Posts Tagged ‘Android 1.6’

Hands on review with the LG Optimus GT540

July 1st, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
Android phones are currently outselling the iphone in the US and this is due to many factors including the more affordable price tag, the ever-increasing number of apps and the wealth of quality Android handsets that are being released. And LG are pleased to show off their second Android handset – the Optimus GT540. Following on from where the InTouch Max GW620 left off, the Optimus comes with Android 1.6, a 3mp camera and a whole host of other great features including a dedicated social network client. I have been lucky enough to get my hands on one to try out and...
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Be the first to see the advert for the LG Optimus GT540 here

June 30th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
Hands up who likes exclusives? Me too, which is great because we have the brand spanking new advert for the LG Optimus GT540 that hasn’t even aired on TV yet! The 30-second ad, the first in the UK for the Optimus, will be premiered on Tonight with Trevor McDonald on the 1st of July and uses the Wikitude World Browser augmented reality app to show off the capabilities of the Optimus handset. The Optimus is LG’s second Android powered phone and promises to pick up where the GW620 InTouch Max left off. Full specifications available here LG's user guide to the Optimus is...
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The LG Walkers introduce the new LG Optimus phone to Lady GaGa’s fans at the LG Arena Birmingham

June 3rd, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
The LG Arena in Birmingham is a great place to go and see some excellent touring acts in a wonderfully intimate arena venue. Last Friday night the LG Arena was host to Lady GaGa for the second UK leg of her Monster Ball tour, and some GaGa fans were surprised to find some interestingly dressed people telling them all about LG’s latest technology innovations. The futuristic looking LG Walkers paraded around the LG Arena prior to and during the breaks of the concert, interacting with fans using their screens to showcase new and upcoming technology. The LG Walkers were accompanied by...
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LG Optimus phone – users guide…

May 19th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
Optimus Prime was my favourite Transformer. He was a good guy, but wasn’t afraid to use his loud and intimidating Optimus Prime voice to get people to do what he wanted. If that failed he just used the fact he was a giant robot and fought them, and from what I remember he didn’t lose very often. I mention this because the new LG phone is called the Optimus, due to it being an Android phone. It’s clearly aiming to pick up where the GW620 left off, bringing a smartphone to the masses that you won’t have to pay through the...
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Android users have a healthy App-etite

May 18th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
LG have recently undertaken a survey on Android Apps ahead of the release of their new Android phone – the LG Optimus GT540 handset. You would be forgiven for thinking that gaming or lifestyle apps were the most popular, but the results indicate that people are keenest on using apps on their Android phones as a money saving tool! The UK spends £422.2 million* on mobile software applications each year, with apps featuring voucher codes for money off products and services topping the popularity. The five most wanted app types are: Apps that save you money (25%) Apps that save you time (9%) Apps that...
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LG Optimus phone Primed to take on the UK Smartphone market

April 27th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
After the successful release of the GW620 InTouch Max, LG have announced the release of their next Android phone for release in the UK. The LG GT540 Optimus phone is lined up for a May release and looks to pick up where the InTouch Max left off, with upgrades including Android 1.6 and Bluetooth 2.1 included. The LG Optimus is the ideal phone for those new to Android and smartphones in general. “LG Optimus is the ideal choice for early smartphone users who expect all the features of smartphones without the complexity,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG...
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