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All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-confirms-it-will-start-mass-producing-flexible-displays-in-Q4-first-phone-with-such-coming-by-end-year_id44260LG Display has confirmed that it will indeed start mass-manufacturing flexible displays for its client starting from the fourth quarter of 2013…]]>NewsWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-confirms-it-will-start-mass-producing-flexible-displays-in-Q4-first-phone-with-such-coming-by-end-year_id44260/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/ZeroLemon-launches-superpowered-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-battery-packs_id44258ZeroLemon has launched its long-lasting battery packs for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the LG Optimus G Pro…]]>NewsWed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/ZeroLemon-launches-superpowered-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-battery-packs_id44258/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-phone-with-always-on-voice-command-set-to-launch-in-2014_id44221A published report on Tuesday said that LG is working on a new handset that will launch next year with voice command always on; the report cites three different sources, all of whom confirm that this functionality is coming in a new handset to be launched in 2014. As opposed to Google Now or Siri, LG's voice commands will be used to navigate the phone...]]>NewsTue, 18 Jun 2013 16:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-phone-with-always-on-voice-command-set-to-launch-in-2014_id44221/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-F7-Review_id3339Frequently becoming a common practice, we’re not seeing as many new mid-rage smartphones being announced, mainly because last year’s flagships tend to occupy the segment when successive devices come out. Regardless of that, there are a few batch that somehow come about through the cracks, which is the case with the LG Optimus F7...]]>ReviewsTue, 18 Jun 2013 04:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-F7-Review_id3339/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Korean-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-sales-exceed-1-million-units_id44173Korean manufacturer LG has a record-breaking smartphone on its hands; the LG Optimus LG Pro sold more than 1 million units in only four months in Korea, reaching that milestone in the country faster than any other LG phone ever. The previous record holder was the LG Optimus LTE which took 7 months to hit the 1 million sales mark...]]>NewsMon, 17 Jun 2013 23:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Korean-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-sales-exceed-1-million-units_id44173/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Jelly-Bean-powered-LG-Optimus-L4-II-now-official_id44108As May was coming to a close, we told you about the LG Optimus L4 II that we were tipped to; now, LG has made it official. It's an entry level model with a 3.8 inch screen offering resolution of 320 x 480. A single-core 1GHz MediaTek processor is under the hood with 512MB of RAM on board. 4GB of native storage is inside, expandable with the use of the microSD slot on the phone...]]>NewsSun, 16 Jun 2013 13:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Jelly-Bean-powered-LG-Optimus-L4-II-now-official_id44108/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-mini-2-LCD-displays-to-come-from-Samsung_id44032While you still wouldn't invite Apple and Samsung to the same dinner party, the truth is that when it comes to delivering quality parts in the quantity needed, the purchasing department at Cupertino still keeps Samsung in its Rollodex; a published report out of Korea on Thursday said that Samsung will be delivering LCD displays for the unannounced Apple iPad mini 2 with a Retina display...]]>NewsThu, 13 Jun 2013 16:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-mini-2-LCD-displays-to-come-from-Samsung_id44032/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AMOLED-panels-for-handsets-to-reach-363-million-units-shipped-by-2015_id43934A published research report forecasts that the number of AMOLED panels to be used for handsets will continue to move higher, reaching a total of 363 million units shipped by 2015; that would be a 332% increase from the number of panels shipped in 2011. By 2015, the report predicts, 88.7% of AMOLED shipments will be heading for handsets...]]>NewsTue, 11 Jun 2013 02:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AMOLED-panels-for-handsets-to-reach-363-million-units-shipped-by-2015_id43934/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-considering-removing-the-Optimus-brand-from-its-high-end-models_id43932A published report on Monday says that Korean OEM LG is considering removing the Optimus name from its high-end models; but that doesn't mean that the name will be gone from LG phones forever. According to the report, the Optimus title will be moved down to the low to mid-range models and a new brand will encompass LG's high-end smartphones...]]>NewsTue, 11 Jun 2013 01:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-considering-removing-the-Optimus-brand-from-its-high-end-models_id43932/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-shows-Android-4.3-running-the-LG-Optimus-L7-II-Dual_id43826While Google has yet to introduce Android 4.3, Korean manufacturer LG has listed it as powering the LG Optimus L7 II Dual; originally it was thought that Android 4.2 would be followed up by Android 5.0, aka Key Lime Pie. But apparently some Android handset manufacturers had asked Google to hold off on releasing Android 5.0 until they had a chance to update currently available models to Android 4.2...]]