LG Enlighten still not in Verizon stores, but is coming soon

Last we heard it was coming sometime in late August possibly on the 25th but surprisingly no one noticed it missing. With the Bionic and HTC Vigor on the horizon we must have forgot about it.

Only kidding, we didn’t forget about the LG Enlighten and neither has Verizon. It was recently spotted again in an upcoming Verizon Wireless catalog listed as “coming soon” so we should be seeing it here eventually. The Enlighten is like the Optimus One with a keyboard and would be a great starter phone for friends, family, or kids.

In case you forgot, it’s a bit similar to the highly popular LG Optimus One. The LG Enlighten features Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.2″ WVGA display, a entry level 800 Mhz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512MB of ram and a 3.2 MP camera on the rear seen in the images above. With what looks like a nice QWERTY hardware keyboard with dedicated navigation buttons this would be great for the teens in the family. No pricing has been detailed nor do we have any sort of official date since they’ve missed the August 25th rumor. We will keep you informed as we hear more on the LG Enlighten.
[via androidcentral]

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LG Univa will be the LG Optimus Hub

The recently seen The LG Univa E510 that has leaked a few times including some recent press shots and then pictured in the wild today received a name and a bit more details. It will be known as the LG Optimus Hub and for starters will be headed to Italy and eventually making the rounds elsewhere.

It should be landing sometime early October and be an awesome entry level smartphone. The specs we have already heard but in case you missed it the Optimus Hub will feature a 3.5″ HVGA display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a decent little 800 Mhz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM, a 5.0 MP camera on the rear with no LED flash and a decent little thin design.

While the specs may not be anything special and having only an 800 Mhz CPU makes it more an entry level phone than a mid-range device. That does ensures it will come with an awesome price tag though. We can expect some good deals on this phone and most likely it will be as popular as the high selling Optimus One. Add a LED flash and a slightly larger screen and this would be the perfect entry level phone in my opinion. When we hear about more regions and availability we will report back with the details.
[via Phandroid]

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LG Univa Pictured in the Wild

LG has another mid-range phone headed to the streets called the LG Univa and thanks to mobili we have plenty of pictures of the new Univa out in the wild. This looks to be the next massively popular LG phone just like the Optimus One. Some hands-on photos give us most of the details and mention a great build quality. Is this another mid-range phone for the masses?


With some hardware specs that include a 3.5″ HVGA display, 800 Mhz single-core processor, 512MB RAM, and Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread this is a nicely rounded phone. Comes with a 5MP camera on the rear (sadly without flash) and a respectable 1,500 mAh battery. Here is a few more photos for you to get a better look.

For now the phone isn’t official but these pictures look plenty real. The Optimus One was a huge seller across many different carriers and made the rounds to kids and families everywhere, this might have the same high sales fate. With dual-core phones being the big thing and last gen 1 Ghz phones being mid-range I guess it would be more appropriate to call this LG Univa an entry level device. It should hopefully come to market soon and most likely have an awesome low price to go with it. More pictures in the gallery below.
[via Mobili]

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LG Optimus Note slider smartphone seen in leak

There seems to be more leaks of upcoming products these days than the holes in my roof, and that is a good thing (for the site, not my home). One of the more recent leaks would be a press shot of the upcoming LG Optimus Note which is a slider smartphone that has been whispered to go along the lines of a 1.2GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, not to mention accompanied by a 4″ WVGA NOVA display as well as Android 2.3 Gingerbread right out of the box so that there is no need to wait for a software update from the time you purchase it.

When it comes to shooting images with the LG Optimus Note, how does a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash at the back sound to you? Up front, the VGA camera should be good enough for video calls if you aren’t too fussy on image quality, while the 8GB of internal memory ought to bring it some distance in terms of file storage before you pop in a memory card to augment that further.


People who dislike virtual keyboards even until today will be pleased to hear that there is a four-row sliding QWERTY keyboard with the LG Optimus Note, making it a whole lot more comfortable to type out your text messages and emails in a flurry. The LG Optimus Note will measure 12.3mm in thickness, but I suppose that is the sacrifice one has to make to accommodate a sliding keyboard.

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LG Optimus 3D vs HTC Evo 3D: Which has the better 3D camera?

Your local cinema has 3D, it’s invaded the home, and now it is going for your mobile phone. Both LG and HTC have 3D-ready smartphones on the market: the LG Optimus 3D and the HTC Evo 3D.
They both profess to offer you the ability to capture 3D images and video on the go, and more importantly, both let you play them on the handset without having to wear silly glasses.
So if you’re a fan of 3D, which should you go for when it comes to capture and playback? We decided to put the two together to find out.

