Category: LG

LG Optimus GT540 Gets Android 2.1 Update

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone.

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone. This handset originally runs on the Android 1.6 OS, but now it will be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System.

The upgrade will enable the following on your handset:

  • Android Eclair (2.1)
  • Multiple Accounts
  • Quick Contacts Interface
  • HTML5 Support in Browser
  • Microsoft Exchange Support
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Support

You will need to update your handset manually since this update is not available Over-The-Air (OTA). It is advised to backup all your data before updating the device. To learn more, head over to this page.

LG Optimus One P500 Unboxing

Here are some unboxing pictures and a video of the LG Optimus One (P500) which landed at the FoneArena HQ earlier this week. LG calls this device a transitional smartphone and it packs a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen , is powered by 600MHz processor along with a 1500mAh battery. It sports a 3 MP Camera on the back. Since it runs on FroYo out of the box you can use the phone as a WiFi hotspot.

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T-Mobile launching LG Optimus T on November 3rd for $30

A few weeks ago, T-Mobile USA officially announced the LG Optimus T, which is an affordable Android powered phone. Today, T-Mobile USA announced it on Facebook that  they will be launching the LG Optimus T on November 3rd for only $30 on 2-yr Continue reading “T-Mobile launching LG Optimus T on November 3rd for $30”

LG Optimus GT540 Review: Hardware

A few days ago we had the LG Optimus arrive at our office for review and we even had an unboxing of the LG Optimus.

The LG Optimus is an inexpensive Android offering from LG, designed to fit into that sweet spot of sub 15k price point. This after all the spot at which the smartphone market starts looking competitive, very much like the 600cc engine segment in motorcycles. At this point one expects almost everything – smartphone OS, big camera, touchscreen/QWERTY, WiFi, GPS, etc. Continue reading “LG Optimus GT540 Review: Hardware”

LG LTE Android phone for Verizon leaked !

Verizon Wireless is planning to launch LTE 4G network in early 2011, and there’s no doubt in it that they will launch some new LTE compatible phones too. Folks over at Engadget got their hands on an image of LG Android powered phone, which is a high-end phone and Continue reading “LG LTE Android phone for Verizon leaked !”

The LG Optimus GT540 Unboxing and Picture Gallery

A few days back, when the world was buzzing all about the impending launch of the Nokia N8, we received a small package from LG – India, in it, a phone (of course a phone silly! you don’t expect a microwave oven review here!), the GT540 also known as the Optimus. This phone bears no resemblance to the Transformers protagonist – Optimus Prime.

So we decided to review the phone despite the fact that you will be busy reading N8 and it’s features.

So without wasting time here’s the unboxing of the LG GT aka Optimus. Continue reading “The LG Optimus GT540 Unboxing and Picture Gallery”

6 minute Video of Windows Phone 7 Devices from Microsoft

Confused about all those Windows 7 Phone devices that were coming like bullets from a gun one after the other few hours ago ? Here is nice 6 min video from Microsoft featuring Steve Guggenheimer OEM Divisionwindows-phone7-tour

There are 9 devices which will appear in the Video listed below :

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T-Mobile announces an affordable Android phone, LG Optimus T

T-Mobile recently the T-Mobile G2 and T-Mobile myTouch. Both smartphone are high-end devices, but that doesn’t mean that T-Mobile will only launch high-end devices. T-Mobile love their customers, and there are some people who can’t afford high-end devices. Continue reading “T-Mobile announces an affordable Android phone, LG Optimus T”

LG to offer Shazam in future Android handsets

Shazam is one of the most popular applications on Android, and if you are a music listener, then this app is must for you. The main feature of Shazam is that if you are looking for any song but you don’t remember the name of it, you can simply speak the name and artist of a song Continue reading “LG to offer Shazam in future Android handsets”

Video: LG E900 Windows Phone 7 hands-on

LG is not only considering on Androids, but they are also working on WP7 powered phones. Yesterday, we saw a LG WP7 phone head to head with the Apple iPhone 4. LG is also working on another WP7 device, which is known as LG E900 a.k.a LG Optimus 7 (image above). Continue reading “Video: LG E900 Windows Phone 7 hands-on”

T-Mobile LG Optimus will feature a WiFi calling ability?

TmoNews is reporting that the T-Mobile LG Optimus is going to have a WiFi calling ability, really? As you can see in the image above, have a look on reason #2 and you will see that “Flexibility to make calls during broadband internet connection via WiFi hotspot without using Continue reading “T-Mobile LG Optimus will feature a WiFi calling ability?”