>NewsSat, 08 Jun 2013 02:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-shows-Android-4.3-running-the-LG-Optimus-L7-II-Dual_id43826/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-U.K.-and-HTC-U.K.-battle-on-Twitter-while-LG-plays-peacekeeper_id43824We wonder if Henry Kissinger would have been able to work out detente between Samsung U.K. and HTC U.K.; back in March, both sides attacked the other's flagship Android phone with Samsung tweeting that "Four is always better than One". HTC tweeted a response, "Plastic is not fantastic" and the battle continued on Friday...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 23:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-U.K.-and-HTC-U.K.-battle-on-Twitter-while-LG-plays-peacekeeper_id43824/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-II-Review_id3330The LG Optimus L3 II is an extremely affordable and basic Android smartphone with a tiny 3.2-inch display. It also happens to be the successor...]]>ReviewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 06:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-II-Review_id3330/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-LG-phones-added-to-Verizons-pre-paid-lineup_id43772Back in April, we told you that the LG Optimus L3, not its more recently released sequel, would be coming to Verizon as the LG Optimus Zone; today, Verizon's website shows that the device is available for its pre-paid service. This is about as low-end a device as you could imagine with a 3.2 inch screen offering resolution of 240 x 320...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-LG-phones-added-to-Verizons-pre-paid-lineup_id43772/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-F3-comes-to-Sprint-June-14th-phone-will-be-priced-at-29.99_id43757Toward the end of last month, we passed along the word that the LG Optimus F3 was making its way to Sprint; well, the journey is almost over as Sprint has announced on Thursday that the handset will be available online or through 1-800-SPRINT1 starting June 14th. The LG Optimus F3 will be in stores later this summer...]]>NewsThu, 06 Jun 2013 13:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-F3-comes-to-Sprint-June-14th-phone-will-be-priced-at-29.99_id43757/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Edition-expansion-Sony-Xperia-Z-may-be-next-who-else-needs-in_id43712Last year, one of the more persistent rumors in the Android world was that Google had plans to greatly expand the Nexus line of devices, and might have planned to release as many as five new Nexus devices last year. Obviously the timing of the rumor was off, but it looks like that rumor wasn't completely inaccurate, and is coming around in a surprising way. Google has already announced two Google Edition models of flagship devices, and rumor has it that Sony may be the next up to join the program. So, who else needs to get in on this movement?...]]>NewsWed, 05 Jun 2013 12:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Edition-expansion-Sony-Xperia-Z-may-be-next-who-else-needs-in_id43712/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L4-II_id7879The LG Optimus L4 II packs a 3.8-inch IPS LCD screen with resolution of 320 by 480 pixels. A 1GHz, single-core SoC by MediaTek is running the show – the MT6575, paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of expandable storage. On the back of the LG Optimus L4 II is said to reside a 3-megapixel camera with a BSI sensor and LED flash. Android 4.1 is running the show.]]>PhonesWed, 05 Jun 2013 06:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L4-II_id7879/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MetroPCS-adds-a-pair-of-phones-to-its-roster-BYOP-to-start-June-12th_id43646Thanks to a loyal reader,we have information showing that two phones that are on the T-Mobile smartphone roster, are coming to MetroPCS; T-Mobile recently closed its acquisition of MetroPCS with the goal of eventually having the pre-paid carrier's subscribers migrate to T-Mobile. The phones that are coming to MetroPCS are the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit and the LG Optimus L9...]]>NewsMon, 03 Jun 2013 19:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/MetroPCS-adds-a-pair-of-phones-to-its-roster-BYOP-to-start-June-12th_id43646/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-shows-the-LG-Optimus-F7-on-the-way-to-US-Cellular_id43593It looks like US Cellular will be augmenting its line-up with plenty of devices this summer...]]>NewsSun, 02 Jun 2013 02:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-shows-the-LG-Optimus-F7-on-the-way-to-US-Cellular_id43593/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L9-II-slips-out---4.7-HD-display-Snapdragon-400-at-1.4-GHz_id43551After leaking out the Optimus G2, another upcoming handset from LG slipped out from the same source. The LG Optimus L9 II will be the upper midrange echelon of the L-series this year, and feature a 4.7" 720x1280 pixels HD IPS display, a 1.4 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400, and will be running Andoid 4.1.2 out of the box...]]>NewsFri, 31 May 2013 06:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L9-II-slips-out---4.7-HD-display-Snapdragon-400-at-1.4-GHz_id43551/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Another-leaked-LG-Optimus-G2-photo-appears-confirming-the-general-shape_id43549Last we heard about the upcoming Optimus G2 flagship by LG it was prepped for launch in Q3, and since that begins the count in just a month, pictures of the device itself started to leak, or at least the claimed corner of it you see on the right...]]