The HTC EVO 3D

The HTC EVO 3D comes with a 4.3-inch screen, runs Android with the HTC Sense UI over the top and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core MSM8660 Snapdragon processor with 1GB RAM. On the camera front it has dual-5-megapixel rear cameras and a 1.3-megapixel one on the front. It records in 720p resolution for both 2D and 3D.

On the connectivity front, it's 3- or 4G-enabled (depending on where you are in the world), Wi-Fi, DLNA, HDMI, and Bluetooth 3.0.

The LG Optimus 3D

The Optimus 3D also sports a 4.3-inch screen, runs Android with LG's custom skin on the top and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP4430 processor with 512MB RAM. On the camera front it has dual-5-megapixel cameras at the rear and a 0.3-megapixel camera on the front. It records in 1080p (2D) and 720p (3D).

Connectivity wise it has 3G, Wi-Fi, DLNA, HDMI, and Bluetooth 3.0. Beating the HTC EVO 3D it has 8GB of onboard storage.

Testing the 3D cameras

To test the two cameras we took them to the Earls Barton Steam Rally in Northamptonshire, to see what it would be like using them in the field. We'd take a series of photos and video and then enjoy them in the field (literally) as well as back home on an LG LX9900 3D television via the USB-out socket both of them sport.
We haven’t benchmarked them, taken pictures in a controlled environments, or subjected them to the same test after test, because that’s not how you use your phone or your phone's camera in everyday life. This is how they perform in the real world.

Test 1: Using 3D on the go 

With both phones, accessing the 3D camera is very simple. HTC has gone for a hard sliding switch, while LG has picked a hard button. Both are clearly marked, however; HTC’s approach of a 2D/3D switch is clearer in allowing you to see what mode you are in at a glance, even though in reality just looking at the screen is going to tell you.

In addition to pressing the hard 3D button to launch the 3D services, LG has opted for that button to either let you switch from 3D to 2D in the camera mode or via a further software button in the camera app that you can toggle on and off quickly and easily.

Test 2: 3D glasses-free viewing

Before we get to the capture elements, it’s worth covering the screen. After all, that’s what you're going to be viewing your content on, on the go. Both come with a very glossy 4.3-inch display each of which we struggled to view in bright sunlight - especially when in 3D mode.

According to the spec sheets, the HTC screen sports a higher resolution; however, in practice we found that the LG screen, when it came to 3D playback, offered a more rich colour experience. The whites are more yellow compared to the HTC’s bluer tones.

Additionally the LG Optimus 3D has a wider sweet spot that means we found there was greater room for moving your head while watching your captured 3D without losing the effect. That’s something that wasn’t as easy on the HTC Evo 3D.

Interestingly, in 2D, the HTC Evo 3D screen resolution and quality is noticeably sharper and crisper.

Test 3: 3D camera stills performance

Again, the quality of the shot varied massively depending on the photograph. Clean portraits with little in the background proved best on both handsets with the EVO 3D giving a more natural look to the LG's rich colours. Think creams compared to blue whites.

Which one you prefer will depend on whether you like cold or warm photos because, while you can change both to suit your needs (white balance etc), you'll have to bury yourself in the settings panels to do so.

Test shot from the HTC EVO 3D turned into a animated GIF using 3D Porch

Test shot from the LG Optimus 3D turned into a animated GIF using 3D Porch

When it comes to settings, the LG Optimus 3D also has more "3D" options. You can change the focus of the 3D from Border to Centre as well as tinker with the strength of the 3D effect to get the best results.
The HTC Evo 3D settings don't offer any of this. However, it does let you decide from the start which 3D file format you want to save in; .jps or .mpo.

While, on the surface, you'll think that it makes no difference whatsoever, it's the one frustration we did have with the LG Optimus 3D. It doesn't give you the option to choose which file format to save on the first save, opting to save its 3D stills in the .jps file format rather than .mpo.

What does that mean? Well when it came to viewing the images on our 3D TV we weren't able to see the ones taken on the Optimus because our LG TV, strangely, couldn't see that format. Bonkers, we know. The only way we could get it to work was via an HDMI cable as even DLNA between the two didn't work either.

That's likely to be a shame for those keen to share their images on the big screen quickly. With a bit of fiddling - like saving the files to the .mpo format on your phone or your computer within the gallery - you'll get around the problem, but it's annoying that you can't just change the file format and save settings like you can with the HTC EVO 3D at the start. Very silly.

