LG to launch 4.3-inch Optimus Big smartphone with NOVA display

by Robert Nazarian on Mar 29th 2011, 8:15am
tagged 4.3 inch, LG, LG Optimus Big

Most people agree that 4 inches seems to be the sweet spot for phone displays, but there is definitely a trend in the 4.3-inch form factor. I originally thought it would be too large as well, but I am quite happy with the extra real estate on my Droid X. Motorola and HTC already have phones with 4.3-inch displays and LG is looking to join in on the party.

Leaked images show a new device codenamed the Optimus Big. Other then the 4.3-inch screen, it sports a 1GHz processor, a T-DMB TV tuner, a front facing camera, and LG’s super bright NOVA Display. We have no idea what version of Android is running on it. It is expected to be launching in Korea next month and I highly doubt it will make it to the US.

[via bgr]

Charge Anywhere allows Nexus S to process mobile payments

by Robert Nazarian on Mar 26th 2011, 10:29pm
tagged AT&T, Charge Anywhere, Deutsche Telekom, Google, LG, Mastercard Paypass, Nexus S, Nexus S 4G, NFC, NFC payments, Samsung Galaxy S II, T-Mobile, Verizon, Visa Blink

Charge Anywhere announced that they will soon be releasing an app that will turn the Nexus S into a full payment terminal using the phone’s built-in near field communications (NFC) technology. Owners will be able to process Mastercard Paypass and Visa Blink payments remotely.

Dmitriy Lerman, Director of Marketing for Charge Anywhere, said the software update is ready to make available to large customers, and will soon release it for all customers.

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LG Optimus 2X hacked – has custom recovery, kernel and custom ROM

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 26th 2011, 11:31am
tagged Android, custom ROM, dual-core, G2X, hack, hacked, kernel, LG, LG Optimus 2X, optimus, Optimus 2X, recovery, Tegra 2, tmobile, tmobile g2x, XDA, xda-developers

The LG Optimus 2X is a beast of a smartphone by anyone’s standards today. What typically happens with deadly phones like this however, is that the carrier or manufacturer decide to pre-load it with a bunch of apps they think will improve the overall use for the consumer. As this is a much larger subject as to why they should just leave the OS alone and let US decide what apps to install, the LG Optimus 2X will be launching with little more than stock Android 2.2, with an upgrade to Gingerbread right after launch. NICE!

That said, there’s always a need to put a little more than stock Android on your beastly device right? So, the LG Optmius 2X, also known as the T-Mobile G2X when they launch it, has gotten some custom coding courtesy of Paul from MoDaCo. Paul successfully built a custom recovery, kernel and custom ROM for the Optmius 2X, which means that when it launches, which we hope to be very soon, you’ll be able to bring it home and start loading it up with some CM7, or maybe a few other ROMs that may be available by the time this hits the market. Head on over to the xda source link below to stay up to date on the developments available for the Optimus 2X.

Thanks Paul!!

[via intomobile, xda]

LG G2x announced for T-Mobile, available in spring with Tegra Zone

by Robert Nazarian on Mar 22nd 2011, 1:30pm
tagged G2X, LG, LG G2x, Optimus 2X, T-Mobile

T-Mobile has made the LG G2x official at CTIA and it will be available this spring. The rest of the world knows it as the LG Optimus 2X. This will be a pure vanilla android device, but it will come with preloaded apps like Qik, Need for Speed Shift HD, T-Mobile TV, and DTS Ultra Mobile sound enhancer. The G2x will ship with Froyo. Other specs include:

Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor from NVIDIA
4 inch display with 480 x 800 resolution
8 megapixel rear camera
1.3 megapixel front facing camera
1080p video recording
HSPA+ 4G network

NVIDIA reported that the G2x will be the first phone to ship with Tegra Zone. With the Tegra Zone app, users will be able to easily find games that are optimized for the Tegra mobile processor.

Are you guys excited for vanilla android?

T-Mobile launches LG G2X and G-Slate – NVIDIA tegra Zone pre-installed

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 22nd 2011, 10:31am
tagged 4G, Android, android 2.2, Android2.2, announce, cellphone, ctia, CTIA 2011, ctia wireless 2011, Ctia2011, CtiaWireless2011, G-Slate, G2X, Honeycomb, launch, LG, LG G-Slate, LgG-slate, mobile phone, MobilePhone, nvidia, Nvidia Tegra 2, NvidiaTegra2, Phone, smartphone, T-Mobile, t-mobile g2x, T-Mobile TV, T-mobileG2x, T-mobileTv, Tegra 2, Tegra Zone, tegra2, TegraZone

It’s official folks, the LG G-Slate and the LG G2X are now part of T-Mobile and will both come pre-loaded with the new NVIDIA Tegra Zone app for quick and easy access to awesome games. The LG G2X (Optimus 2X) will also come with stock Android 2.2 Froyo as well as Qik, Need for Speed Shift HD, T-Mobile TV, and DTS Ultra Mobile sound enhancer. This will be the first smartphone to have the NVIDIA Tegra Zone pre-loaded as well.

