http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. 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-Nitro-HD-gets-a-leaked-build-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich_id30510If you’re still in possession of the LG Nitro HD and fancy having Ice Cream Sandwich running on your device, you’ll be interested to know that a leaked build of it is now available. Sure, it’s an early build and might not be one-hundred percent, but for the most part...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nitro-HD-gets-a-leaked-build-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich_id30510/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-3D-MAX-Review_id3041The LG Optimus 3D MAX is the second edition of the world's first 3D phone announced – the Optimus 3D – and it is more of a refresh than anything else. The processor is clocked higher and we have 1GB of RAM now, but most else stays the same, save for one important detail. This season's 3D phone from LG is much more compact and light than its 2011 predecessor, which was a heavy hitter. LG has also thrown in a bunch of new 3D-related content in it as well...]]>ReviewsTue, 22 May 2012 06:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-3D-MAX-Review_id3041/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-deals---25-Google-Wallet-Credit-1-month-free-Virgin-Mobile-service_id30300If you’ve been eyeing up the sans-contract version of the LG Optimus Elite, Virgin Mobile has just sweetened the pot. From today through July 18, 2012 all LG Optimus Elite purchasers will receive a $25 credit to their Google Wallet Account...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 09:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-deals---25-Google-Wallet-Credit-1-month-free-Virgin-Mobile-service_id30300/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Dont-stare-directly-at-this-picture-of-the-LG-Eclipse-4G-LTE_id30278BriefMobile obtained new pictures showing the back of the LG Eclipse 4G LTE; this is LG's high spec'd beast that includes 2GB of RAM, a 4.67 inch display and the zippy dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 under the hood...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 21:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dont-stare-directly-at-this-picture-of-the-LG-Eclipse-4G-LTE_id30278/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-owns-50.1-of-U.K.-smartphone-market_id30265No surprise that a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech shows that 86% of UK Android sales belong to either HTC or Samsung; other interesting tidbits include the 50.1% marketshare that the green robot has in the U.K., up from 44.6% last year...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 16:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-owns-50.1-of-U.K.-smartphone-market_id30265/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE-II-is-rolling-out-in-Korea-this-week-with-global-availability-on-the-horizon_id30269Although we’ve been officially introduced to the smartphone very recently, LG provided yet another introduction that details its specs. Oh yeah, it’s also shipping to the Korea this week! This time around, however, we’re made aware about its screen size...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 12:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE-II-is-rolling-out-in-Korea-this-week-with-global-availability-on-the-horizon_id30269/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L7-now-available-for-UK-pre-orders_id30254The stylish LG Optimus 7, which had started to roll out across major European and Asian markets earlier this month, is now available for pre-orders in the U.K. from online retailer Clove; including VAT, the price for the device is 238.80 GBP ($379.60 USD)...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 07:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L7-now-available-for-UK-pre-orders_id30254/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-promo-video-released_id30231LG has uploaded the LG Optimus 4X HD’s first ad to YouTube. The video is a high-energy tour that takes the viewer through all the highlight features of the upcoming handset. LG focuses on three key areas...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 13:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-promo-video-released_id30231/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-UI-3.0-for-Android-ICS-detailed-will-come-with-Voice-Shutter-and-Quick-Memo_id30210An interesting introduction is the Quick Memo function, which is one of those "aha" moments - you will be able to scribble something on any screen quickly with your finger as a reminder. There is also the option to customize the Android icons, placing your own face, or any pic you'd like in the menu for a more personalized experience. Now the only thing left is for the first quad-core phone announced - the LG Optimus 4X HD - to hit shelves next month...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 06:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-UI-3.0-for-Android-ICS-detailed-will-come-with-Voice-Shutter-and-Quick-Memo_id30210/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/NTT-DoCoMo-reveals-summer-lineup-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-to-be-dual-core-Sony-Xperia-GX-pictured_id30203The Samsung Galaxy S III will land with dual-core Snapdragon S4 in Japan as well, for LTE radio purposes, which was mostly expected, but we were more curious to see the Sony Xperia GX in flesh and blood at the presentation...