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Why LG's actions in mobile resonate now more than ever

Android It's likely that when LG announced the Optimus G a year ago, you brushed it off with ease. The Korean company capable of producing high quality electronics, including smartphones, is often overshadowed by its overzealous countryman,...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 20 8 Reactions

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LG figured it out: Become Google's pet, get the goods

Android Last year we saw the unveiling of the latest Google Nexus device, the Nexus 4. According to rumors and reports from TechCrunch and the Korea Times, LG is already in the works for a Nexus 5 – not to be confused with the presumed release of...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 51 29 Reactions

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Is the flexible display dream inching closer to reality?

Lifestyle For the better part of three years, manufacturers have been toying with the idea of flexible smartphone displays. The thought of a display that can bend and twist at our will would be an interesting feature, no doubt, but the mobile...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 37 34 Reactions

LG says Optimus G sequel coming in Q3 2013, will be 'something different and something unique'

Android LG has been focused quite a bit on its 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro lately, touting strong sales of the device in Korea and announcing a Value Pack update for it as well. That doesn't mean that LG is abandoning its non-Pro Optimus G line,...

Apr 17th by Alex Wagner 6

AT&T LG Optimus G update officially arriving today, Isis Mobile Wallet support in tow

Android As expected, it looks like those lucky AT&T LG Optimus G owners that were able to snag a Jelly Bean update yesterday were just getting in on the official rollout a bit early. AT&T just made the Optimus G's Android 4.1 update officially...

Apr 4th by Alex Wagner 0

Some AT&T LG Optimus G owners receiving Android 4.1 update, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity getting 4.2

Android Looks like there's some Jelly Bean goodness going out today, and the good news is that it appears that two devices are getting major JB updates. First up, several owners of AT&T's LG Optimus G are reporting that they've downloaded an...

Apr 3rd by Alex Wagner 0

AT&T LG Optimus G maintenance update rolling out over the air

Android The weekend is nearly over, but it looks like AT&T is squeezing in a small software update for its LG Optimus G before the work week begins. AT&T has revealed on its Optimus G support page that a new update is now rolling out to its...

Mar 31st by Alex Wagner 0

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LG posts its own Optimus G '4' billboards above Samsung's Galaxy S IV ads in Times Square

Android I'm not sure if you've heard, but Samsung's hosting a little get-together tonight in New York City to unveil its new Galaxy S IV smartphone. The company's been posting up teasers for the event over the past several days, and it's even got...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 100 84 Reactions

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The Galaxy S IV needs a distinct feature, or else

Android I've said it before and I'll say it again, hardware features in our smartphones are beginning to peak. Regardless of your smartphone preference, there is an uncountable array of hardware combinations. The sheer amount of cores, gigabits of...

Mar 1st by Chase Bonar 115 58 Reactions

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The LG Optimus G Pro looks pretty pro to me

Android Several high-end devices are making headlines lately, such as the HTC M7 and the Samsung Galaxy S IV, but those aren’t the only two companies pushing for media attention at the moment. With just a couple of weeks left before Mobile World...

Feb 13th by Anna Scantlin 38 23 Reactions

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When does screen size matter to you?

Lifestyle A report published by Digitimes says shipments of smartphones with displays 5-inches and larger are expected to grow 136% this year as compared to 2012. In other words, a total of 60.4 million units are expected to ship worldwide with a...

Feb 9th by Chase Bonar 105 74 Reactions

Sponsored: Sprint's LG Optimus G brings together the best of all worlds

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Can LG pick up where HTC left off?

Android The most exciting news in mobile has been centered around the same players as of late. Rumors of the HTC M7, Samsung Galaxy S IV, and the potential for Apple to announce more than one smartphone are justified but redundant. Of the three...

Feb 7th by Chase Bonar 72 60 Reactions

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Winner of the LG Optimus G for AT&T

No-Homepage Congratulations to C. Wiedmaier of TX on winning the LG Optimus G for AT&T on Saturday January 26, 2013.

Jan 28th by The PhoneDog 0

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How do you feel about virtual buttons?

