LG’s Nexus 5 exclusively arrives on Smart

Google’s latest pure-, well, Google device, the Nexus 5 by LG, has arrived in the Philippines. The Android KitKat-packing smartphone is exclusively available on Smart. You can get the Nexus 5 without any upfront cash-out starting at Unlimited Data Plan 1500 on a 30-month contract. It includes unlimited LTE data, 120 SMS, and 60 minutes of calls to all networks. If you feel that a 30-month tie up is too long, you can opt to pay P6,000 and settle for the normal 24-month contract.

The Nexus 5 is also available on All-In Plan 1800 with no cash-out on 30-months, or for P3,500 on 24-month contract. Those who prefer to go the no-strings-attached way can get it for P22,500 on prepaid.

The Google Nexus 5 features a 5-inch full HD 1080p display, a 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 4G LTE, and an 8-megapixel camera with OIS. It is the first smartphone to run on Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box.

Source: Smart

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LG’s 55-inch curved OLED TV arriving in first week of December

The world’s first ever curved OLED television, made by LG, is set to be released in the Philippines in the first week of December. The 55-inch EA9800 model is specifically the one that is slated to be launched in the country. At only 4.3mm thick (should I say thin), it is as thick as the size of three credit cards, and one-fourth of conventional TVs. If that’s not enough to blow your mind, it is thinner than most flagship smartphones today (the thinnest smartphone is at around 6mm). Come to think of it. The LG OLED TV weighs at less than 17 kilograms.

A carbon fiber-reinforced plastic back is used to further strengthen the unit, and transparent speakers are embedded along the crystal-like stand. LG’s WRGB tech adds white sub-pixel in addition to the traditional red-green-blue setup to enhance colors and contrast. It also features a wide-angle display and includes the Smart TV capabilities and Cinema 3D features such as 2D to 3D conversion.

"LG is looking forward to launching the world’s first Curved OLED TV in the Philippines," said Hoony Bae, LG Electronics Philippines Vice President for Home Entertainment division. "Being a progressive country, the local market will surely enjoy getting a feel of the next generation TV technology, allowing optimal TV viewing experience, comfort, and entertainment. LG will continue to establish innovations like this that will ultimately benefit the consumer."

The LG Curved OLED TV EA9800 will retail for P499,990.

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Online retailer DBGadgets selling the Nexus 5 for P24,600

The Nexus 5 is expected to be unveiled just a few hours from now, but that hasn’t stopped online retailer DBGadgets from selling it early. In a post on the retailer’s Facebook page, they have confirmed that the 16GB model of the Nexus 5 is arriving on November 5 and will be selling it for P24,600 ($569). This is very surprising since the new smartphone wasn’t unveiled officially by Google or LG yet, and even more so because the Philippines doesn’t have devices on Google Play Store.

It should be noted that the units they are selling are most probably sourced from other countries — Hong Kong perhaps — and does not come with any local warranty from LG or Google.

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LG G2 to be bundled with accessories worth over P9,000 on October 20 sale

If you’ve been holding off from getting the LG G2 until now, well, LG’s got a good news for you. Come October 20 — that’s a Sunday, so work shouldn’t be a reason to miss this one — the Korean company will throw two accessories along with every purchase of an LG G2. Sounds like a good deal, yes?

So what are those accessories? Well, it’s the QuickWindow Case — worth P1,500 — which features a small cut-out on the front so you can check your missed notifications, control music playback, check who’s calling, and check new text messages at one glance without flipping the case.

The other is the LG Pocket Photo Printer, a very mobile and handy printer which was only recently launched. It connects to your Android or iOS devices using Bluetooth or NFC and prints high-quality photos on the go. This alone is already worth P7,999, so go grab it for free while you still can.

The best part? You can get all these at the normal SRP of P27,990.

The LG G2 features top-tier hardware and some unique software features. Humming inside it is a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM and 4G LTE connectivity. It also packs a 13 megapixel camera with sapphire crystal lens, 9-point autofocus, 60fps 1080p full HD recording, and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) which should prevent you from taking blurry shots. It is also available on Globe at Plan 1799.

The LG G2 Day "Your Dream Sale" is available on a limited one-day offer. Hurry and grab one now at participating stores in SM North Edsa (LG Concept Store, E-phone, Fonestyle, Megacell, Memo Xpress and Wellcom), SM Megamall (LG Concept Store, E-phone, Memo Xpress and Wellcom), Robinson’s Place Manila (E-phone, Memo Xpress, Megacell), SM Calamba (Fonestyle, Megaone, Memo Xpress and Wellcom), SM Cebu (LG Concept Store, Aerophone, Junrex, Memo Xpress, RC Goldline and Wellcom), J Centre Mall Cebu (LG Concept Store and RC Goldline), LG Concept Store at SM Bacolod, Gaisano Mall Davao (LG Concept Store and Wiltelcom), and the LG Concept Store at Limketkai Mall Cagayan De Oro.