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 03:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/NTT-DoCoMo-reveals-summer-lineup-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-to-be-dual-core-Sony-Xperia-GX-pictured_id30203/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-reportedly-expanding-Nexus-releases-this-fall_id30190We've gotten used to the idea that every fall we'll be getting a new Nexus device from Google, which will show off the newest version of the Android OS. According to a new report, Google is looking to greatly expand the number of Nexus devices available this fall...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 18:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-reportedly-expanding-Nexus-releases-this-fall_id30190/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-for-Virgin-Mobile-is-now-available-for-149-no-contract_id30182Sporting a price tag of $149.99 through Virgin Mobile’s web site and a host of nationwide retailers, the LG Optimus Elite for Virgin Mobile doesn’t deviate from Sprint’s postpaid version. Actually, the only noticeable difference is the Virgin branding it’s flaunting right below its earpiece...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 12:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-for-Virgin-Mobile-is-now-available-for-149-no-contract_id30182/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-release-date-set-for-June-in-Europe_id30162The LG Optimus 4X HD seemed to be almost forgotten in the midst of a handful of launches and the wait for the Samsung Galaxy S III, but it’s coming to retail shelves after all…]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 03:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-release-date-set-for-June-in-Europe_id30162/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Snapdragon-S4-supply-shortages-forcing-the-industry-to-look-for-alternative-silicon-from-Intel-and-ST-Ericsson_id30161Smartphone vendors like Samsung, Sony, HTC and LG are frantically looking for alternative suppliers. Reports are that NVIDIA, ST-Ericsson and even Intel are swamped with request for alternatives, urgent orders are being placed as stopgap measure, and manufacturers are even testing their silicon for complete adoption...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Snapdragon-S4-supply-shortages-forcing-the-industry-to-look-for-alternative-silicon-from-Intel-and-ST-Ericsson_id30161/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-sells-over-1-million-Optimus-LTEs-in-Korea_id30132LG’s Optimus LTE is one of the more successful high-end launches for LG in recent history, and now the figures prove it - the handset has sold in more than 1 million units…]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 10:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-sells-over-1-million-Optimus-LTEs-in-Korea_id30132/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-2X-to-get-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-in-Q3_id30107As stated by LG Mobile Singapore on Facebook, the LG Optimus 2X Android 4.0 update will start rolling out in Q3 of this year. In other words, there will be no Ice Cream Sandwich for LG Optimus 2X owners for at least another one and a half to three and a half months...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 04:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-2X-to-get-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-in-Q3_id30107/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Spectrum-to-receive-massive-software-update_id30088Are there any LG Spectrum owners out there? If so, prepare yourself for a large software update. The first update back in January (VS920ZV4) was only about 10 MB and only resolved an issue with Netflix playback. Now four months later comes a massive 127 MB update (VS920V6); so you might want to download this one over Wi-Fi.]]>NewsSun, 13 May 2012 02:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Spectrum-to-receive-massive-software-update_id30088/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-Eclipse-for-Sprint-spotted-again-rumored-to-feature-quad-core-Snapdragon-S4-2GB-RAM-LTE_id30050Today, more evidence suggesting that the device is real indeed has been provided by the very same source. To start, the LG LS970 will likely be known as the LG Eclipse, or something similar to that moniker. (LG Eclipse 4G LTE, perhaps?) Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the APQ8064 chipset – a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 by Qualcomm with four "Krait" cores and Adreno 320 GPU...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 07:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-Eclipse-for-Sprint-spotted-again-rumored-to-feature-quad-core-Snapdragon-S4-2GB-RAM-LTE_id30050/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028Back when we reviewed the LG Optimus S a year and a half ago we came away amazed that such a low-end device could perform so well. Now LG is back with the Optimus Elite for Sprint. The follow-up improves on the original by adding a bigger display, better camera and NFC connectivity. Can this new low-end Optimus live up to its predecessor’s pedigree? Read on to find out…]]>ReviewsThu, 10 May 2012 06:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-to-make-flexible-OLED-displays-for-use-in-mobile-devices-too-says-theyll-be-unbreakable_id30013LG is prepping a 3.5-Gen OLED plant to go into production of displays with plastic substrates, aka flexible OLEDs. Now, if you read our interview with Michael G. Helander straight from the research lab, he says the biggest advantage is that such screens will be thinner, more durable, and less prone to impact than the current ones with glass substrates, rather than the whole "bending like Gumby" thing we envision for phones with them...