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Telstra: Samsung Omnia W and LG c900K soon to get update to Windows Phone 7.8

Telstra: Samsung Omnia W and LG c900K soon to get update to Windows Phone 7.8

Australian 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...

posted: 25 May 2013, 03:04

LG Optimus Black not getting Ice Cream Sandwich update either

LG Optimus Black not getting Ice Cream Sandwich update either

And the LG Optimus Black is the latest smartphone on the list of devices that will not get updated to Ice Cream Sandwich, despite previous promises of that happening at some point in the future. Word comes straight from the...

posted: 30 Jul 2012, 00:58

LG brings Santa in the house to rap about Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and hustling

LG brings Santa in the house to rap about Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and hustling

Your boy the LG Santa, aka L.A.Y dash z, aka the only one driving super sleigh with 9-four legged homies, hits the stage for some dope Holiday season LG Optimus advertising…

posted: 01 Dec 2011, 08:31

LG Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and Optimus LTE all in line for Ice Cream Sandwich

LG Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and Optimus LTE all in line for Ice Cream Sandwich

In addition to the first dual-core phone the LG Optimus 2X, the company announced on Facebook is is planning to upgrade to Android Ice Cream Sandwich the LG Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and Optimus LTE as...

posted: 28 Nov 2011, 06:52

Gingerbread update for LG's Optimus line is ready to be unleashed in Europe

Gingerbread update for LG's Optimus line is ready to be unleashed in Europe

Indeed, it’s a long time in the making, but in any event, the long awaited Gingerbread software update is about to start rolling out to LG’s top-shelf Android smartphones, which includes the LG Optimus 2x,...

posted: 31 Oct 2011, 14:00

Sprint's unannounced LG Marquee is a LG Optimus Black doppleganger

Sprint's unannounced LG Marquee is a LG Optimus Black doppleganger

A phone labeled the LG Marquee was spotted in a video from the Radio Shack Business Summit in Dallas and sure enough, the phone has a strong resemblance to the LG Optimus Black with buttons on the left hand side of the...

posted: 08 Sep 2011, 20:52

Google's phone site shows the LG Optimus Black as part of Sprint's lineup

Google's phone site shows the LG Optimus Black as part of Sprint's lineup

Checking out Google’s phone web site and filtering things down to Sprint’s selection, we find the LG Optimus Black included with the current lineup – showing further proof that Sprint is actually going to get...

posted: 02 Aug 2011, 11:29

LG to start rolling out its Remote Call services worldwide

LG to start rolling out its Remote Call services worldwide

Just like any other electronic gizmo on the market today, smartphones can also misbehave and cause a great deal of headaches to their unlucky owners. LG, however, has come up with a way to...

posted: 01 Aug 2011, 04:04

U.S. Cellular's Q3 and Q4 lineup includes Motorola Electrify, LG Optimus Black and HTC Desire II

U.S. Cellular's Q3 and Q4 lineup includes Motorola Electrify, LG Optimus Black and HTC Desire II

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular is planning on launching a number of Android models during Q3, including it own version of the Motorola PHOTON called the Motorola Electrify; besides...

posted: 14 Jul 2011, 12:12

LG Optimus Black gets its promised white version; pre-orders available in the UK

LG Optimus Black gets its promised white version; pre-orders available in the UK

It was a bit strange and confusing when we heard about it for the first time, but we knew that a white version of the LG Optimus Black was coming despite the obvious contradiction...

posted: 08 Jul 2011, 03:38

LG Optimus Black likely headed to Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Alltel and Virgin Mobile

LG Optimus Black likely headed to Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Alltel and Virgin Mobile

The LG Optimus Black has been available in the U.K. for nearly two months now, yet little has been said regarding its launch in the U.S. Well, what if we told you that we have a few reasons to believe...

posted: 04 Jul 2011, 05:46

LG Optimus Black wins race of smartphones in new LG video

LG Optimus Black wins race of smartphones in new LG video

The LG Optimus Black takes on other smartphones in a race; while the competition isn't revealed by their real names, it doesn't take rocket science to figure out which of the other racing handsets is the Apple iPhone, or the Samsung...

posted: 02 Jun 2011, 21:31

LG Optimus Black available for free at T-Mobile UK

LG Optimus Black available for free at T-Mobile UK

T-Mobile UK has made the LG Optimus Black available for purchase on its site. Even better, the handset is available for free...

posted: 13 May 2011, 09:49

LG Optimus Black to tour Europe before hitting North America

LG Optimus Black to tour Europe before hitting North America

Having been displayed at CES and MWC, the LG Optimus Black has already received pre-orders from 56 carriers in 50 countries; the device will launch in Europe later this month before heading to North America...

posted: 07 May 2011, 22:20

NOVA Display vs Super AMOLED Plus vs Retina Display vs IPS LCD

NOVA Display vs Super AMOLED Plus vs Retina Display vs IPS LCD

The LG Optimus Black has finally arrived in its final version and it brings an all-new display technology dubbed NOVA display for its brightness and deep blacks. First thing we did? We put it alongside three smartphone heavyweights...

posted: 05 May 2011, 17:43

Orange UK is also planning to sell the LG Optimus Black for free on select plans

Orange UK is also planning to sell the LG Optimus Black for free on select plans

We already know that T-Mobile UK is aiming to have the handset ready for launch next month, but now it appears as though that Orange UK is also preparing for its inevitable releases as well. Fittingly...

posted: 29 Apr 2011, 12:00

LG Optimus Black pricing laid out, coming for free on T-Mobile UK

LG Optimus Black pricing laid out, coming for free on T-Mobile UK

The LG Optimus Black might be one of the thinnest and brightest handsets in the world, but what we like most about it is the price tag of zero pounds on T-Mobile UK with a two-year agreement. The Optimus Black will hit...

posted: 10 Mar 2011, 05:53

Display battle: NOVA Display vs Super AMOLED vs Retina Display vs ClearBlack AMOLED

Display battle: NOVA Display vs Super AMOLED vs Retina Display vs ClearBlack AMOLED

PhoneArena examines the real-life performance of LG's newfangled brightest NOVA mobile display, comparing it to the IPS-LCD on the iPhone 4, the Super AMOLED on the Galaxy S, and the Clear Black AMOLED...

posted: 01 Mar 2011, 10:07

LG collaborates with the Keith Haring Foundation

LG collaborates with the Keith Haring Foundation "to create iconic back covers for the Optimus Black"

LG has announced its collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation...

posted: 10 Feb 2011, 09:45

T-Mobile UK now has a register page up for the LG Optimus Black

T-Mobile UK now has a register page up for the LG Optimus Black

Placed in the coming section of T-Mobile UK’s web site, the sign up page will enable customers who are interested in LG’s next Android powered smartphone to register for the latest updates regarding it...

posted: 03 Feb 2011, 12:19

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