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Here are the specs of the next Google Nexus phone

For the Google’s next Nexus smartphone, when it leaks, it floods. In a very apparent leak, an ‘internal-only’ service manual gives us a peek on what’s the successor to the Nexus 4 going to be like.

First off, it is confirmed to be sporting a 4.95-inch 1080p full HD display, an IPS one at that, 16 or 32GB storage variants, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz, and 2GB of RAM. Its camera also gets an upgrade — though not in the megapixel number — and is said to have an OIS (optical image stabilization). The battery is rated at 2300mAh with wireless charging support. The upcoming Nexus phone finally comes with 4G LTE support (finally).

4.95" 1080p display (IPS TFT for those interested)
32GB internal storage (other capacities not specified)
2GB RAM
MSM8974 aka Snapdragon 800 at 2.3GHz
8MP OIS rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
2300mAh battery
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity/Ambient Light, Pressure
Slimport compatibility
Micro SIM slot
Notification light
Wireless charging
NFC
Bluetooth 3.0 (assumed to be an error)
UMTS/GSM/CDMA/LTE compatibility

The next Nexus smartphone from Google is expected to debut this Q4 along with Android 4.4 KitKat. Check out Android Police on the source link below for more coverage.

Source: Android Police

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LG G2 now available in the Philippines

LG's new flagship smartphone, the LG G2, has already arrived in the Philippines.

The LG G2 features top-tier hardware and a bevy of software features. Humming inside it is a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM and 4G LTE connectivity. It also packs a 13 megapixel camera with sapphire crystal lens, 9-point autofocus, 60fps 1080p full HD recording, and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) which should prevent you from taking blurry shots.

But the main feature the Korean company touts on the G2 is not on the inside — it's on the outside, the back-facing power and volume buttons which is aptly called the Rear Key. It may be strange at first, but it actually worked quite well on my brief hands-on.

Aside from having one of the high-end internals, LG has also stuffed a handful of software features on the G2 which takes aim at its competitors. One of those is Knock On, which conveniently locks and unlocks the screen with just two taps (or knocks). The idea is not entirely new, but it works.

The LG G2 is now out in the Philippines with an SRP of P29,990. It will also be available for free on Globe's Plan 1799.

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LG G Pad 8.3 with 1920x1200 display goes official

After some teasing earlier, LG finally takes the wraps off its next tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3. The G Pad 8.3 flaunts an 8.3-inch display which makes it quite portable compared to its 10-inch counterparts while still being large enough for media consumption. The Korean manufacturer says the G Pad 8.3 is the ‘first 8-inch class tablet to offer a full HD display,’ a 1920x1200 one that is. It packs a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. There is no microSD card slot that you can use for expansion, nor other storage options.

A 5 megapixel shooter is present on the back and a 1.3 megapixel camera is on the front. The battery is rated at 4600mAh, quite small for a tablet of this size. The LG G Pad 8.3 crams all of those in an 8.3mm body which weighs just 338g.

LG touts of the QPair as a unique feature on the G Pad 8.3. It will allow users to connect the G Pad with their smartphones and manage the calls and text messages received on the phone remotely from the tablet. What’s really nice is that QPair will work with any smartphone from other manufacturers as long as they run on Android Jelly Bean. This looks to be useful as me myself use apps that do just this. QPair will also allow users to save notes from the QMemo app directly to other devices.

Aside from that, there are other features that take advantage of the big screen too. Slide Aside allows for an easy multitasking by simply sliding three fingers on an app to switch to another. QSlide lets you work on three apps at the same time, similar to Samsung’s MultiWindow and KnockOn lets you unlock the screen just by poking or knocking the display twice.

LG G Pad 8.3 Specifications and Features
8.3-inch WUXGA display with 1920x1200 resolution at 273ppi
1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor
2GB RAM
16GB internal memory
5 megapixel camera
1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
4600mAh battery capacity
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS

LG says the G Pad 8.3 will be released in Q4, which means as soon as October, globally in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions as well. Pricing will be announced closer to roll out dates, though we expect at least a ballpark figure on IFA 2013 in Berlin . The G Pad 8.3 will come in black and white.

