Live images of Nexus 5 2015 by LG leak!

The live images of Nexus 5 2015 has been leaked by the popular youtuber, MKBHD. The smartphone is supposedly made by LG and is set to feature a 5.2-inch display,USB Type-C along with Android Marshmallow (6.0).  It will also feature a fingerprint sensor on the back. It will also feature Dual-LED flash and Laser Auto Focus, most probably, all the camera tech are same as LG G4, So the rear camera sensor could be Sony Exmor IMX234 with 16MP on a 1/2.6 - inch sensor.
Like that the processor could be Snapdragon 808.

LG G2 starts getting Lollipop update in India

LG confirmed that the Android Lollipop update for the G2 will arrive in India in Q2, and now it looks like the update has started hitting the device.

The update - which weighs in at around 750MB and carries a build number of LRX22G - brings Android 5.0.2 to the handset, which was released back in September 2013 and currently runs KitKat. What's worth mentioning here is that the update is only available via LG PC Suite.
This comes just days after the LG G2 Mini, which is a shrunk down version of the G2, started getting the update in Greece.

Android 5.1.1 update rolling out for Korean LG G Flex 2

Android Lollipop 5.1.1, the latest available OS version, is now seeding for the LG G Flex 2, or at least for its Korean version, sporting model number F510S. That puts the G Flex 2 among a select group of less than 1% of Android devices that boot Google's latest.

The build, carrying internal designation F510S15b, is dated May 12, but is only now making its way to the device. As well as bringing the OS up to date, the new firmware is said to fix certain bugs, leading to improved performance.

Additionally, and that may be more readily noticeable, the Smart Bulletin and Smart Notice features have been disabled by default, again aiming for a performance boost. Naturally, you can re-enable both of them from the home screen and widgets settings respectively.
With the release already out, we should expect global models to follow in the coming weeks, though obviously no specific time frame is available.

Android 5.1.1 factory images go live for Nexus 4, Nexus 5

Google posted Android 5.1.1 Lollipop factory images for LG Nexus 4, LG Nexus 5, and the LTE variant of HTC Nexus 9. The latter is also getting the new firmware over-the-air.

LG Watch Urbane goes on sale in India via Amazon at INR 29,990

LG has quietly released the Watch Urbane in the Indian market. The smartwatch is now on sale via Amazon India at INR 29,990, making it the most expensive Android Wear smartwatch in the country.

LG G Flex 2 goes on sale in India

LG on Thursday announced that its second curved-screen smartphone G Flex 2 is now available in the Indian market. The phone carries a price-tag of INR 54,990 and can be grabbed from major physical stores as well as e-retailers like Flipkart.

Originally launched on March 18 in the country, the phone was supposed to go on sale in late-March, but it seems LG took its sweet time to release the G Flex 2 in the country.

To remind you, LG G Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch full HD P-OLED display, 2.0GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and microSD card slot. Other specifications of the phone include 3000 mAh battery, 13MP rear camera with laser auto-focus, & OIS+, 2.1MP front shooter and 4G LTE support.

On the software front, G Flex 2 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and includes software tweaks like Gesture shot, Gesture view, Glance View, and Fast Charge.

According to LG, the smartphone also sports a self-healing back cover like its predecessor and it has been able to reduce the healing time to just 10 seconds at room temperature.

LG G3 S starts receiving Android Lollipop update in Europe

The LG G3 has been running Android 5.0 Lollipop for quite a while now, but so far the same hasn't been true for the G3 S. This is the midrange handset that looks like the G3, but comes with lesser specs. It's probably the closest thing to a G3 Mini, as it were.

And apparently LG hasn't forgotten about the G3 S on the software front. The Korean company has started pushing the Lollipop update to G3 S units, at least in Hungary.

Since the new software is already out in Hungary, it might make it to other European countries very soon. After applying the update, the G3 S runs Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, and software version V20a.

Since Android 5.0 is only now making its way to the G3 S, it's still unclear when (or if) this device will receive the update to Android 5.1, or LG's newest UI overlay on top of Google's OS.

