AT&T LG Vu Video 1st Look

This is another fancy feature phone that i’ve had a chance to look at. I have looked at the Samsung Glyde already and have the Samsung Instinct left to look at as well. Look for the Instinct sometime next week though, I have a couple others I am looking at right now. Stop by Monday for the next phone. This one is inexpensive, but a very nice phone. It’s somewhat limited on features you might be used to with a WinMo phone or the iPhone though.

LG Dare Released on Verizon

It’s kind of neat how I just got a hold of the Samsung Glyde on Verizon and they announce this one today. The Mobile Phone world is rotating quicker than the Earth is right now. Too many phones too fast. Overload…

This is another touch-screen device that people are going to really like I think. <sarcasm>Seems this new “touch-screen” is catching on. Hmm… I wish Windows Mobile phones would get on board with this new touch-screen fad too. </end sarcasm>

Anyhow, you can grab this new phone at Verizon for $199.99 plus contract and some other fees and such.  I didn’t “DARE” say iPhone once in this post.

Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the highly-anticipated LG Dare™ is now available through Verizon Wireless’ online store. This summer’s must-have phone dares to be different with its bold looks and advanced capabilities – boasting a spacious three-inch touch-screen with handwriting recognition, a superior 3.2 megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique photo editing capabilities.  The phone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on July 3. 

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It’s not a Secret anymore

This is one device that has had a lot of coverage lately, well the Secret is out!  LG Electronics has launched the third LG Black Label Series handset LG Secret.

Following the success of its predecessors, LG Chocolate and LG Shine, the third model from the LG Black Label Series resonates a highly stylish design and enriched technological features including the slimmest 5 megapixel camera and innovative materials. The phone was developed to satisfy the refined tastes of trendsetters who desire a sophisticated design with an enduring elegance.

The name Secret symbolizes a slender and stylish handset that does not compromise benefits and convenience of smart, digital technology. The meaning of the pet name, ‘LG Secret,’ is to tantalize the user with the intrinsic features of the phone and engage in a continual process of exploring the inner workings of the handset that will never go out of style.

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LG-KF700 … integrating three separate input methods

LG Electronics launched its LG-KF700, a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features.

The LG-KF700 is the first phone to integrate three separate input methods, including a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most best suited, creating a user-optimized interface and making all of the phone’s functions and features instantly accessible.

The LG-KF700’s 3-inch full touchscreen provides easy access to features and widgets, an adaptive onscreen interface and a wide aspect ratio that is perfect for watching movies or browsing the internet.
The Shortcut Dial on the back of the phone quickly scrolls through six user-selected features by controlling a virtual dial on screen, eliminating the need to dig through menus. The Shortcut Dial can also be used to zoom in on web pages, scroll through e-mails or adjust volume.

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GPS Navigation service now Available from AT&T

A new GPS Navigation service is now available on select AT&T wireless devices, including the new Motorola Z9, the Samsung BlackJack II, MOTO Q, AT&T Tilt, and BlackBerry devices (8310, 8800 and 8820).  Available as a 30 day free trial, this program is a vast improvement on TeleNav, this program features integrated speech recognition for address entry and points-of-interest searches!

For any one who is constantly on the go but sometimes not quite sure where to go or how to get there, AT&T Navigator is here to pave the way. AT&T Inc. announced today at CTIA Wireless 2008, the immediate availability of its company-branded GPS-enabled navigation service, AT&T Navigator.

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LD has an impressive lineup at CTIA

Innovation, Style and Leadership at CTIA Wireless 2008

Handset Lineup Reflects LG’s Dedication to Advanced Feature

Development and Meaningful Consumer Marketing Initiatives

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) will be featuring its stylish line of advanced mobile phone technologies at CTIA WIRELESS 2008 – the largest wireless industry tradeshow in the world – held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  LG Mobile Phones will be displaying handset technology from their 2008 lineup that will continue to fuel their growth throughout North America. In addition to the latest in North American handset and mobile entertainment technologies, LG Mobile Phones will also be showing innovative products from Europe and Asia including the widely anticipated Viewty and various smart phones.