Test 4: 3D video performance

The results of the EVO 3D on a 47-inch television are very much like the results we witnessed on the back of the phones 4.3-inch screen. The recording was cooler in colour than the LG Optimus 3D, and while that gave us a more natural, honest look, we have to say that we preferred the richer tones and colour of the LG 3D smartphone.

Aside from that, though, the quality of both was good. However, both showed plenty of ghosting to the image. This could be, and we suspect it is, down to what and how we filmed. The scene was crowded with plenty of people walking about and, apart from a fence post in the foreground designed to hopefully give a better sense of 3D to the overall footage, we didn't really give the rest of the framing much thought.

That means that the crowd of people standing by the tent is a bit cluttered and certainly for us doesn't work that well in 3D. That said, what does work are the big steam engines slowly rolling past.

On the sound front both phones coped well on what was basically a fairly noisy, windy, wet day, but you'll need some 3D kit if you're hoping to appreciate our test videos.

Test video of the HTC EVO 3D

Test video of the HTC EVO 3D

Test 4: 3D extras

Aside from the capturing of 3D images, the LG Optimus 3D also comes with a greater emphasis on 3D than the Evo. There is a dedicated 3D menu system designed to highlight the 3D content. There are three 3D games from Gamesloft bundled in for free, direct links to YouTube’s 3D video area and even a 3D book - Gulliver’s Travels. Even the Android applications menu has been changed to show the 3D elements the phone has to offer. HTC’s approach is you get a 3D camera and that’s it.

Conclusion

From a quality perspective, we have to say that we prefer the LG Optimus 3D. The colours are richer and the viewing experience on the phone is better and wider. What lets the Optimus down, however, is the inability to save as a .mpo file from the beginning. While this won't affect your playback onscreen on the phone itself, it did mean that sharing the results with a TV, an LG TV even, was harder than with the HTC Evo 3D.
We also preferred the additional 3D content that LG has provided here, making you really feel like you've actually bought a 3D device. The HTC Evo 3D outside of the camera is just a standard, if not very nice, Android smartphone.

It's worth pointing out while the LG Optimus device was superior at 3D the Evo 3D's 2D screen is better. So, which should you buy as a better 3D phone? The LG Optimus 3D, hands down.
          

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LG Thrill 4G 3D Handset Software and Hardware Specs, Debut Price of $29

Everyone loves new technology, and first-ever greatness. The Evo 3-D 4G mobile handset was the first mobile smartphone to offer the ability to view 3-D content without the need for special glasses or other hardware. And for a couple of months it remained the only smartphone, and one of only two mobile devices, the Nintendo 3DS being the other, to deliver effectively on the promise of 3-D glasses free viewing. Now, AT&T’s new 3-D handset joins this exclusively small group of such capable devices.
The LG Thrill is offered on the AT&T 4G network at a retail price of $99 with new two-year activation. Matching the HTC 3-D Evo 4G handset in screen size while offering a lower retail price, LG and AT&T hope to steal market share from the Sprint HTC 3-D Evo phone. In many ways, the two handsets are very similar. They both employ duel rear facing cameras to capture content for processing in three dimensions, and they both offer Android’s 2.2 Froyo operating system out-of-the-box, with a free over the air upgrade in the future.
The stereoscopic 3-D imaging software required employs a 3-D hardware graphics accelerator and aforementioned dual five megapixel cameras. Three-dimensional recording can be obtained by simply taking simultaneous images wor video from two separate angles. 3-D software can then guess what a 3-D image would look like. This is the same system used by HTC for their Evo 4G 3-D handset, and is employed here as well with the LG Thrill 4G.

A Texas Instruments OMAP dual core processor at 1.0 GHz with 512 MB of RAM memory and 3-D software engine process the LG Thrill user’s requests, and those dual five megapixel cameras can record in true 1080p 2D high definition or 720p 3-D resolution. LED flash and autofocus features are also on board the LG Thrill 4G, and 3-D still shots as well as video recording can be taken.
Physically, the LG Thrill 4G is approximately 50% heavier than the average 4G smartphone, at 5.9 ounces, and is 5.07 x 2.68 x 0.47 inches in size. The familiar rectangular black slab form is employed by LG, and the Android operating system gives full support of Adobe’s Flash media player.
A microUSB port offers multiple device interfacing and connectivity options, and a microSD slot allows for future storage upgrades. The LG Thrill 4G handset is also Bluetooth and Wi-Fi accessible, and offers video out relay to a large screen HDTV or monitor via the HDMI out port.  The Thrill has debuted on AT&T at an affordable $99 and at Amazon for $29.