Now onto the T-Mobile G-Slate…in all 8.9 inches of Android tablet awesomeness. This device shoots 3D video, running Android 3.0 Honeycomb, all while bringing you 1080p video output, and 4G network connectivity. This tablet is priced at $529.99 at T-Mobile after a $100 mail-in rebate. It’s pricey…but spicy!

Click here to see the full press Releases.

AT&T launching LG Optimus 3D – calling it the LG Thrill 4G

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 21st 2011, 12:41pm
tagged 3D, 4G, AT&T, launch, LG, lg thrill 4g, MWC, optimus, Optimus 3D, Thrill 4g

The LG Optimus 3D was easily one of the most exciting devices, both spec wise and features, from MWC 2011 in February. Not much word has come out since about where the device will be headed in the US until now. AT&T has made a brief press release stating the launch of the LG Optimus 3D, but it will be called the LG Thrill 4G with AT&T.

No official word on pricing or release date as of yet from AT&T, but that said, we’re sure it’ll be mentioned over the next few days as the pressure builds. For a good look at the LG Thrill 4G (Optimus 3D), click here for our view from MWC.

Click here to see the Press Release below.

TELUS Reveals Froyo and Gingerbread Update Schedules

by Axl Logan on Mar 16th 2011, 3:35pm
tagged 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, Apollo, desire hd, eclair, froyo, galaxy, galaxy s, Gingerbread, HTC Desire, LG, plus, Samsung, Shine, telus, update

Canadian carrier TELUS, has informed MobileSyrup that a Gingerbread update should be arriving sometime in the Spring for the HTC Desire and Desire HD. Meanwhile, they have also stated that an official Froyo update will be rolling around “very soon” for the Motorola Milestone. The company has also promised update plans for the Samsung Galaxy Apollo to receive Froyo in the Spring and Gingerbread to the LG Shine Plus by summer’s end. The LG Shine Plus will most likely skip Froyo and directly receive the Gingerbread update from Eclair, which I’m sure no one will argue with.

HTC has already confirmed that the Desire series devices will receive the Gingerbread update sometime in Q2. So, hopefully TELUS customers can rest assured that they’re not too far behind. Furthermore, the European Milestone received their Froyo update today, hopefully confirming all the more that TELUS models are up to bat next. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

[via androidcentral]

LG Revolution System Dump Reveals Netflix On Board, APK File Available

by Joe Sirianni on Mar 16th 2011, 1:28pm
tagged Android, LG, netflix, Revolution

If there is one thing my friends and co-workers continue to ask me regarding the Android platform, it’s “when are we going to get a Netflix app?” Well, it seems as though news of a Netflix app for Android is closer to fruition than we think. The previously announced LG Revolution has recently received a system dump. And for most who enjoy sifting through these dumps may have a little something to get excited about this time. A thorough look into the system dump reveals that a Neflix install file is present and has also been made available in the form of an apk file for you. It looks like Netflix is following through on what the company promised back in November of last year. However, we hate to burst your bubble, but as of now the application doesn’t do much but allow you to log into your account and browse your que. If you attempt to stream a movie the app informs you that it “could not reach the Netflix service”. We’re not sure if the company is on standby ready to flip a switch for the service or if it possibly has anything to do with the whole dependency on the Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU chosen over the Tegra 2 chipset? Only time will tell as usual, but we certainly have high hopes for this one. Head back over to Talk Android folks, because we’ll be all over this tidbit like white on rice until the day it graces our devices. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

[via androidcentral & engadget]

LG Revolution Shows up at FCC, LTE Onboard

by Adam Johnson on Mar 10th 2011, 5:25pm
tagged Android, Android smartphones, fcc, LG, Verizon

This soon to be Verizon branded Android device is definitely packed with the goods needed to run along side the HTC Thunderbolt thats we’ve been waiting to be released. For a comparison review of the Thunderbolt, Revolution, and a couple others, check out the article Dustin brought to us from CES:

The LG Revolution has now made the trip to the FCC (Exhibits Report), and its next stop is Big Red. Just as Verizon has been pushing out the LTE ready devices lately, so has LG with their stacked Android phones. With the LG Optimus units 2X, 3D and Black all in the line up, this new Revolution is indeed a perfect addition. They are looking well equipped to compete with the heavy hitters in the mobile device arena.

[via Intomobile]

Get the LG Optimus Black for Free on T-Mobile UK with a contract

by Robert Nazarian on Mar 10th 2011, 1:12pm
tagged Expansys, LG, LG Optimus Black, Optimus Black, T-Mobile, T-Mobile UK

How would you like to get the LG Optimus Black for free? Later this month you will be able to with a new contract at T-Mobile UK. CoolSmartphone is reporting that they will be asking for a 2 year contract with a cost of at least 25.54 GBP per month. If you do not want to sign a contract you can get one for 399 GBP (463 EUR) from Expansys, but won’t be available till April.

LG recently announced that the Optimus Black would cost 768 SGD in Singapore (about $607 or 432 EUR). They also said the Optimus 2X would cost 888 SGD ($700 of 500 EUR). The Optimus 2X sports a dual core Tegra 2 powered processor which is the reason for the price difference.

[via unwired]

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