LG launches flagship 'social media phone' G6

MANILA -- LG Electronics recently launched its newest flagship smartphone, the LG G6, in the Philippines at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall.

The launch was attended by tech bloggers, social media influencers, and celebrities, including Sponge Cola's lead vocalist Yael Yuzon, Sharlene San Pedro, Luis Hontiveros, Khalil Ramos, and members of the band Hale.

Dubbed as a "social media phone," the LG G6 is an all-around gadget, says Yuzon, who is particularly impressed with the phone's superior camera and music player.

"In the world of social media, we interact with people, we download songs. Tapos you're gonna want to listen to it the right way. So having this is like having a vinyl player that fits in your pocket," Yuzon adds.

"I'm Drunk, I Love You" director JP Habac, meanwhile, notes that the phone has features that allow users to create high-definition videos. He even used it to shoot a short film around the University of the Philippines-Diliman, revisiting some of the locations used in the hit movie.

Top quality specs

The LG G6 comes with a 5.7-inch QHD+ FullVision display, and for the first time ever in a smartphone, an 18:9 screen-to-body ratio. This format, LG explains, gives users a broader viewing space and a more immersive experience when streaming videos and playing games.

In addition, the LG G6 is equipped with Dolby Vision technology and HDR 10, both of which are standards for high dynamic range.

It also sports dual 13MP rear cameras and a wide-angle 5MP front camera. Most importantly, it is water- and dust-resistant, making it a handy and adventure-ready mobile gadget.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, the LG G6 runs on the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 7.0 Nougat. The unit is now available in the Philippines in Astro Black, Ice Premium and Mystic White for P37,990.

From April 17 to 30, buyers can avail of LG's pre-order promo, and get exclusive freebies worth P8,990, as well as a one-year extended warranty.

For more details about the LG G6, visit lg.com/ph or check out their social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


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LG goes artsy with Gallery OLED TV

MANILA -- In a bid to maintain a strong edge in the television premium market, LG Electronics Philippines on Wednesday launched the LG Gallery OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV −- a 55-inch unit meant to be mounted onto the wall.

Hoony Bae, vice president of home entertainment division of LG Philippines, said the release of the Gallery OLED is proof that the company wants to be consistent in introducing premium quality television products in the country.

“We can’t compete with the cheaper brands in the market. If we did, we can’t deliver value products to the Filipino consumers,” Bae said.

“LG wants to be the brand associated with quality TV in the Philippines,” he added.

Aside from its slim design, Bae said the Gallery OLED boasts high-quality pictures with its four-color pixel technology, which adds a white sub-pixel to the RGB colors to enhance both color range and accuracy.

Bae also noted the LG Canvas Speaker, located behind the canvas cover of the TV frame, which promise to deliver "refined sound" from two sets of speakers and two woofers.

For fast-moving scenes, the OLED TV is equipped with Absolute Motion Clarity technology, which has a response speed of over 1,000 times faster than a LED TV. Bae explained that this enables viewers to experience fast, blur-free and crystal-clear pictures.

Meanwhile, the TV also has a "perfect angle viewing" function that allows zero distortion when viewed at any angle.

To project its artistic, minimalist design, LG partnered with National Artist Benedicto Cabrera, more known as Bencab. Throughout the duration of the partnership, buyers of the OLED TV will be able to enjoy these paintings embedded in the TV and access them through the Gallery Mode, an app that converts the TV into something like a painting featuring works of greats such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Pierre-August Renoir.

“With the newly launched LG Gallery OLED TV, the rapid evolution of TV is complemented with art, a field that can stand the test of time and is appreciated by people of different ages and preferences,” Jillian Lichauco, LG Electronics Philippines marketing and public relations manager, said.

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