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New image and specs of the LG “Cayenne” LS860 emerge – S4 processor and NFC on board

by Edgar Cervantes on May 26th, 2012 No Comments

Images and specs of the LG “Cayenne” LS860 hit the internet just some days ago, but it seems Brief Mobile is not stopping there, and they have gotten their hands on more details, as well as an image. The Slideout QWERTY device seems to be much better than we expected. According to the source, the [...]

Sprint’s LG Cayenne (LS860) With 5-Row QWERTY Keyboard Leaked

by Chris Chavez on May 23rd, 2012 No Comments

Those boys at Brief Mobile got their hands on another exclusive leak, this time with images of the LG LS860 slider headed to Sprint. As you can see from the blurry pic, the LS860 (codenamed Cayenne) is packing a full 5-row QWERTY keyboard that should make any hard-kb lovers heart skip a beat. Other specs [...]

LG Nitro HD gets a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich in latest leak

by Kevin Krause on May 23rd, 2012 No Comments

A new software build has leaked for AT&T’s LG Nitro HD, and the more adventurous users willing to try it out are raving about the results. The firmware transforms the phone otherwise known as the Optimus LTE from a Gingerbread clunker into an Ice Cream Sandwich dream machine. Early reports are that all major features [...]

Virgin Mobile giving $25 in Google Wallet credits to everyone who activates an LG Optimus Elite

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 18th, 2012 No Comments

Virgin Mobile is running an interesting promotion to get people to buy their newly-launched LG Optimus Elite. They’re giving $25 of Google Wallet credit to use at participating retailers and shops. This is no doubt a promotion to highlight the device’s NFC chip and to encourage users to try out mobile payments, a fairly new [...]

New LG Eclipse 4G LTE photos surface, confirm NFC and removable battery

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 17th, 2012 No Comments

BriefMobile got their hands on a new back shot of the LG Eclipse 4G LTE. The Sprint phone, rumored to have a 4.67 inch display, a 1.5GHz S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera with flash, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2,100 mAh battery, appears to be coming with NFC capabilities. That’s nothing [...]

Bug-fixing OTA update heading to the LG Revolution

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 16th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon’s posted a changelog for a new update that appears to be coming to the LG Revolution. Little more than bug fixes will be found this time, but you’ll still want to know what’s new. Android security patches have been applied, picture messages will be sent properly if you’re connected to WiFi, an issue with [...]

LG touts “unobtrusive and simple” Optimus UI 3.0 for Ice Cream Sandwich devices

by Kevin Krause on May 16th, 2012 No Comments

If there is one major area where LG’s offerings have fallen flat in the past it has been the custom user interface deployed on their Android devices. The Korean smartphone maker hasn’t quite stuck a balance between Android functionality and value-added features. They hope to make some strides in that department with the release of [...]

LG Optimus Elite now available on Virgin Mobile $150

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 15th, 2012 No Comments

Virgin Mobile has today released the LG Optimus Elite. A phone originally launched for Sprint, it was only natural that a variant of it made its way to its pre-paid underling carrier. The $150 off-contract device will provide you with a 3.5 inch display, NFC and Google Wallet, Android 2.3, an 800MHz processor and a [...]

LG Spectrum has an update incoming, plenty of tweaks but no Ice Cream Sandwich

by Kevin Krause on May 14th, 2012 No Comments

An update is prepped and ready to roll out to the LG Spectrum, according to a changelog posted to Verizon’s site late last week. Software version VS920V6 weighs in at 127MB, but don’t let its size fool you into believing this could be Android 4.0. Instead, the update will raise the Spectrum’s Android version to [...]

LG Optimus 2X not getting Android 4.0 until Q3, 2012

by Edgar Cervantes on May 12th, 2012 No Comments

Getting devices updated to Android 4.0 has not been the smoothest of tasks. Google’s newest version of Android is arguably the biggest software leap we have seen in our favorite mobile OS. But while other manufacturers are already catching up on updating their older devices, LG is going to take a bit longer; at least [...]

