LG is arguably doing a slightly worse job than Samsung spreading the Android 10 love for high-end devices released running the previous major OS version out the box, but just like its domestic arch-rival, the Korea-based tech giant is undoubtedly making great progress compared to its painfully sluggish Android 9.0 Pie rollouts.
This time last year, the G7 ThinQ was still the brand's one and only phone officially updated to the then-latest OS flavor, and even that was only true for LG's homeland. Fast forward 12 months, and the second LG handset is receiving a stable Android 10 goodie pack on its first US carrier already.
Obviously, the LG V50 ThinQ will not follow a similar Android 10 release schedule stateside, having been picked up only by Sprint and Verizon with 5G support in tow. No longer available at Best Buy, the 6.4-inch Snapdragon 855 powerhouse can still be purchased from the nation's fourth-largest carrier at a reasonable price of $600. The notched flagship packs a 4,000mAh battery, 6GB RAM count, and 128 gigs of internal storage space, with three cameras slapped on its back and two front-facing shooters.
The Android 10 update making its way over-the-air as we speak is set to bring a number of major improvements and cool new features to the table, including a system-wide "Night mode" option, expanded gesture navigation, smoother animations, as well as clearer app icons and system colors.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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