LG TAKES ON GLOBAL TABLET MARKET WITH ‘LG G PAD 8.3’
New Tablet to Debut at IFA 2013, Worldwide Rollout to Follow

SEOUL, Sep. 1, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) today announced the LG G Pad 8.3 tablet, the latest addition to its G Series lineup of premium mobile devices. The all-new LG G Pad 8.3 boasts the first Full HD display on an 8-inch class tablet, a unique user-experience and wide range of connectivity features. Set to officially debut next week at the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin, the LG G Pad 8.3 builds on the recent launch of the LG G2 superphone, reinforcing LG’s commitment to leadership in advanced mobile devices through its premium G Series products.

"Complementing our G Series smartphones, the introduction of the LG G Pad 8.3 further strengthens LG’s premium lineup consisting of our most cutting-edge devices," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "Our G Pad is just another example of LG delivering devices with the unique selling points consumers around the world will appreciate."

Pocket-Sized Portability with Powerful Battery

Despite its large display, the LG G Pad 8.3 features a slim and sleek form factor that is comfortable enough to hold in one hand. Such compact portability is based on LG’s learning from consumers regarding the optimum size of a tablet. While maintaining its portability, the LG G Pad 8.3 squeezes in a powerful 4600mAh battery for long-lasting usage time but is still as light as a newspaper at just 338g.

First Full HD Display Tablet in 8-inch Class

Incorporating a key attribute of other premium G Series devices including the G Pro and G2 smartphones, the LG G Pad 8.3 is the first 8-inch class tablet to offer a Full HD display. The G Pad is equipped with a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array) display capable of delivering picture quality with even higher resolution than a standard Full HD display. In addition, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor with 1.7GHz Quad-Core CPU enhances the viewing experience with powerful performance as users will be able to enjoy Full HD content without any compromise.

True Convergence Experience with QPair

The LG G Pad 8.3 meets the demanding requirements of the convergence age by improving connectivity between multiple devices. With the unique QPair app, every call and message received on a smartphone will appear on the G Pad for a true convergence experience. Users can then send simple replies through the LG G Pad 8.3. QPair also allows the G Pad to easily connect to other manufacturers’ smartphone and tablets (Jelly Bean OS recommended). Notes created on the G Pad’s QMemo can be seamlessly saved into users’ smartphones and shared from either device.

User Experience Maximized for a Tablet

The LG G Pad 8.3 offers practical features that provide real-life benefits, such as enhanced multitasking. Thanks to its 8.3-inch Full HD Display, user experience (UX) features unique to the LG G Pad 8.3 are maximized for the large screen:

1. Slide Aside enables seamless multitasking by simply “sliding” currently open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe
2. QSlide controls up to three different apps in one window with no interruption, especially convenient on a large screen
3. KnockON turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice

The LG G Pad 8.3 will be rolled out globally in key markets including North America, Europe and Asia as well as other regions starting in the fourth quarter of 2013. Prices will be announced at launch time.

Key Specifications:
- Processor: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor
- Display: 8.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels / 273 ppi)
- Memory: 16GB eMMC
- RAM: 2GB LPDDR2
- Camera: Rear 5.0MP / Front 1.3MP
- Battery: 4,600mAh
- Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
- Size: 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 338g
- Colors: Black / White

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LG announces new LTE phones, the Optimus F5 and Optimus F7

Four days before the Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG has formally announced their latest F Series smartphones, the LG Optimus F5 and Optimus F7. The two new devices from LG aims to bring 4G LTE to a mass audience.

The Optimus F5 seems like an upper mid-range smartphone with a very decent hardware. It sports a 4.3-inch IPS display with qHD (960x640)  resolution. A 1.2GHz dual-core processor accompanied by a 1GB of RAM runs under the hood. There’s a 5 Megapixels camera on the back for your picture-taking needs. To top it off, there’s a capacious 2,150mAh battery.

Moreover, the Optimus F7, it’s high-end sibling, comes with a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD resolution, a slightly faster 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, an 8 Megapixels camera, and a larger 2,540mAh battery. Both Optimus F5 and Optimus F7 come with 8GB of storage. They also run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and supports 4G LTE.

