Well, it’s been a busy two weeks for mid to high end phones with touchscreens.  Firstly, last week UK Gadgeteer attended the launch of the LG Renoir (previously covered here as the LG KC910).  Although not the top of the LG range (a position still held by the LG Secret), this phones builds on the success of the LG Viewty from last year, and offers some key improvements. Firstly, they have increased the camera to 8 megapixels.  They have also included a GPS, although it’s only standard fun

Elegantly designed simply, the LG CU920 Vu for AT & T has an impressive 3-inch touch screen that provides an excellent display of the new AT & T to offer mobile TV, letting you watch TV-quality programming for Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, ...

So, I got another cellphone for work purposes - obviously free of charge since I work at a telco. And this was one of the phone I was considering to buy, if not for the lack of quadband capabilities: LG Viewty KU990R. In Singapore, it comes in two shades: pretty pink and sleek black. I had a hard time choosing between to two, but ultimately chose the black. I don’t think anyone will take me seriously with a bright pink cellphone. LG Viewty KU990R Review Pros Responsive Touch Screen - The

Some live photos of LG KC780 8 megapixel camera phone are sent to GSM Arena by a anonymous. The live photos are also include a side by side comparison with LG Renoir KC910, the first 8 megapixel camera phone from LG. The LG KC780 has a smaller display screen, it may not be a touch screen but is the slimmest at 13.7mm thick.

The LG Renoir KC910 will be available in the market this month. According to the recent announcement it will first available in Europe, follow by Asia, Latin America and CIS in November, the Middle East and Africa in December and China in January of 2009. The 13.95 mm Renoir will be available in titan black and other color options depending on operator.

The LG KC780 will be officially announced this month.

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LG Renoir

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LG unveiled its latest touch-screen phone this Thursday, dubbed the Renoir. Also known by its model name KC910, the Renoir is a touch-screen phone with a whopping 8-megapixel camera as well as camera features that LG claims rivals that of even standalone digital cameras.

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In yet another LG Renoir KC910 press releases, LG has confirmed that it will announce a 8 megapixel camera phone in October. The upcoming LG KC780 is the slimmest, but just about 0.1mm slimmer than Samsung Pixon at 13.7mm

Other than the little info of LG KC980, LG has also revealed its plan on LG Renoir KC910 release plan. After making its initial debut in Europe in October of this year, Renoir will come out in Asia, Latin America and CIS in November, the Middle East and Africa in December and China in January of 2009. The 13.95 mm Renoir will be available in titan black and other color options depending on operator.

Today LG announced two new touch-based handsets, the high-end KC910 Renoir and the KP500. Both phones launch in European markets in October, followed by other regions in the first quarter of 2009. KC910: This successor to the Viewty has an ...
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Today LG said that it plans to unveil a new 8 megapixel cameraphone later this month, the KC780.
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BoyGenius has posted a list of specifications and pricing for the LG KP500, the entry-level touchscreen handset we mentioned yesterday. Well, that was fast...

Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), GPRS/EDGE connectivity; 3" 24...

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Taking the Viewty touchscreen concept to the next level, the LG Renoir is a serious 8-megapixel camera phone with ambitions of replacing your standalone digital snapper. With HSDPA for fast mobile Internet access and Dolby Mobile for enhanced sound playback, this phone may well outshine its funny name

Canada’s Bell Mobility will launch LG Wine soon. The clamshell has a 2.2” display, GPS, 1.3 megapixel camera, external speakerphone, Bluetooth and picture messaging. This will be available in black and gold for $79.95 with a 3 year contract.

In co-ordination with Fashion Week (October 25th) Bell Mobility will also hold a creative contest that gives you the chance to win a wine fridge. Sound interesting.

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LG Wine (KF300 in Europe) has made it to North America. This simple yet good-looking cell phone will be available for $79.99 CAD (about $78) on a three-year contract when it launches next month on Bell. Its features include:

QVGA display; GPS; Bluetooth; 1.3Mpix camer...

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LG and Samsung have both joined the Android party. Unfortunately, the first Android-based handsets from these manufacturers won't be available until Q3 of 2009. I guess they just want to make sure that T-Mobile's G1 is indeed a success.

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That's right, LG's upcoming KC780 will apparently be the thinnest 8Mpix smartphone yet, beating even the 13.8mm thick Samsung M8800 Pixon. While it is not yet announced, some of its press shots, as well as some nice live photos are already available. Check them out.

