While none of the specs are what we’d call top-tier or up to par with a few of LG’s recent showing this phone should make all the keyboard fans plenty happy. The phone is essentially the LG Viper 4G LTE but with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a keyboard. The screen is 4.0-inches and only 480 x 800 in resolution. The processor is the older Qualcomm S3 1.2 GHz dual-core with 4G LTE for the Now Network, and it will probably sport the same 5 megapixel camera.

The picture is pretty blurry and doesn’t really reveal much. One good thing here for this phone is the fact that it will be launching with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the gate, rather than waiting for an update. No other details or dimensions are available at this time but I’m sure we’ll be hearing more soon about this 4G LTE device for the Now Network. All those fans of the original Epic 4G should be happy to see this coming.

[via BriefMobile]

According to the guys from XDA the build is actually quite stable and appears to be running great on the 4.5-inch 720p rocking smartphone. It was actually the first 720p Android phone on AT&T if you remember. The leak appears to also be working for users of the Nitro on AT&T, Bell, and even Fido for those up in those parts.

Some flashers have reported problems with losing their IMEI numbers for their phones so you might want to use caution. Then again this is a leaked build so you should always use caution when flashing something of this type. Good news is battery seems to have actually been improved with the ICS leak so that might push a few into upgrading early. Hopefully this will be officially released soon but for now head to the via below to get started.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Nitro HD

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : AT&T

Announced Date : May 31, 2011

Release Date : December 04, 2011

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.5 Inch
• Resolution : 720x1280
• Screen Type : LCD

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.27 Inch
• Width : 2.67 Inch
• Depth : 0.41 Inch
• Weight : 127 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1830 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : NA

Software

Android OS:
• 2.3.x

Audio Playback:
• AAC
• AAC+
• AMR
• MID
• MP3
• WAV
• WMA

Video Playback:
• h.263
• h.264 / AVC
• MPEG-4 (MP4)

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS

Hardware

CPU : Scorpion

CPU Clock Speed : 1500 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 1024 MB

Internal Storage : 4 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution : 8 MP

External Storage:
• MicroSD
• MicroSDHC

Camera Features:
• Auto focus
• Flash
• 1080p Video Recording

Sensors:
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light
• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

Network Technology:
• GSM

GSM Band:
• 850
• 900
• 1800
• 1900

Device Connectivity

FM Radio :

NFC :

[via PhoneArena]

Now Google Wallet has been available since late last year but hasn’t seen the attention or widespread use we all thought. With a few vulnerabilities fixed and Google possibly thinking about sharing revenues with carriers hopefully this new way of eCommerce will start to flourish. Not only is the new LG Viper 4G LTE a powerful dual-core phone, but it’s extremely affordable, and a great mid-range phone with tons of high points like the upcoming LTE and NFC options. You can check out our full review here before enjoying our Google Wallet hands-on below.

After that quick little tour of Google Wallet on the LG Viper 4G LTE you can see just how extremely simple and easy it is to manage things using the two together. LG’s been having fun with their “Dad Wallet” campaign over at Facebook.com/LGUSAMobile and you can join in on Facebook. Asking fans to submit pictures of their parents huge wallets full of junk, and in return why they should replace that bulky wallet with a new smartphone and Google Wallet like I’ve done myself.

Essentially what it all comes down to is the LG Viper 4G LTE is an awesome Android smartphone that any parent would love for Mother’s Day or the upcoming Father’s Day. It’s powerful, budget-friendly, and will help simplify your social and work life with 4G LTE speeds and convenient features like NFC with Google Wallet and more. Try one out today or learn more at LG.com/Viper.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Viper 4G LTE

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : Unknown

Announced Date : April 06, 2012

Release Date : April 22, 2012

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.0 Inch
• Resolution : 480x800
• Screen Type : TFT

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 4.6 Inch
• Width : 2.6 Inch
• Depth : 0.47 Inch
• Weight : 141 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1700 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : NA

Software

Android OS:
• 2.3.x

Audio Playback:
• AAC
• MP3
• WAV
• WMA

Video Playback:
• h.263
• h.264 / AVC
• MPEG-4 (MP4)
• WMV

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS

Hardware

CPU : S3

CPU Clock Speed : 1200 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 1000 MB

Internal Storage : 4GB 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:
• CDMA

Device Connectivity

Wi-Fi:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n

Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth 3.0

Location Features:
• Compass
• GPS
• Cellular location

FM Radio :

NFC :

– This post is sponsored by LG Mobile USA

According to the rumors, the Eclipse will feature a massive 4.67-inch display (almost certainly using a 720p IPS panel from LG), a quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM (just like LG’s Optimus LTE 2) and 16GB of on-board storage. The battery will be an impressive 2100mAh, roughly matching the Galaxy S III. Presumably this guy will launch with an LG-customized version of Android 4.0.

