Bringing the balance of health in your life with LG - You Deserve Healthier Foods

With today’s fast life, cooking a meal in the traditional style is extinct. When there’s so many take out and home delivery options to choose from, cooking healthy meals is simply too time-consuming for many people. Hence, people mostly opt for eating less healthy fast foods and ready to eat meal packs. 

According to a study published by NCBI, people who cook more often, rather than get take-out, have an overall healthier diet. To make a healthy meal, the most important thing is to cook it at home, rather than opting for outside cooked food. To meet the evolving needs of the customers, LG through its modern innovation let customers live the healthiest life possible when it comes to healthy eating. 

LG’s latest Charcoal microwave oven models are India’s only microwave oven with the 30 Healthy HeartTM Autocook Menu that has been certified by the Heart Care Foundation of India for its benefits. The Healthy HeartTM Recipes offers 30 different Heart Friendly cuisines. These recipes are easily made with the click of a button in the Microwave Oven, designed for the healthy diet with full dosage of nutrients while also keeping your taste buds craving for more, making it the best option for working couples as they have loads to do, balance work and family. Some of the Auto cook healthy recipes pre-installed in the Microwave Oven includes Chicken Tagine for those who love continental food, Grape leaf for Arabic food lovers, delicious Apple Pie from European menu and Chicken tikka for Oriental food fans, among several other recipes. This feature in LG Microwave Ovens allows to prepare these dishes with minimum use of oil up to 88%. The Diet Fry feature is especially useful for health-conscious people.

With LG’s consistent focus on health and hygiene, the new refrigerator comes equipped with Hygiene Fresh+™ technology, tested by Intertek it eliminates up to 99.999% bacteria and removes bad odor in the refrigerator. The sleek refrigerator houses LG’s UVnano™ technology which harnesses the power of light to maintain a healthy and germ-free water dispenser tap. The UVnano™ operates automatically once every hour to remove up to 99.99% bacteria on the refrigerator's dispenser tap. Users can also activate the UVnano™ feature at their convenience with the press of a button. 

LG’s intelligent InstaView French Door refrigerator can be moderated with the revolutionary LG ThinQ® technology. This technology enables users to control the refrigerator through a smartphone app when not at home.  Designed to impress, the LG InstaView French Door refrigerator exudes elegance with its minimalistic and sleek design and seamlessly integrates with the aesthetics of any space.  The latest model also comes with a unique Square Pocket Handle that gives it more practicality and superior aesthetics.

Disclaimer: This is a guest post and not written/edited by Tech Siddhi staff.

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LG PLEDGES RS. 1 CRORE TO SUPPORT INDIAN ARMED FORCES

 Continuing with the commitment to support the Armed Forces, India’s leading consumer durable company, LG Electronics under its #KarSalaam initiative has pledged to contribute Rs. 1 Crore to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) on Republic Day. Launched in 2017, the ‘Kar Salaam’ initiative has been dedicated to the veterans of Indian Armed Forces saluting their spirit of generous contribution and service towards the nation. The contributions made in 2021 were utilized in funding education of children.

To further support the cause, LG will be conducting a public awareness drive to request and urge people to come forward, show support for the cause and contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. LG Electronics will also run a TV, radio, and digital campaign between January 20 and January 31, 2022, to further amplify communication across the masses for the initiative. The awareness campaign will also run at 7,000 retail stores across the country.

Commenting on the occasion Mr.Young Lak Kim- MD LG Electronics India said, “LG Electronics has been operating in India for the past 25 years and we have always been committed for welfare of society. Our Kar Salaam initiative underscores this philosophy and is a gratitude to the brave hearts who have selflessly contributed to the nation. We thank the Kendriya Sainik Board for helping us implement this initiative and hope we would be able to bring some positivity and joy to the families of thousands of ex-servicemen of the Defence Forces.”

