So, instead of sacrificing a bit of thinness for a bigger battery pack, Apple has opted to go for an unsightly hump for users to attach to their iPhones. The hump � which comes in at a whopping $99 � adds additional battery power over the internal unit.
If self-admission that their batteries aren�t large enough to satiate most power users� need isn�t enough embarrassment, ASUS and LG want to drive that home with some funny marketing. The two companies used the opportunity to ridicule Apple on Twitter, noting that their devices provide more battery life without having that ridiculous hump to show for it.
Of course, this probably won�t do much in the way of keeping Apple from selling more phones than the other two companies combined, but it sure does get a kick out of us internet folk.
The LG V10 may not be flying off store shelves in Korea like LG may have hoped, but that doesn�t mean they�re not taking the necessary steps to add a little extra value to the device for its US launch. Like we saw with the LG G4 earlier this year, LG will be offering up a promo netting early adopters a handful of goodies you simply wont find offered by other manufacturers.
All you have to do is purchase the phone through Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile and LG will kick in a 200GB micro SD card (great for storing 4K video) along with a spare battery and charging cradle. To redeem, you�ll simply need to submit your proof of purchase to LG�s rebate site and wait in the mail for your goodies to arrive.
Keep in mind the deal is only good for a limited time, so if you were planning on picking one up, now�s as good a time as any. AT&T will have the phone available for sale on tomorrow, Oct. 27th, while T-Mobile will make it available online the very next day (Oct. 28th) and in-store October 30th.
With Google making the somewhat controversial decision to move away from wireless charging (seriously, what the heck is up what that?), it�s always refreshing to see some OEMs offering the convenient charging method in their flagship devices. Despite the recently announced LG V10 not coming out of the box with wireless charging, it seems LG will be going to same route they did with the LG G4. According to Korean outlet ET News, LG will make available a special wireless charging back cover shortly after the device launches here in the states. The cover � which carries the model number �CPR-120� � was recently spotted recently making a stop by the Wireless Power Consortium. That means once attached, the LG V10 will be compatible with any Qi enabled wireless charger, giving users an alternate method of charging without the hassle of figuring which way to turn to their micro USB cable.
The LG V10 officially arrives on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon in the coming weeks, so be on the look out for the official wireless charging back covers around that time if not a few weeks later. As for pricing, that wasn�t mention but don�t expect it to come cheap.
LG announced its high-end V10 smartphone a couple of weeks ago and has just released a video showing off some of the features included in its new UX4.0+ user interface, which powers the company�s latest handset. The video demos a number of new features packed into LG�s UX4.0+ software package, including the camera�s wide angle selfie mode and the huge range of manual camera options available in the app. The handset features a 16 megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, while there are two 5MP cameras on the front which allow for a 120 degree wide field of view.
If audio is more your thing, LG�s Hi-Fi Audio Experience software suite and support for higher resolution audio formats on its 32-bit DAC might catch your interest. Furthermore, busy people out there may find the software�s organization features and second screen, which can be used to house your most frequency tasks, rather convenient, according to the video.
LG today officially revealed the LG V10, the dual-display smartphone they�ve been teasing for a little while now. The display is a small ticker-like implementation above the main display, which is a setup not at all unlike the Samsung Continuum from way back when. Ticker Display Done Right?
Thankfully it doesn�t appear the LG V10 will fall victim to the same circumstances that doomed that phone (lackluster specs and lack of availability). The secondary display can be used for quick looks at weather, time, date and battery status while the display is off. While it�s on, it acts as a dedicated apps launcher, and during video playback or games it�ll notify you when a call or text comes in so as to not interrupt you with a popup notification on the main display. Cameras Galore
Another neat feature we haven�t seen on my other phones in the past? Dual front-facing cameras. We�ve seen that on the rear of some phones, but not the front. The purpose of the two cameras (5 megapixels each) is to provide both the standard 80-degree view we used to have, as well as the 120-degree wide angle view that has become standard in most other phones. To achieve this, the software uses an algorithm that takes two separate images and stitches them together to help achieve whichever exact angle you want. Neato.