Based on the specs lone, I’d say that the Eclipse 4G LTE sounds like an American version of the Optimus LTE2. That would fit LG’s current pattern of doing some extensive customization for American carriers – both AT&T’s Nitro HD and Verizon’s Spectrum are branded variants of the original Optimus LTE. But The Now Network gets an important leverage: the addition of NFC, all the better to use with Google Wallet.

According to Verizon’s documentation, unspecified “Android security patches” have been put in place, along with fixes to MMS when connected to WiFi, a more stable dialer app and  squashing some multiple SMS bugs. Other additions include better joined contact management and compatibility with the Wireless Alerting System. Verizon is also adding some remote viewing and management software, but don’t worry – it only goes into effect when you call in to customer service. Uh, right Verizon?

The update is just over twenty megabytes, so it shouldn’t take long to download and install over a 3G connection. Long-term Android users know the drill: check your Settings menu, tap “about phone” and then “system updates”. Neither Verizon nor LG seems interested in publishing an Ice Cream Sandwich update, now or in the future.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Revolution

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : Verizon

Announced Date : January 06, 2011

Release Date : May 26, 2011

Also Known As : LG Revolution, Verizon Revolution, LG Revolution LTE, LG Revolution 4G

Display

• Screen Size : 4.3 Inch
• Resolution : 480x800
• Screen Type : TFT

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.03 Inch
• Width : 2.63 Inch
• Depth : .52 Inch
• Weight : 172 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1500 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : 335 hours

Software

Android OS:
• 2.2.x

Video Playback:
• h.263
• h.264 / AVC
• MPEG-4 (MP4)

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS
• IM

Hardware

CPU : Snapdragon MSM8655

CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz

Core : 1

Ram : 1000 MB

Internal Storage : 16 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution : 5 MP

External Storage:
• MicroSD
• MicroSDHC

Camera Features:
• Auto focus
• Flash
• 720p Video Recording

Sensors:
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light
• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

Network Technology:
• CDMA

CDMA Band:
• 800
• 1900

Device Connectivity

Wi-Fi:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n

Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth 3.0

Location Features:
• Compass
• GPS
• Cellular location
• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

NFC :

[via Droid-Life]

This video is pretty Tron-inspired if you ask me, just watch past the first 0:23 seconds to see the exquisite phone in action covered in orange light tails and more just like the popular TRON movie. LG plays up the NVIDIA quad-core Tegra 3 processor under the hood, as well as the 4.7-inch True HD IPS display on the phone and more.

The video doesn’t really show us anything new that we haven’t seen, but is neat to see LG themselves showing off what makes this handset special and their new flagship smartphone. The phone will be available throughout Europe early next month running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with LG’s new Optimus UI 3.0 overlay. Stay tuned for US availability and check out all of our coverage and hands-on below.

[via PocketDroid]

So why are we down on the name? In and of itself it’s no worse than the next phone, but we feel somewhat miffed that a device that fits squarely into the low end is described as “Elite”. Not that there’s anything wrong with low-end phones – they’re a necessary part of the market, and a large part of why Android is now the dominant mobile platform on the planet. We just wish the name better reflected that.

For interested parties, the Optimus “Elite” comes with a 3.5-inch 480×320 screen, an 800mhz single-core processor with 512MB of memory and 4GB of storage space. Naturally Gingerbread is running on the software side of things, but you do get extras like Swype. Thanks to integrated NFC, Google Wallet should be available on the Elite, making it probably the cheapest non-contract way to get your contactless payment on.

The Quick Memo feature allows the user to write messages using a finger. The photographs seem to indicate that you can write those notes on several different screens without having to open a dedicated app. The easier unlock allows the user to unlock the phone by moving in a specific direction from the unlock screen and go directly into a specific feature like the Internet or camera.