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LG Talks Optimus 3D 2; Out Next Year, Seven Millimeters Thin?

The first smartphones with autostereoscopic screens first started showing up in Japan last year, and 2011 has seen greatly expanded availability with the release of the LG Optimus 3D and HTC EVO 3D. What's next for these devices? LG's Dr Henry Noh recently took the time to explain his vision for the sequel to the Optimus 3D.

Noh thinks that, in a world where it can be hard to make one smartphone stand out from another, 3D devices have a distinct advantage. To translate that advantage into increased sales, however, 3D can't come at too high of a price. For him, that means that he doesn't want to have to choose between a thin phone or 3D phone.

Noh sees a future where mainstream phones will be hitting the six-millimeter mark, and the next Optimus 3D might measure in just a hair thicker at seven. Considering the current-gen model is twelve millimeters thick, that would be a world of improvement. Noh's optimistic that LG could release such a slimmed-down Optimus 3D 2 sometime next year.

Further into the future, there might be technology that allows for 3D screens without even that one-millimeter penalty, but we think we can live with what Noh's describing for at least another year.

Source: Pocket-lint
Via: Electronista

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AT&T to finally launch LG Thrill 4G on September 4th, $99.99

AT&T is finally set to launch its first 3D smartphone, the LG Thrill 4G. No, that 4G doesn’t mean users will be able to take advantage of AT&T’s soft launched 4G LTE network, but the Thrill will begin burning up AT&T’s previous-generation fourth-generation network when it becomes available for purchase this Sunday, September 4th. We reviewed the LG Thrill 4G last month and we were a little surprised by the fact that we really did enjoy recording and viewing 3D content on the device. Overall, however, we found the Thrill 4G to be a mediocre phone that’s bulky, heavy and not overly competitive with modern Android offerings from the likes of HTC and Samsung. At $99.99 however, those looking to play around with the 3D features shouldn’t be disappointed.
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LG Thrill 4G Confirmed by AT&T for September 4th

Well folks, we still haven’t seen any sort of official announcement or press release regarding the LG Thrill 4G also known as the Optimus 3D but today AT&T has confirmed the launch date for September 4th just as previous leaks suggested. While it has been delayed more than a few times at least it will hit the market with a great price.

This 4.3″ glasses-free 3D phone with a dual-core TI OMAP 1 Ghz CPU is quite the powerful phone and just like we mentioned above, it will be on the market at an amazing price.
We have seen prices of just $99 from AT&T with a new 2-year contract rather than the usual $199 price tag. As well as $79 in Target and RadioShack ads. I don’t know about you guys but getting this phone at that price is a stellar deal, and you wont have to wait long either. With AT&T finally saying it will be here September 4th it appears they are ready for some 3D action. Are you?

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Optimus 3D

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : AT&T T-Mobile

Announced Date : February 14, 2011

Release Date : June 17, 2011

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.30 Inch


• Resolution : 480x800


• Screen Type : TFT

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.07 Inch


• Width : 2.68 Inch


• Depth : 0.47 Inch


• Weight : 168 Grams

Battery & Power

• Battery Type:


• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1500 mAh


• Talk Time : NA


• Stand By Time : 300 hours

Software

• Android OS:


• 2.3.x

• Audio Playback:


• AAC


• AAC+


• MID


• MP3


• WAV

• Video Playback:


• h.263


• h.264 / AVC


• 3GP


• MPEG-4 (MP4)


• WMV

• Messaging:


• SMS


• MMS

Hardware

CPU : OMAP4

CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 512 MB

Internal Storage : 8.192 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution :5 MP

• External Storage:


• MicroSD


• MicroSDHC

• Camera Features:


• Auto focus


• Flash


• 1080p Video Recording


• 720p Video Recording

• Sensors:


• Accelerometer


• Ambient light


• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

• Network Technology:


• GSM

• GSM Band:


• 850


• 900


• 1800


• 1900

Device Connectivity

• Wi-Fi:


• 802.11b


• 802.11g


• 802.11n

• Bluetooth:


• Bluetooth 3.0


• A2DP

• Location Features:


• Compass


• GPS


• Cellular location


• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

[via Twitter]

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LG Enlighten Sale Image Appears for This Weekend

You’re going to be able to be picking up LG’s latest effort for less than a dollar right out of the gate if you happen to be heading to Wal-Mart this weekend – LG Enlighten being the name of the game, a 97 cent pricetag being the cost. What we’re looking at here is a mid-range Android slider with a full QWERTY keyboard and what MIGHT be Android 2.3 Gingerbread. That or you’ll just be working with FroYo – either way this device isn’t going to be busting apart the oncoming dual-core competition any time soon, so it’s not truly necessary for the world’s most advanced version of Android to be on this relatively small 3.2-inch display having smartphone.

