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LG is pretty excited about its new Optimus G and, having played with the new Android smartphone, we can see why. Now the company has pushed out an extended video demo – which you can see after the cut – detailing some of what makes the Optimus G special, from the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset through to the software customizations LG has made.

Usually we’re not impressed by software tweaks to Android, but some of LG’s modifications do make some sense. The smart zooming – where you can pinch in and out of gallery grids, album art, and other lists, and the display automatically snaps to fit properly – is clean and useful, and while there’s no digital stylus, the quick-note feature to annotate screenshots could be useful.

LG’s approach to multitasking during video playback – adjustable fading to see two screens at the same time – is a different one to Samsung’s Pop Out Play video, which floats a small video window on top of the rest of the interface. Neither system exactly turns their respective phones into a true multitasking option, but it does mean you can keep up an IM conversation on the Optimus G without having to keep pausing video playback.

If you’d like our take on the LG Optimus G, check out our full hands-on for all the details. There’s more – including launch plans – in the timeline below.

LG Optimus G software gets video showcase is written by Vincent Nguyen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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When it comes to LG’s latest flagship, it appears there can be no shortage of official announcements. So, while the news from overseas may not be quite so fresh, there’s certainly nothing stale about the Optimus G. Today the company held a second celebration in honor of its powerhouse — the first to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro: a quad-core SoC clocked at 1.5GHz. Buffered by a heaping 2GB RAM and an Adreno 320 GPU this absolutely beastly device is officially coming to American shores in the fourth quarter of this year. The 4.7-inch phone may ship with some slightly different specs, depending on carrier, but they’ll still find a home for the 1280 x 768 True HD, in-cell, IPS display. There’s no specifics about carriers or pricing as yet, but we’ll let you know when we do.

Update: Hit the break for LG’s Optimus G PR video.

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Yesterday the folks from LG finally officially announced and released their new flagship Android smartphone, the LG Optimus G, for the Korean market. Today however LG has confirmed this new flagship smartphone will be headed to the US by November. If you loved that quad-core processor and 13 megapixel camera then don’t worry, because it’s coming to a US carrier soon.

According to folks on the ground we’re hearing it should be traveling across the waters and arriving for the US market sometime in November. Details of the phone were originally announced last month, then fully detailed yesterday as we enjoyed some hands-on with the smartphone. While the folks from LG are stating a November US launch we’ve heard a few different stories. For now take a peek at the Korean model being unboxed:

According to Qualcomm, who confirmed the quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro was powering this new smartphone earlier this month, it will actually hit Korea in September and then arrive for the US in October. Maybe they know something others don’t. Secondly, this device has leaked more than a few times for those in the US on AT&T.

The recent rumors are calling the 4.7-inch quad-core 4G LTE Optimus G the LG Eclipse 4G LTE for AT&T. It will feature the same massive True HD IPS+ (768×1280) display, 2GB of RAM, 13 megapixel camera, 4G LTE, and a decently sized 2,100 mAh battery. The smartphone is currently running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich but hopefully by the time it makes it stateside we’ll see an update to Jelly Bean. If it indeed is coming as the Eclipse 4G LTE for AT&T we should be seeing and hearing more soon. Hit the links below for full details.

LG’s Optimus G flagship superphone heading to the US by November is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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South Korean consumer electronics giant LG has come up with their latest flagship smartphone known as the LG Optimus G, where this particular LTE device is said to deliver superior user experience for “Living Without Boundaries”, whatever that means. This new premium flagship device delivers a totally unique User Experience (UX) that is supported by innovative hardware performance. The kind of hardware located underneath the hood is said to be powerful enough to deliver a creative and engaging UX which will allow Optimus G owners to, in the aforementioned words, “live without boundaries.” Just what kind of performance does it pack? Let us check out right after the jump, shall we not?