>NewsFri, 31 May 2013 06:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Another-leaked-LG-Optimus-G2-photo-appears-confirming-the-general-shape_id43549/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Entry-level-LG-Optimus-L4-II-smartphone-leaks_id43516If this fresh rumor is to be trusted, LG will be expanding its L-series lineup further with a couple of new low-end models. The LG Optimus L4 II and Optimus L4 II Dual, as they are allegedly called, were just exposed by a source with a good track record...]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 08:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Entry-level-LG-Optimus-L4-II-smartphone-leaks_id43516/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-to-launch-throughout-Asia-in-June_id43511As expected, LG announced today that it will be releasing its Optimus G Pro flagship throughout Asia. The smartphone, which has been available in Korea since February and in the U.S. via AT&T since early May, is bound to launch in Hong Kong in June, with other markets throughout the region to follow suit soon after...]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 03:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-to-launch-throughout-Asia-in-June_id43511/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/No-new-Nexus-from-LG-Google-Edition-Galaxy-S4-HTC-rumors-is-Google-going-to-drop-the-Nexus-line_id43456The news and rumors about Nexus devices and Android software have been running at a rampant rate...]]>NewsWed, 29 May 2013 01:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/No-new-Nexus-from-LG-Google-Edition-Galaxy-S4-HTC-rumors-is-Google-going-to-drop-the-Nexus-line_id43456/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-tops-Apple-in-smartphone-revenue-for-Q1_id43438When it comes to profiting from smartphone sales, Apple remains on top; but look further up the P/L sheet to revenue and you'll find that for Q1, Samsung brought in more smartphone related revenue than Apple did. The latter took in $23.62 billion from smartphone sales from January through March...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 12:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-tops-Apple-in-smartphone-revenue-for-Q1_id43438/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/White-Google-Nexus-4-now-official_id43433After so many leaks, LG has finally decided to make the white Google Nexus 4 official; Tuesday morning, the Korean based manufacturer announced that the stock Android model will be available in white starting Wednesday, May 29th, in Hong Kong. Subsequent weeks will see the model rolled out in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 04:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/White-Google-Nexus-4-now-official_id43433/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-hints-it-is-not-working-on-a-Nexus-5-done-with-stock-Androids_id43430"The Nexus 4 was a great success despite the production problems for us and Google. However we do not need such a marketing success again." These are the exact words of LG's European VP for mobile during an interview...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 03:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-hints-it-is-not-working-on-a-Nexus-5-done-with-stock-Androids_id43430/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Android-tablet-incoming-no-bendable-phone-this-year-global-rollout-for-the-Optimus-G2_id43428LG's European VP of mobile sat down for an interview, and spilled some beans on the company's plans for the future. First off, he mentioned that LG will be returning back to making tablets, and these will be Android at that, with the Windows 8 situation being monitored for now...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 02:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Android-tablet-incoming-no-bendable-phone-this-year-global-rollout-for-the-Optimus-G2_id43428/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Mobile-Motorola-and-LG-ready-to-battle-it-out-in-China_id43427On Sunday and Monday, we passed along some information about the state of the Chinese smartphone market with Samsung on top, followed by four domestic firms and then Apple; only two foreign firms are among the top ten smartphone manufacturers in China, Samsung and Apple. According to the always insightful Taiwan based supply chain makers, three more foreign firms are battling to grab a decent share of the Chinese smartphone market...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 01:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Mobile-Motorola-and-LG-ready-to-battle-it-out-in-China_id43427/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-sets-smartphone-sales-record-in-China-for-Q1_id43419Samsung set a new record in China after selling 12.5 million smartphones in the first quarter; the Korean manufacturer outsold all other smartphone manufacturers in the country for the fifth consecutive quarter. During the January through March period, Sammy accounted for 18.5% of all smartphone sales in China which was a gain of 2.2 percentage points sequentially...]]>NewsMon, 27 May 2013 21:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-sets-smartphone-sales-record-in-China-for-Q1_id43419/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Press-shots-of-white-Google-Nexus-4-appear-report-says-phone-is-offered-in-India_id43408The white version of the Google Nexus 4 has been rumored and recently spotted more times than Elvis; but while we know in our hearts that the King of Rock is not coming back, it does seem that the Casper-esque stock Android handset is indeed on the way. Spotted in a press shot with the model number 960W (can you guess what the "W" stands for?), it would appear that this variant of the phone is close to getting released...]]