Category Archives: Mobiles

LG Optimus Tag LTE makes its way to Korea

LG Optimus Tag LTE makes its way to Korea

LG seems to be on a throttle revealing devices day on day just a week before MWC 2012, yesterday we had news on the Optimus Vu which is now further followed by the Optimus Tag LTE smartphone that makes its launch in Korea ending February this year.  The word “Tag” attached to the device exhibits NFC capable functionality implementing LG’s Tag+ stickers that allow switching profiles, enabling GPS, Bluetooth etc. For example: If you enter your workplace you may swipe your phone to enable silent profile, similarly to turn on navigation or GPS you may use the Tag+ sticker in your car to switch on the features enabled on to it. This seems to bring some good changes as we generally tend to forget stuff while we are on the run, with this new implementation it could be a lot easier to increase productivity and simplicity as these are user programmable and can be redone as many times as per your needs and moods. Sony has also brought a similar feature on to its selected Xperia handhelds that is also known as “Xperia Smart Tags” allowing NFC capable communication. The Optimus Tag LTE has a 4.3-inch IPS display, a 1.2GHz dual core processor, and the good old Android Gingerbread 2.3 to top it up.

LG Optimus Tag LTE Quick Specs:

  • 4.3-inch 650 nit IPS WVGA display (800×480 pixels)
  • 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core Processor
  • Android Gingerbread 2.3 (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0)
  • 5MP Auto-focus camera with LED Flash
  • 1.3MP front camera
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Sharing capabilities via NFC (LG Tag+), DLNA, MHL (Mobile High Definition Link)
  • 1700 mAh battery
  • Dimensions/Weight: 126.5 x 67.9 x 9.53mm / 141.7gms

The Optimus Tag LTE would available across Korea late February at a price tag of 800,000 Korean Won i.e. US$ 710. Information on the worldwide release of the smartphone is yet to be out. We would keep you posted for more news.

via LG Newsroom

LG launches the Optimus Vu 5-inch Android Smartphone

LG launches the Optimus Vu 5-inch Android Smartphone

Korean giant LG today announced the Optimus Vu smartphone featuring a 5-inch IPS display that has a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android Gingerbread 2.3 and comes along with a stylus to flaunt. The phone plans to debut early March in the company’s homeland Korea with SK Telecom. There is no information yet on the worldwide release. LG promises to unveil more inputs about the Optimus Vu at MWC 2012 at Barcelona

Optimus Vu Quick Specs:

  • 5-inch IPS 650 nit display (1024 x 768)
  • Qualcomm 1.5GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Android Gingerbread 2.3 (upgradeable to ICS post release)
  •  8MP Auto-focus camera with LED
  • 1.3MP Front Camera
  • 32GB eMMC storage
  • Connectivity via HDMI, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
  • 2080 mAh battery
  • Dimensions/Weight: 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm / 168g

We are eager to hear more about this gorgeous gadget, it seems that the trend would switch to tablet-phones with devices like the Samsung Note and the LG Optimus Vu evolving and bringing the change faster.

via LG Newsroom

 

HTC adds more models to Android ICS 4.0 update list for US and Canada

HTC adds more models to Android ICS 4.0 update list for US and Canada

HTC, in addition to its previous list of smartphones upgradable to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 have made some new additions to its portfolio and we expect even more to come in future as confirmed from HTC USA Facebook Page. The HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, and HTC Droid 2 Incredible get added to the update list for Verizon Wireless users alongside previously announced HTC Rezound.

Canadian users with Bell and Rogers have HTC Raider to receive Android ICS 4.0.We expect HTC to share sweeter buzz on ICS, this one is becoming really bigger. 🙂

Samsung introduces Galaxy Ace Duos, Galaxy Y Duos, and Galaxy Y Pro in India

Samsung introduces Galaxy Ace Duos, Galaxy Y Duos, and Galaxy Y Pro in India

Samsung, our very own Korean giant seems to be on a roller coaster ride with its yet another release of Android powered dual-SIM smartphones Galaxy Ace Duos, Galaxy Y Duos, and Galaxy Y Pro in India.

The Galaxy Ace Duos is the reincarnation of its predecessor Galaxy Ace that was launched last year. The devices features Dual-SIM Dual Active technology that allows both GSM and CDMA connectivity. The phone accompanies a 3.5-inch HVGA display (480 x 320 pixels), a 832 MHz processor, 384MB RAM, a 5MP Camera, 1650 mAh battery, Micro SD card support up to 32GB, Android Ginger Bread 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, A-GPS, Bluetooth (V 3.0), Wi-Fi, USB, and HSPA 7.2Mbps(3G) connectivity.

The Galaxy Y Duos and Galaxy Y Pro Duos are Dual-SIM GSM only smartphones that share some common hardware specs. The Galaxy Y Duos has a 3.14-inch QVGA TFT LCD display (240 x 320 pixels), a 832 MHz processor, 384MB RAM, a 3.2MP camera, 1300 mAh battery, Micro SD card support up to 32GB, Android Ginger Bread 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, A-GPS, Bluetooth (V 3.0), Wi-Fi, USB, and 3G.

The Galaxy Y Pro Duos incorporates a 2.6-inch LQVGA TFT LCD display (400 x 240 pixels), a front VGA camera addition, and 1350 mAh battery. Remaining features are identical to Galaxy Y Duos.

All variants would be come with Samsung utility apps like Chat On, Social Hub, and Find My Mobile (Security Utility to remote lock and prevent data theft).

The Galaxy Y Duos and Galaxy Pro Duos are reasonably priced at Rs. 10,490 and 11,090 while the Galaxy Ace Duos is available at Rs. 16,900.