For starters, it will feature the powerful quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor alongside the rest of the industry best technologies for enhanced viewing and longer battery life, all crammed into a beautiful sleek design and innovative UX features. LG hopes that the Optimus G will be able to deliver the kind of experience that you cannot find on other smartphones in the market, but we do wonder just how lofty this particular claim is in comparison with other flagship models from rival manufacturers.

Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, “The Optimus G is a groundbreaking premium device not only in the history of LG but also in the smartphone industry. With the Optimus G, users will be able to experience unsurpassed UX features that will allow them to perform tasks that really enhance their daily lives.”

For instance, the QSlide Function displays a couple of different screens simultaneously on a single display. It will not only show off a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, where the user will be able to be more productive, completing two tasks simultaneously, including sending a text message or looking for something on the web while watching a video.

Not only that, Live Zooming allows one to enjoy an ehanced video-watching experience as users are able to zoom in up to five times while the video is being streamed for an up close and personal experience, such as reliving your child’s recorded video from a school recital.

Other hardware specifications include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.7-inch WXGA display, 2GB RAM, a 13-megapixel camera at the back with a 1.3-megapixel shooter up front, a 2,100mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity alongside DLNA and NFC support. Are you interested in the LG Optimus G as your next flagship device?

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LG has just officially announced their all new Optimus G superphone in Korea complete with a brand new 4.7-inch TrueHD IPS+ display and a powerful quad-core processor that is the first of its kind. The first thing that came to our mind was how the Galaxy S III, HTC One X, and others will fair against this new beast so lets break it down.

Since the LG Optimus G is the newest to join the pack lets take a loot at its specs first. LG’s calling this smartphone their new flagship device full of “groundbreaking features.” They’ve improved their display technology that brings the TrueHD IPS+ 1280 x 768 resolution 4.7-inch display closer to the glass for an in your face vivid and colorful experience, and added Qualcomm’s latest and greatest 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro for absolute power. This is the first device powered by Qualcomm’s new S4 Pro “krait” processor and we have high hopes for it considering how well it performed on the developer tablet.

LG’s tossed in 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a massive 13 megapixel camera on the rear for what they’re claiming will be the best smartphone camera in the world. Just reading off that initial spec list this smartphone is clearly near the top spot. On the back is a unique battery cover with LG’s own patented Crystal Reflection process, which gives a 3D illusion that makes it a beauty to hold — according to LG. This covers the 2,100 mAh battery under the hood that will be powering Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

So how does this fair against the competition? Pretty darn good. Nothing can compete with this except for the Samsung Galaxy S III and maybe, just maybe the HTC One X. The original dual-core S4 processor held its own against the Tegra 3-touting HTC One X and it’s 4.7-inch SLCD display — so it’s safe to say this quad-core version should outpace the One X in all areas. Add in the thinner design, larger battery, and better camera on the Optimus G there really isn’t a need for discussion.

So that leaves us with the Galaxy S III, the current flagship and talk of the Android atmosphere — if you don’t count the Galaxy Note II. This is where things get a little interesting because the Galaxy S III competes with or beats the Optimus G in all hardware areas except the camera. Samsung’s flagship phone rocks their own in-house Exynos 4 Quad 1.4 GHz processor that performs extremely well, while their US Galaxy S III is powered by Qualcomm’s 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4. The Optimus G has that same Snapdragon S4 only its been doubled and is the quad-core Pro version. This makes for truly a one-of-a-kind smartphone with unparalleled power.

The Galaxy S III has a slightly larger 4.8-inch (1280x720p) resolution display while LG’s is 4.7-inches and offers a slightly higher pixel density coming in at 1280×768. Samsung’s AMOLED tech has always looked great but so does LG’s IPS+ displays with stunning viewing angles and deep, rich colors. It’s tough to really say what is best or will continue to be the best at the moment especially with Samsung already having a clear lead in the market with 20 million sales strong. Until we get more time with the all new LG Optimus G we’ll have to leave it to you guys to decide and debate.

Do you own the Galaxy S III or HTC One X, or have you been waiting for the next level of smartphones to arrive — like the LG Optimus G?

LG Optimus G vs the quad-core competition is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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