Air Cmde B Ahluwalia, VSM, Secretary KSB  said, “We would like to thank LG Electronics for their continued support and for inspiring others to come forward and contribute to the welfare of those who had dedicated their lives for the nation. The Kar Salaam initiative has over the years created a lot of awareness and helped generate funds. We are confident, this year more people come forward and contribute to the cause that helps us improve the lives of war widows, children of martyr’s, war disabled soldiers & Ex-servicemen.”

Living by its philosophy, LG Electronics has been investing in several CSR initiatives to help the community in every possible aspect. Ahead of India’s 73^rd Republic Day, LG Electronics has pledged to support the chivalry and sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers for their unmatched contribution to the nation. The contribution made by LG Electronics will help the dependents of brave martyrs, veterans and their families

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The Smart Home of Today and Technology

The past two years have accelerated the adoption of smart technology and home entertainment within the comforts of our living room. With the majority of the population being restricted indoors and most working remotely, usual activities, places, and events that earlier broke the monotony of the daily routine were stripped away, with one’s own home becoming the modern-day comfort zone. 

According to a Statista report, the Indian smart home market is expected to be around $6 billion by 2022, a two-fold increase from $3 billion estimated in 2020. Globally, this number is expected to reach $53.45 billion by 2022. This is due to the higher acceptance for home appliances or devices that are smart, connected, energy efficient. With an increasing focus on wellness and improving lifestyle want to enhance their homes with smart products that make their chaotic routines interesting and easy. Modern-day consumers are looking at upgrading their homes with devices that provide them with a unique experience every time they say, “Hi! Show me something new today.”

To meet the evolving needs of the customers, LG through its cutting-edge appliances, air solutions and home entertainment devices created a modern-day smart home for better-connected living. Delivering the best-in-class user experience, LG’s TVs feature webOS 6.0. The smart TV platform features built-in Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa, offering access to many of the most popular streaming apps. Consumers can experience the wonders of AI - artificial intelligence as only an LG TV comes with AI ThinQ, an innovative and intelligent design to control your TV and appliances in one’s home. It runs on voice commands and opens new possibilities for comfort and luxury. The home screen has been redesigned to show everything worth watching, all in one place. One can enjoy personalized content recommendations based on their watch history, quick access to a variety of content, and easier control of connected devices.

Featured in LG’s Nano Cell & UHD TVs, Quad-Core Processor 4K removes video noise and creates more vibrant colour and contrast. Low-resolution images are upscaled and reproduced at close to 4K quality. Packed with AI capabilities, the processor also knows when, where, and how to improve the sound, creating virtual surround sound for a more immersive and cinematic experience. A light sensor measures the surrounding ambient light, then the processor finely adjusts tone mapping for optimal screen brightness. 

Housing the Magic Remote, LG TVs come with an ergonomic design that's easy to hold and a point and scroll system that allows faster searching. The remote comes with dedicated hotkeys for popular content and AI service providers, allowing users to jump to their favourite services with just a quick push of a button.

What’s more, LG Magic Remote not only controls your TV but your other  LG-connected devices too, and one can complete their smart adaptive viewing experience with voice-responsive LG smart audio devices like LG Soundbar AI ThinQ which supply immersive sound that changes settings according to content. These soundbars come with built-in Google Assistant and LG's ThinQ that turn your soundbars into your manager. Search for anything on Google, play music, control your connected LG ThinQ home appliances, or check their status - all with just a soundbar.

The LG soundbars also come with AI Room Calibration that uses algorithms to configure the best audio settings for your soundbar basis where you place it in just 15 seconds!

Disclaimer: Above article is a guest post on behalf of LG and is not authored by any of Tech Siddhi writers.

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LG LAUNCHES ‘KHWAHISHON SE KHUSHIYON TAK SEASON 3’ LUCKY DRAW WITH PRIZES WORTH RS. 8 CRORES!

 With the onset of festive season in India, LG Electronics, the leading consumer durable brand is launching ‘KHWAHISHON SE KHUSHIYON TAK SEASON 3” with more excitement and even bigger awards. 

