Posts Tagged ‘Optimus’

LG TAPPED TO INTRODUCE CAPCOM’S STREET FIGHTER IV ON UPCOMING HD SMARTPHONES

September 19th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
LG Electronics announced today that it has entered into an exclusive deal with CAPCOM, Japan’s legendary game developer known for creating multi-million selling franchises. The agreement gives LG exclusive rights to Street Fighter IV on its first HD Android smartphone for three months after its launch. The Street Fighter series, which debuted in 1987, is found on millions of game consoles and in arcades all over the word but has never before been offered on the Android platform. Street Fighter IV will make its Android smartphone debut on LG’s global apps site in the fourth quarter. “We are honored to...
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Ennio Morricone’s LG “Encore”

February 9th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
5 years ago, few people would have thought it possible that mobile phones would be capable of reproducing full, orchestra-quality sound yet LG technicians had a vision that through advancements in technology they could create ringtones every bit as expansive and rich as hearing a live orchestra, a project they named “Encore.” To realise this dream LG needed a partner. A musician who not only shared their vision, but could bring it to life with music that was as powerful as the technology they hoped to create. Enter Ennio Morricone, whose CV includes such iconic film scores as The Good, The...
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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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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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