LG Optimus 2X shows 1080p HD quality in video footage

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 17th 2011, 2:02pm
tagged 1080p, 1080p hd, Android, ces, ces2011, dual-core, LG, lgoptimus2x, NVIDIA Tegra2, optimus2x, recording, video

There’s been a lot of talk about the LG Optimus 2X and the power it holds compared to other Android devices. We saw the LG Optimus 2X officially announced at CES 2011, then followed that up with a “Hands on” from our team at CES as well. The smartphone is really at the top of the list when it comes to specs. One of those specs is the ability to shoot 1080p HD video, which is something rare in the smartphone scene still.

Here we have a user submitted video showcasing the awesome recording capabilities of the LG Optimus 2X, and how the NVIDIA Tegra2 dual-core processor is a perfect match for it. Have a watch, but if you would really like to see it in full effect, we recommend you watch it at YouTube and switch the video mode to 1080p full screen. You’ll enjoy it that much better.

Click below to watch the video here.

T-Mobile Launches Sign Up Page For The G-Slate

by Joe Sirianni on Jan 17th 2011, 5:00am
tagged 10.1, 7, Android Tablets, G-Slate, Honeycomb, LG, samsung galaxy tab, T-Mobile, T-Mobile G-Slate, tablet, tablets, tmo, tmobile

T-Mobile has recently launched a sign up page for their up and coming tablet, the T-Mobile G-Slate by LG, which was unveiled earlier this month at CES. This will mark the very first Honeycomb tablet on Magenta’s network supporting HSPA+ speeds and will join their arsenal of tablets along with the Galaxy Tab and Dell Streak 7. Based on the template pic on the site, it appears that this device is going to be a little bigger than the normal 7″ display we’ve been seeing. The display size is still unknown as of now, but it’s only a matter of time until that information is leaked. So, if you want to be one of the first techno geeks to receive info on the device, head on over to T-Mobile’s dedicated web page and get your sign up on.

[via tmonews]

LG Optmus 2X Quadrant: How Does It Fare With Froyo?

by Michael Murphy on Jan 15th 2011, 11:31am
tagged benchmarks, hardware, LG, Optimus 2X, Optimus Black

We haven’t seen a fully official build of the LG Optimus 2X yet, but we know that it’s going to be sporting some pretty impressive hardware. At CES, LG showed off its full lineup of the Optimus line, and it was about as powerful as anything we’ve seen. LG will be bringing a lot to the table in the hardware department, in both the Optimus 2X and the Optimus Black. Even though this is a pre-production unit, it does quite well on the benchmarks. Video below.

[via GSMArena]

LG V900 Passes Through FCC, Most Likely The T-Mobile G-Slate (Video)

by Joe Sirianni on Jan 14th 2011, 11:36pm
tagged Android Tablets, fcc, honeycomb 3.0, LG, LG G-Slate, LG v900, motorola, T-Mobile, T-Mobile G-Slate, tablet, tablets, tmo, tmobile

The FCC has just passed a device for LG that looks promising for T-Mobile customers. Per the FCC report, the device is dubbed the LG V900. It’s a tablet based device and most likely headed to Magenta soon, possibly as early as March. How do we know? The biggest give away for a device when trying to decipher what carrier will pick it up, is usually the bands it operates on. Well, this bad boy was approved for the AWS spectrum, which T-Mobile in the US currently supports. And thanks to CES last week we knew that T-Mobile was picking up a couple of new tablets. Hit the break for more device info, FCC pics and to check out the videos touting Honeycomb 3.0 on the G-Slate. » Read the rest

Alltel Wireless and LG introduce the LG Axis

by Mikka Burrell on Jan 14th 2011, 1:34pm
tagged Alltel Wireless, LG, LG Axis

Today, Alltel Wireless and LG just announced a new Android-powered device called the LG Axis. This device looks to be similar to its VZW cousin, the LG Ally, with a slideout keyboard and call and end buttons in addition to the 4 Android keys.

The LG Axis will ship with Android 2.1 and includes all the things you’ve come to love about Android, like Android Market, Google Maps, Gmail, etc. The device also sports a 3.2MP camera and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity.

To get your hands on your own LG Axis, it will cost you $89.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new 2 year contract with Alltel.

In my opinion, this is a perfect device for those unfamiliar with Android and are trying it out for the first time. The specs are just right and the pricing is quite low for a pretty powerful Android device.

Hit the break to read the full presser!

