LG: News

23 Mar 2021

Microsoft

NewsBytes Briefing: LG might shutter mobile phone business, and more

Excited about the upcoming LG rollable phone? Buying one might be a bit difficult since LG could shut down its smartphone arm by April.

23 Mar 2021

Smartphones

LG might shutter smartphone business as sale seems unlikely

LG Electronics might be forced to shutter its smartphone business according to a report from a South Korean outlet Dong-A Ilbo. LG had been trying to sell off its loss-making mobile phone unit, but it can't seem to find buyers.

02 Mar 2021

Latest Smart TVs

LG launches OLED 48CX TV at Rs. 2 lakh

Expanding its portfolio of OLED TVs in India, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the OLED 48CX model. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 1.99 lakh and is available for purchase via LG Brand stores across the country.

25 Feb 2021

Business

LG's smartphone business still for sale; Talks with Vingroup collapse

LG Electronics is planning to sell its mobile business after racking up $4.5 billion in losses over five years. We recently reported that the company had chanced upon a possible buyer for its smartphone business.

25 Feb 2021

iPhone

NewsBytes Briefing: Apple M1 Macs are dying slowly, and more

If you thought Macs are expensive, wait until you learn how long the new M1 Macs are going to last. Well, not very long as their SSDs are decaying alarmingly quickly.

23 Feb 2021

Latest Gadget Launch

LG Gram 360 laptop, with Intel Tiger Lake chipset, launched

LG has announced the Gram 360 model in South Korea at a starting price-tag of KRW 2.09 million (roughly Rs. 1.36 lakh).

22 Feb 2021

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Myanmar joins Trump in naughty corner, and more

After getting rid of former US President Donald Trump, Facebook has turned its ban hammer on foreign governments. Its latest victim is the Myanmar military establishment, which has joined Trump in Facebook jail.

22 Feb 2021

Smartphones

LG rollable phone might never materialize following company's restructuring

LG's exciting rollable phone project may have been put on ice according to the latest reports coming out of Korea.

01 Feb 2021

Android 11

LG Velvet 5G receives Android 11 stable update

South Korean tech giant LG has started releasing the Android 11 update for the Velvet 5G model. The update is currently seeding in South Korea and may arrive in other regions soon.

31 Jan 2021

Samsung

Samsung patents dual-slidable handheld device possibly slated for 2021 launch

Samsung was granted a patent for a "dual slidable electronic device" in March 2020, and the documentation was released this month.

LG K42, with quad rear cameras, launched at Rs. 11,000

LG's K42 has finally made its way to the Indian market after its debut in Central America and Caribbean last September.

20 Jan 2021

Samsung

LG considers leaving the smartphone business in 2021

LG is mulling an exit from the fiercely competitive smartphone space. The soon-to-be-former smartphone maker is considering a 2021 exit strategy, after the phone business lost $4.5 billion over the last five years.

14 Jan 2021

Instagram

#CES2021: LG showcases OLED, MiniLED TVs and WebOS 6.0

Korean consumer electronics giant LG unveiled new TVs and teased the LG Rollable phone at its CES 2021 press conference. In the spirit of the first-ever virtual CES, a segment of LG's event was hosted by a completely virtual person, Reah Keem.

12 Jan 2021

Samsung

#CES2021: LG teases rollable smartphone, its answer to foldables

LG snuck in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser of what's most likely the LG Rollable smartphone in its CES 2021 presentation video. Not surprisingly, the company didn't elaborate on the teaser.

03 Jan 2021

South Korea

LG incorporates Mini LED technology in its 2021 TV line-up

LG might be the king of OLED TVs, but LCDs are still the bread-and-butter for the television segment of the Korean electronics giant. The company has revealed details of its Mini LED-enhanced LCD television line-up for 2021.

30 Dec 2020

Technology

LG Stylo 7 5G's renders leaked, design features revealed

LG is expected to introduce its affordable 5G smartphone, the Stylo 7 5G, sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, Voice has shared high-resolution renders of the phone, revealing its design features.

LG K42, LG K52 certified by BIS; India launch imminent

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted two handsets bearing model numbers LM-K420EMW and LM-K520EMW on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website.