LG G Stylo and Leon 4G smartphones are heading to US

LG G Stylo

After making its debut in the South Korean market, LG’s new G Stylo smartphone is heading to the United States. According to US telecom operator T-Mobile, the phone will be available on its network this spring. The carrier has not shared exact availability or pricing details at this point.T-Mobile also noted that along-with the G Stylo, it will also offer LG’s mid-range Leon smartphone.To remind you, LG G Stylo features a 5.7-inch HD display and 13MP rear camera with LED flash (unlike 8MP in the Korea variant). As the name suggests, the phone also supports stylus input and the company is bundling one with the phone.

On the other hand, LG Leon packs a 4.5-inch FWVGA display and 5MP rear camera with LED flash. Both Leon and Stylo run on Android 5.0 and are powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor.

LG Leon

LG Announces the G4 : 5.5-inch QHD with Snapdragon 808

In a joint event between London and New York, LG has lifted the veil on the next iteration of its high-end smartphone, the G4. The G3's designs largely borrows from the G3 and iterates on it with a new slightly curved screen and optional leather back covers. The camera seems to be LG's core focus for this device, and we'll get back on those details in just a bit.

The G4 will be the first device to officially use the Snapdragon 808, Qualcomm’s MSM8992 big.LITTLE SoC arrangement that uses two ARM A57 cores in one cluster clocked in at 1.82GHz and four ARM A53s at 1.44GHz in the other. The GPU also uses a lower end Adreno 418 clocked in at 600MHz. Qualcomm avoided LPDDR4 in the S808, and thus remaines a LPDDR3 piece likely running at up to 933MHz.

The specification lists shows an iterative improvement over the G3, launched last year:

	LG G3	LG G4
SoC	MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 4x Krait 400 @ 2.5 GHz	MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 2xA57 @ 1.82GHz + 4xA53 @ 1.44GHz
GPU	Adreno 330 @ 578MHz	Adreno 418 @ 600MHz
RAM	3GB LPDDR3 933MHz	3GB LPDDR3 933MHz
NAND	32GB NAND (eMMC 5.0) + microSD	32GB NAND (eMMC 5.0) + microSD
Display	5.5-inch 2560x1440 IPS LCD	5.5-inch 2560x1440 IPS LCD
Network	2G / 3G / 4G Qualcomm MDM9x25 UE Category 4 LTE	2G / 3G / 4G Qualcomm X10 (Integrated) UE Category 9 LTE
Dimensions	146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm 149 grams	148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm 155 grams
Camera	13MP rear camera, 1.12 µm pixels, 1/3.06" CMOS size, F/2.4. OIS 2.1MP F/2.0 FFC	16MP Sony IMX234 rear camera, 1.12µm pixels, F/1.8, (1/2.6") 8MP Toshiba T4KA3 FFC
Battery	3000 mAh (11.4 Wh) replaceable	3000 mAh (11.4 Wh) replaceable
OS	Android 4.4.2 with LG UI	Android 5.1 with LGUX 4.0
Connectivity	802.11a/b/g/n/ac + BT 4.0, USB2.0, GPS/GNSS, MHL, DLNA, NFC	802.11a/b/g/n/ac + BT 4.0
SIM Size	MicroSIM	NanoSIM

The screen size and resolution stay constant at 5.5" and QHD, but the device has an angular element to it, similar to the LG G Flex 2 but not as pronounced: The screen is touted to be a new generation IPS Quantum display. It looks like LG is claiming 20% gamut increase. The display has  50% increased contrast over the G3, achieving a total of 1500:1 contrast ratio. The G4 reintroduces Panel Self Refresh which was unfortunately missing from the G3, and this should vastly improve battery life over its predecessor.

The screen has a 3000mm radius curve throughout the phone's design that LG markets as "Slim Arc" design.

The phone comes in several different plastic and leather cover options. These are high-quality hand-produced genuine leather products. The plastic version sports a diamond pattern mimicking a metallic look. This also means the G4 is slightly bigger and heavier than the G3 as it comes at a increased 155g. The removable battery of the G4 remains similar to the G3 at 3000 mAh, and the SIM moves to the nano-size. The microSD slot remains an option for the G4.

