LG G3
Last updated: May 19th, 2015.
The LG G3 is LG's 2014 flagship device, and one of the first smartphones on the market with LG's 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 display. It features a Snapdragon 801 chipset clocked 2.5GHz, 2GB or 3GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 13 megapixel camera with a 2.1 megapixel front camera, and more.
This is LG's first phone that is made with metal, though it isn't entirely metal -- there's a metal coating placed atop a traditional plastic chassis. The device launched with Android 4.4.2 and LG's Smart User Experience.
The GoodThe Bad
- Graceful design
- Gorgeous Quad HD display
- Top-notch hardware and refined user experience
- 13MP camera with laser autofocus
Overall: 4.75/5
- Still no customizable shortcuts for rear button
- Would be nice to see Google Now integration in LG’s cards widget
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Best LG G3 Accessories
On its own, the LG G3 is just about as good as it gets when it comes to Android smartphones. But if you are looking to step up your G3 game, you can start by checking out some of the great accessories available for the handset. From cases to car docks, memory cards to wireless charging, there are options aplenty for the discerning G3 owner.
Best LG G3 apps and games
If you are looking to get the most out of your LG G3’s powerful hardware and gorgeous display, you will want the best possible software to go with it. From apps for better keyboard and camera experiences to visually stunning yet challenging games, these are the one you simply do not want to miss.
LG G3 Review
For LG’s G3, simplicity is the focus, and it accomplishes as much with an air of grace that is rare for a smartphone. Choosing to forgo the flashy bells and whistles and focus on the G3’s core smartphone components, LG has created a device that still manages stands well above the rest of the pack.
LG G3 vs HTC One M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
By the numbers: LG G3 vs HTC One M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S5. Which phone do you think should be crowned the new king of Android?stars News & Updates launch
Deal: LG G3 for $130 or LG G4 for $210
ll, Woot has one of the better deals on older LG flagships that you’ll find. You can get 2014’s LG G3 for just $130. Meanwhile, the LG G4 — which is a little newer — will run you about $210.
Sprint confirms Marshmallow for the LG G3, but still wont give an ETA
Sprint has confirmed that the company is working on releasing the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to users of the LG G3, but have no update as to when the software will be rolling out.
T-Mobile and AT&T LG G3 finally seeing update to Marshmallow
T-Mobile and AT&T are seemingly preparing for the mass release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the LG G3, bringing the device closer to the latest version of Android.
Verizon pushes Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the LG G3, LG G4 and HTC One M9
Verizon is coming out swinging today. The company has unleashed Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates for three of their top phones. Both the LG G3 and LG G4 are in line today, while the HTC One M9 is also getting some love.
Verizon’s LG G3 seems to be getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Well, color us surprised and slap us silly: Verizon’s actually moved fast on a major update for one of their phones, and it isn’t even the newest device in their roster. The company is starting to push Android 6.0 Marshmallow to their variant of the LG G3.
T-Mobile’s Software Updates page now tracking Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates for popular flagships
Because nobody likes scratching their head and wondering when their device will get updated to Google’s latest, T-Mobile’s Software Updates page lets regular ‘ol users like you and I follow along as our beloved devices go about their usual carrier approval process.
LG could be one of the first out the gate with Marshmallow for the G3 and G4
In case you haven’t heard, the LG G4 is my new favorite Android device. Aside from offering one of the best mobile cameras around the phone, along with its older sibling, the LG G3, could be some of the first out the gate with an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
T-Mobile will update the LG G3 to Lollipop (again) starting at midnight
T-Mobile’s got an entirely new Lollipop update they want to push out the LG G3, and the update starts tonight at midnight. This new update will carry the build number D85120e and this time, everyone will get the update.
Verizon LG G3 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update
Many LG G3 owners have already had their rightful taste of Lollipop, but Verizon’s crop of customers were left out of the fun until today. The company has announced the push of the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade to LG’s 2014 flagship smartphone.