>NewsMon, 27 May 2013 14:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Press-shots-of-white-Google-Nexus-4-appear-report-says-phone-is-offered-in-India_id43408/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Telstra-Samsung-Omnia-W-and-LG-c900K-soon-to-get-update-to-Windows-Phone-7.8_id43366Australian carrier Telstra put up some new information on its website that showed that Windows Phone 7.8 will soon be pushed out for the Samsung Omnia W and the LG c900K; the update for Sammy's phone was approved by Telstra on May 6th while the model made by fellow Korean OEM LG got the green light 9 days later. Both phones are expected to see the update pushed out on June 6th...]]>NewsSat, 25 May 2013 03:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Telstra-Samsung-Omnia-W-and-LG-c900K-soon-to-get-update-to-Windows-Phone-7.8_id43366/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Enhanced-camera-interface-for-Android-4.3-spotted-in-action_id43360Just because we did not see a grand announcement of Android 4.3 or 5.0 Key Lime Pie does not mean...]]>NewsFri, 24 May 2013 21:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Enhanced-camera-interface-for-Android-4.3-spotted-in-action_id43360/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-best-new-dual-SIM-Android-phones_id43343If you want to take advantage of two good carrier plans at once, use one number for family and friends and another for work, or simply can't resist that great new data plan, but your contract still has mileage left in it, a decent dual SIM phone might come to the rescue, and, with Android, you don't have to sacrifice on apps and features anymore, too...]]>NewsFri, 24 May 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-best-new-dual-SIM-Android-phones_id43343/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-demonstrates-5-inch-display-with-almost-no-bezel_id43310The dream of a bezel-less phone where the whole front side of the device is dominated by the display has been haunting us in the past couple of years…]]>NewsThu, 23 May 2013 07:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-demonstrates-5-inch-display-with-almost-no-bezel_id43310/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-GJ-brings-waterproofing-to-LG-Optimus-G-in-Taiwan_id43301Ever since the Sony Xperia Z showed up at CES, a high-end model that was able to withstand water and dust, we have seen other high-end models take the plunge into waterproofing; for example, Samsung has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will be a rugged version of the Android flagship model...]]>NewsWed, 22 May 2013 20:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-GJ-brings-waterproofing-to-LG-Optimus-G-in-Taiwan_id43301/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Spirit-4G-hands-on_id43291Let’s be honest here folks, there’s nothing attractive with the design of the LG Spirit 4G, since it’s pretty much going for the straightforward approach. Sure, it’s lacking the stylish design elements of LG’s other prized smartphones, like the Nexus 4 or Optimus G, but we’re most...]]>NewsWed, 22 May 2013 16:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Spirit-4G-hands-on_id43291/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-to-be-unveiled-in-Asia-on-May-30th_id43256You might remember earlier this month when LG sent out invitations to an event to be held May 30th in Macau. while the name of the phone wasn't mentioned, a highlighted "G" in the word imagination hinted that this media event would be held to introduce the LG Optimus G Pro. The Korean manufacturer has released a newer image of the invitation that confirms that the LG Optimus G Pro is indeed the guest phone of honor...]]>NewsTue, 21 May 2013 11:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-to-be-unveiled-in-Asia-on-May-30th_id43256/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-F3-pictured-detailed-for-Sprint_id43249LG's been making more than a few waves lately with its latest generation of devices, as well as handsets on the horizon that are already creating a good deal of buzz. The newly-minted, third-place smartphone OEM has two more additions for Sprint alone this quarter: the LS720 Optimus F3 and LS980 Optimus G Pro (already gracing AT&T shelves as the E980)...]]>NewsTue, 21 May 2013 05:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-F3-pictured-detailed-for-Sprint_id43249/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F3_id7862LG Optimus F3 is a 4.0-inch (WVGA), dual-core Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 device with beefy 2,460mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 21 May 2013 05:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F3_id7862/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-testing-1.5-inch-OLED-screen-for-iWatch_id43234According to reports from Taiwan's Economic Times, Apple is in the process of testing 1.5 inch OLED displays from the RiT display subsidiary of RITEK; the touch sensor technology for the glass supposedly comes from a joint venture that RITEK has called RiTFast. The glass would obviously be used for Apple's rumored iWatch...]]>NewsMon, 20 May 2013 21:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-testing-1.5-inch-OLED-screen-for-iWatch_id43234/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312The LG Optimus L5 II is among the phones you'll run into if you're looking for an Android device that doesn't cost much. Its biggest asset is that it has a pretty IPS-LCD screen, but other than that, its just your typical entry-level smartphone. However, the LG Optimus L5 II is a phone offering more than meets the eye. Join us as we take you through its in-depth review and show you why the Optimus L5 II shouldn't be overlooked!...]]