The G4 gets a camera update, moving from a 13MP to a 16MP design that migrates from an F/2.4 to F/1.8, allowing for potentially better performance. We find a Sony IMX234 sensor, a unit we haven't yet seen used in any other devices. LG were keen to point the F/1.8 over Samsung’s F/1.9 on the latest Galaxy S6 but has the same sensor size of 1/2.6 inch. The new OIS system dubbed "OIS 2.0" now offers a 3-axis gyroscope instead of the traditional 2-axis implementations in all current OIS devices. Another first is the implementation of a colour spectrum sensor next to the flash unit, and is able to read RGB and infrared light. LG is able to vastly improve white-balance and also increase clarity for more natural pictures.

The phone now also offers full manual control, with customizable ISO, exposure, shutter speed and white balance among other things. RAW format capture is also supported. Double clicking on the rear buttons already takes a picture within a second, LG is here taking another stab at Samsung's S6 as it only is able to open the camera app in the same time.

The front camera has been boosted to a 8MP Toshiba T4KA3 sensor and sports an improved gesture shot triggering function.

                                                                                                         

The volume rocker on the rear changes slightly, moving to a flatter central piece. The flash element of the camera in this area is a dual LED design, and we also find the microphone grille at the bottom. One of the elements LG seems to be pushing with the G4 is the design of the back cover, allowing for a replaceable leather rear while retaining the front facia that exhibits a faux carbon-fibre effect of sorts.The device should be available this week in major markets. 

LG Magna now available in India for Rs 16,500

LG's mid-range smartphone, the Magna, which was made official back in February this year along with the LG Joy, Leon and Spirit, is now available for purchase in India. The device is priced at INR 16,500 ($260).The device has a slight curve which makes it ergonomically pleasing.

Specs-wise, the handset is powered by the Mediatek MT6582 chipset with 1.3GHz quad-core CPU (the LTE variant boasts a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU), and sports a 5” 720p display. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable memory, and packs in a 2,540 mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Magna features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. The device, which is expected to be launched in Brazil as the LG Prime Plus, runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with LG UI on top.LG Spirit with 4.7-inch HD display, Android 5.0 launching in India soon for Rs.12,876

Xiaomi Mi 4i Launched at Rs 12,999

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled the new Mi 4i smartphone at a press event in New Delhi. According to the company, the new phone has been built keeping the Indian consumers in mind and is actually designed in india. It is also the first smartphone from the company to run on Android 5.0 with MIUI 6.

It sports a 5-inch full HD IPS display with a poly-carbonate unibody design and will be released in five colour options. The phone is powered by 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit processor and packs 3120 mAh battery.

On the imaging front, Xiaomi has included a 13MP f2.0 rear camera on the phone with dual-tone LED flash and a 5MP f1.8 front shooter. In addition, the Mi 4i packs 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, dual-SIM support and 4G LTE connectivity.

Lumia 940 might come with 5.2-inch display, 25MP cam

Microsoft is expected to announce Lumia 940 later this year and it should be the next Lumia flagship replacing the dated Lumia 930 model. We are yet to learn Microsoft's announcement plans, but we can shed some light on the possible specs.

According to the latest report the Microsoft Lumia 940 may pack a 5.2" display, while its Lumia 940 XL sibling will bump the screen estate up to 5.7". The upcoming Windows 10 supports high-end processors, so Microsoft is expected to go after a flagship chipset with an octa-core CPU. Finally, the rear camera will get a new higher resolution 24 or 25 MP sensor, while the front one will be upgraded with a 5 or 8 MP one.

Lumia 940 may sport a 5.2 inch while Lumia 940 XL may have a 5.7 inch display. We hear that the rear camera sensor may swell to 24-25 MP from current 20 MP on Lumia 930. They will certainly feature a 5 MP or even higher MP FFC. We also hear some cool features like 3D-interaction, Iris scanner and native Pen support as part of the package. We know that Windows 10 for Phones will bring support for Hexa-core and Octa-core processors. We don’t have confirmed info about processor and display resolution as of now but Microsoft may go for bleeding-edge specs, we hear.

The next Microsoft Lumia flagship, most probably Lumia 940, should run natively on Windows 10 and could be announced as early as April 29 at the BUILD conference. Also expect, Microsoft to debut two new mid-range phone as rumored before and one of the could be a dual-SIM flavor of the Lumia 830 as the today's report suggests.