The smart camera modes include a Time Machine Camera function that helps you select the best pictures. The UI also has voice recording and gives the user the ability to customize icons. The new user interface looks interesting, what do you think?

LG’s new LTE2 is aiming directly for Samsung’s Galaxy S III. It features extremely impressive specs, a brilliant and beautiful display, and will be equipped with 4G LTE — something not all Galaxy S III’s can say. The screen is a tiny bit smaller than the Galaxy S III, coming in at 4.7-inches just like the HTC One X, but it’s a True HD IPS display that looks gorgeous and plenty more going for it. Check out the video then we’ll break down the specs:

One of the biggest points with the LTE2 is the fact they’ve managed to squeeze 2GB of RAM into this phone — talk about laptop type power. The full specs are a 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 True HD IPS display, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor with 4G LTE integration for Korea, that huge 2GB memory spec (but sadly phone uses almost 1GB on idle), 16GB internal storage, standard built-in wireless charging capabilities, an 8 megapixel camera with voice actions, and a huge 2,150 mAh battery for all day battery life.

As we mentioned above, the 8 megapixel camera takes full 1080p video but while in camera mode LG’s added simple voice commands. While on camera simply say “kimchi” (Korea) and the LTE2 will start capturing video, or snap a picture all hands free — it’s just that simple.

It also has Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC capability for Android 4.0 ICS Beam which also supports LG Tag+ we detailed here. The display is truly impressive and the build quality seems improved from recent LG devices. The back has a soft-touch texture that almost feels like a fabric and is extremely easy to hold, and again works with the wireless charging option as shown in the gallery below.

For now this powerhouse top-tier Android 4.0 ICS smartphone by LG is only hitting Korea, and will be available later this month. Enjoy the rest of the photos from the gallery below.

We spent a bit of time with smart phone in our hands back during MWC 2012, and the device was appealing for sure. It has a 4.7-inch screen with 720p resolution and uses a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. The phone also has 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The rear camera is an 8-megapixel unit that can record full HD video, and the phone has a 2140 mAh battery. The operating system is Android 4.0 ICS, and all the hardware is packed into a thin 8.9 mm package. The phone also uses LG software, including Media Flex allowing the control of video with gestures on the screen. Pricing is still unknown at this point, but considering this is a high-end device we expect pricing to be on par with other high-end phones such as the S III and HTC One X.

[via SlashGear]

Even if it isn’t the frozen goodness that everyone wants, there’s enough here to make it worth your while for a lengthy 127 megabyte download. In addition to the usual speed and stability improvements, a critical flaw in the WiFi scanning which caused numerous force-closes has been fixed. Other persistent problems like incorrect calendar notifications, a faster browser APK and smoother search.

Of course, the pack-in software gets an overhaul as well. Apps like VZ Navigator (seriously, why does any carrier include a navigation app on an Android device?) NFL Mobile and Verizon Video all get manual updates. Still, the list of bug fixes should rule out any problems with Verizon and LG’s bloatware. Have fun, Spectrum owners – and remember that LG should have an upgrade to ICS. Eventually.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Spectrum

Manufactuer : LG

Carrier : Verizon

Announced Date : January 09, 2012

Release Date : January 19, 2012

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.5 Inch
• Resolution : 1280x720
• Screen Type : True HD IPS

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.33 Inch
• Width : 2.71 Inch
• Depth : 0.42 Inch
• Weight : 142 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1830 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : NA

Software

Android OS:
• 2.3.x

Audio Playback:
• AAC
• AAC+
• MID
• MP3
• WAV
• WMA

Video Playback:
• h.263
• h.264 / AVC
• 3GP
• MPEG-4 (MP4)
• WMV

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS

Hardware

CPU : Snapdragon S3

CPU Clock Speed : 1500 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 1024 MB

Internal Storage : 4 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution : 8 MP

External Storage:
• MicroSD
• MicroSDHC

Camera Features:
• Auto focus
• Flash
• 1080p Video Recording

Sensors:
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light
• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

Network Technology:
• CDMA

CDMA Band:
• 800
• 1900

Device Connectivity

Wi-Fi:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n

Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth 3.0

Location Features:
• GPS
• Cellular location
• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

NFC :

[via Droid-Life]

Other impressive numbers include 2GB of RAM (matching the Optimus LTE 2) an odd screen with a size of 4.67 inches and a resolution of 1280×768, and a non-standard LTE radio specifically for The Now Network. Following the trend, LG has put a 13-megapixel camera on the back. The processor runs at 1.5Ghz on all four cores, with an Adreno 320 GPU pulling graphics duty. While no mention of software was made, we’d certainly expect this one to launch with Ice Cream Sandwich.

