LG-F320 appears on benchmark site with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 onboard

An unannounced LG smartphone was just spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark site, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. The test was conducted in South Korea, home to LG, and the clockspeed on the silicon was 2.3GHz. Perhaps this is the LG G2, which is expected to be launched in Korea next month before the expected August 7th introduction of the phone.

Another possibility is that this is a new Nexus 5 although the information is so sparse, it really is up in the air at this point. At any rate, whatever phone this is, it looks to be a powerhouse as it scored 32,002 on the benchmark test. To put that in perspective, that score beats the 31,491 scored by the Snapdragon 800 powered Samsung Galaxy S4 which previously broke all records on the benchmark site.

If it is the sequel to the LG Optimus G, last week some pictures leaked out showing the volume rocker on the back of the handset, just above the camera lens. That dovetails perfectly with pictures of a mysterious LG device that were leaked last month showing no buttons on the front or side of the device.

Source: GSMInsider

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on Monday, July 01, 2013

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LG Optimus F3 Review

LG is never one to shy away from gaining traction in the entry-level segment of the market, seeing that it’s still highly regarded as the bread and butter of a company’s growth opportunity. Likely one to attract people to its $29.99 on-contract cost, the LG Optimus F3 for Sprint might look like an inferior port of LG’s flagship devices, but don’t be fooled for a moment to think it’s automatically a forgettable thing.
The package contains: 

• microUSB cable
• Wall Charger
• Quick User Guide
• Important Safety and Handling Information

Design: 

When you’re priced so low, there are only few directions you can go with design – so that’s the case here with the Optimus F3! No doubt, the handset does feel cheap with its construction, due to the handset’s hollowness, lightweight feel, and textured plastic casing. Nevertheless, we do appreciate that it’s compact and comfortable to hold in the hand. Visually speaking, it might have a similarity to some of LG’s more prestigious offerings, but upon closer inspection, it’s obvious that it’s rather boring with its design.

Just like some other recent Optimus devices, the F3 also features an LED-lit home button, which pulsates in various colors depending on the type of notification – something that proves to be useful in keeping us aware. Looking around the sides of the phone, we spot its power button, volume control, noise-cancelling mic, 3.5mm headset jack, standard mic, and microUSB port for charging/data connectivity.

Armed with a 5-megapixel camera in the rear, with a front-facing 0.3-megapixel VGA one in the front, it’s pretty much within line to what we expect out of an entry-level device. However, it’s comforting to know that it’s also packing along a microSD slot after its rear casing is removed, which also conceals its microSIM slot and beefy 2650 mAh battery.

Display:

Once thought as a cutting-edge resolution, the 480 x 800 WVGA resolution of the Optimus F3’s 4-inch IPS-LCD panel easily fits its budget status – albeit, it’s nothing to write home about. For the most part, it’s usable enough to use with most things, but it’s still without its own flaws. Specifically, details can be insignificant at times, which is noticeable when you’re in a zoomed out view in the browser. At the same time, its weak viewing angles can cause things to distort and fade – making it difficult to view under the sun.

Source: Phonearena

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on Friday, June 28, 2013

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LG Optimus L9 II to be announced on August 7th, as well?

It looks like the Optimus G2 isn’t the only new smartphone that LG could announce on August 7.

According to Techtastic, the LG Optimus L9 II (model number D600) is also going to be unveiled on that day. Obviously coming as the successor to the Optimus L9 released last year, the Optimus L9 II reportedly features: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, NFC, a 4.7 inch HD (1280 x 720) display, a Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.4GHz, and an 8MP rear camera.

In addition, an LG D500 should be announced on August 7, too. This seemingly features Android Jelly Bean 4.12., a qHD display of unknown size, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, and a 5MP camera on the back.

As for the Optimus G2, LG has already confirmed that this would have a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, reportedly being capable to “redefine the smartphone experience through stunning performance, rich graphics and outstanding battery efficiency.” Techtastic now has a few screenshots that allegedly come from a G2:

Source: Techtastic via unwiredview

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on Thursday, June 27, 2013

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LG Optimus G2 shows up again in leaked slides

More alleged images of the LG Optimus G2 have made an appearance on the web, courtesy of @evleaks. This time around, the upcoming Android powerhouse showed up in leaked slides.

In line with previous leaks, the images of the yet to be revealed handset reveal an interesting set of buttons on its back, below its camera unit. The slides also suggest that the Korean manufacturer might do away with the Optimus moniker and unveils the device as the LG G2.