LG Mobile Phones continues to demonstrate industry leadership and strength in the United States, ranking third across all mobile technologies and as the number one manufacture in the CDMA mobile handset market in 2007 according to IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker.  This year at CTIA, LG Mobile Phones will debut the company’s latest CDMA device, the enV2 by LG – successor to the best-selling enV messaging mobile phone in an even more compact, pocket able size and complete with a full QWERTY keypad. 

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Press Release : LG Vu is Official

LG MOBILE PHONES OFFER A NEW VU INTO MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SLEEK TOUCH SCREEN HANDSET DEBUTS AT CTIA

SAN DIEGO, APRIL 1, 2008 — LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced today at CTIA Wireless 2008 the availability of the new Vu™ by LG, a sleek and stunning touch screen handset with a view into mobile entertainment’s newest offering, AT&T Mobile TV. With a large three-inch interactive touch screen accompanied by a minimalist scroll bar design, simplicity is only skin deep. The Vu by LG, offered exclusively through AT&T, is equipped with video, music, and camera features, in addition to offering first-time access to AT&T Mobile TV.

Running on AT&T’s 3G network, the Vu offers access to AT&T Mobile Music which provides fast access to downloadable music from eMusic and sideloading compatibility from Napster-to-go and any unrestricted MP3 audio file in addition to streaming digital radio by XM Radio.  Loaded with AT&T Video Share, Instant Messaging, and HTML web browsing with touch navigation, the Vu offers the best of AT&T’s features in a stylish and fashionable handset. 

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Verizon Updates 5 Phones

Gizmodo has their usual spin on what would be good news from Verizon Wireless at CTIA. It can be summed up in one picture that they created…

• HTC Touch (VX6900) - Added to the the Verizon line up. Previously, Sprint users could enjoy this model, now Verizon gets their turn.
• BlackBerry Curve 8330 - Verizon Wireless’ high-speed Evolution-Data Optimized.
• Samsung Alias - I don’t know much about this one, but Giz said it’s slimmed, i’ll believe that.
• MOTO Q9c - Gps in all black.
• LG enV2 - A new, updated LG enV. I enjoyed playing with the enV at CTIA last year.

To read the press releases accompanying these announcements, head over to Gizmodo.

AT&T LG Vu Press Photos

Is this a sexy phone or what? Sure, it’s not Windows Mobile, but dang, it sure looks purdy. That 1000mah battery doesn’t sound too good, but the rest of the specs are pretty nice…

PhoneArena today received press photos and detailed specifications of the upcoming LG Vu for AT&T. There will be two models made avaliable, the CU915 (without Mobile TV antenna) and the CU920 (with Mobile TV antenna), yet we are unsure if there is going to be a price difference between them. Both devices will feature a 3″ WQVGA 262K color touchscreen, 2MP camera with autofocus, HTML web browser with 3G data speeds, 120MB internal memory, USB mass storage mode, and up to 4GB microSD card support. Dimension are 4.25″H x 2.16″W x 0.51″D and with a weight of 3.16oz. The included 1000mAh battery is rated to give up to 3 hours of talk time.

 

Look for more news on this phone in the coming days from CTIA.

Check out Phone Arena for more photos!

Accentuate Your Style!

LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of the LG-KF510 boasting an extremely-slim body with dynamic functional design.
The eye-catching color gradations of LG-KF510 are the first ever to be used on a mobile phone, with choices of Stardust Dark Gray and Sunset Red on the full metal exterior. It adds a lustrous sophistication while the 10.9mm slim and durable inner slide of the phone subtly underscores its sleek style.

The gleaming LED lights of the touchpad brighten with a gentle touch of a fingertip, allowing one to scroll and navigate the animated multifunction menu using the new ‘Interactive Touch Lighting’ system.

Besides the stylish design, the LG-KF510 is outfitted with quality features. LG KF510 allows the user to enjoy 3MP camera with a power flash and a one-second response time. With the advanced MP3 player the user can automatically sort music into play lists or categories. These features are supported by a long lasting battery that saves power capacity through Auto Luminance Control (ALC) which self-adjusts to the brightness of the LED screen.

“2008 is the year for a new paradigm in mobile phone design and LG is setting the benchmark,” says Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “We have established ourselves as a leader in this field and the LG-KF510 is a unique addition in our mobile portfolio. With its sleek aesthetic and superior technology, it will appeal to many discerning consumers that value both style and substance.”