#LeakPeek: This is how LG Stylo 7 will look like

LG is expected to launch a budget-friendly LG Stylo 7 model in early-2021. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared the CAD-based renders of the handset, revealing its design and features.

07 Nov 2020

Flipkart

LG Velvet Dual Screen available for pre-ordering via Flipkart

LG's recently-launched Velvet model is up for pre-ordering in India via Flipkart and it will be released on November 12, according to the e-commerce giant.

LG W11, W31, W31+ launched; prices start at Rs. 9,500

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, LG has launched the W11, W31, and W31+ in India. The former two arrive as successors to last year's W10 and W30 models while the W31+ is a slightly souped up version of the W31.

LG K92 5G, with Snapdragon 690 chipset, goes official

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-budget 5G smartphones, LG has launched the K92 5G model in the US.

28 Oct 2020

Qualcomm

LG Velvet launched in India, prices start at Rs. 37,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of premium smartphones, LG has launched the LG Velvet in India.

28 Oct 2020

India

LG's dual-screen swivelling phone arrives in India at Rs. 70,000

LG has finally launched its much-awaited Wing smartphone in India. The handset has dual OLED screens and a unique swiveling design that enables next-level of multitasking.

26 Oct 2020

South Korea

LG Q52, with MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, LG has launched the Q52 model in South Korea. It comes as a successor to the LG Q51 that was unveiled earlier this year.

23 Oct 2020

Snapdragon 765G

LG Wing to be launched in India on October 28

LG is all set to launch its Wing smartphone in India on October 28, the company has confirmed through an invite.

14 Oct 2020

AMOLED

Ahead of launch in India, LG Velvet's pricing details leaked

LG's premium mid-range smartphone, the Velvet, is expected to be launched in India later this month. In the latest development, retailer Supreme Mobiles has accidentally revealed the prices of the upcoming handset.

LG W31 appears on Google Play Console, key specifications confirmed

LG is planning to launch a new budget-friendly W31 model soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications and design details.

30 Sep 2020

AMOLED

LG Velvet might be launched in India in October

LG's premium mid-range smartphone, the Velvet, which was announced in global markets in June, might be launched in India in October.

LG K62, K52, with 4,000mAh battery and quad cameras, launched

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, LG has launched the latest K62 and K52 models in Europe. The handsets will go on sale in the European countries starting next month, followed by key markets in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

23 Sep 2020

South Korea

Here's how much LG's dual-screen Wing flagship phone will cost

LG has finally announced the price of its premium smartphone, the LG Wing. The novel, dual-screen handset will carry a price-tag of KRW 10,98,900 (roughly Rs. 69,100) in South Korea and go on sale starting early October.

LG introduces an affordable K71 smartphone with a built-in stylus

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the K71 model in Central America and Caribbean regions.

LG K42, with Helio P22 chipset and quad cameras, launched

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, LG has launched the K42 in the Dominican Republic.

LG Q31, with MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, the South Korean tech giant has launched the LG Q31 in its home country.

15 Sep 2020

Snapdragon 765G

LG Wing, with swiveling design and dual screens, goes official

In the world of smartphones, LG has written a brand new chapter with the introduction of its premium smartphone, the LG Wing.

02 Sep 2020

Samsung

NewsBytes Briefing: Galaxy Z Fold2 price announced, and more

Last night, Samsung held the second part of Galaxy Unpacked event and gave an in-depth look at its latest foldable phone - the Z Fold2.

27 Aug 2020

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ available with Rs. 18,000 discount

If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 15,000 on LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ flagship handset.

25 Aug 2020

Snapdragon 765G

LG Q92 5G, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, goes official

Expanding its range of mid-tier 5G smartphones, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the Q92 5G model in its home country. It comes as an affordable version of LG Velvet 5G which was unveiled back in June.

21 Aug 2020

Google

LG K31, with Helio P22 chipset and dual cameras, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, LG has launched the K31 model in the US.

09 Aug 2020

India

Former Mohun Bagan and Indian footballer Manitombi Singh passes away

Former India footballer and Mohun Bagan skipper Manitombi Singh died at the age of 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday.

29 Jun 2020

Android

Android 10 update rolled out for T-Mobile's LG Stylo 5

South Korean tech giant LG's Stylo 5 handset locked to telecom operator T-Mobile's network is now receiving the latest Android 10 update in the USA.