LG already announced that the upcoming smartphone will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with quad-core Krait 400 CPUs and Adreno 330 GPU. Alleged screenshots have also revealed that the smartphone will (expectedly) pack a 1080p display.

The handset is expected to break cover on August 7, at an event in NYC. We'll be there live, so be sure to tune in for the full scoop on the device.

Source: @evleaks

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on Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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Rumor: LG G2 to launch in July in Korea, ahead of August 7 media event

The LG Optimus G's successor, which is rumored to be called simply LG G2, is now said to launch in July in the company’s home country, and later in other markets.

The company has already issued press invites for an August 7 media event taking place in New York, supposedly to unveil the LG G2, but the handset will reportedly arrive earlier in South Korea.

A few days ago, LG announced that the successor to the Optimus G – the company did not refer to the device as the G2 in the press release – will pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, just as previously rumored.

However, other specs and features have not been revealed. A different rumor did say that the G2 will feature a new design, with buttons placed on the back of the handset. Slim bezels and, therefore, an edge-to-edge display are also to be expected, although nothing is official yet.

In addition to saying that the handset will be announced in July in South Korea, DDaily also says that the handset will come with LTE-Advanced support, another expected feature for the device. A Samsung Galaxy S4 version also packing a Snapdragon 800 CPU and LTE-Advanced capabilities is also supposed to hit the same market soon.

Comparatively, the first Optimus G model was announced in mid-September 2012, launching in various countries in the months that followed. The handset is of particular importance considering that it’s an almost identical version of the fourth-generation Nexus smartphone.

Obviously, we’re very curious to see whether an LG Nexus 5 similar to the LG G2 would be launched later this year, especially considering the recent Nexus-related reports surrounding the company.

Source: Androidauthority

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on Monday, June 24, 2013

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LG Optimus G2 could be Unveiled On August 7th

LG is expected to launch its next-generation LG Optimus G2 device at a New York event on August 7.

The South Korean company has announced it is planning an “international media event” based in New York City on August 7, but fails to release any further details.

The event announcement comes just days after LG confirmed that the LG Optimus G2 will run on a Snapdragon 800 CPU. 

It seems fairly coincidental that the two announcements are so close together, so we strongly predict the LG August 7 event to be smartphone related.

LG has already confirmed that the successor to the flagship LG Optimus G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor that is said to offer a 75 per cent performance increase of the Snapdragon S4 Pro – found inside the LG-made Google Nexus 4 and Sony Xperia Z. 
 
“With a powerful combination of LG’s core smartphone technologies and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, we are taking a significant step forward in the mobile experience,” said President and CEO of LG Mobile, Dr. Jong-seok Park. “The result of this collaboration will in many ways be the industry’s best smartphone by which all other devices will be measured.”

Rumoured to run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the LG Optimus G2 is tipped to have a 5-inch 1080p IPS display with a 13-megapixel camera.

The South Korean electronics manufacturer confirmed to TrustedReviews in April that the LG Optimus G2 would definitely launch in Q3, so this August event will fit nicely with such a release schedule. 

“The LG Optimus G2 is coming in Q3,” said Won Kim, LG’s Head of Mobile Communication for Europe. “To some extent we have to tease the features and specifications through channels, it is somewhat premature for me to talk about the G2 in terms of specifications.”

source: Engadget via Trustedreviews

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on Saturday, June 22, 2013

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AT&T Offering LG Optimus G For $49, Optimus G Pro For $99

AT&T is offering a sweet deal on LG’s Optimus G line of smartphones, offering the Optimus G Pro for $99, and the Optimus G for $49 with a new two-year contract. The sale is running for a limited time, ending on July 25th.

The LG Optimus G offers a 4.7 inch LCD screen with resolution of 768 x 1280. A quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor powers the device, which has 16GB of native storage with a 64GB capacity microSD slot, and an 8MP rear facing snapper. The LG Optimus G Pro features a 5.5 inch display with 1080 x 1920 resolution (FHD), and a quad-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is under the hood. While 32GB of native storage comes with the phone, the device does offer a 32GB capacity microSD slot. A 13MP shooter graces the back of this model.

So if you’re looking to grab one of LG’s powerful handsets at a bargain price, check out AT&T before July 25th.

source: AT&T

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on Saturday, June 22, 2013

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