>ReviewsMon, 20 May 2013 03:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-to-show-off-this-week-a-5-inch-OLED-panel-that-is-both-flexible-and-unbreakable_id43200At the Society for Information Display's annual show that started on Sunday, LG Display will be showing off a new unbreakable and flexible 5- inch plastic OLED panel for mobile devices; having an unbreakable display is becoming more and more important to consumers who need to be able to take their smartphone anywhere without worrying that one false move will lead to shattered glass...]]>NewsMon, 20 May 2013 01:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-to-show-off-this-week-a-5-inch-OLED-panel-that-is-both-flexible-and-unbreakable_id43200/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizons-LG-Intuition-now-offers-users-secure-business-apps-for-BYOD-environments_id43086One of the next battlefields for smartphone manufacturers to fight over is the BYOD environment; these are the workplaces where company employees are allowed to bring their own handsets to work as long as they are secure. Some smartphone manufacturers are beginning to beginning to offer security suites, such as Samsung...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 16:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizons-LG-Intuition-now-offers-users-secure-business-apps-for-BYOD-environments_id43086/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/What-makes-the-Full-HD-IPS-display-on-the-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-better-than-AMOLED_id43039There was a time when AMOLED display panels were all the rage. People seemed to love them for a number of reasons that made them stood out among the LCD crowd – they were brighter, livelier, and easily caught one's eye. But as we well know, the modern mobile industry evolves at a rapid pace. AMOLED screens – the kind that are still used in a multitude of smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Nexus, to name a few, are gradually losing their lead. In fact, the best IPS LCD panels are superior to AMOLEDs in many aspects, which is why they are outfitted on may top-of-the-line handsets – the LG Optimus G Pro and its gorgeous, 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display being a perfect example of this. Allow us to elaborate...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 07:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-makes-the-Full-HD-IPS-display-on-the-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-better-than-AMOLED_id43039/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexus-4-in-white-taken-through-its-paces-on-video-ahead-of-Google-IO-2013_id43031More than half a year after its launch, the Nexus 4 is one of the best handsets for its money, and now as Google I/O 2013 approaches it has surfaced in white…]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 01:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexus-4-in-white-taken-through-its-paces-on-video-ahead-of-Google-IO-2013_id43031/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nearly-75-of-all-smartphones-sold-in-Q1-were-Android-Galaxy-S4-expected-to-be-very-popular_id42987We’ve long said that in smartphones we have a duopoly between Android devices and Apple’s iPhone, but judging from these latest numbers it is starting…]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 04:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nearly-75-of-all-smartphones-sold-in-Q1-were-Android-Galaxy-S4-expected-to-be-very-popular_id42987/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892With just about every computing device purchased nowadays, it is generally accepted actual usable...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mystery-LG-handset-is-back_id42890Remember that mystery LG handset we showed you last week? Serial leaker evleaks has come up with another photograph of the device, which still looks to be the LG Optimus G2; since the original photo was released, LG has sent out invitations for a May 30th event that will take place in Macau and as the invite shows, the phone that will be announced will be pretty thin...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 16:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mystery-LG-handset-is-back_id42890/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-new-at-AT-T-The-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-and-the-32GB-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-are-now-both-available_id42876]If you're an AT&T customer, you now have a couple of new high-end Android phones to choose from as the LG Optimus G Pro and the 32GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 have both been added to the carrier's lineup starting Friday; the LG Optimus G Pro and its 5.5 inch screen is priced at $199.99 with a signed two-year contract while the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S4 has a $249.99 price tag on contract...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 10:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-new-at-AT-T-The-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-and-the-32GB-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-are-now-both-available_id42876/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Black-Folio-Case-hands-on_id42833Much like other recent flip cover cases, the one here for the LG Optimus G Pro follows in the same direction. Specifically, it replaces the stock back casing with an identical one – albeit, it’s attached to a flip cover case. Thankfully, we’re still greeted to the...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 14:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Black-Folio-Case-hands-on_id42833/commentsPhone Arena