In this offer, Consumers who have purchased LG Home Appliances* during the offer period are eligible to participate in the lucky draw by registering for this contest. Unlike last year, this time there would be not one, but two weekly draws to make it more exciting and Winners from the Lucky Draw will get a chance to win LG Products worth Rs. 8 Crores. Prizes includes Styler (Hygienic Clothes Refresher), Side-by-Side and Frost Free Refrigerators, Top Load Washing Machines, Air Conditioners, Water Purifiers & Microwave Ovens. Offer is starting from 26th September 2021 to 30th November 2021. The contest is applicable across India, except the state of Tamil Nadu.

The ‘KHWAHISHON SE KHUSHIYON TAK SEASON 3” lucky draw will be spread over ten weeks with draws every Thursday and Sunday. Additionally, there will be Bumper draw announced on 7 auspicious days which includes Ashtami, Dusshera, Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Guru Purab. 

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Praveen Gusain – Business Head – Refrigerators - LG Electronics India said ,

“LG Electronics is one of the most loved & trusted brand by consumers in India. As a consumer centric brand, LG has always been committed to delivering meaningful innovation with a best-in-class experience for its consumers. Our latest “KHWAHISHON SE KHUSHIYON TAK SEASON 3” campaign will enable customers to upgrade and redefine their homes with LG’s innovative products. We are confident that our latest offer will appeal to consumers and will enable them to enrich their lifestyle.”

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The ‘budding’ rise of ear-infections from earbuds

The audio category in India has witnessed some drastic changes in the gadgets and technology. From earphones to headphones to now wireless earbuds, the transformation has been quite huge. You will hardly find someone who does not own a pair of earbuds or who has not wish listed it in their Amazon account. Earbuds are becoming quite multi-functional these days when people are sitting at home while working or taking call or listening to music.

Despite though a convenience, earbuds possess risks to our health. Everyone at some point or the other has split headphones with their friends, family, borrowed a pair from a colleague and even left them at some place in the open only to find and use the next day. Sharing earphones is quite normal these days, when you really want to zone out, focus on a task or even just make others listen to your favourite song but not many realise that this can lead to significant ear-health issues and ear infection after prolonged use of earbuds.

Experts suggest sharing earbuds is not only unhygienic but risky too; when one shares or uses another person’s earbuds, they let that person’s bacteria into their ears, which can lead to ear infection and other ailments. According to health experts, earbuds do the wearer more harm than good, our ears our naturally built to protect themselves but when this natural process is obstructed it can lead to significant health issues. No earbuds today are designed mindful of the health risks they bring nor do they try to reduce it.

Owing to the compact size, it’s easy to leave them lying around, risking the development of bacteria. Unless you sanitize them, your earbuds have probably accumulated a great deal of dirt and bacteria. The major cause of this is the presence of the bacteria in the ear gel, and inadequate cleanliness of the same. To ensure that people can enjoy using their earbuds without worrying about the hygiene of their ears, LGs launched TONEFREE Wireless earbuds, with innovative UV Nano Technology are capable of sanitizing and eliminating bacteria. India’s 1st 99.9% Bacteria-Free Earbuds, an industry first innovation, the LG TONEFREE come with an UV Nano charging cradle to keep the earbuds bacteria free, giving the wearer enhanced hygiene and protection after every charge. The earbuds also have medical-grade ear gels that conform to the ear shape.

It is important to use the earbuds mindfully to reduce the risk of infections. Taking breaks and ensuring proper sanitisation is important while using them on a day-to-day basis.

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LG launches ThinQ front load washing machine featuring AI Direct Drive motor for INR 44,990

LG Electronics (LG) introduced its most advanced innovation in laundry, deploying artificial intelligence to deliver precision washing for optimal results without the guesswork. Going beyond the realm of conventional washing machines, the new LG ThinQ™ front-load washing machine features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive™ (AI DD) motor. The AI DD washer builds on 20 years of advancements in LG’s groundbreaking Direct Drive motor, delivering effectiveness and efficiency.

