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LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Android 5.0 Lollipop update has started rolling out to LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition. The tablet had received Android KitKat 4.4 update in June.

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As the tablet is a GPE device, the Lollipop update is similar to Google Nexus tablets. As a result of the Android 5.0 update, the LG G Pad 8.3 will receive Material Design user interface elements. It also brings lock screen notifications, a new battery saving mode, and features like Priority Mode and Smart Lock.

The LG G Pad 8.3 GPE edition sports a 8.3 Full HD IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor. The Lollipop update is 405 MB and users can manually check for OTA update. Check out our LG G Pad 8.3 GPE edition tablet review here.

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LG makes some leadership changes, hires new mobile executive

LG has announced the appointment of Juno Cho as the new President and CEO of the LG Mobile Communication division as it restructures some of its other businesses. He will replace Jong-seok Park who is the current mobile executive.

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LG releases Aka line of smartphones that understands your moods

LG has released four smartphones under its Aka line of smartphones in Korea today. Announced last month, the smartphones have animated eyes above the interchangeable protective panel that express different emotions.

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LG G Watch R lands on the US Google Play Store for $299

The LG G Watch R has arrived on Google Play Store in the United States. Announced in August, the Android Wear smartwatch from LG is priced at $299 and will ship out in 1-2 days after the order is placed.

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LG G3 Beat Photo Gallery

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LG made the G3 Beat official in July and the phone was launched in India for Rs 25,000 in September. We have already seen the unboxing and benchmarks of the phone and now here is a look at the hardware. Continue reading “LG G3 Beat Photo Gallery”

LG and Google ink 10 year global patent license agreement

LG and Google have signed a 10 year global patent cross-licensing agreement covering a broad range of products and technologies. The deal also includes existing patents and the ones that will be filed over the period of next ten years.

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LG is bringing WebOS to Smartwatches

Looks like LG let slip a few tidbits about an entirely new thing we weren’t even aware of. The Korean giant, which bought the beleaguered WebOS from Hewlett Packard, to later introduce them in its TVs, is now bringing it to Smartwatches. This has been revealed on LG’s own website, according to the Verge, which posted the screenshot above and two others, explaining the company’s new initiative. The picture above has the familiar WebOS bean bird that was used as a mascot for WebOS’ TV experience, but here it is carrying a watch, which obviously points to Smartwatches.

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LG Smartwatch with 3G connectivity spotted at FCC

LG is working on its next smartwatch that will support 3G connectivity. The smartwatch under the build number LG VC100 has been spotted at FCC.

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Sony Xperia Z3 vs LG G3 Photo Gallery

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Sony launched its flagship phone the Xperia Z3 in India yesterday for Rs 51,990 while LG’s flagship device was launched in July for Rs 47,990. We have already reviewed the Z3 and the LG G3 and now we are bringing you the comparison gallery of these two flagship smartphones.

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LG G3 Stylus Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG launched the G3 Stylus last month that as the name suggests comes with a stylus. We got our hands on the phone at IFA, Berlin 2014. The mid ranger phone looks almost identical to the G3 in terms of looks and design built. It measures149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2mm and weighs 163 grams. Continue reading “LG G3 Stylus Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG G3 S Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG G3 Beat aka LG G3 s went official in July after various leaks and rumors. It is like a mini version of the G3 and looks identical to it. We got our hands on the phone at IFA, Berlin 2014 and here is a quick look at the handset. It measures 137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3mm and weighs 134 g Continue reading “LG G3 S Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG G Watch R Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG announced the G Watch R last month and we got our hands of the smartwatch at the IFA, Berlin 2014. The latest smartwatch from LG sports a circular display encompassed in a stainless steel frame. LG has added a circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display to watch which the company claims that utilizes 100 percent of its watch face. Continue reading “LG G Watch R Hands On and Photo Gallery”

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