LG Optimus F5 Specifications and Features
4.3-inch IPS display with qHD (960x540) resolution at 256ppi
1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB of RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable using microSD up to 32GB
5 Megapixels auto-focus camera with LED flash
1.3 Megapixels front-facing camera
2,150mAh battery capacity
LTE
Size: 126.0 x 64.5 x 9.3mm
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS

LG Optimus F7 Specifications and Features
4.7-inch IPS display with HD (1280x720) resolution at 312ppi
1.5GHz dual-core processor
2GB of RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable using microSD up to 32GB
8 Megapixels auto-focus camera with LED flash
1.3 Megapixels front-facing camera
2,540mAh battery capacity
LTE
Size: 131.7 x 68.2 x 9.6mm
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS

LG will be presenting the Optimus F5 and Optimus F7 at the Mobile World Congress. It is expected to launch in Europe in the second-quarter of 2013 with the other markets to follow afterwards.

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LG officially announces the Optimus G Pro

LG today announced the Optimus G Pro, their first foray in the 1080p smartphone game and the successor of the Optimus G (which is set to arrive here in March).

The LG Optimus G Pro is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with full HD (that’s 1920x1080 at 440ppi) resolution. It is the first smartphone announced to have the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, which is clocked at 1.7GHz.

Just like it’s predecessor, the Optimus G Pro has a 13 Megapixels main camera as well as a 2.1 Megapixels front-facing one. Battery-wise, there’s 3,140mAh of battery capacity that will power this device.

On its software front, the Optimus G Pro includes two new features, the Dual Recording which allows users to capture video using the front and rear cameras and the Virtual Reality (VR) Panorama which is basically their version of the Photosphere on stock Android. Aside from that, it also comes with upgraded QSlide, Live Zooming and QuickMemo features.

LG Optimus G Pro Specifications and Features
5.5-inch IPS display with full HD (1920x1080) resolution at 400ppi
1.7GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 quad-core processor
2GB of RAM
32GB internal storage, expandable using microSD up to 64GB
13 Megapixels camera with LED flash
2.1 Megapixels front-facing camera
Dual Recording
Virtual Reality (VR) Panorama
3,140mAh battery capacity
Wireless Charging
User-removable battery
Bluetooth 4.0
NFC
Wi-Fi
LTE
Size: 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4mm
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS

LG says the Optimus G Pro will be launched this week in South Korea. No release dates has been announced for international markets.

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Review: Google Nexus 4 by LG

The Nexus 4 is Google's fourth smartphone under their Nexus lineup, and this time it’s courtesy of LG. As a refresher, devices launched under that brand comes with stock version of Android. It doesn't come with any manufacturer or carrier customizations. In fact, Google dubs Nexus devices as 'Pure Google' devices.

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Rumor: Nexus 4 production halted by LG, successor likely to launch next month

Rumor has it that LG has halted the production of the just-launched Nexus 4, the flagship smartphone of Google under its Nexus brand of devices. International Business Times quotes LG Senior Vice President James Fisher as saying that the Nexus 4 is just "the first of many" Nexus products the company is working on, which hints LG and Google might be already working on the successor of the Nexus 4.

Fisher further added that "at Mobile World Congress next month and throughout the year, you'll see us bring to market more tier-one premium handsets in various screen sizes." The successor of the Nexus 4 is expected to launch along Google’s next version of Android, the Key Lime Pie.

If that is the case, well I feel sorry for the early adopters of the Nexus 4, and even more for the ones whose orders are only about to ship.

Source: International Business Times

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Nexus 4 now available for P24,990; LG Optimus G to follow this Q1 2013 (update)

We just heard from the folks at LG Philippines that the Google Nexus 4, made by them of course, is now already available at stores for P24,990. The Nexus 4 is Google’s newest Nexus-branded device for 2012. It packs a 4.7-inch HD screen, a quad-core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, 8 Megapixels camera, and has Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on board.

LG Nexus 4 E960 Specifications and Features
4.7-inch IPS display with 1280x768 (WXGA) resolution
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2
8 Megapixels main camera, 1.3 Megapixel front
8GB or 16GB internal memory
2 GB RAM
Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro CPU
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
NFC
GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Wireless charging
SlimPort HDMI
Barometer
Compass
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS

The stores that are selling official Nexus 4 stocks are very limited to the following: Widget City, MemoXpress (Greater Manila Area), Aerophone (Visayas), Wiltelcom (Mindanao) and in all LG Mobile Concept Stores and kiosks.

The LG Optimus G, on the other hand, is coming soon this Q1 2013, according to LG. The Optimus G shares some specs with the Nexus 4, the only major difference is that it runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

UPDATE: Widget City has let us know that they will be stocking Nexus 4 units with official warranty from LG Philippines for P21,890. It will be available starting January 4.

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Smart to carry Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 on it’s lineup

Smart just announced that they will be soon offering Google’s newest smartphone, the Nexus 4, as well as it's 7-inch tablet, the Nexus 7, this holidays.