That said, there is still a lot to get excited for with the rear camera, which is a 16MP shooter similar to the one found in the LG G4. LG has included manual mode for video recording, which is another first for a smartphone. It allows you to change aspect ratios (16:9 or 21:9 cinematic), resolutions (HD, FHD or UHD) and more: Steady Record: utilizes electronic image stabilization (EIS) optimized for recording video to neutralize shake, helping to capture sharper video footage when in motion Snap Video: create one video by combining many shorter videos 15 Sec. Auto Edit: create a short video highlight clip by automatically eliminating blurred frames and static scenes Quick Video Editor: easily trim or change the frame rate and add after-effects, such as colors and background music Quick Share: when finished recording, a pop-up appears on the display showing options of popular social networks to make video sharing even easier and faster Audio Monitor: adjust the sensitivity of the three microphones during video recording and directly monitor and control audio input, including directional recording capability to highlight sound from one particular location Wind Noise Filter: eliminate external wind noise for high-quality sound when shooting video outdoors
LG V10 Specs
The rest of the device sounds quite solid. 4GB of RAM, Snapdragon 808, 64GB of storage, 3,000mAh battery. Even a microSD slot � it�s all there. Take a look at the full list: Chipset: Qualcomm� Snapdragon� 808 Processor Display: Main) 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 513ppi) Secondary) 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi) Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 RAM / 64GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB) Camera: Rear) 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 Front) 5MP Dual Lens (80o Standard Angle / 120o Wide Angle) Battery: 3,000mAh (removable) OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Size: 6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm Weight: 192g Network: LTE-A Cat. 6 Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / USB 2.0 Colors: Space Black / Luxe White / Modern Beige / Ocean Blue / Opal Blue
Sounds like a flagship to us.
Availability
LG didn�t have much pricing info to dish out, but we do know where it�ll be headed. South Korea will get it first, naturally, but we�ll also see it in the United States, China and key countries in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East by year�s end. LG says more markets will be added to the list in due time, so we�ll have to wait for further announcements to see which other areas will get it.
LG today released a new teaser video on its YouTube channel for its upcoming V10 phablet with a secondary �ticker� display. Unsurprisingly, the teaser focusses on the phablet�s secondary ticker display, giving us our first glimpse at it �in action�. The secondary display of the phablet could be used to display app shortcuts as well as notifications, as seen in the leaked render posted by leakster @evleaks yesterday. We�re guessing the secondary ticker display could function in the same way as the side edge on the Galaxy S6 Edge+ or the Galaxy Note Edge.
The V10 phablet is set to go official on October 1st at LG�s media event in New York City. Most of the phablet�s specs have been leaked already, thanks to the TENAA listing. It will feature a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 Quad HD display, Snapdragon 808 six-core SoC, 3GB RAM, 16MP rear camera, 64GB expandable memory, dual selfie cameras, and a fingerprint scanner embedded on the power key.
Remember the unannounced LG V10 that showed up earlier this month? Thanks to @evleaks, we can now see the handset in a new photo which seems to confirm the fact that it's got two screens: a regular one, and a ticker display above it, which shows shortcuts to various apps (Instagram, contacts, camera, etc). Most likely, this secondary display is touch-sensitive, though for now we can't confirm this.
On the left side of the ticker display, we can see what appear to be two front-facing cameras. Overall, the LG V10 looks intriguing.
The main screen of the new handset is supposed to be a 5.7-inch one with 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD). The V10 should also feature a six-core Snapdragon 808 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of expandable storage space, and a 16 MP rear camera with laser auto focus. Like all other recently released LG handsets, the V10 has its power and volume buttons on the back.
The LG V10 could be announced next week, on October 1, during an event held in New York City.
