LG unveils mid-priced phones for youth market

MANILA -- South Korean tech giant LG Electronics on Saturday launched the third generation of its well-received L Series — the L80, L70 and L40.

“LG L Series III caters to the upwardly mobile youth market, so this L Park was designed to let them unlock the fun, knock to their own style and live the LG life and style,” Lawrence Kim, vice president for LG Mobile Philippines, said at the launch.

“Likewise, the L80, L70 and the L40 are the perfect companions of today’s generation because of their user-friendly and uniquely smart features ideal for young people on the go,” he added.

Kim said the L80, L70 and the L40 are the first mid-priced units to feature the advanced Android KitKat operating software in the Philippines, which promises a more polished interface and a more seamless user experience.

“The L Series III continues the improvements on the design of the L Series heritage. Users will notice the distinctive comfortable grip, the smooth contours and the unique unibody look of the L Series’ third generation,” explained Kim.

LG provides more captivating images and videos, and stunning display with its own IPS technology at 5 inches for L80, 4.5 inches for the L70 and 3.5 inches for the L40.

All units are powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor which is suited for process-intensive applications or games, fast web surfing or seamless connectivity.

Furthermore, the three models carry LG’s unlocking system innovation — the Knock Code — which is an upgrade from LG’s well-loved KnockON feature previously only available on LG’s premium phones.

Knock Code enables users to develop a unique and personalized two to eight knock pattern for single-handed usage, enhanced security and easier accessibility, conveniently bypassing the lock screen altogether. It wakes the phone and unlocks it at the same time.

“While other sophisticated unlocking methods are only available on premium models, LG is making Knock Code available to a wider audience. Even mid-tier models like the L Series III will come equipped with the Knock Code,” Kim said.

“LG is really working to make smartphones more responsive and intuitive, solving security issues while still retaining the well-loved knocking gesture of the KnockON. It’s convenient, secured and fun to use.”

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Globe offers LG's new flagship smartphone

MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom on Monday said it is offering LG Mobile's newest flagship smartphone LG G2, touted as the "best smartphone in the world" by Stuff Magazine.

Globe is the first telco in the country to offer LG G2 under its suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans.

LG G2 is being offered for free at Globe Plan 1799 over a 24-month contract period.

The postpaid plan bundle already comes with unlimited Long Term Evolution (LTE) surfing which gives subscribers mobile internet speeds of up to 42 mbps, a monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and one-month free subscription to Globe Gadget Care.

"The LG G2 and its amazing features are best paired with the Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN, the first fully-customizable and most flexible postpaid plan in the country that empowers subscribers to create a plan that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle," Raul Macatangay, Head of Globe Postpaid, said.

"LG G2’s consumer-based features are complemented by Globe Postpaid’s compelling offers, providing utmost benefit to subscribers," Lawrence Kim, vice president of LG Electronics Philippines’ Mobile Communications division, said.

The LG G2 has the world’s first Rear Key, the only physical button on the device. Sporting a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display and near-zero bezel, the G2 runs on the industry’s most advanced mobile chipset—Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor—and contains a 3,000 mAh siO+ battery for maximum battery capacity.

The 13-megapixel Full HD camera is equipped with world-class features such as Optical Image Stabilization, 8X Digital Zoom, 9 Multi-Point Auto-Focus, and video recording capability up to 60 fps Full HD. It also boasts of the industry’s first 24 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi sound playback for studio-quality audio. The LG G2 also integrates new and practical UX features such as KnockON, which turns the display on or off by tapping twice, and Guest Mode, which protects the owner’s privacy by displaying only pre-selected apps when guests access the phone.

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