The Nexus 4 is Google’s latest home-made smartphone, which is being made by LG. It runs on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which has new features like gesture typing a la Swype, and photo spheres, The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, backed by 2GB of RAM. It has an 8 Megapixels camera on the back which can shoot 1080p full HD videos.

Smart has not yet announced the plans and pricing for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. The Nexus 4 sells for $299 for the 8GB model and $349 for the 16GB model in the US. On the other hand, the Nexus 7 retails for $229 for the 32GB model, but is being sold here in the country for P13,995.

It's official! Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 tablets will be carried by Smart soon! Latest news here at #AndroidBdayPH :)

— Smart Communications (@SMARTPromos) November 9, 2012

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LG Optimus 4X HD arriving later this month

The LG Optimus 4X HD is finally set to debut in the Philippines this month.

Announced back in February at MWC, the LG Optimus 4X HD features NVidia's Tegra 3 quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.5 GHz, a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, an 8 Megapixels auto-focus camera with a 1.3 Megapixel one on the front, and a large 2,150 mAh battery with their proprietary SiO+ technology. LG will also add an Eco Mode application thru a software update in the future which users can use to manually disable each individual core of their phone for a better control of the phone’s battery life.

It is loaded with LG’s Optimus UI 3.0 which includes QuickMemo. It allows the user to instantly doodle notes on the screen without having to leave the app they are using. LG also added the Time Catch Shot feature on the camera app, which works by letting you select the best shot among the images taken before you press the shutter key.

LG Optimus 4X HD P880 Features and Specifications
4.7” True HD IPS Display @ 313 ppi
1.5GHz NVidia Tegra 3 Quad Core
2,150 mAh SiO+ Battery
Quick Memo
Media Plex
1 GB of  RAM
16 GB internal memory, microSD up to 64 GB
8 Megapixels auto-focus camera with LED flash, 1.3 Megapixel front-facing
Bluetooth 4.0 HS+
USB 2.0 HS
HDMI (MHL – Mobile High Definition Link)
A-GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS

The LG Optimus 4X HD will land on the 3rd week of July and will sell for P27,990.

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LG Optimus Vu Announced! Takes a Punch on the Galaxy Note

LG Electronics can't take the long wait and went ahead and announced their own phone-tablet hybrid, the LG Optimus Vu.

The LG Optimus Vu is a 5-inch phone-tablet hybrid that aims to steal the success from the Samsung Galaxy Note.

LG Optimus Vu Specifications and Features
5-inch IPS with 1024x768 (XGA) screen resolution
8 Megapixels main camera with LED flash, 1.3 Megapixel front-facing camera
32 GB internal memory
1.5 GHz dual core processor
2080mAh of battery capacity
Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
HDMI
DLNA
Wi-Fi Direct
T-DMB support

An update to Ice Cream Sandwich will be made available within 3 months after the Optimus Vu is released.

Pricing and availability info for the Philippines is not yet available at this time. My estimate price for the Optimus Vu is around P27,000.

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LG Optimus 3D Gets Gingerbread in the Philippines

I'm not sure whether the Gingerbread update has been out for the LG Optimus 3D for a while now, but I saw this post on LG Philippines' Facebook page announcing that the Gingerbread update for the device is now finally available. I guess it only applies to Philippine models.

To get the upgrade for the Optimus 3D, follow the instructions below.
1. Visit the LG Philippines homepage (http://www.lg.com/ph).
2. Select “Support > Mobile Phone Support”.
3. Find the model number of your phone (LGP920).
4. Click on and install “WINDOWS USB Driver”.
5. Click on “Software Update” and open the file.
The LG Mobile Support Tool will be installed automatically.
6. Connect your smartphone to the PC using the USB Cable.
7. Click on “Start Updating”.
8. After completing the upgrade, unplug the phone.

Better late than never, right?

Via: LG Philippines

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LG Optimus Black Holiday Sale!

Wanting to get an Android phone for a not-so-high price? Then this may be the best moment to get one! LG Philippines is offering the LG Optimus Black for only P17,990 P15,990! That's P2,000 off the regular SRP.

For your reference, the LG Optimus Black sports a 5 Megapixel primary camera, 2 Megapixel front-facing secondary camera, a 700-Nit IPS Nova display, 1500 mAh battery capacity, and comes with a 2GB internal memory which you can further expand up to 32GB with a micro-SD card. The LG Optimus Black runs on Android 2.2, but an update to Gingerbread is on it's way.

Visit http://www.lgoptimus.ph/holidaytreats/ to get yours now! This promo is only available online.

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