The source says the phone will come to market as the Eclipse 4G LTE, which is certainly possible given The Now Network’s tendency to throw established manufacturer branding right out the window. It’s also set at 8.6mm thin. The rumored release date is in the fourth quarter, so we could be looking at a very different device if and when it hits retail shelves.

The phone is LG’s first quad-core device and it’s first phone to launch with Ice Cream Sandwich, though it’s got a similar skin to the ones displayed on previous LG Android phones. The 4.7-inch display naturally uses LG’s 720p IPS panel, making for a brilliant and accurate view. 16GB of on-board storage compliments an 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera. The phone is an impressively slinky 8.9mm.

Check out the video hands-on below:

The Optimus 4X HD hasn’t been confirmed for an American release, but LG phones tend to get several months of delay between European/Asian and US releases. A more interesting question is whether or not the 4X HD will remain LG’s flagship in the interim. Just after Samsung’s Galaxy S III event last week, LG pulled the wraps off the Optimus LTE2, with 2GB of RAM, wireless charging and a similar 720p display.

The Vu gets a 5.0-inch display, in an odd 4:3 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1024×768. LG’s proud of its display technology, and while the Optimus Vu doesn’t have quite the pixel density of the Optimus LTE 2, it’s still using that awesome IPS panel. LG showed off a new capacitive stylus with the width of a #2 pencil, and numerous notation apps to boot.

Check out the latest version of thew hardware below:

Underneath the hood, the Optimus Vu uses a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and (like most of LG’s high-end phones) it uses an LTE connection. 32GB of storage should be plenty for 8MP stills and 1080p video. Sadly the phone still runs Gingerbread, but LG promises it’ll get an Ice Cream Sandwich update eventually. The Optimus Vu is available now in Europe and Asia, with no word on a US release.

The reviewers were pleased with the product, which starts at the $1300 (converted) level for the 42-inch version and goes up to $2400 for the 55-inch version. That’s about 30% lower than its in-country rivals. The built-in gaming service and controller (below) got especially high marks, since the latter comes in addition to a standard programmable remote. The Lenovo Android 4.0 Smart TV has a 5-megapixel web camera and al lthe normal bells and whistles of a high-end television.

There’s been no word of Lenovo bringing its smart TV out anywhere besides its home territory of China, and with Samsung and LG taking top spots in the limited market already, it’s no wonder. As far as Google TV goes, it’s still stuck in the states, but Sony hopes to bring it to Europe in the fall. Any new major developments should be shown at Google IO this summer. If you’d like to read the full review of the Lenovo TV, head over to MICgadget, though you’ll need to know Cantonese for the videos.

In other hardware news, AT&T’s version of the HTC One X launched today, though some lucky customers got their phones early. Bell Canada is getting the little brother HTC One S, and everyone can get a sweet kickstand case for it soon. LG and Pantech both introduced new models to compete with Samsung’s new flagship: the Optimus LTE 2 and Racer Vega 2, respectively. The 13-inch Toshiba Excite 13 was spotted at the FCC, and T-Mobile customers can get the budget-priced Prism 3G by Huawei starting today. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 went up for pre-order at a reasonable $399.

On the software side of things, Samsung scheduled updates for all of its high-end Galaxy smartphones and tablets in Canada. Ice Cream Sandwich updates leaked for the HTC EVO 3D and Rezound (again), and T-Mobile promised an update for the Sensation 4G – without giving a date. Motorola’s Cliq 2 got an official update… to Gingerbread. Whoopie. The Galaxy Note version of CyanogenMod 9 got a boost from S-Pen support, and the Android Open Kang Project reached milestone 5. Swiftkey, Adobe Flash and AirDroid all received major updates. EA tried to shut down the paid mobile version of Rock Band, then quickly rescinded.