The LG Enlighten looks to be a fabulous choice for those looking to get into the Android game for the first time with a 320×480 pixel resolution display, 800MHz processor, and 3 megapixel camera on the back. Also notice that it’s carrying the same in-display menu buttons on the right trend we’ve been seeing lately in Android devices, starting with the HTC Status here in the USA then popping up again in a few different Samsung devices. Look good to you? It’s been sliding around for far too long already if you ask me.
UPDATE: those of you with slide-out QWERTY keyboard-toting Android devices — what does your homescreen look like when the keyboard is popped out?
This Enlighten device from LG will be rolling out on Verizon with 3G connectivity, a microSD card slot capable of holding up to 32GB, and will have a perfectly generous 1500mAh batter attached. We’ve also got word that this device may be hitting US Cellular and Cellular South soon as well. For a buck, this Android device doesn’t look half bad. Look good for your new-to-smartphones uncle Jimbo?
[via WallMart Local Ad]
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LG Enlighten QWERTY Slider Images Leak, Headed to Verizon

We have been seeing a lot of mid-range devices out of LG lately and what we have here is no different. This is the LG Enlighten QWERTY slider headed for the big red, Verizon Wireless. You might also remember the name the LG Gelato Q as that is what this was first rumored to be. More details on that are available in this LG leaked roadmap. If what we have heard is accurate this device might even be rocking NFC but the details are still not all available.

While you wont win any design contests or performance benchmarks this is a neat mid-range offering that should be hitting the shelves later in the month or early September and at a great price too. We have a 3.2″ HVGA 480×320 resolution display, an 800 Mhz single-core CPU, a 3.2 MP camera on the rear that sadly is missing a LED flash and you should also get 2GB of internal storage on board here with the included micro SD card.

We haven’t heard much regarding this phone but rumors are already stating it will hit Verizon’s shelves come August 25th with an attractive $100 price tag. So while it may be as mid-range as they come (or low-range) you can’t beat the price and it would be a great phone for a first time smartphone buyer, not to mention just in time for back to school shoppers. They might even offer it free with a new 2-year contract but we’ll have to wait and see. Either way it wont cost much and should be hitting stores soon.
[via PocketNow]

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LG Thrill 4G Appears in Target Ad, Listed at just $79

We aren’t really sure what AT&T and LG are doing with the LG Thrill 4G (or Thrill 3D) or whatever they are calling this phone, but we are seeing that awesome $79.99 sale price appearing again.  The Thrill 4G was supposed to launch on August 7th over at RadioShack and was even advertized by AT&T for $99 coming early August.

Now after more than a few delays another ad has appeared, this time Target is showing it for the low price of $79.99 again. This is an amazing price no doubt, but we have no clue when you’ll actually be able to purchase this glasses-free 3D smartphone. First we heard it was delayed til the end of August, but another report has recently appeared suggesting a September launch. So yes the $79.99 or $99 price tag is awesome but until we get an actual release date or some solid information all this offers is a potential good deal.
We’ve also seen the LG Thrill 4G show up in a Best Buy ad named the Thrill 3D so AT&T and LG might be changing the name or marketing strategy, but that shouldn’t take this long. I’m just hoping they didn’t find some hardware issues with the phone or else we might have another LG G2x “situation” on our hands.
While we wait for some official news on this phone feel free to check out this teaser video of CyanogenMod 7 running on the Optimus 3D.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Optimus 3D

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : AT&T T-Mobile

Announced Date : February 14, 2011

Release Date : June 17, 2011

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.30 Inch


• Resolution : 480x800


• Screen Type : TFT

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.07 Inch


• Width : 2.68 Inch


• Depth : 0.47 Inch


• Weight : 168 Grams

Battery & Power

• Battery Type:


• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1500 mAh


• Talk Time : NA


• Stand By Time : 300 hours

Software

• Android OS:


• 2.3.x

• Audio Playback:


• AAC


• AAC+


• MID


• MP3


• WAV

• Video Playback:


• h.263


• h.264 / AVC


• 3GP


• MPEG-4 (MP4)


• WMV

• Messaging:


• SMS


• MMS

Hardware

CPU : OMAP4

CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 512 MB

Internal Storage : 8.192 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution :5 MP

• External Storage:


• MicroSD


• MicroSDHC

• Camera Features:


• Auto focus


• Flash


• 1080p Video Recording


• 720p Video Recording

• Sensors:


• Accelerometer


• Ambient light


• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

• Network Technology:


• GSM

• GSM Band:


• 850


• 900


• 1800


• 1900

Device Connectivity

• Wi-Fi:


• 802.11b


• 802.11g


• 802.11n

• Bluetooth:


• Bluetooth 3.0


• A2DP

• Location Features:


• Compass


• GPS


• Cellular location


• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

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LG Optimus Sol Brings “Ultra AMOLED”, Supreme Battery Life in Thin Package

Our friends at LG have announced a new addition to the Optimus line of devices. It’s the LG Optimus Sol set to go to Europe and Central/South America this fall. While this one looks like another entry-level Optimus phone at first glance, it’s got a lot of compelling features. The biggest will be what LG is calling the Ultra AMOLED display.

Said to boast superior levels of clarity and contrast, the 3.8 inch Ultra AMOLED display is also an integral part of why LG’s boasting this phone’s battery life. They use idle battery management technology and their Dark UI user interface to get the most out of the phone’s battery by minimizing the amount of light colors used. The device isn’t bad under the hood with a 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 512MB of RAM and Android 2.3. Read on for full press details.

LG DIVERSIFIES SMARTPHONE LINE-UP WITH USER-FRIENDLY OPTIMUS SOL
New Phone Boasts Elegant Design, First-Class Display, Great Multimedia Connectivity
SEOUL, Aug. 22, 2011 - LG Electronics (LG) today announced the latest addition to the LG Optimus smartphone series: the LG Optimus Sol (LG-E730). Running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform, the LG Optimus Sol offers 9.8mm slimness with a brilliant 3.8-inch "Ultra AMOLED" display. Sol is aptly named for its high clarity display which makes content easy to see even in bright and sunny conditions.
"The Optimus Sol stands out from its competitors as the most affordable 1 GHz Android smartphone with an AMOLED display," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "By introducing a no- nonsense phone that boasts one of the best displays on the market, we think we have a real winner for consumers looking for a subtle but visually stunning phone."
With a depth of only 9.8mm, the LG Optimus Sol boasts a sophisticated design, solid feel and enhanced user experience. Users can enjoy a great web browsing performance thanks to the 1GHz CPU, as well as enhanced Flash 10.1. on a 3.8-inch WVGA Ultra AMOLED display with a superior color gamut. The new and improved Ultra AMOLED display has a two-fold advanced reflection rate compared to standard AMOLED displays, and reduces image quality degradation.
The device uses an enhanced idle-based power management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 percent. With the Dark UI selected, the Optimus Sol utilizes less white light in order to extend the battery life performance. The phone includes a 5.0MP camera for fast auto-shuttering, auto-focusing and shot-to-shot. Users can also take full advantage of multimedia connectivity via onscreen links to DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct.
This new handset will be introduced in Europe beginning mid-September, followed by roll-outs in Central and South America. The Optimus Sol will be available in black, titan and white, availability depending on the region.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of KRW 55.8 trillion (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1TM. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

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LG Optimus Sol Press Shots Leak

Say hello to the first official press shots of the LG Optimus Sol (aka LG Victor E730). The Optimus Sol was first spotted in this leaked roadmap including an LG Prada remake running Android. While we are still searching for more details it should be a decent little mid-range offering although someone should probably tell LG they forgot the LED flash. Who does that these days?

It looks a bit like an iPhone and the Samsung Vibrant made a baby if you ask me. While the Optimus Sol we are seeing now looks quite a bit different than the original leak we are left wondering if the internal specs have changed as much as the outside, but we can’t know for sure.
Original reports suggested a 3.8″ AMOLED display, a decent little 1 Ghz processor under the hood with a 5 MP rear camera with VGA front all running nicely on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. This would make the Sol line up as a nice mid-high end offering and should make for a good price too. With dual-core phones slowly becoming the norm, we could see something like this be the new Optimus One as their lower offering but only time will tell.
[via PocketNow]

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