Android If we’re just looking at smartphones, the jump from Android 2.3 Gingerbread to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is remarkably drastic. It is, without a doubt, a revolution and not just an evolution. The Ice Cream Sandwich update to Android...

Jan 25th by Evan Selleck 38

LG: Optimus G has sold one million units to date

Android Hot on the heels of a rumor about the LG Optimus G Pro, LG has revealed how the original Optimus G has been selling since its launch last year. The Optimus G has sold one million units to date, a stat that Korean publication Yonhap News...

Jan 18th by Alex Wagner 0

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Taylor's Top 5 AT&T smartphones for the holidays

Android Over the last four months, there have been dozens of new product announcements. Most of them have launched by now. A handful of newly launched phones landed on AT&T just in time for the holidays. Taylor has composed a list of his top five...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 13

Sponsored: LG Optimus G allows you to live without boundaries

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LG Optimus G vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron does a head to head battle with the LG Optimus G and HTC Windows Phone 8X, both of which are coming to AT&T in time for the holiday shopping season. Which of these devices offers the best bang for the buck?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

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LG Optimus G vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 1

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 37 32 Reactions

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LG Optimus G to AT&T

New Phones Available today, Friday November 2, 2012, the LG Optimus G arrived to AT&T.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 1

Dog fight

LG Optimus G vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 2

Android On one hand, the LG Optimus G features a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,100 mAh battery, 4G LTE, and Android 4.0 with LG's UI. The Motorola DROID RAZR HD...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

Dog fight

LG Optimus G vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron does a dogfight battle between two hot Android smartphones! On one hand, the LG Optimus G features a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,100 mAh battery, 4G LTE,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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AT&T LG Optimus G Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the LG Optimus G from AT&T. Can it compete with competitors like the Note II, One X+, and Galaxy S III?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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AT&T LG Optimus G Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron takes an in-depth look at the LG Optimus G from AT&T. It's packed with some great specifications, but LG's name needs some work in the US when it comes to high-end smartphones. Can it compete with the likes of the Note II, One X+,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 35 29 Reactions

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AT&T LG Optimus G Unboxing

Android Aaron dives into AT&T's variant of the LG Optimus G. It's a hot smartphone and is LG's flagship phone for late 2012, but can it compete with the likes of Apple, Samsung, and HTC?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 7

LG Optimus G landing at AT&T on November 2 for $199.99, pre-orders kick off on October 16

Android AT&T confirmed earlier this month that it plans to offer the LG Optimus G, but at the time of that announcement, launch and pricing details were light. That's not the case any longer, as AT&T just revealed that the Optimus G will be...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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An LG-made Nexus may not be so bad after all

Android The holiday season is nearing and rumors of the upcoming Nexus handset(s) are ramping up. We've heard from many a little bird that HTC, Samsung, LG and a few other partner Android manufacturers will be making Nexus devices for this holiday...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 28

Sprint announces four new LTE products, including Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and LG Mach

4g Sprint has steadily been growing its roster of 4G LTE-capable devices in recent months, and today the carrier announced another quartet of new LTE products that it'll soon be adding to its shelves. First up is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

Coming device

LG Optimus G

Coming Soon Phones The LG Optimus G was confirmed today and will be heading to AT&T and Sprint. The AT&T model will offer a 8MP camera while the Sprint model will have a 13MP one.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 1

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Keith Barton

"Powerhouse!!!"

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4.4

I am a phoneaholic and I love this phone! The display is awesome and the phone is crazy fast. There is no phone out there that can keep up with this. The only down point is that the battery life is mediocre at best.

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AT&T LG Optimus G Video Review Part 2

Aaron reviews the LG Optimus G from AT&T . Coming to the nation's second largest wireless carrier on November 2nd for $199.99, it sports a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processorr, 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, a 2,100 mAh battery, Android 4.0 with LG's UI, and 4G LTE connectivity. It's packed with some great specifications, but LG's name needs some work in the US when it comes to high-end smartphones. Can it compete... more...