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Republic Wireless teases new and better hardware

By Michael Crider
on 27 Apr, 2012

Those of you who jumped on the chance to join Republic Wireless, a hybrid VOIP/mobile service with eye-popping low rates, are probably receiving your beta invitations now. Republic's unlimited WiFi calling and mobile data for just $19 a month is tempting - but their sole phone, the 1.5-year-old Android-powered LG Optimus One, isn't. As part of the survey for its latest Beta wave, the service provider has added a few details for its plans to expand its Android offerings.

LG Optimus L3 entry-level Android appears on Swedish site, available for pre-order

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Jan, 2012

Coming in under the radar and pretty quietly to the streets of Sweden is the new LG Optimus L3 budget-friendly smartphone. The LG Optimus L3 phone is being listed as the E400 and we don't know much about this phone but it appears LG is shaking up their design plans yet again. Running on Gingerbread the capacitive buttons seem to be hiding at first glance.

LG Optimus 2 spotted on LG website

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Jan, 2012

The extremely popular and budget friendly LG Optimus made it to almost every carrier I can think of in some way, shape or form and was hugely popular. We are now seeing pictured and details of the Optimus 2 from LG right on their official site. Who is ready for another awesome budget device to take over the low-range market?

LG Ally and Vortex Getting Discontinued by Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jul, 2011

Not all phones are fortunate enough to have a long run at life such as the Nexus One or the original Motorola Droid. Phones get old, get replaced and eventually discontinued by carriers and it appears a few of those entry level LG phones on Verizon will soon be discontinued.

LG Optimus One to get Gingerbread in Spring

By James DeRuvo
on 19 Mar, 2011

Thanks to an eager LG Fan's post on LG's Facebook page, we have learned that the LG Optimus One could get a Gingerbread update in the Spring. This is the first time that LG has placed an official date for a Gingerbread roll out. The date is subject to change, but the plan is to make it available in the Android Market but the end of May. Makes one wonder if LG is being cautious since there was trouble with an OTA update of Android 2.2 (Froyo) to the Galaxy S.

LG Boasts Over 2 Million Sales of its Optimus Series

By Dylan Bailey
on 10 Dec, 2010

Just a day after we heard that Gingerbread will be coming to LG's entry-level Optimus devices, we now have word that the handsets have reached 2 million units sold. Only 25 days since the first one million milestone, the LG Optimus is proving to be a very popular device.

LG Vortex due Nov 18; 1m Optimus One smartphones sold in a month

By Chris Davies
on 16 Nov, 2010

LG has confirmed that the Verizon version of their Optimus One Android smartphone - the Verizon Vortex - will land on November 18; meanwhile, in just over a month, the company has shifted one million of the devices. That includes Optimus One sales, together with Sprint and T-Mobile USA's own versions, the Optimus S and Optimus T. In fact, LG reckons that by the time it has finished rolling the Optimus One out across the 120 carriers and partners it has planned, it will be the company's first 10m-sales smartphone. More details on the LG Optimus One here. LG Optimus One demo: [vms dd0a06020c35d50e1e89] Press Release:

LG OPTIMUS ONE HITS 1 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE Popular Android 2.2 Smartphone Sets Company Sales Record in Just Over One Month SEOUL, Nov. 16, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced that worldwide sales of its Optimus One smartphone have hit one million units just 40 days after the phone’s initial launch. Now available in most of Europe, Asia-Pacific countries and the USA* , the Optimus One is the fastest selling mobile handset in the company’s history. Powered by the Android 2.2 “Froyo” OS and optimized for Google Mobile Services, the LG Optimus One has been a big hit with first-time smartphone buyers looking for high performance and useful applications in a handset priced very competitively to feature phones. “The versatile, powerful LG Optimus One was designed to provide an easy transition into the world of smartphones and as these numbers demonstrate, there is obviously a strong demand for this type of device,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Optimus One seems to be what many customers were waiting for, proving that smartphones aren’t just for early adopters anymore.” One of the first smartphones to launch with Google’s latest operating system, the Optimus One allows for up to three times faster internet browsing, web-page loading, and multi-tasking. The Optimus One also incorporates a unique LG-designed user-interface (UI) along with a camera that features face tracking and smile shot, a 3.2” wide HVGA screen and a long-lasting 1500mAh capacity battery. With a nod to style-conscious users, LG’s new smartphone comes in a wide range of color schemes including black, wine, titan, blue, silver and purple. Exact color availability will vary from market to market. With the global roll-out still under way, the Optimus One will soon be available via 120 carriers and partners. LG expects Optimus One to be its first 10 million-seller smartphone. * In the United States also known as Optimus S (Sprint) and Optimus T (T-mobile) with Vortex™ (Verizon) to be launched on November 18.