In more general news, Google added carrier billing to the Google Play Store for all US providers… except Verizon. Samsung’s on top of the world after beating Apple in smartphone sales, and Motorola, well, isn’t. LG has planned a competitor to Google Drive and similar services, and Runkeeper announced it would be the first app on the Pebble Smart Watch. Android’s distribution numbers for April came out, revealing a still-disappointing 4.9% Ice Cream Sandwich penetration.

Here on Android Community, you’ll want to check out our review of the phone that’s now going head to head with the Samsung Galaxy S III for top dog of the US Android field: AT&T’s HTC One X. We’ve also got an in-depth look at Google’s return to retail with the unlocked Galaxy Nexus on the Google Play Store. Until tomorrow, stay in school, don’t do drugs and always make a Nandroid backup.

According to the official announcement by LG this phone will be coming mid-May to Korea, and elsewhere shortly after. While we don’t have all the details and specs it looks like the LTE2 will be powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, have a True HD IPS display of unknown size, but appears to be 4.3 or 4.5-inches in size.

The biggest mind blowing feature here is the inclusion of 2GB of RAM inside this beast — a first for any smartphone. Then it will also come equipped with a 2,150 mAh battery, 4G LTE, and be available on at least 5 carriers throughout Korea by the end of the month. LG briefly mentions some wireless charging features as well as an enhanced “Renal smart camera” according to translation. Check out the few pictures in the gallery below and we will be looking for more details shortly on the new Optimus LTE2 from LG. We don’t expect this to be available anytime soon in the US, if ever, but it was worth a look for the 2GB of RAM alone.

As far as we can tell, the Optimus L7 is the first LG phone anywhere to get Ice Cream Sandwich – a fact worth celebrating, as the South Korean manufacturer has a less than stellar reputation when it comes to software. It’s still running a customized and familiar-looking interface, though. Other charms include a 4.3-inch display and styling modeled after LG’s PRADA series, but the hardware underneath is a little uninspiring with a 1Ghz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage and a 5MP camera.

LG didn’t say how much the Optimus L7 would cost, but a previous European listing had it set at €319 unlocked ($420 USD) or free on contract. The L7 is showing up a little late across the pond, so who knows when its little brother the L5 will appear. Currently there’s no news of an American version, but Rogers in Canada is set to get the Optimus L7 later this year.

[via the Verge]

With the LG Cloud users will be able to squeeze content between PCs, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. And it’s even fully compatible with 2D and 3D content. With LG’s cloud you can enjoy 2D or 3D video that streams in HD (like .MKV files) all “almost instantaneously.” LG’s Real-time Streaming Transcoding technology will tailor to whatever device you’re streaming on whether it’s a PC or your Android smartphone.

The LG Cloud will launch as a limited beta tomorrow, May 1st for many parts of the world, although it’s already available in South Korea on the Google Play Store. LG is set to hit the ground running and will release the app for Android, LG Smart TV’s, and desktop users — so the offering should be quite complete although Windows Phone 7 users might be out of luck.

Just like most of the competition both free and paid versions will be offered. Initially, LG is offering 5GB of free space for users in Korea – matching Google Drive – with 50GB of extra space free for six months for those buying LG phones or smart TVs.

[via SlashGear]

WPCentral reported LG’s initial press release, quoting a spokesperson saying that “the total unit of Windows Phone sold in the global market is not a meaningful figure.” That statement holds up: in the latest ComScore market share numbers, combined numbers for Windows Phone 7 and the older Windows Mobile together accounted for only 3.9% of US sales, compared with just over 50% for Android. LG’s seen a fair bit of success with the open source platform: their flagship Optimus LTE has sold over a million units worldwide in its various incarnations, including the AT&T LG Nitro HD and the Verizon LG Spectrum here in the US.

LG should be concerned about at least one thing with this decision: Microsoft. The Windows developer has seen fit to sue Android manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, resulting in undisclosed settlements in both cases. These are speculated to contain clauses that encourage the manufacturers to focus more on their Windows Phone 7 devices. We’ll see what litigious developments unfold, but if you listen closely, you can hear the sound of Redmond-area lawyers packing their briefcases.

[via SlashGear]