Features of LG G4 LEAK- and it's slightly curved

With the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and the HTC One M9 already official and hitting consumer markets, it seems that LG is next in line for a major flagship release. The eagerly-anticipated LG G4 is scheduled for a release on April 29 and, naturally, the phone is attracting a lot of attention.

Thanks to a few rumors, a big leak, ahead of schedule, and all the official information form LG, we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the LG G4, in terms of hardware and design. But a new report from Business Korea throws an unexpected curve-ball in the mix - an allegedly curved display.

While listing various features of the eagerly-anticipated smartphone in an article, the author mentions a curvature in the screen and even cites the exact radius, making the information all that more believable. The LG G4 will, allegedly, have a slightly bent screen, but it won't be anything like the Galaxy S6 edge with its double rounded corners, but rather like the LG G Flex 2 - curved along the y-axis. The cited radius of 3000mm, however, makes the curve a lot less pronounced. For example, the one on the aforementioned LG G Flex 2 is with a radius of 700mm.

This actually makes the angle so slight that nobody managed to detect it from all the renders and even a few live photos of the device. Truth be told, however, the G4 is obviously curved for better handling, but, we mostly assumed that the bend didn't extend to the screen as well.

If the slightly angled display does turn out to be true, it is one more thing that LG can use to set its handset apart from the competition. Unlike the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, the LG G4 does come with a user-removable battery and also boasts a better camera, at least on paper. The company has been harping about the 16MP rear snapper with f/1.8 aperture for clicking wide-angle images.

The rest of the phone's specs highlights include a 5.5” True HD IPS display of QHD resolution and made from Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board storage.

A couple of days ago, LG announced it will offer free screen replacement and free 64GB microSD card for all those who pre-order the G4 in Korea. As you might know LG is also running a LG G4 trial program in few countries to let a select group of people try out the phone before it officially launches.

LG starts rolling out G Flex in global markets

LG has announced that they will start rolling out their innovative G Flex smartphone globally starting this month. The phone will initially be available in key Asian markets and then in other regions around the world.

In Singapore, you will be able to pre-order the G Flex starting December 8 whereas those in Hong Kong will be able to get their hands on it on December 13 through major carriers and retailers.

LG G Flex is the first phone with a flexible Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display that not only has a slight curve but can also be bent to some extent. It also has a unique self-healing back that hides minor scratches after some time. Inside, it has the same basic hardware as the LG G2 but with an even bigger 3,500mAh battery despite the curvature.

Google announces Google Play redesign, rolling-out now

After a slew of leaks, Google has officially unveiled the redesigned Google Play Store for Android users. Company today noted in a blog post that the redesigned Play Store is slowly being rolled-out to all Android phones and tablets that are powered by Android 2.0 or above.

The company expects the roll-out to complete in the next few weeks for all global users.

The Google Play redesign brings Google Now like cards design as well bigger images to Play Store.  Now, Google Play will also group the similar content together to help with the discovery.

“The new design focuses on bigger images that jump off the page. Similarly themed content is grouped together so you can hone in on a magazine to read or an app to try. As you move down the page, new recommendations continue to appear so there is always more to see and explore. We’ve also simplified purchasing so you can breeze through checkout and get to enjoying your movie rental or other content,” Google noted in a blog post.

While, the phones and 7-inch tablets have similar Google Play design, Google has better used the bigger display real-estate in 10-inch tablets.

There is no redesign for the web-version at the moment, but we would certainly like to see it getting revamped soon. May be at Google I/O 2013?

Alleged iPhone 5S prototype pictured, is it the real deal?

We received some interesting pictures of what is allegedly a prototype of the next Apple iPhone (5S, perhaps).

While the pictures aren't of the best quality or taken in studio conditions they do reveal a lot about the pictured smartphone. For one it sheds off the iconic home button and replaces it with a real edge-to-edge display (although we can't see the actual screen underneath).

Then there's the design - it's sloped towards the edges, which coincides with a patent application from the Cupertino company that was approved last week.

 
The sketch from the Apple patent application

However, we have to note that this kind of design isn't typical of Apple. The company tends to favor more squarish designs, which allow it to make full use of the space within the smartphone's chassis and create more compact devices.

 
Alleged iPhone 5S prototype (click for larger images)

We urge you to take these photos with several pinches of salt as the device pictured above could either be photoshopped or even digitally rendered altogether. Even the guy who sent them in couldn't swear by their authenticity.