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The new LG KP500 is a great option for those who want a touchscreen handset, but can't afford the iPhone or Omnia. The device will be launched next month in Europe, and will feature the following specifications:

Quad-band GSM; 3″ touchscreen display; 3Mpix camera; Colors: Black,...

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Claimed to the worlds thinnest mobile phone with a truely high 8Mp camera and a challenger to Samsung Bresson M8800 mobile phone whch also features a 8Mp camera. Currently there are no photos or reviews available of this handset because ...

LG Electronics today announced the launch of KP500, an affordable handset with touch screen technology.

Advanced handwriting recognition writes memos and text messages, and edit photo images by touching the screen with the pen tip. A QWERTY onscreen keyboard slides into view when the KP500 is held horizontally, and the auto rotating display always shifts images or documents for proper viewing.

Motion sensor games are played by turning, flipping, and shifting the handset for a more active and fun gaming experience.

The KP500 has the latest UI that allows users to attach a friend's photo for the speed dial feature, then page through the portraits and touch the friend to be called.

"We optimized the user interface to keep the tactile operations smooth and simple which is necessary when you're opening up a new technology to a wide group of people," said Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile.

The slim KP500 is a GSM phone which can operate in four frequency bands and in 39 languages, giving it a far-reaching range.

"The feedback we receive from consumers around the world indicate that there's more people who wish to try the ...

Today, LG announced its new low cost KP500 touchscreen cell phone that features a convenient stylus and an intuitive user interface. The KP500 is also equipped with an accelerometer for auto-rotation and motion-sensing gaming.
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Ericsson is selected by LG Electronics, to provide mobile broadband modules based on HSPA. LG Electronics notebooks and netbooks will include mobile broadband modules from Ericsson in Q3 2008. HSPA provides a DSL-like experience wirelessly with true mobility and there are currently more than 207 commercially deployed HSPA networks globally, serving more than one billion subscribers.

“We are excited to work with LG Electronics to give consumers and business users the freedom and flexibility to access internet in the way they want it, wherever they are.” says Mats Norin, Vice President, Mobile Broadband Modules, Ericsson. “Ericsson is also very pleased to be selected to provide mobile broadband modules to LG Electronics’ netbooks which is a segment that is forecasted to grow fast”

Market projections indicate that in 2011, approximately 200 million notebooks will ship annually and Ericsson anticipates that 50 percent of those notebooks will feature a built-in HSPA mobile broadband module. Users will increasingly have the option to take their broadband connections with them, delivering on the promise of full service broadband, which is anytime, anywhere access from the screen or device of choice.

LG announces the launch of LG KP500 with an affordable introduction price. Slim-profiled and lightweight, the LG KP500 is a GSM phone which can operate in four frequency bands and supports 39 languages. LG did not reveal the selling price but said it will be affordable to most mobile phone users. When available, it will come in black, Vandyke brown, Anodizing silver, and Elegant gold, giving consumers more choices for their personal tastes.

The LG KP500 has an embedded stylus pen concealed in the base that can be easily removed for the advanced handwriting recognition program that allows the user to write memos and text messages, and also edit photo images by touching the screen with the pen tip. The QWERTY keyboard on the 3-inch display screen slides into view when the LG-KP500 is held horizontally, and the auto rotating display always shifts images or documents for proper viewing no matter which way the handset is turned. Also packed into the LG KP500 are motion sensor games that are played by turning, flipping, and shifting the handset for a more active and fun gaming experience.

“The feedback we receive from consumers around the world indicate that there’s more ...

GSMAreana has managed to obtain a press photo of the new 8 megapixel camera phone, the LG KC780. The slider phone was first leaked last week and is the second 8 megapixel camera phone from LG after LG KC910. Although it is built in slider form factor, GSMArena said it will be slimmer than Samsung Pixon which is at least less than 13.8 mm for the thickness. Detail specifications is still unknown at the moment. Expect it to support GSM Quadband network and VGA video recording. The first LG KC910 is scheduled to be available in the market in October next month.