 

Unlike normal washing machines, which only detect fabric weight, the LG ThinQ™ front-load washing machine features Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive™ (AI DD) which detects not only the weight, but also senses softness of fabric, and chooses the optimal motions for the fabric by itself.  Optimized washing depends on the type of laundry with less damages as compared to a normal washing machine.

 

LG’s AI DD technology leverages big data from twenty thousand pieces of information related to washer usage and applies settings based on the volume and delicateness of the garments in each load of laundry to deliver the most optimized washing cycle. The LG ThinQ™ washing machine operates on silent operation and has powerful washing performance that comes with standard 10-year warranty on its motor parts.

 

The LG ThinQ™ washing machine can be operated via the Smart ThinQ™ Wifi giving one access to control the machine from anywhere and anytime, creating an integrated experience for its user. The LG ThinQ™ app available on both Android and iOS, enables one to start a dry cycle or get notifications when laundry is done from anywhere.

 

In addition to the AI-DD technology, the new LG washer comes with additional features that not only save time but deliver superior performance. TurboWash™ 360 uses powerful jets to surround clothes from multiple angles so detergent can penetrate deep into fabrics for a complete clean – even for big loads – in under 59 minutes. 3D Multi Spray shoots jets of water in five different directions simultaneously to quickly break down tough stains: thus, saving both time and water. 2kg worth of laundry can now be washed in just 59 mins instead of the standard 2-hour time, reducing the consumption of water and time at hand.

 

The ThinQ™ washing machine is powered with 6 Motion DD (Direct Drive) for an Optimal Wash of fabrics. Different fabric needs different motions to remove the tough stains and at the same be gentle on the clothes. The 6 Motion Motherly Wash Includes-Scrubbing, Rolling, Stepping, Swing, Tumbling and Filtration that removes the tough stains and reduces fabric damage.  The 6 Motion Direct Drive technology moves the wash drum in multiple directions, giving fabrics the proper care while getting clothes ultra clean.

 

Additionally, ThinQ™ washing machines feature the LG Steam+™ technology which eliminates 99.9% of allergens, such as dust mites that can cause allergy or respiratory issues with 30% less wrinkles. Certified by BAF and TUV certificate, the LG Steam+™ technology generates steam for 20 mins to remove germs and bacteria, for a hygienic maintenance of laundry.

 

Commenting on the launch, Mr.Vijay Babu- VP- Home Appliances from LG Electronics said, “With our innovative washing technologies, we are certain that our washing machine with AI DD will exceed all consumer expectations. A welcome addition to our health and hygiene portfolio, we are confident that our latest washing machine will set a new benchmark for convenience with its larger capacity and customized laundry experience.”

 

The LG ThinQ™ front-load washing machine will available at a price of INR.44,990/-

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LG to showcase digital signage solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo 2018

LG Electronics, will showcase its futuristic digital signage solutions at the Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) 2018, on March 20-22, in Stockholm, Sweden. Attention-grabbing displays, including Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), the Ultra Stretch Signage products and the OLED range, provide crystal clear images and guarantee the best information visibility under any condition and viewing angle, leaving passengers in terminals with a satisfying smile.

The eye catcher of LG’s booth in the Stockholmsmässan Congress Centre is its 55-inch OLED Circle with 360 degrees of iconic signage and a state of the art design to attract the passengers’ attention. With its elegant form, this is the ideal way for retailers and airport operators to catch the passengers interest at busy airports. Besides that, its curved flexibility maximizes the space design versatilities, which makes this product ideal for various promotion purposes, such as advertising high-end products.

Arrival and departure information

Another highlight at PTE 2018 is LG’s Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), showing real-time arrival and departure information that operate 24/7. These FIDS-signage solutions use In Plan Switching (IPS) technology which guarantees clear colours at any vertical and horizontal angle. This means that passengers can read the information on the screens regardless of the viewing angle.