There's one scenario that might make sense here - what you are seeing could be a prototype on which Apple is working. All major manufacturers consider and test a number of different designs before settling on the final version. It might also be a case specially designed to conceal the look of the Apple iPhone 5S, but that seems too much effort - these dev units are usually simple plastic rectangles.

LG ships 500,000 units of Optimus G Pro in South Korea

Sells 10,000 devices on the very first day

LG has shipped over 500,000 units of its Optimus G Pro smartphone in Korea with 40 days of availability. The smartphone was first showcased at Mobile World Congress in February and went on the sale the same month in South Korea from February 21.

The smartphone, which packs a huge 5.5-inch full HD display, is currently only available in South Korea and company has already promised to release the phone in North America and Japan sometime in this quarter.

Company has also revealed that it sold over 10,000 units of the phone on the very first day of sale in the country.

LG Optimus G Pro features 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, 13MP rear camera, 2.1MP front camera and 3140 mAh battery. The phone comes with advanced UX features developed specifically for the device, such as Dual Recording and Virtual Reality (VR) Panorama. The phone is also scheduled to get new software update that will bring the Smart Video and dual-camera functionality to the phone.

LG Optimus G Pro Key Specifications:

• 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor


• 2GB RAM


• Memory: 32GB / microSD (up to 32GB)


• Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels / 400ppi)


• Cameras: Rear 13.0MP with LED Flash / Front 2.1MP


• Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean


• Battery: 3,140mAh (removable / wireless charging capable)


• Size: 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4mm


• 4G LTE

Pre-loaded QSlide, Live Zooming and QuickMemo.

Samsung Galaxy S4 goes official

Samsung just released its latest flagship - the Galaxy S 4. It packs a new 4.99" Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which adds up to a pixel density of 441ppi. The screen still a new PenTile matrix, though it probably won't matter much at this kind of density.

      
Samsung Galaxy S 4 in White Frost

 

The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S IV is going to be powered by the Exynos 5 Octa chipset, which features four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, four Cortex-A7 cores running at 1.2GHz and the PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU. There will be a second version for some markets, which will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset with its 4 Krait 300 cores and Adreno 320 GPU. Both versions will offer LTE connectivity and 2GB of RAM.

      
Samsung Galaxy S 4 in Misty Black

 

At the back, the Samsung Galaxy S IV will feature a 13 MP sharpshooter, while on the front a 2.1MP camera will take care of video chats and a host of new features that involve eye-tracking and hand-tracking.

The Samsung Galaxy S IV is slimmer than the Galaxy S III at 7.9 mm and even though its screen has grown it's actually narrower than its predecessor thanks to the slimmer bezels. The smartphone features a similar hyperglaze finish to its predecessor, though it has a different pattern on the back. At 130g the Galaxy S IV is also lighter than the Galaxy S III, despite featuring an ampler 2600mAh battery.

The new Samsung flagship will have three options for its internal storage (16GB, 32GB and 64GB) and they will all feature a microSD card for further expansion.

Just like the HTC One the Galaxy S 4 incorporates an IR blaster so you can use it as a remote control with your TV and various other home appliances.

   
Samsung Galaxy S 4 live photos

Samsung Galaxy S 4 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and has several cool new software features to go with. There's Sound and Shot, which captures 9 second clips with sound (similar to the HTC Zoe), Drama Shot, which captures a burst of photos and combines them into a single image. Cinema Photo mimics Nokia's Cinemagraph and lets you shoot a video and then select which part to be animated and which static, resulting in a GIF image.

You can erase objects from a picture and record video simultaneously from the front and back camera (1080p).

Samsung has included S Translator, which works with email and ChatON. It can translate all major languages at launch with further ones coming later on.

Smart Pause pauses the video you're watching if it detects that your eyes are away from the screen, while Smart Scroll can scroll a web page if you tilt the device while looking at it.

Health and Wellness is part of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 improved TouchWiz package too. The S Health app can measure steps, calories and even the confort of your surroundings - temperature, humidity, etc. These features require the S Band and Heart Rate monitor accessories.

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 will hit shelves in April in two colors - White Frost and Black Mist. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.