LG has confirmed that its upcoming swivelling smartphone is called the ‘Wing,’ and will be unveiled at a virtual event on September 14th. The device reportedly has two screens that rotate into a ‘T’ shape with a sliding mechanism, as seen in a recent teaser video released by LG. “LG confirms LG WING will be […]
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LG’s stylish midrange Velvet phone launches in the US on July 22nd
The LG Velvet launched earlier this year in a few regions around the globe, but the company was silent on a US debut. Today, LG has confirmed that Velvet will arrive Stateside starting July 22nd. Velvet will be available firstly from AT&T. Later on this summer, the phone will also debut at Verizon Wireless and […]
LG’s 75-inch 8K LCD TV arrives in May
LG has detailed pricing and availability for most of its 2020 LCD lineup. In all, the company plans to release 12 new LCD models this year, with both 4K and 8K options. On the 4K front, there are three model groups, starting with the top-of-the-line NanoCell 90 series. The flagship 86-inch model is available today […]
LG’S New V60 THINQ 5G
LG’s smartphone business spent most of last year struggling to turn a profit. LG is now getting out in front with its third dual-screen smartphone. The trick to LG’s approach, if you’re unfamiliar, is the second display is part of a case that can be separated from the main phone whenever you don’t want the added weight […]
Leaked images appear to show the LG V60 ThinQ’s four cameras and a big battery
Two marketing images of the LG V60 ThinQ have leaked. Showing off a prominent hardware feature, and it’s good news all around if you like phones with big batteries, lots of cameras, and a headphone jack. Both images come from Evan Blass on Twitter via GSMArena who is a leaker with a reliable track record. […]
LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress over coronavirus concerns
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, is the world’s biggest mobile trade show, but the coronavirus will be making it a little smaller this year. This year LG has decided that the Barcelona-based trade show simply isn’t worth the risk. “With the safety of its employees and general public foremost in mind, LG has decided […]
Samsung gets closer to building QD-OLED TVs that rival LG’s OLED
Samsung has become dominant in using OLED technology on mobile displays the big name in OLED is its competitor, LG. LG’s TVs have wowed testers with their ability to control light precisely because each pixel is self-illuminating, unlike the “QLED” branded quantum dot LCD tech Samsung relies on exclusively, which still puts LED backlights behind […]
LG 2019 OLED TVs will soon receive G-Sync support
LG TVs are already considered some of the best options for gamers, thanks to their low input lag and fast response times. The company notes that its televisions’ support of HDMI 2.1 allows auto low latency mode (ALLM), enhanced audio return channel (eARC), and variable refresh rate (VRR), and the addition of G-Sync support should […]
Australian courts fine LG $110,000 for misleading consumers about burn-in
TV burn-ins continue to be a frequent headache for LG Electronics. The South Korean firm has had to deal with several incidents in the past, in which its burnt in OLED offerings had to be replaced. For those unaware, images that appear for a long time on a television screen and end up being permanently […]
LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED TV goes on sale
LG introduced a massive 88-inch 8K OLED TV, its largest to date, at CES in July. Now this is going on sale, offering a viewing experience that makes even the most feature-packed 4K set look outdated. The 8K trend has arrived in force this year, with manufacturers racing to create TVs with a resolution of […]
First look at the upcoming LG G8X ThinQ
The LG G8X set to be revealed next month at the annual IFA show in Germany. And it’ll apparently offer an in-display fingerprint sensor, a first for LG, if the first renders from OnLeaks are to be believed. Pricebaba and OnLeaks have come together to deliver CAD-based renders and a 360-degree video of the upcoming […]
LG and Sony are struggling to sell smartphones
According to their latest financial results, both Sony and LG’s smartphone divisions are struggling to sell devices. LG’s Mobile Communications division reported sales of $1.38 billion a 21.3% decline compared to the same period last year. LG said it expects improvement in the third quarter when new products launch and there is a greater demand […]
LG is finally making its high-end G8S phone available globally
LG’s Mobile World Congress 2019 event brought us the LG G8S ThinQ flagship smartphone back in February. Now, it is finally ready for release in Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. LG says the G8S ThinQ was created for users “seeking a more bespoke smartphone experience,” although in practice that seems to mostly […]
LG’s mobile division is in dire straits
LG’s G8 ThinQ went on sale April 11, and while it seems like a stellar smartphone on paper, its premium qualities are sabotaged by gimmicks like vein recognition and difficult-to-use hand-gesture controls. That doesn’t mean people won’t buy the G8, especially because retailers such as Best Buy have slashed the list price of $820 by […]