Source [GSMArena]

Where to begin? Apparently some folks liked the first enV%u2014nothing wrong with that. Hideous, but comfortable to hold, the handset featured a spacious keyboard, and a slew of nifty features packed inside. The enV2 is apparently the end result of spilling coffee on a stack of consumer satisfaction surveys. It%u2019s a lighter, slimmer package, bu

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LG's latest camera phone to blaze down the high street will be the LG Renoir -- not the LG Pony or LG Pigeon, sadly -- with its 8-megapixel beast of a camera

The LG KS360 is a cool looking slider phone with a full Qwerty keyboard as well as a touch screen. The phone is aimed at the youth market and is priced as such, you can buy it from Orange for only £59.99. I was pleasantly surprised with ...

With LG CU915 Vu Cellular Phone, LG tries to give a stiff competition to the all other renowned brand names in the mobile phone industry. Check out the review of LG CU915 Vu Cellular Phone to find out if this LG cell phone is impressive ...

By next year you should have more 8 megapixel camera phone to choose from. Rumor is saying that LG will be launching their second 8 megapixel phone called KC780. Built in slider form, the LG KC780 has a full touch screen and able to capture video in VGA resolution. Its camera will support red eye reduction, face detection and image stabilizer. It is not sure if the KC780 will have the Xenon flash module too. LG has just announced the KC910 8 megapixel camera phone early this month.

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Some pictures of the new LG Xenon slider have surfaced today. The phone is bound for AT&T and will become available for purchase by Christmas. Features include:

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE; Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA (850MHz/2100MHz); 105.5mm x 53.5mm x 15.8 mm; 2.80" LCD d...

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The new LG KC780 is the company's second 8Mpix cameraphone, after the Renoir. They plan to launch it soon, but there's no info on the official launch date and pricing available. However, the phone's features have been unveiled, and are listed below:

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE; 8Mpix camera...

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BGR has just got another piece of leak on the upcoming LG phone for AT&T network in US. The LG Xenon is a full touch screen phone with a QWERTY slider keyboard. The keyboard is done in 4 rows, with space key placed at the side instead of middle. The Xenon will support UTMS/HSDPA, it is a GSM Quadband phone and comes with 2.8-inch display screen, 3 megapixel camera (no Xenon flash?), 100MB internal memory, Bluetooth, WiFi and microSD card slot. It should be available in December this year according to the source.

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Just as what we reported last week, LG has officially announced that it will work with Prada again and they will launch their second LG Prada phone in Q4 this year. First heard in April, the new LG Prada phone will be a GSM Quadband phone and comes with HSDPA capability. It also has built in WiFi, 3-inch touch screen, QWERTY slider keyboard, bluetooth, FM Radio and microSDHC card slot.

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LG announces Prada Phone sales of a million units, promises follow-up in Q4.
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T-Mobile G1

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Now that we've had a taste of what the T-Mobile G1 offers, we compare it with other phones on the market and see if it brings anything different to the table.

1. Design - The combination of a touch screen and a keyboard isn't new of course, but I thought it would be good to remind people that others exist. The HTC Touch Pro is a Windows Mobile device that has both a touch screen and a keyboard, while the LG Voyager is a non-smartphone with both a touch screen and a keyboard as well. That said, the addition of a QWERTY keyboard does make it a little more easy to use than touch-screen-only devices like the Apple iPhone or the Samsung Instinct. Also note that so far, it seems that the G1 has a removable battery while the iPhone does not.

Update: It turns out that the G1 does not have a 3.5-mm headset jack, which is a big downside considering it does have a music player with access to the Amazon MP3 store. And because it doesn't have stereo Bluetooth either, you might have to cough out some extra cash for ...

LetsTalk.com reviews the LG Voyager cellular phone from Verizon Wireless. See what accessories comes in the box and get a peek of some of the cool functions of the LG Voyager. For more information, go to: www.LetsTalk.com.

Here are some new live shots of the upcoming LG KC910, now also known as Renoir. The phone comes with an 8Mpix camera (what, a new trend?) and is rumored to become available sometime next month.Specs are as followin...

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This is a helpful article that details the strengths and weaknesses of 4 popular texting phones: T-Mobile Sidekick, LG env2, LG Rumor and Verizon Wireless Blitz.

LG Electronics will launch the LG Secret in Ruby Violet, Titan Gold, Dark Silver and Aqua Blue colors in Europe and Asia, hoping to attract women aged 20 to 30.

The Secret's elegant design incorporates carbon fiber, one of the strongest composite materials used in aerospace and high-performance automotives, to add durability. The screen uses tempered glass, adding sheen and strength, to shield the LCD and enhance multimedia quality.