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 05:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-to-make-flexible-OLED-displays-for-use-in-mobile-devices-too-says-theyll-be-unbreakable_id30013/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-could-be-a-quad-core-LTE-beast-of-a-smartphone-bound-for-Sprint_id29965Rumor has it that there is a pretty snappy LG smartphone in the works, and Sprint is the carrier it is to land on. Known as the LG LS970 or by the LG "G" internal codename, its features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor of an unspecified make, 4.7-inch HD display and LTE connectivity...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 05:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-could-be-a-quad-core-LTE-beast-of-a-smartphone-bound-for-Sprint_id29965/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Connect-4G-hands-on_id29940Right away, we’re reminded about the LG Lucid as we take a look at the LG Connect 4G, mainly because its sports a plastic body that’s extremely compact for something donning a 4-inch display. Overall, it feels very solid in the hand, while being accompanied with a good amount of weight...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 15:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Connect-4G-hands-on_id29940/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE2-to-have-a-spiffy-camera-with-voice-photo-taking-HDR-photography-and-Time-Machine-mode_id29924Just like HTC with the One series and their ImageChip, and Samsung with the Galaxy S III, the Optimus LTE2 is taking good advantage of the Ice Cream Sandwich camera API, and will undoubtedly offer things like sub-second photo capture,simultaneous pics and video taking, and Best Photo mode, which here will be called "Time Machine" shot, judging from some more leaked specs...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 12:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE2-to-have-a-spiffy-camera-with-voice-photo-taking-HDR-photography-and-Time-Machine-mode_id29924/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/At-what-point-do-smartphones-become-just-phones_id29887Earlier today, we learned that smartphones have finally hit the magical point where more than half of all mobile users had a smartphone (in Q1 2012, according to Nielsen.) This begs a crucial question: at what point do "smartphones" simply become "phones"?]]>NewsMon, 07 May 2012 20:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/At-what-point-do-smartphones-become-just-phones_id29887/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/CNN-Verizon-reps-pushing-Android-over-the-Apple-iPhone_id29811CNN says that reports in chat forums led it to investigate claims that Verizon is trying hard to turn customers away from the Apple iPhone and toward some of its new Android models such as the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX...]]>NewsFri, 04 May 2012 10:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/CNN-Verizon-reps-pushing-Android-over-the-Apple-iPhone_id29811/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE2-breaks-cover-the-first-phone-with-2GB-of-RAM_id29787The LG Optimus LTE2 is a monster phone, but while we all anticipated the Samsung Galaxy S III, the Optimus LTE2 came out of the blue and struck us with specifications…]]>NewsFri, 04 May 2012 01:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-LTE2-breaks-cover-the-first-phone-with-2GB-of-RAM_id29787/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L7-lands-in-store-shelves-today-bringing-more-style-to-Android_id29736The LG Optimus L7, the high-end model in LG’s L series, is finally making its way to store shelves across "major" European and Asian markets…]]>NewsThu, 03 May 2012 03:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-L7-lands-in-store-shelves-today-bringing-more-style-to-Android_id29736/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Latest-comScore-report-shows-Android-with-a-controlling-51-share-of-the-U.S.-smartphone-market_id29655Metrics firm comScore released its monthly Mobilens report which covers the three months up to March 2012 and shows that Samsung is the number one provider of handsets in the U.S.; meanwhile, Android flavored phones account for a controlling 51% of smartphones in the States...]]>NewsTue, 01 May 2012 12:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Latest-comScore-report-shows-Android-with-a-controlling-51-share-of-the-U.S.-smartphone-market_id29655/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-has-no-immediate-plans-on-making-WP-handsets-due-to-weak-sales_id29618Microsoft might be eager to push its Windows Phone platform in a joint effort with Nokia and some other manufacturers, but it seems that it has lost one of its allies…]]>NewsMon, 30 Apr 2012 07:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-has-no-immediate-plans-on-making-WP-handsets-due-to-weak-sales_id29618/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Cloud-beta-launches-in-the-US-and-Korea-up-to-50GB-free-for-LG-device-owners_id29612LG joined the growing rank of electronic device makers with cloud storage services, announcing LG Cloud. The service will be available in beta starting tomorrow both at LG's motherland, and in the all-important US market...]]