It was in a very packed conference room at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas that LG’s CTO, Dr. Skott Ahn, announced two new phones from the new LG Optimus Premium range. The first was the dual core LG Optimus 2X, which we shared about a couple of weeks back and the other was the new super-slim LG Optimus Black. With a depth of 9.2mm it’s the thinnest smartphone in the world (as a comparison the iPhone 4 is 9.3mm).
continue reading "LG Optimus Black : The World’s Thinnest and Brightest Smartphone Announced at CES2011"

Only a couple of hours ago did LG Electronics give official news of its most uber device for 2010 – the LG Optimus 2x (aka LG Star). Yes on the outside it may look like many of its contemporaries but on the inside it boasts a world first in smartphone technology – it features a dual-core processor specially designed by video graphics giant NVIDIA!

Ever since attending the LG Blogger Conference in Seoul earlier this year, I’ve been eagerly waiting for LG devices to rollout considering how much effort they’ve put into consumer / smartphone research in recent years. Now it’s their turn to shine.

The LG Optimus 2X marks a major turning point in smartphone technology.

continue reading "LG Launches World’s Fastest Smartphone: LG Optimus 2X [Dual Core]"

The LG Optimus One is proof that the Android OS is still going full steam ahead with sales reaching 1 million units in only 40 days from hitting the shelves. The secret sauce seems to contain ingredients like a budget-price Android device with quality build and performance.

Grats to LG on this major achievement!

continue reading "LG Optimus One Hits 1 Million Sales In Just 40 Days"

Yesterday as I was casually strolling through Parkway Parade Shopping Centre in Singapore, I happened to stumble across a Singtel outlet with the LG Optimus 7 on display. Considering that I hadn’t seen one yet, I had to stop and have a play, even though I was slightly late in meeting my friends for some gnarly surfing at Sentosa Wavehouse.
continue reading "LG Optimus 7 Review – Windows Phone 7"

LG Electronics is a company to keep an eye on when it comes to smartphones. I was enlightened with their genuine interest in building the world’s best devices through understanding the consumer when I visited their offices in Seoul this year. Their newest Android device, the LG Optimus, is evidence of this. It seeks to address the problem of new users of the Android operating system finding the whole user interface too overwhelming. With the LG Optimus, LG have tried to simplify the menu options and layout so any first-time Android user would feel comfortable using it within a matter of seconds.

continue reading "LG Optimus GT540 Now Official : Made Especially For First Time Android Owners"

After getting some decent rest, it was time to start touring the beautiful city of Seoul. (In case you missed Day 1, click here)

Adjusting my sleepy eyes to snow flakes carelessly floating past my window was captivating given I haven’t seen snow for 10 years or so and that I had come from Melbourne which was in the middle of summer.

Isn’t modern travel amazing?

Our schedule for Day 2 of the Seoul LG Blogger Forum included (bold items are covered in this post) :

• City Bus Tour
• N Seoul Tower
• Ginseng Chicken Lunch at Korea Samgaetang Restaurant
• Amazing Race (will be covered later)
• Dinner at Samchunggak
• Welcome Part at Gangnam Night Club

Here are my favorite snaps from the day : -

Link for Seoul LG Blogger Forum, Day 1

While I prepare my photos and blog posts about my weekend here in Korea for the LG Blogger Forum, I thought it only appropriate to celebrate the win of two super-fast teenage South Korean texters. They have been crowned as the World’s Fastest Texters and beat 12 other teams to clinch the title.

The prize? A juicy USD $100,000!!!

And whoever said that spending excessive amounts of time on your mobile phone would never amount to anything?

LG Press Release

I have always wanted to visit Seoul and Korea in general. Ever since watching the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games which showcased the beauty of the city and more recently my brother marrying a lovely korean lady, it’s been on my top 10 places to visit.

This month I will get my chance!

Two weeks ago I received an email from LG Electronics, asking if I would like to participate in the LG Blogger Forum in Seoul to talk about LG’s first Android phone, the LG Eve (aka GW620) and more. I replied fairly quickly indicating my keen interest.

The dates of the forum are the 14th – 17th of January. I’ve had a look at the schedule and it’s pretty jam-packed from the minute we touch down. For example, I like how they have a “Singing Together Party” that kicks off at 10:30pm and goes till Midnight then we’re expected to have breakfast at 7:00am! Fortunately I’m an early riser anyway. I’m already anticipating zombie like behavior at that breakfast.

As far as I know there were three invited from Australia to join other prominent international bloggers. The other cool Aussie gadget guys are from famous sites like Gizmodo.com.au and Gizmag.com – two sites that I check out frequently because they push out so much content on the latest and greatest. I feel honored to be in their company.

Reviewing the LG Eve / LG GW620

Part of the duties including receiving an LG Eve / LG GW620 for review before the event. I’m doing an unboxing video and also researching  all the other Android phones on the market so I get a good feel of where this LG Android sits in the scheme of things.

You’ll see a couple of Android comparison posts going up that will also serve as a memory aide as I begin to be more intimate with all things Android. (I must admit I’ve been very “iPhone” for the last couple of months).

Our Mission at the LG International Blogger Forum

So I thought I’d warn you about the ensuing LG posts to follow in the next couple of days. All in the name of fulfilling our given mission which is:

• Get to know more about LG
• Get to know more about Seoul
• Blog about both of these
• Share our experiences with the LG Eve / LG GW620 with the LG Team
• Design a concept Android phone and share it with the LG Team

Wonder if I do a good enough job if they’ll offer me a position in their R&D deparment…enough dreaming.

So there you have it. Thank you to LG Electronics for letting me participate and I look forward to exploring more of the LG gadget range. Another wish: Please have a LG Phone Watch prepared for me!

Life’s Good!

Most likely, every person you know has an Application Store. As promised, LG has launched its Application Store, which currently includes more than 1400 apps, both paid and free. It will be focused on Asia at first and LG named the application store as “LG Application Store”. Pretty much an original name huh?

The Application Store is available only in Australia and Singapore for the moment, but other Asian countries will be added soon – 15 different languages will be supported.

By the end of 2009, LG plans to launch the Application Store in Europe and Latin America, and to include more than 2000 apps.

The Store currently provides apps for Windows Mobile only – LG GM730 and LG KS20 -  and it is not clear yet when other handsets will be added. Hopefully, the upcoming LG Chocolate BL40 will also be supported.

LG published a press release, however, it is in Korean. Just in case you are not aware, the “LG Application Store” is the 176th Application Store in the world, and believe me when I say, it will not be the last.

LG Application Store

Be more productive with the easy to use LX290. This Bluetooth capable stylish slider provides dedicated hot keys and quick access to features you use most. With the LX290 life is a piece of cake!

Some of the LG LX290 Mobile Phone includes:

• One-Touch Speakerphone – Go directly to speaker mode with the simple touch of a button. Perfect for meetings and shared conversations.
• Bluetooth Capable – Talk hands-free with a wireless Bluetooth headset. You can hook up to a PC desktop or laptop to access music and games, print pictures, transfer contacts, and more.
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera – Take great quality photos with the 1.3 Megapixel Camera and share them with friends.
• Dedicated Text Messaging Key – Want to send a text quickly? Tap the dedicated text-messaging key for instant menu access.

“Compact and sleek productivity” might be a bit over the top, but the bottom line is this: LG’s new LX290 is one of the cheapest ways to get email access in your pocket. The phone is available now in the United States, so go on, get productive.

Read more of the LG LX290 at the official LG website.