The screen automatically shifts from narrow to wide display by holding the Secret horizontally. Auto Luminance Control shifts the screen lighting according to ambient brightness.

It features the slimmest 5.0-megapixel camera (at 11.8 mm) with video editing features like Morphing (facial editing) and SmartLight, that automatically adjusts the light settings. Boasting video recording at 120 fps video with DivX certified playback, it comes with Movie Maker software to create music videos.

A built-in accelerometer sensor enhances games by adding a gyroscope-like motion - controlling games by tilting and rotating the handset.

The LG Secret will be offered in Dark Silver, Aqua Blue and Ruby Violet colors in European markets and the Titan Gold model in Asia markets with a suggested retail ...

LG introduced its thin super slim LCD TV 42LG6100 sexy scarlet featuring advanced intelligent sensor. With 42 inch HD ready, scarlet 42LG6100has been awarded as design and engineering showcase honors 2008.

The LG6100 includes advanced technology TruMotion 100Hz eliminate motion blur, even in rapid sequence of action, and a dynamic contrast ratio up to 50,000:1. The Scarlet TV come with 1080 pixel with built in digital freeview, 100 Hz, XD Engine, 4x HDMI and USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3 playback).

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LG Scarlet 42LG6100 Super Slim LCD TV

Other than the Dark Silver and Aqua Blue colors, LG has just launched the LG ‘Secret’ slider in Ruby Violet and Titan Gold colors in Korea. Not only available in Korea, the Ruby Violet edtion will also be sold in Europe and the Titan Gold will be launched in Asia too.

Equipped with an advanced 5.0 megapixel camera built into the slimmest profile of any camera handset on the market (at 11.8mm), LG Secret boasts 120 fps video and DivX certified playback. Entertainment features include Touch Media that takes advantage of the touch screen to directly access five multimedia functions in a single button - music, photos, games, documents, and FM radio.

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According to GSMHelpDesk.nl, the upcoming LG Prada II phone will be available by December this year. The information is not yet confirmed, but we believe it might true. For more details hit the source link. The LG Prada II was first introduced in April, and has the following rumored specificati...

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With LG KU970 Cellular Phone, LG tries to make the competition in the mobile phone industry stiffer. Cell phone manufacturers are trying their best shot to grab the attention of buyers. Every new day we hear about the launching of ...

The next LG Prada phone, the Prada II is said to be available by December this year. During a LG event at Netherlands, GSMHelpDesk was not told directly on the release date but was hinted that “A good turkey is eaten with Christmas. When white fog rises from the skies of Milan the device will be announced there”.

The LG Prada II was first heard in April and will come with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Check out the unofficial specification below:

Specifications of LG Prada II

• GSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 900/2100
• HSDPA with 7.2Mbps capabilities
• WLAN 802.11 b/g
• 3-inch WQVGA TFT Touch Screen, 400 x 240 resolution
• 5 megapixel camera
• 0.3 megapixel secondary camera for video call
• Sliding QWERTY keyboard
• MP3/ WAV/ WMV Player
• FM Radio
• TV-OUT
• HTML Browser
• SMS / MMS / EMAIL (POP3, IMAP) / IM
• USB 2.0
• Bluetooth
• microSDHC card slot, support up to 8GB

Source [GSMHelpDesk]

Other than Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung Innov8 i8510, LG KC910 is the third GSM mobile phone that featuring a 8 megapixel camera module. The LG KC910 has a codename called LG Renoir, which came from a name of an artist. According to GSMHelpDesk hands on, the KC910 has implemented a similar interface as Samsung TouchWIZ UI. Unlike Samsung, which places the TouchWIZ bar at the side, LG has a row of little icons at the bottom of the display screen. You can move the icon out from the bar to the main screen, and it will be activated on the screen.

The LG Renoir KC910 is the successor of LG Viewty, which debuted as the slimmest 5 megapixel phone. The 8 megapixel module on the KC910 is a Schneider-Kreuznach certified optics, assisted by a xenon flash and supports ISO sensitivity up to 1600. strengthening the phone’s camera features are image stabilization, auto-focus, manual focus, Face Tracking, Smile Shot and blink detection. The camera application on this test model needed some improvements. GSMHelpDesk finds it quite slow from launching the camera application to taking a snapshot.

Other than the 8 ...

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