LG Optimus One Promotional Cinematic Promo takes aim at Apple

By Dylan Bailey
on 7 Nov, 2010

In a new promotional video for the LG Optimus, LG decided to take a full cinematic route instead of an average online promotional video. We definitely give them credit for being creative, and the video is worth a watch.

LG Optimus One hands-on [Video]

By Chris Davies
on 4 Nov, 2010

LG officially announced their Optimus One smartphone back in September, but the entry-level Froyo handset is only now making its sales debut. We caught up with LG in London for the Optimus One launch event, and grabbed some hands-on time with the phone.

LG Optimus One and Optimus Chic make Froyo entry-level

By Chris Davies
on 14 Sep, 2010

LG curiously chose the first day of Nokia World 2010 to launch their latest Android smartphones, the mid-tier LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic. Each handset is based on Froyo, but brings the newest Android OS down to what are likely to be more affordable price points. The LG Optimus One has a 3.2-inch HVGA display and a 3-megapixel camera, WiFi, LG's own customized skin and an app which suggests possible downloads from the Android Market. As for the LG Optimus Chic, that gets DLNA media streaming and cloud-backup of device settings. The Optimus One will arrive in Europe in October 2010 followed by other EMEA and Asia-Pacific countries; the LG Optimus Chic will be available in Europe in November, with other markets in Asia-Pacific to follow soon after. [gallery] Press Release: LG LAUNCHES NEW OPTIMUS SMARTPHONES WITH LATEST ANDROID PLATFORM FOR UNIVERSAL APPEAL SEOUL, Sep. 14, 2010 -- LG Electronics (LG) today launched LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic, two smartphones from the company’s Optimus series of smart devices. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and optimized for Google Mobile Services, the handsets will deliver the ultimate smartphone experience while offering easier accessibility for the growing number of consumers looking to purchase their first smartphone. LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic are among the earliest smartphones to launch with Android 2.2, Froyo, the latest version of the Android platform, which allows for two to three times faster and smoother internet browsing, web-page loading, application pop-ups and multi-tasking. The devices also enable professionals to easily sync with Outlook Calendar for improved productivity, while offering portable Wi-Fi hotspots to easily share a single 3G connection. The devices are optimized for popular Google Mobile Services including Google Voice Search™, Google Voice Actions™, Google Goggles™, Google Shopper™ and Google Maps™ with Navigation, and also offer access to Android Market with more than 80,000 applications. LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic are developed based on consumer insight that first-time smartphone users have strong needs for obtaining information and handy application services. As a result, these two devices focused on offering instant information search and versatile application packages including Google Mobile Service and even quality application advising functions. “LG is offering the gateway into the smartphone world with the LG Optimus One and the LG Optimus Chic that offer the distinctive benefits of smartphones, in intuitive, approachable packages,” said Skott Ahn, CEO and president of LG Mobile Communications Company. “LG has a vision of helping people access information fast and easily, no matter where they are. We believe the Optimus series will play a significant role in accomplishing our vision.” LG Optimus One: Building a Newer, Better Smartphone Experience In creating the LG Optimus One “with Google™”, a team of R&D experts at LG incorporated and optimized the device for the Froyo platform and Google Mobile Services. What transpired is a smartphone that blends superb design and with ease of use, making it the perfect entry point for prospective smartphone owners. Featuring a fun, user-friendly user interface, LG Optimus One also includes the exclusive LG App Advisor, which recommends 10 highly rated applications every two weeks. The uniquely designed LG UI (user interface) and sleek new accessories such as carkit cradle offer users easier and more intuitive ways to enjoy all the benefits of the brand-new Froyo. The phone also features a camera with face tracking and smile shot, a 3.2” wide HVGA screen and a long-lasting 1500mAh capacity battery. LG Optimus Chic: Best Smartphone for Style-Conscious Buyers LG Optimus Chic’s, curved lines provide a solid grip and the two-color variants make the smartphone as stylish as the person carrying it. LG Optimus Chic’s touch-sensitive buttons complete the device’s sleek and minimalist look. LG Optimus Chic also offers a unique on-screen phone feature which allows users to remotely control the device from their PCs. Plus, via LG Air Sync, it keeps users up-to-date with its ability to wirelessly sync contacts, photos and other vital information with computer and cloud database. Compatible with DLNA™ (Digital Living Network Alliance), multimedia content can easily be shared with other DLNA certified devices such as TVs, AV systems and laptop computers. To announce the launch of LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic, LG hosted a unique interactive virtual news conference from Seoul. The video of the event can be viewed at both the LG Mobile Global Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/LGMobileHQ) LG Mobile Global YouTube Page (http://www.youtube.com/LGMobileHQ). LG Optimus One will be available in over 90 countries via 120 partners. It will arrive in most of Europe in October followed by other EMEA and Asia-Pacific countries. LG Optimus Chic will be available in Europe starting in November with other markets in Asia-Pacific to follow soon after.