>NewsMon, 30 Apr 2012 02:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Cloud-beta-launches-in-the-US-and-Korea-up-to-50GB-free-for-LG-device-owners_id29612/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-executive-confirms-that-U.S.-variant-of-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-will-feature-dual-core-CPU_id29543An unnamed Samsung executive confirms what we feared last night when the Korean manufacturer said that the Samsung Galaxy S III would be the first device with quad-core 1.4GHz Exynos processor under the hood; the executive said that in the U.S., a dual-core Qualcomm CPU will be used...]]>NewsThu, 26 Apr 2012 20:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-executive-confirms-that-U.S.-variant-of-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-will-feature-dual-core-CPU_id29543/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-True-HD-LTE-now-official-marries-a-4.5-high-resolution-RGB-screen-with-German-LTE_id29503LG is adamant to point out its 720p screen is done with a regular RGB matrix, not the alternative PenTile arrangement of Samsung's HD Super AMOLED displays. Not that you notice much the use of PenTile on a 1280x720, or even 1280x800 pixels screens of the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note, but RGB is what we are used to since we played in the sandbox...]]>NewsThu, 26 Apr 2012 06:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-True-HD-LTE-now-official-marries-a-4.5-high-resolution-RGB-screen-with-German-LTE_id29503/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-4G-LTE---the-ultimate-phone-for-parents_id29456Sprint and LG recently launched the LG Viper 4G LTE - Sprints first handset capable of delivering the LTE love to consumers. However, according to the manufacturer, there's a lot more going for the Viper 4G LTE than just LTE. Apparently, LG and Sprint are convinced that the Viper 4G LTE will make a perfect phone for busy parents!...]]>NewsWed, 25 Apr 2012 07:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-4G-LTE---the-ultimate-phone-for-parents_id29456/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-goes-back-to-profitability-in-Q1-2012_id29452After two consecutive quarters of losses, LG has finally swung back to profit in the first quarter of 2012…]]>NewsWed, 25 Apr 2012 03:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-goes-back-to-profitability-in-Q1-2012_id29452/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-poised-to-intro-wireless-charging-strategy-for-its-smartphones-starting-off-with-the-D1L_id29428Starting it all off will be the rumored LG D1L - LG allegedly said it consumes 20-30% less power, and the wireless charging coil will be incroporated in the chassis, not provided as a separate bulky back cover, like what we've had so far.]]>NewsTue, 24 Apr 2012 09:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-poised-to-intro-wireless-charging-strategy-for-its-smartphones-starting-off-with-the-D1L_id29428/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-G2x-finally-getting-officially-updated-to...-Gingerbread_id29427The T-Mobile G2x, released internationally as the LG Optimus 2X, is finally getting updated to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, and while it’s never too late…]]>NewsTue, 24 Apr 2012 09:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-G2x-finally-getting-officially-updated-to...-Gingerbread_id29427/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Xpression-C395-comes-to-AT-T-as-a-quick-messaging-device---priced-at-50-on-contract_id29392Riding under the waves, the LG Xpression C395 came under the radar, landing directly on AT&T’s lineup boasting a 2-year contract price of $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. In an era where basic smartphones are priced super competitively at free on-contract, it’s a bit difficult to try...]]>NewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Xpression-C395-comes-to-AT-T-as-a-quick-messaging-device---priced-at-50-on-contract_id29392/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-continues-to-cope-with-production-problems-on-the-new-iPads-Retina-display_id29390With production problems still facing the Retina display on the new iPad, Apple is planning on keeping Samsung asa the primary supplier of the panels; according to Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI Securities, the Korean based manufacturer was the only supplier of the display to Apple for all of the first quarter...]]>NewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 11:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-continues-to-cope-with-production-problems-on-the-new-iPads-Retina-display_id29390/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Viper-4G-LTE-Review_id3017Saddling in and strapped for the bumpy ride, third place carrier Sprint is about to embark on a new endeavor as it is ready to bring to market its first 4G LTE smartphones. Readying itself for the timely occasion, the LG Viper 4G LTE not only blazes through the air waves with 4G LTE connectivity, but eco-conscious individuals will surely partake in the fact that it’s one green friendly device on its own – even more when it’s launching on Earth Day!...]]>ReviewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 09:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Viper-4G-LTE-Review_id3017/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Optimus-3D-Max-makes-its-debut-in-Europe_id29374LG’s second-generation glasses-free 3D smartphone, the Optimus 3D Max, starts its worldwide release today, making its debut in Europe. We got our first look at the Optimus 3D Max a few months back at MWC 2012...]]>NewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 08:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Optimus-3D-Max-makes-its-debut-in-Europe_id29374/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Rumor-Reflex-hands-on_id29318Bearing the Rumor name, the Rumor Reflex is the modern update for the beloved text messaging oriented handset line. At its core, it’s nothing more than a quick messaging phone with a basic user interface that primarily caters to those who are into nothing more than sending text...]]>NewsFri, 20 Apr 2012 11:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Rumor-Reflex-hands-on_id29318/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-hands-on_id29317Taking into consideration the eco-friendly initiatives of the LG Optimus Elite, like how it’s constructed out of some recycled plastics, it’s hardly the most chic looking thing our eyes have feasted upon. Aside from the pristine white paint job it’s donning, there’s nothing particularly...]]>NewsFri, 20 Apr 2012 10:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-hands-on_id29317/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/White-LG-Optimus-4X-HD-shows-up-still-looking-for-its-official-release-date_id29294The LG Optimus 4X HD went up for pre-order in its traditional black version, but while we’re still waiting for the official release date for the quad-core device…]]>NewsFri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/White-LG-Optimus-4X-HD-shows-up-still-looking-for-its-official-release-date_id29294/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Tough-decision-Wednesday-LG-Viper-intro-or-HTC-One-S-rollout_id29220It rarely happens, but both T-Mobile and LG have press events scheduled for the same time on the same day Wednesday; the LG Viper is being introduced as a device to improve your parenting skills while the HTC One S event kicks off T-Mobile's image change with a leather-clad Carly riding a motorcycle...]]>NewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 23:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tough-decision-Wednesday-LG-Viper-intro-or-HTC-One-S-rollout_id29220/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-Review_id3009As you probably know, the new L-line by LG is style-conscious, so the L3 is actually a very interesting product, as it should be both inexpensive and good-looking at the same time. Yeah, we've seen dirt-cheap Android smartphones alright, but what about dirt-cheap AND good-looking Android smartphones? The L3 will now show us if such kind of concoction is possible or not...]]>ReviewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 09:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-Review_id3009/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Prada-3.0-ICS-update-coming-soon-hints-tipster_id29193If this screenshot is to be believed, the LG Prada 3.0 will be getting updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich pretty soon...]]>NewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 08:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Prada-3.0-ICS-update-coming-soon-hints-tipster_id29193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-Elite_id6998The LG Optimus Elite has a 3.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 320 by 480 pixels, and inside it runs an 800MHz single-core processor. You also get a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera, NFC, and the usual connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, and A-GPS. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is running the show.]]>PhonesTue, 17 Apr 2012 02:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-Elite_id6998/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Republic-Wireless-Beta-to-resume-this-Summer_id29177You might recall Republic Wireless and if the name doesn't ring a bell, perhaps the $19 monthly unlimited voice, text and 3G data plan strikes a chord with you; the company is resuming its Beta rollout in the Summer and will get in touch with interested parties soon...]]>NewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Republic-Wireless-Beta-to-resume-this-Summer_id29177/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-stylish-LG-Optimus-L7-will-not-come-out-until-the-end-of-this-month_id29143Three new LG smartphones from the L-series are expected to launch at the end of this month; the LG Optimus L3, LG Optimus L5 and the LG Optimus L7; the latter has a 4.3 inch IPS display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and Android 4.0 right out of the box...]]>NewsMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-stylish-LG-Optimus-L7-will-not-come-out-until-the-end-of-this-month_id29143/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-takes-shot-at-Samsung-with-new-name-for-the-LG-Optimus-LTE_id29139By changing the name of its phone to the Optimus True HD LTE, LG is taking a shot at its fellow countryman Samsung, whose HD panels use pentile screens unlike LG; the latter believes that Samsung's screens offer poorer color saturation and energy efficiency...]]