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They say that good things come in a pair, and many smartphone manufacturers in recent memory have rolled out a “mini” version of their flagship device, such as Samsung with their Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (although it remains to be seen whether the Galaxy S5 will feature a mini version) as well as the HTC One mini. Well, South Korean manufacturer, LG, wants in on the game as well, which is why they have introduced the LG G2 mini to the masses that might be small in stature, but big on performance.

The LG G2 mini will feature a 4.7” display at 960 x 540 resolution, where a 2,440mAh battery will keep things running, at least for the entire day. Underneath the hood, you will be able to find a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8926 (LTE) / MSM8226 (3G) processor, accompanied by a quad-core 1.7GHz NVIDIA Tegra 4i (LATAM LTE version) chipset, where there is 8GB of internal memory, 1GB RAM, an SD memory card slot for expansion purposes among others.

As for its connectivity options, the LG G2 mini will support the Bluetooth 4.0 standard, where there will also be Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, and NFC (4G LTE version only) capability thrown into the mix. Depending on your taste, you can choose from Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, and Gold shades, although do take into consideration that the availability of the colors depend on the particular region.

It will run on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, where the entire chassis would measure a pocket-friendly 129.6mm x 66mm x 9.8mm. Expect the LG G2 mini to roll out globally this month with the 3G Dual SIM model in CIS countries, where it will be followed not too long after by major markets in the Middle East, Latin America and Asia, where among them include Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and Europe.

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[ LG G2 mini set to rock and roll copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, is one event that has certainly drawn its fair share of attention from the tech industry as well as anyone who is generally interested in mobile devices, and we have seen our fair share of smartphones and wearable technology there to date. The folks over at LG are not quite done with their repertoire of gadgets, having announced the LG F70 smartphone that will run on the most recent Android 4.4 KitKat operating system right out of the box alongside a slew of bells and whistles, targeting the fast growing LTE market around the globe.

LG has been a long-time industry leader in LTE patents, and the South Korean company continues to lead the charge when it comes to making 4G devices widely available around the world. Just what will the LG F70 bring to the table, or rather, to your pocket? For starters, you will not find yourself bogged down by its size, since it has a compact and slim chassis alongside a 4.5” WVGA IPS display, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and will be powered by a removable 2,440mAh battery which would put it in good stead to lay claim to having the largest capacity battery in its class, allowing users to experience the exceptional speed of LTE without having to run off to the nearest power outlet in the middle of the day.

Apart from that, the thin bezel and smooth rear design on the LG F70 would also contribute to its ease of use and comfortable grip. There is the addition of Easy Home which will help simplify the home screen, all the while increasing the size of icons and fonts so that one who is making a transition to a smartphone for the first time would be whole lot easier. Other features include the latest advanced UX feature, Knock Code, 4GB of internal memory that can be augmented via a microSD memory card slot, 1GB RAM, and a 5MP shooter at the back with a VGA front-facing camera. There is no word on pricing just yet.

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[ LG F70 smartphone announced at MWC 2014 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

It does seem as though the advent of new smartphones continue to be a crowd puller every single year, no doubt about that. The iPhone kicked it off all the way back in 2007, and since then, we have seen our fair share of smartphone releases from various hardware manufacturers. The Samsung Galaxy S series really made its mark with the introduction of the Galaxy S2, and hence, it is not surprising to see the Galaxy S line go all the way to the Galaxy S5 now, where it has been designed for what matters most to consumers. It is said that the new Galaxy S5, unveield at MWC 2014 in Barcelona, Spain, will offer consumers a refined experience with innovation of essential features for day-to-day use.

Just what kind of goodies can one expect to arrive from the Samsung Galaxy S5? Well for starters, it will arrive with a new 16-megapixel camera at the back that boasts of an enhanced menu and user interface which would enable consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos. Touted to deliver the world’s fastest autofocus speed of up to 0.3 seconds where a smartphone camera is concerned, in addition to support for an advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), the Galaxy S5 lets users enjoy natural light reproduction and color with striking intensity regardless of the circumstance. Not only that, there will also be a new Selective Focus feature that enables users to focus on a specific area of an object, all the while simultaneously blurring out the background. You can now achieve some “bokeh” shots without having to own a special lens kit, now how about that?

Other than that, the Galaxy S5 will also deliver the most advanced LTE experience and Wi-Fi performance, thanks to support for the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO, in addition to the ability to play nice with a large number of LTE frequency with LTE Category 4 standard. Some of the colors of the Galaxy S5 include charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold.

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[ Samsung Galaxy S5 announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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The folks over at LG have done it yet again, where they intend to wow the world with a new set of smartphones, with the venue of choice being Mobile World Congress that is happening at Barcelona, Spain, later this month. There will be key elements of LG’s design heritage implemented across all various facets of the visually striking L Series III smartphones. Sporting a seamless layout, delicate finishing, refined metallic frame and Quick Window smart cover, all of these will be amalgamated together perfectly. Quick Window that will arrive in a trio of vibrant colors, will be the first cover from LG which has been specially designed for a mid-range smartphone. Quick Window would also deliver functional benefits that go beyond mere protection from drops and bumps, as the presence of this see-through window would enable one to check out just who is making a call, at the same time figure out the current time without having to open up the cover.

All of the L Series III models will be powered by Android 4.4 KitKat as the mobile operating system of choice, which would definitely place it in good stead with the rest of the market. LG hopes that by throwing in Android 4.4 KitKat into these handsets, it will be able to deliver the most up-to-date and optimized Android experience across a broader audience. In

If you happen to drop by Mobile World Congress that is about to kick off shortly, you will be able to experience the first three L Series III smartphones, where they are the L40, L70, and L90. The L90 will obviously be the “flagship” model among the three, sporting a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4.7″ IPS qHD (960 x 540 resolution) display, 8GB of internal memory, 1GB RAM, an 8-megapixel shooter at the back with a 1.3-megapixel shooter in front, and a 2,540mAh removable battery.

There is also the LG L70, which will come with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4.5″ IPS display, 4GB of internal memory and 1GB RAM, while sporting an 8-megapixel shooter at the back with another camera in front. Last but not least, the L40 is pretty much your average entry level device, and we do not have details on their pricing at this point in time.

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[ LG Series III Set To Appear At MWC 2014 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]