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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
LG plans to showcase its new Music Flow Wi-Fi Series lineup at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas.
In addition to home libraries, users can stream music from service providers such as Spotify, Deezer, Napster, and TuneIn.
The lineup includes the company’s first battery-powered Wi-Fi Speaker (Model H4 Portable/NP8350), advanced Wi-Fi Sound Bars (Models HS7/LAS750M and HS9/LAS950M) and the Streaming 3D Blu-ray Player (Model BP550).
These speakers are designed to be compatible with Android and iOS devices.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:audio, AV, Bluetooth, CES, CES 2015, LG, music, Music Flow, speakers, Wi-Fi
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Friday, November 28th, 2014
Earlier this year, LG Singapore worked with three individuals – a photographer, a doctor and a pharmacist – to provide Pocket Photos, LG’s smart mobile printers, for a self-directed medical mission where they provided free medical care to the people living in the slums in Chennai, India.
The delighted looks on the faces of the kids were priceless when they saw the prints of their photos. Photo credit: LG Electronics.
How did the the Pocket Photos help?
The LG Pocket Photo 2 (PD239) was a huge attraction and helped to break the ice with the local people and keep them entertained as they queued to seek medical treatment.
The photos served as ice-breakers to help remove the reserve of the locals towards the volunteers. Photo credit: LG Electronics.
The locals loved to be photographed and were mesmerised that something as small as a portable battery pack was able to print photos instantly.
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Tags:Chennai, CSR, India, LG, photos, Pocket Photo, printers
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
The GALAXY S3 Neo smartphones will be used in a UN project for the three worst-hit African countries. The donated smartphones are worth about US$1 million.
Update (23 October, 2014):
LG Electronics is also contributing 2,000 smartphones to the United Nations’ response to the deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
“We hope that our contribution will make a difference as the UN and NGOs fight on the front lines to improve healthcare, food security and sanitation in areas affected by the Ebola epidemic. This endeavor is representative of LG’s ongoing mission to use its technology to contribute toward resolving global issues,” said Choong-hak Lee, senior vice president and head of LG’s corporate social responsibility efforts.
The donated smartphones from LG will be provided to healthcare and other key personnel dispatched by the UN in the affected areas where they are urgently needed.
The smartphones will allow for fast and seamless communication between the teams on the ground, focusing on medical data gathering, monitoring and planning.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will facilitate the distribution of the mobile devices.
According to OCHA, almost one billion dollars will be needed to address the immediate humanitarian needs caused by the Ebola virus.
Almost 5,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak started in West Africa in March with more than 2,400 individuals having died across the region.
Support from LG and other international partners are critical to the UN’s efforts to stabilize the outbreak.
All donated smartphones will be destroyed once the virus outbreak has subsided.
The smartphones, to be donated through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA), will be used in the Humanitarian Connectivity Project, the UN’s IT project that utilises mobile devices to provide humanitarian support in disaster areas.
The donated GALAXY S3 Neo smartphones will be used in 60 Ebola medical clinics in the three worst-hit African countries, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
By installing the UN’s Smart Health Pro mobile application, medical staff can utilise the smartphones to treat patients and collect medical data, while quarantined patients can contact their families using the devices.
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Tags:Congo, CSR, Ebola, Galaxy, Ghana, Guinea, LG, Liberia, S3 Neo, Samsung, Sierra Leone, smartphones, South Africa, UN
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Thursday, October 9th, 2014
Following the success of its well-received LG G2, I like the large stunning QHD display of the LG G3 and totally enjoyed using the flagship smartphone over the past few weeks.
The LG G3 is available in Singapore in 32GB (S$868) and 64GB (S$928) models.
The LG G3 is one of the first smartphones to sport a 5.5-inch Quad HD display – other makers are only now beginning to ship QHD on their flagships.
Top edge of the LG G3.
The 538 ppi resolution of the G3 is one of the highest in the market now and is equivalent to four times the resolution of HD and almost two times that of a Full HD display.
The sharper detail was remarkable especially when viewing 4K video on the display. Even Full HD video looked sharper and clearer.
The LG G3 is one of the best smartphones that I’ve used that are currently on the market. Fast and smooth, with great display and excellent camera.
The other thing that impressed me was the camera (sample shots at the end of this review).
The 13-megapixel rear camera comes with OIS+ (Optical Image Stabiliser Plus) and uses an innovative Laser Auto Focus for faster and more accurate focus on the subject.
The LG G3 comes in five colours: Metallic Black, Silk White and Shine Gold, Moon Violet and Burgundy Red.
The result is sharper photos and a faster response time.
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Tags:Android, G3, KitKat, LG, phablets, reviews, smartphones
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
The LG UC970T Curved ULTRA HD TV is available in 55-inch (S$4,499) and 65-inch (S$6,299).
The LG UC970T Curved Ultra HD TV is available in Singapore at Audio House, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount and other LG appointed retailers.
LG Electronics has launched its latest Curved ULTRA HD TV (UC970T).
As with the flat ULTRA HD TV, the latest model supports 4K Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC), which offers flawless ULTRA HD images with minimal motion blur.
The LG Curved ULTRA HD TV employ 3840 x 2160 resolution In-Plane Switching (IPS) 4K panel that reproduces vivid colours.
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Tags:LG, televisions, TV, UHD, webOS
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Thursday, July 31st, 2014
LG goes back to basics with new webOS user interface, marrying intuitive ease-of-use with good image quality. The LG 79UB980T has an RRP of S$14,999.
The LG 79UB980T uses a 3840 x 2160 resolution In-Plane Switching (IPS) 4K panel that reproduce vivid and accurate colors. Its wide viewing angle offers a good viewing from nearly any vantage point.