>NewsSun, 15 Apr 2012 15:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-takes-shot-at-Samsung-with-new-name-for-the-LG-Optimus-LTE_id29139/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-officially-available-April-22-for-99-Pre-orders-begin-today_id29055Sprint has made the official announcement that pre-orders for the LG Viper 4G LTE will begin today and the device will officially launch on April 22, 2012. The LG Viper will be $149.99 less a $50 mail-in rebate making the anticipated handset just $99...]]>NewsThu, 12 Apr 2012 08:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-officially-available-April-22-for-99-Pre-orders-begin-today_id29055/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-might-fittingly-arrive-in-time-for-Earth-Day-April-22nd_id29023From the looks of it all, a leaked screenshot from Sprint’s internal memo mentions the date of April 22nd as being its launch date for all sales channels. Although it’s not exactly an official confirmation just yet, it does appear to be a likely candidate seeing that the date...]]>NewsWed, 11 Apr 2012 16:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Viper-might-fittingly-arrive-in-time-for-Earth-Day-April-22nd_id29023/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-3D-Max-gets-benchmarked_id29010Website PostPC has obtained the LG Optimus 3D Max, the successor to the LG Optimus 3D (known in the States as the LG Thrill 3D) and has put the device through a number of benchmark tests; the new device features a dual-core 1.2GHz processor...]]>NewsWed, 11 Apr 2012 11:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-3D-Max-gets-benchmarked_id29010/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-A340-for-AT-T-combines-eco-friendly-construction-and-a-19.99-on-contract-price_id29011You can pick up eco-friendly the LG A340 through AT&T right now for the 2-year on contract price of $19.99 after a $30 mail-in-rebate. Indeed, you can probably find some kind of Android powered device priced the same or lower, but with the A340, you can sleep knowing...]]>NewsWed, 11 Apr 2012 11:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-A340-for-AT-T-combines-eco-friendly-construction-and-a-19.99-on-contract-price_id29011/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-A340_id6836LG A340 boasts some green-friendly features. Its body is constructed from 17% recycled materials, and along with its included energy efficient charger, you can celebrate Earth Day in style with it. As for the other features, it sports a 2.4” QVGA (320 x 240) internal display, external display, 3G connectivity, 1.3-megapixel camera, video recording, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, speakerphone, and a WAP browser to get some basic web browsing done.]]>PhonesWed, 11 Apr 2012 02:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-A340_id6836/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-benchmarks-impressive-on-par-with-the-HTC-One-X_id28938The LG Optimus 4X HD is no joke when it comes to specs - it’s the successor of the first dual-core phone ever, last year’s Optimus 2X, and it packs all four plus one cores…]]>NewsTue, 10 Apr 2012 04:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-4X-HD-benchmarks-impressive-on-par-with-the-HTC-One-X_id28938/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-greatest-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-ever_id28911Peeking over the current crop of Windows Phone, devices like the Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Focus S, Dell Venue Pro, and HTC Titan II easily all stand out as the premier of the crop, but long before them, Microsoft built its reputation around its aging Windows Mobile...]]>NewsMon, 09 Apr 2012 12:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-greatest-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-ever_id28911/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Display-comparison-HTC-One-X-vs-iPhone-4S-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-LG-Nitro-HD-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id28910Today we compare the displays on the HTC One X, iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, LG Nitro HD, and Samsung Galaxy S II. Guess which one we liked the most...]]>NewsMon, 09 Apr 2012 10:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Display-comparison-HTC-One-X-vs-iPhone-4S-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-LG-Nitro-HD-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id28910/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-D1L-tipped-to-sport-a-720p-4.7--screen-like-the-Optimus-4X-HD-but-arrive-with-Snapdragon-S4-and-LTE_id28892A new high-end phone codenamed D1L from LG appears to be in the plans for a May launch, and it seemingly packs the same 720p screen like the LG Optimus 4X HD, but will come with a dual-core S4 instead of Tegra 3...]]>NewsMon, 09 Apr 2012 04:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-D1L-tipped-to-sport-a-720p-4.7--screen-like-the-Optimus-4X-HD-but-arrive-with-Snapdragon-S4-and-LTE_id28892/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-planning-to-introduce-a-thinking-smartphone_id28832LG is one company that is trying hard and not really seeing much success with its high-end Android smartphones - it launched the first dual-core handset, the Optimus 2X, to the market last year…]]>NewsFri, 06 Apr 2012 06:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-planning-to-introduce-a-thinking-smartphone_id28832/commentsPhone Arena