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Google bring Maps 4.4 to Android

July 29th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

The rise and rise of Android is attributable to many factors. Things like the variety of handset choices, the openness of the apps for developers and the price in comparison to other smartphones being a big factor. For me one of my favourite things about Android is the inclusion of Google Maps as standard, including being able to use it as a sat-nav tool for free! Today the Google Maps application, which comes as standard on all Android phones, got even better with the arrival of Google Maps for mobile 4.4 – the sixth update in six months for Google Maps! Michael...
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Did you see the LG Walkers at the LG Arena Birmingham?

July 9th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

At the recent Britain’s Got Talent Live Tour at the LG Arena Birmingham on the 26th of June our Walkers were out in force, telling people about the new LG Optimus GT540 phone. This also gave people the opportunity to win one of ten Optimus phones. Unfortunately due to a technical glitch with the Walkers we were unable to obtain the winner’s full details. If your name appears on the list of winners below please leave a comment below and someone will be in touch with you to verify ID and arrange the delivery of your prize. Martin Yeardley Sandra Gillett Karen Randell Pearl Carless Dalu...
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The Optimus family expands – including Android 2.2 smartphone and Android tablet!

July 5th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

Optimus means ‘best’ in Latin, and that is just what LG are aiming for with their new Optimus series – a line-up of innovative smart devices featuring the latest mobile technology designed to spearhead LG’s ability to simplify consumers’ information-dominated lives. The Optimus series will feature a full range of devices running a range of operating systems including Android Tablet PCs. These devices will range from entry level, to premium products and will include 10 new products under the Optimus banner being released in the second half of this year. “The LG Optimus Series is aimed at challenging the notion that one...
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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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LG’s guide to Android

June 15th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

Google’s Android operating system is quickly overtaking Apple’s share of the smartphone market – with Google activating 100,000 new Android phones everyday, compared with just 30,000 daily last year. Google state they are shipping 9 million Android phones every quarter compared to 8.75 million iPhones*, a truly meteoric rise for an operating system that was only launched in late 2008. LG have released a booklet explaining all there is to know about Android to coincide with the release of their latest Android phone, the Optimus GT540. This talks you through simple things like the use of the Calendar and how to...
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Our top 10 Android Apps

June 4th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

To celebrate the release of LG’s new LG Optimus Android powered phone we have put our heads together and compiled a list of our 10 favourite apps available for Android users. 1. Shazam – Everyone is familiar with Shazam. Simply download this little beauty for free, hold it up to a speaker when you don’t know the song and it will very handily identify it for you. 2. Twidroid - Tweeting on the go is now a basic human right surely. Thankfully Twidroid will help you do this. When you open the app you will immediately be confronted with all the latest...
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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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Android increases it’s position in the smartphone market

May 12th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

Smartphones are a necessity for modern life. Allowing you to keep on top of email, social media apps or even shopping on the go. But with so many available the big question is which to go for – iphone, Blackberry or Google’s option, Android? Well it certainly looks like more and more people are opting for Android as today’s Metro newspaper reports that Android phones are starting to outsell the iphone in the US. In the first quarter of this year iphone sales accounted for 21% of smartphone sales, with phones using Google’s Android operating system accounting for 28% of...
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Original and innovative, LG mobiles take center stage at iF Product Design Award 2010

May 6th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK

Once again, LG design and technology have been recognized at the highest level. This time, the plaudits came at the 2010 ceremony of the iF product design award, held in the German city of Hanover on March 2. Along with reddot and IDEA, iF is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world, recognizing products that unite function, comfort and aesthetics while also displaying genuine innovation. This year, a total of 1,016 companies from 39 countries submitted 2,486 products, of which iF honored 778 for their extraordinary achievements in design. All the award-winning entries will be on display at the...
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