LG-KF510 will be available at most major mobile retailers in regions including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, from April

Source: LG press release

Alltel Wireless Launches the Exclusive Glimmer by LG

Touch Screen Phone Combines Music and Media with Form and Function

Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced that the highly anticipated Glimmer by LG will be exclusively available in Alltel retail stores and online at shopalltel.com beginning tomorrow, March 13. With a slide-out keypad and touch-screen interface, the LG Glimmer incorporates traditional phone functions with the latest multimedia features.

The LG Glimmer is loaded with a 2 MP camera with video capabilities, an MP3 player with customizable equalizer, an expandable memory slot and is GPS capable. This slick phone is rich with several of Alltel’s Axcess applications including Alltel Navigation, Axcess Search, CityID and Axcess TV. In addition, users can listen to their favorite music while utilizing other multimedia features on the phone, such as taking photos, recording video or sending text messages. The Glimmer also features 3D graphics support and 128MB of internal memory.

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Get the Luck of the Irish with the New Green Rumor By LG, The Official Wireless Phone of St. Patrick’s Day

Rumor by LG Manages Voice, Data and Entertainment Needs - Including Text Messages, IM, Email and Social Networking - on an Affordable Handset with Full QWERTY Slide Keyboard

Sprint customers can get the luck of the Irish just in time for St. Patrick’s Day as Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announce the availability of Rumor by LG in green. As Sprint’s official wireless phone of St. Patrick’s Day, Rumor by LG helps customers celebrate the holiday with the ability to:

• Sham-rock it out with the built-in MP3 player offering a 4 GB capacity microSD card slot
• Dance a jig to your local parade using Sprint Navigation with GPS-enabled turn-by-turn driving directions, one-click traffic rerouting and more than 10 million business listings.
• Access social networking sites or text message your friends to make plans to meet at a local Irish pub
• Take pictures of your local parade, celebration or even a Leprechaun sighting using the 1.3MP camera
• Keep track of your children, or “leprechauns,” using Sprint Family Locator
• Download your favorite Irish-spirited ringtone
• Check your stock quotes to see if you are “in the green”
• “Go Green” by recycling your old phone using the postage-paid return envelope enclosed in the environmentally-friendly packaging for your new Rumor by LG in green
• Avoid getting pinched for not wearing green just by carrying the new Rumor by LG

 

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LG Glimmer - a quick look

There was a post on HowardForums by a user that put up two links for pictures showing the LG Glimmer that Alltel Wireless will carry. 

Some of the features of this device will include:

• Touch screen with haptic feedback (vibration on touch)
• Large 240 by 400 display
• Slider reveals number and text entry
• Extremely thin compared to other touch screens
• 2 Megapixel phone

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MWC: LG Shows Latest LTE Technology

LG Electronics (LG) announced that it will demonstrate its almost market-ready Long Term Evolution (LTE) – a top contender to become the standard technology for 4G mobile networks – in cooperation with Alcatel-Lucent and Nortel at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Spain from February 11 through 14.

The wireless LTE technology LG will showcase this year is two to three times faster than the wired technology it demonstrated last year. With download speeds of up to 60 Mbps and uploads at up to 40 Mbps, this LTE technology is fully capable of real time high definition video streaming, with no choppiness or buffer time. It is fully six times faster than HSDPA (High Speed Download packet Access) and eight times faster than HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access). This means that phones built for LTE networks could download a 700 megabyte movie in 90 seconds or a three megabyte MP3 file in 0.4 second.

 

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MWC: LG Adds Lineup of New Devices

Company to launch LG-KF700, LG-KF510, highlight LG-KF600, LG Viewty

LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, will unveil its latest products and future technologies at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. At the show LG will officially launch the LG-KF700, a new handset with an optimized user interface that makes use of touch technology. Further highlights include three other handsets featuring touch technology: the convenience-oriented LG-KF600, the slim and stylish Design with interactive touch lighting phone LG-KF510, and a professional-level camera phone, the LG Viewty.

At the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008, LG will build on the momentum for touchscreen phones that it generated last year when it launched the PRADA Phone by LG, the first phone with a full LCD touchscreen. The company developed its new phones based on insight from customers and designed them to be easier and more convenient to use.

 

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