LG Optimus Vu 2 announced for Korea.

Less than one year after introducing the Optimus Vu, LG has announced its successor, the Optimus Vu 2.  Featuring the same 5-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the handset runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and packs a dual-core 1.5GHz MSM8960 dual-core Snapdragon processor. Additional hardware details include 2GB RAM, a 2150mAh battery, an updated Rubberdium Pen 2.0, Wi-Fi, Blietooth 4.0, IR transmittor, and VoLTE (voice calls over 4G LTE) capability.

In terms of software, LG promises to update the handset to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, yet doesn’t seem ready to commit to a time frame.  LG has also included apps such as Q Translator and Q Memo for the Optimus Vu 2, both of which employ use of the stylus. Rounding things out, the smartphone comes with a feature called One Key (accessory purchase required), which helps you to locate the handset should it come up misplaced.

As of right now there’s no indication when Korea will see the Optimus Vu 2, nor what the price will be.  What’s more, we’re not sure how long until we get one in the United States; Verizon only recently started offering the initial model as the LG Intuition.

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Rumor: LG Optimus Nexus might feature the same specs as the LG Optimus G?

Google has decided to take a slightly more hands-on approach when it comes to their market-leading Android mobile operating system, with the Nexus lineup of devices will be the first receive any software updates directly from Google. Even though that particular lineup is somewhat sparse at the moment, that is also going to change very soon, with almost every major manufacturer including Samsung, LG, and Sony planning to release Nexus devices this year.
LG has kind of taken a back seat this year, mostly because of all the hype surrounding the release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2, but has some great Android devices on offer, such as the LG Optimus 4X HD and the recently launched Optimus G, with the latter actually being the absolute pinnacle of smartphone technology. With the fastest processor, high-resolution display, 13MP primary camera, 2GB RAM and a large 2,100 mAH battery, it actually doesn’t get much better than the  the LG Optimus G.

• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor
• 4.7” IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch display
• High resolution of 1280 X 768 pixels
• 13 MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.3 MP front-facing camera
• 2 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal memory
• Supports LTA, Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0
• Lithium Ion 2100 mAh battery

With its sleek design amazing hardware, and a vanilla Android OS on-board, the LG Optimus Nexus will definitely stand strong in the over-crowded Android smartphone market. While it certainly makes sense that LG will need to bring its best to compete against the likes of Samsung, I’m not sure whether LG will release two devices with the exact same specifications. But, with the touch ofGoogle, the interest for an LG device might shoot up among smartphone users, and really help the company establish itself.

Is this a device you would be interested in buying? Let us know in the comments section below.

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LG Optimus G Arrives Next Week In South Korea, Everywhere Else In October

LG is taking the opportunity of a slow news day to remind you guys not just that their recently announced LG Optimus G handset is not only official, but that it will be coming to South Korean markets next week. LG touts the device as the first quad-core of its kind to launch with full LTE compatibility on board. One of the interesting features of this smart phone is the inclusion of 13 mega pixel camera with BSI sensor on the rear side taking image and video recording capabilities to the next level in smart phones. Camera includes the lens with f/2.4 auto focus and dual LED flash for better imagery. Its powered with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and includes 16 GB internal memory storage with a micro SD card slot support. It includes powerful 2100 mAh battery provides complete one day of usage time rated with 800 charge cycles.

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 4.7-inch 1280×768 True HD IPS display with Zerogap Touch (in-cell touch) technology
• 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 CPU with Adreno 320 GPU
• 32GB of internal storage (no microSD slot)
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP or 8MP rear (depending on region) / 1.3MP front facing camera
• 2,100mAh (570Wh/L) / Talk time: 15 hours / Standby: 335 hours
• Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 HS, A-GPS, MHL and DLNA, NFC
• 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45mm, 145g

After the LG Optimus G goes on sale next week in South Korea, that device will hit “key” global markets sometime in October. 

Inheriting LG’s design DNA and heritage, the blend of delicate design and technology placed the emphasis on simplicity with a completely black unibody form in the Optimus G. For this unique look, LG developed and patented the Crystal Reflection finish, which is applied to the back of the Optimus G for a luxurious look and feel. Crystal Reflection gives the Optimus G’s back cover the ability to display different patterns depending on the viewing angle and lighting. Also, the intricate polarized pattern, which sparkles under the sleek surface, creates a three-dimensional illusion that is eye-catching and exquisitely reminiscent of a jewel. And finally, laser cutting gives the Optimus G a clean finish with metallic highlights.

LG Optimus G will be available in stores in Korea starting this week and it will be launched in Asian countries within a month or so. It will be also available in Europe and United States as well in coming months. Its said that it will be available for an estimated price of $ 895 for the unlocked handset.

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