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Research shows Android will double competitors growth in 2011

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 14th 2011, 8:50am
tagged 2011, Android, Canalys, droid, estimates, Gingerbread, Google, growth, Honeycomb, HTC, Ice Cream, LG, market share, motorola, projections, sales, Samsung, sony ericsson

A new report by research firm Canalys, shows that Android OS will double its competitors such as iOS and BlackBerry OS over this new year in 2011. Also, despite many claims online about the large amount of activations Verizon’s iPhone is expected to make, this apparently will not affect Android’s growth when it launches next month either. Other issues such as Fragmentation have always been a heated topic from a development standpoint, but as well, this will not hinder Android OS. Judging by other reports coming out regarding Android’s overall Ad Impression growth, we can start to see how these numbers are falling into place.

Canalys Principal Analyst Chris Jones had this to say about Android’s growth;

The growth of Android has been phenomenal, but so too has the number of related devices launched with different hardware and software specifications…This has led to the market perception of it as a fragmented platform, though we believe that growth will continue as the pace of Android OS upgrades slows.

Full Press Release below.

TalkAndroid’s post CES 2011 round up: Verizon, Motorola, Honeycomb, NVIDIA, and much more

by Tyler Cunningham on Jan 9th 2011, 11:49pm
tagged HTC, HTC Thunderbolt, LG, LG Revolution, LTE, motorola, motorola atrix, Motorola Bionic, motorola xoom, nvidia, Nvidia Tegra 2, Samsung, Samsung 4G Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Player 4G, samsung galaxy tab, Samsung Google TV, Tegra 2, Verizon, Verizon LTE, Verzon 4G, vizio, Vizio Andoid tablet, Vizio Android phone, Vizio Google TV

Well folks, the masses are departing, and CES has come to an end. It’s been a long and crazy week, packed full with a ton of great Android news. From Motorola to NVIDIA, Verizon to LG, there were companies everywhere announcing some great stuff all week. Don’t feel bad if you’ve had a hard time keeping up, because it’s been a bit rough on us, too. So, we thought it would be a great idea to give you guys a run down of what we consider to be the most important stories we’ve covered this week. Without further delay, continue after the break to read our CES 2011 round up.

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Verizon 4G: LG Revolution vs HTC Thunderbolt vs Samsung 4G Phone vs Motorola Droid Bionic

by Dustin Karnes on Jan 9th 2011, 5:19pm
tagged 4G, Android, Bionic, droid, HTC, inspiration, LG, LTE, moto, motorola, Phone, Revolution, Samsung, showdown, smart, smartphone, Thunderbolt, Verizon, versus, vs, vzw

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At CES, Verizon has been more than busy, what with the announcements of all those new 4G phones. Big Red is now busting into the LTE space with their new devices (which we have individual hands-on videos with, all found below):

We were invited by Verizon to come into an exclusive private meeting room to take a look at all 4 new phones side by side, and get a comparative look at all of them. Be sure to hit the break to catch a video and check out a photo gallery of all 4 devices, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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TalkAndroid’s hands-on with the Verizon 4G LG Revolution (video/photo gallery)

by Tyler Cunningham on Jan 9th 2011, 2:40pm
tagged hands on, LG, LG Revolution, LTE, qualcomm, Verizon, verizon 4g

Well folks, today is Sunday and we are wrapping up our CES coverage. We have a ton of great photos and videos which we will be posting throughout the day, beginning with this hands-on with the new LG Revolution which we took while visiting Verizon’s private demo room yesterday.

This is the last of the four new Verizon 4G devices we’re bringing you a hands-on look at, as we’ve already covered the Droid Bionic, HTC Thunderbolt, and the Samsung 4G smartphone (Inspiration). Not a whole lot of concrete details are known yet about this phone in terms of specs, but what we do know is that its rocking a 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen with a 480 x 800 resolution, 5MP camera in the rear and a 1.3MP VGA front facing camera,HDMI out, DivX compatibility and Bluetooth 3.0.

Continue reading after the break for a close-up photo gallery and our hands-on video with the 4G LG Revolution which is heading to Verizon sometime in the first half of this year.

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Android 2.2 update schedule for U.S. Cellular devices

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 8th 2011, 2:32pm
tagged Android, android 2.2, Facebook, froyo, Google, HTC, HTC Desire, LG, os update, Samsung, samsung acclaim, Samsung Mesmerize, smartphones, update, us cellular

U.S. Cellular has finally decided to bring it’s line of Android devices up to Android 2.2, even if that’s so 2010. U.S. Cellular mentioned their intentions for release timelines on their facebook page as stated below;

We’re working with Samsung, HTC and LG to provide Froyo (Android 2.2) upgrades for all of our Android-powered phones. The Acclaim upgrade will be available by the end of next week, and customers with the Desire will be able to upgrade their device by the end of this month. The Apex and Mesmerize will be ready for upgrades around March. Download details coming next week. Thanks for your patience.

Froyo finally for U.S. Cellular customers, now let’s see how long it’ll take for Android 2.3.

[via facebook]

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