LG LS970 Leaked For Sprint – Quad-Core S4 Processor, 2GB of RAM, HD Display and LTE

by Chris Chavez on May 10th, 2012 No Comments

The leak streak continues on Sprint and no — it’s not another mid-to-entry level device. This time, we have the LG LS970 making it’s way to the Now Network in the coming months and boasts the highest specs we’ve seen on a device to date. The boys over at Brief Mobile were able to get [...]

LG Optimus Elite Now Available For Pre-Order On Virgin Mobile (USA)

by Chris Chavez on May 10th, 2012 No Comments

If you head on over to Virgin Mobile’s website, you can pre-order the recently announced LG Optimus Elite. The device might not break any benchmark records, but it definitely wont break the bank either. The “eco-friendly” device will only set you back $150, which isn’t too shabby for those looking to upgrade their aging Samsung [...]

Quad-core LG LS970 headed to Sprint with 4.7-inch display?

by Kevin Krause on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

What we have here is our first look at the “G” from LG, a handset said to be destined for Sprint’s airwaves. But it’s not just any old G, the LG LS970 is a quad-core powerhouse with a 4.7-inch HD display and Ice Cream Sandwich. It is even said to couple LTE connectivity with its [...]

LG plans to ship new Google TV units later this month

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 7th, 2012 No Comments

While LG’s been keeping a bit quiet about their new Google TV line-up they introduced at CES, it seems it won’t be long before all the official details we’ll need come to light. LG’s announced that the new line will begin manufacturing May 17th and should be in-stores starting May 21st. Equipped with LG’s own [...]

LG Optimus LTE2 crams 2GB of RAM inside

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 4th, 2012 No Comments

LG’s officially announced a new entry into their LG Optimus Line. We’re looking at the LG Optimus LTE2, and with some of the features LG’s touting we believe its worthy of being a sequel. For now, we know it has a True HD IPS display, a 2,150mAh battery, LTE radios, and last but not least, [...]

LG Announces Optimus LTE 2 With A Whopping 2GB of RAM – Did Samsung Just Get LG’d?

by Chris Chavez on May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

Not to be outdone by longtime rival smartphone maker Samsung, LG has announced a superphone of their own today, and although they didn’t have a flashy multi-million dollar stage, or Philharmonic orchestra to present it, they did manage out-spec Samsung’s Galaxy S3 in some areas. The LG Optimus LTE 2 is the first ever smartphone [...]

Stylish LG Optimus L7 with ICS now available

by Kevin Krause on May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

The LG Optimus L7 is now available in locations around Asia and Europe. The handset, which sits at the top of LG’s L-Style series, features Android 4.0, a 4.3-inch display, and measures in at a pocketable 8.7mm thick. LG launched the most basic entry into the style-focused family, the Optimus L3, back in March. No [...]

Easy Root Guide For LG Optimus 3D Is A Great Resource For Wannabe Custom ROM/Kernels Flashers

by Chris Chavez on May 2nd, 2012 No Comments

If, by either choice or force, you’ve found yourself with the dual-core powered LG Optimus 3D and were looking for ways to breathe new life into the device, often times, there’s no better way to do that than through root. Usually a complicated process, an XDA user by the name of Manbearpig69 (best user name [...]

comScore: Android now on 51 percent of smartphones, Samsung leading the pack

by Kevin Krause on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

Android has grown its market share by close to 4 points since December, according to the latest report from comScore. In their latest survey of American mobile subscribers, which accounts for the first three months of 2012, the analytics firm found that Android held the majority share of the US smartphone market with 51 percent. [...]

LG to focus Android efforts, no plans for future Windows Phone handsets

by Kevin Krause on April 30th, 2012 No Comments

Windows Phone has had its share of ups and downs as the operating system struggles to gain a foothold in a smartphone market dominated by iOS and Android devices. It is this dominance that has LG backing away from Microsoft’s mobile OS in order to refocus efforts on Android development. Speaking to the Korea Herald, [...]