First launched in Singapore back in end May as part of LG’s 2014 ULTRA HD (4K) TV lineup, the 79UB980T offers stunning display and easy connectivity, yet keeps it simple for users to watch the content that they desire – be it live TV, Blu-ray movies, 4K or upscaled 4K content, YouTube videos, and game consoles.
LG’s 2014 ULTRA HD (4K) TV lineup includes premium models as well as affordable versions in screen sizes of 49, 55, 65, 79 and 84 inches.
Its 2014 LG FULL HD TV line-up, comes in sizes of 42, 47, 55 and 60 inches.
You can Skype using the 8-megapixel built-in camera.
The LG 79UB980T user interface uses the webOS platform that the Korean company bought from HP in March last year.
The webOS platform simplifies the TV experience, making it easy to search, navigate and view content, connect with other devices, and also makes the the initial setup process smoother for users unfamiliar with their new TV.
The first time the user turns on the webOS-enabled LG Smart+ TV, an animated character named BeanBird appears onscreen to help users get connected and walk them through the setup process.
You control and interact with the UI using the LG Magic Remote, which enables you to scroll, point, click, or activate voice control.
webOS introduces the new content Launcher is a left-to-right scrollable menu that runs along the lower portion of the screen.
Making smart simple
TVs nowadays are getting more and more sophisticated and are no longer the single-function appliances used to watch live TV and pre-recorded movies from VHS/CD/VCD/DVD/Blu-ray media.
The Internet and broadband connectivity has brought a wealth of content sources to the modern digital life – including videos shared on YouTube and social media, as well as movie websites.
The contemporary consumer also wants to use their TVs with games consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation, and even Skype and surf the Web from the comfort of the living room.
The latest lineup of TVs from the most manufacturers offer these, but usually involve a steep learning curve to wrap the head around user interfaces that tend to get overly complicated as there are so many content sources and options available.
It is therefore refreshing to see LG’s new webOS-based UI, which makes it simple and intuitive for the user to get the content they want on screen – conveniently and speedily.
Seems like LG has succeeded in making smart simple for the user, unlocking the wealth of content available without making it too complicated.
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Tags:LG, reviews, Smart TVs, TVs, webOS
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Thursday, March 13th, 2014
The G Pro2 is LG’s latest flagship smartphone and will be available at all M1, Singtel, Starhub and other authorised LG mobile retailers at the end of March this year at a recommended retail price of S$828.
The LG G Pro2 is available in Titan, White and Red; at S$828.
The LG G Pro2 features a large 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display and enhanced User Experience (UX) features.
| LG G Pro2 |
| OS |
Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Screen |
5.9″ IPS Full HD |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
| Battery |
3,200 mAh |
| Processor |
2.26 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
| Camera |
Rear: 13MP |
| Front: 2.1MP |
| Video |
4K ULTRA HD |
| Memory |
RAM: 3GB |
| Int: 32GB |
| Ext: microSD |
| Size /mm |
157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 |
| Weight |
172 g |
| Price |
S$828 |
It has a slim bezel of 3.3mm and a screen-to-frame ratio of 77.2 percent.
The G Pro2 is driven by a 2.26GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with Qualcomm Technologies Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC ROM, and microSD slot for additional external memory.
The smartphone runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS and is powered by a removable 3,200mAh battery.
The LG G Pro2 offers a richer, high-power 1W Hi-Fi sound that is 30 percent louder than the G Pro, delivering clearer sound with a more powerful bass.
To simplify the powering on and screen unlocking process, LG engineers developed a unique feature called KNOCKcode which makes unlocking and using the LG G Pro2 easier and more convenient.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, flagship, G Pro2, ION, KitKat, LG, phablets, Singapore, smartphones
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Monday, November 11th, 2013
LG’s newest smartphone features a larger IPS display with longer lasting battery power. Running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the LG G Pro Lite is available now from StarHub (S$498).
LG G Pro Lite jumps on the phablet bandwagon with its 5.5-inch display.
Fashioned after the LG G Pro, the G Pro Lite has a large 5.5-inch IPS display, a 3,140mAh battery, embedded Stylus Pen, stereo speakers and Dual SIM with a dedicated Hot Key.
LG G Pro Lite comes with the same UX as its premium G Series.
Tags:Android, Android 4, availability, launch, LG, Singapore, smartphones
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
LG Cloud enables users to stream content directly to LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, and provides a convenient location to store entertainment content that automatically synchronizes between PCs, smartphones and TVs.
LG Cloud service is now available in Singapore.
LG’s Cloud service allows members to easily store content in their own personal LG Cloud account.
Signing in to an account on an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV is quick and easy thanks to the automatic Single Sign On (SSO) protocol, which is able to recognize both the user’s LG Smart TV ID and LG Cloud ID.
Automated Updating Made Simple
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Tags:Apps, availability, cloud, LG, Singapore, Smart TV, TV
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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Easy-to-use Avatarbook puts kids right in the middle of their favourite stories and songs. The app is free.
Avatarbook lets the child watch herself/himself play a role in her/his favourite animated story.
Children can enjoy seeing themselves onscreen as the main characters in animated versions of classics such as Aladdin, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland.
Avatarbook is now available from the LG Smart World, and will be periodically updated with new content.
Aside from creating smiles and laughter, Avatarbook is a great way for young learners to engage more directly with age-appropriate literature and music.
Becoming part of an exciting tale or happy tune on Avatarbook is an easy process that most children will be able to perform by themselves.
First, they choose from a selection of ten fun songs or five classic children’s stories.
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Tags:Apps, kids, LG, Singapore, Smart TV, TV
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