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It goes without saying that every single company needs a defining product that they can call their flagship, as that would represent the pinnacle of the company’s achievement in that particular niche. For instance, when it comes to the world of smartphones, Nokia of Finland has their recently introduced Nokia Lumia 1020 with a whopping 41-megapixel camera, while Samsung has been riding high with their Samsung Galaxy S4 (and its many variants) for some time already, with Apple preparing a new iPhone, leaving the iPhone 5 to be the standard bearer at the moment. What about LG? Well, LG used to have its Optimus G Pro as its flagship device, but in the months to come, we do know that there is a new smartphone arriving that will take over the Optimus G Pro, and that would be the LG G2. Having said that, the LG G2, being a flagship smartphone, should be accompanied by a case worthy of its calling, no? This is where the LG QuickWindow case comes in.

The LG QuickWindow is said to be an aesthetically beautiful case, and it would certainly set a high standard for the rest of LG’s growing premium smartphone accessory range which will comprise of cases, headsets and portable chargers. Why is it called the LG QuickWindow? Well, the answer is pretty obvious thanks to an opening or “window” that is located on the cover of the QuickWindow, allowing users to take a glance at different information displays without having to go through the hassle of opening the cover flap.

With but a light swipe of a finger, the QuickWindow UX will appear in the window which users are able to check out while on-the-go. All information that can be viewed through the QuickWindow cover are important ones, including a clock, weather report, alarm, music player, incoming phone call details and incoming text messages.

We have no word on pricing, but it should arrive in seven different colors including black, white, pink, purple, blue, mint and yellow at the same time that the LG G2 is unveiled.

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[ LG QuickWindow Case for the upcoming LG G2 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The LG G2 is definitely not a smartphone that is a stranger to leaks and rumors, as we have seen a promotional video as well as a teaser video released in the space of one month, with word that it will launch across 100 carriers across the globe when the time is ripe, while arriving with a snazzy looking QuickWindow case which makes it somewhat similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2′s corresponding accessory. Well, it seems that there is more than meets the eye with the upcoming LG G2, as we have official word that it will feature audio from the Vienna Boys’ Choir. This audio will arrive preloaded on each LG G2 that ships out, and audiophiles should be excited by this prospect.

South Korean consumer electronics giant LG has apparently worked closely with the choir in order to develop a range of unique harmonic sounds, where among them will include nine ringtones and five notifications and alarms. Not only that, a quartet of musical chimes including Bach’s Air on the G String have also been thrown into the mix. Does this bit of information help influence your purchase decision down the road? [Press Release]

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Bluetooth headsets are plentiful in the market, and it is not too often that you see a smartphone manufacturer take the time and effort to allocate some resources for a niche market, working on something that is not their forte. LG, however, has just introduced the LG BTS1 Bluetooth Headset in South Korea, where it is relatively tiny with measurements that would rival that of a matchbox (we are talking about 35.9mm × 50.2mm × 19.2mm) here.

The LG BTS1 Bluetooth Headset is also touted to feature an 8 hour battery life on a full charge, while it sports a built-in clip, support for the aptX codec, and on-board controls for volume, pause and play, the ability to shift through your songs as well as being able to help you carry out a conversation with it without missing a beat. Thanks to Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, this puppy ought to be able to play nice with the likes of compatible smartphones, laptops, tablets and TVs too, especially those that are part of LG’s 2013 line-up. No idea on whether we will ever see the LG BTS1 Bluetooth Headset arrive Stateside, but it is going for approximately $53 after conversion in its home country.

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LG’s big ticket items may take up most of our attention span, but the South Korean firm’s latest Bluetooth headset solution has caught our eye. Coming in at roughly the size of a matchbox (35.9 × 50.2 × 19.2mm), the BTS1 boasts an 8 hour battery life, features a built-in clip, supports the aptX codec and packs on-board controls for volume, pause and play, sifting through songs and handling phone calls. With the help of Bluetooth 3.0, the pack connects to smartphones, laptops, tablets and even TVs — yes, even those in LG’s 2013 line-up — with the wireless standard baked in. Of course, you could always lean on a Roku 3 if you’re hankering for a wire-free television experience for your earbuds. There’s no word of a US release, but if you find yourself in PSY’s homeland, you’ll be able to score one for 59,000 won (roughly $53).

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LG‘s upcoming flagship handset, the LG G2, has had its launch date etched in stone for August 7, with the announcement by LG following months of leaks that have shown off the handset in many iterations. Now ahead of this launch, the maker has unveiled a series of several colorful QuickWindow cases for its flagship offering.

As the name suggests, the QuickWindow cases have a small window near the top, leaving a small portion of the display exposed while covering the rest of it. This allows most of the display to be protected by the case, but also facilitates using the smartphone without opening the case. This is achieved using a “light” finger swipe, pulling up the QuickWindow UX window.

The QuickWindow UX displays select information when triggered, such as a weather report, clock, music player, alarm clock, text messages, and information about a call being received. The case will be available in black, white, purple, pink, yellow, blue, and mint. A price hasn’t been set for the cases yet, but LG says they will be made available for purchase at the same time the G2 launches.

LG Electronics’ President and CEO Dr. Jong-seok Park said: “LG’s newest premium accessory delivers practical and stylish options while protecting the smartphone, which for many consumers is a significant investment. Our smartphone designers have in mind the type of case they’d like to see on their designs. So it made a lot of sense for LG designers to share with our customers their vision of the perfect accessory.”

According to the leaks that have surfaced thus far, the LG G2 will feature a 5.2-inch display, and inside will host a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz processor with 2GB of RAM. Around back, users will reportedly find a 13-megapixel camera, with the software said to be Jelly Bean 4.2.2. As always, we’ll have all the official details for you next month, so stay tuned!

[UPDATE] LG has posted a video (in Korean) showing what you could do with the LG G2 QuickWindow case, watch the video below!

SOURCE: LG Newsroom

LG G2 QuickWindow cases unveiled ahead of flagship handset’s launch [UPDATE] is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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