high-end market, there would be little space left for LG.

According to a statement released by LG, “Reports of LG shifting its priorities away from smartphones are completely untrue. This is a rumor based on non-credible sources and uninformed speculation. We are more committed than ever that we will be a major player in the mobile space. But don’t just take our word on this, look at the products we’ve introduced this year as evidence of our commitment and capabilities.” So there you have it, it looks like fans of LG can rest assured that their favorite smartphone manufacturer isn’t going anywhere, at least for now.

LG Reassures They Are NOT Shifting Their Priorities Away From Smartphones original content from Ubergizmo.