The non-glare treated displays allows to not be affected by natural light during the day or bright artificial light in the evening. LG’s products include features for additional protection against other external factors, such as sunlight, dust and humidity. Furthermore, LG provides FIDS displays with power built-in Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), requiring only one electrical supply to power the display as well as the OPS-kit.

At LG’s PTE booth, there will be two Video Walls; one for FIDS, with a much lower reflection, and one for High Brightness. The Video Walls are ideal for large public spaces, like airport terminals, where it is essential to communicate the right information, quick and effectively, so passengers can find their way around. The FIDS Video Wall is equipped with LG’s webOS System-on-Chip (SoC) smart platform, which is directly integrated with the displays. This solution will not only reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) but also eliminate additional points of failure, remove the need for an external player and requires less cabling.

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LG V20: Specifications, Features, Pricing and Availability

We know LG as a consumer electronics brand since decades, in this segment it is a great competitor of the tech giant Samsung. However, the same cannot be said when it comes to smartphones as LG has a very low market share and number of devices in each segment when compared to Samsung, but does that mean it lacks the fire of innovation, the urge to rule and the desire to bring quality products to the market. For me the answer is no, if you have any doubt about that then you are missing on the great devices LG has introduced to the world and which are in no way short of any flagship devices of their time. On one side Samsung has had a very bad year in 2016 because of the Note 7 fiasco, on the other LG has just launched its next flagship in India i.e. the #LGV20. We will share all the details about the product we have, if you are short of time and think its too long to read complete post then we would like to inform you that this phone is like a Rajkumar Hirani's movie which is launched in December and grabs many awards for the year.

LG V20

Highlights of the Phone: 

• Secondary Display strip on top of primary display.
• Detachable Battery with a push of button, Detaches itself when shock is sensed.
• Fingerprint sensor at rear which can be pressed to use it as power button.
• Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
• Dual rear camera (16 MP + 8 MP), 5 MP front camera.
• 64 GB internal memory, can be extended up to 2TB via micro SD card.
• Incredibly durable-805g military certification.
• B & O play premium earphone worth Rs 18,000/- free for every buyer.

LG V20 boasts of metal body with a very thin bezel design, the device sports a squarish design as opposed to rounded one in in G5, the back cover is also made of aircraft grade aluminium while the top and bottom edges are protected by Silicon Poly Carbonate which is a great shock absorbing material.

Durability of the phone makes it one of the most sturdy phone to carry.

Talking about the durability of the phone, it is quite sturdy and reliable and in fact the LGV20 is US military compliant drop tests. As a witness to the launch event I can assure you that the different techies tried there way to make a crack on the phone with their drop tests but every time when we turned our neck towards a shattering sound we could see the phone safe after being picked up from the floor.

The phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad core processor coupled with a 4GB RAM which is standard in current generation of smartphones. LGV20 comes with 64 GB of internal memory with UFS (2.0). LG V20 comes with a 5.7 inch primary Quad HD IPS display with a 513 ppi pixel density, the device also comes with a 2.1 inch secondary IPS Quantum Display to check notifications. This can also be seen as functionally implemented the same way as Samsung has implemented its edge display.

The LG V20 comes with wide-angle cameras on both the front and back of the phone. The V20 can take wide-angle photographs with rear-facing 135-degree and front-facing 120-degree lenses. Even more interesting is the Hybrid Auto Focus feature which delivers optimal picture sharpness while Auto Shot simplifies selfies with a face detection feature that triggers the shutter automatically. The phone comes with 3200 mAh removable battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

When it comes to video recording, the V20’s Steady Record 2.0 helps neutralize shaky images using both Electronics Image Stabilization (EIS) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS 2.0) built into Qualcomm Snapdrago 820 processor. Moreover, high quality video wouldn’t be worth watching without an equally high quality of audio. Therefore, the V20 captures audio using formats similar to those used in professional video equipment. The powerhouse smartphone also supports optimal playback, minimizing distortion and noise.

For the Audio Features, LG collaborated with renowned European audio brand B&O Play, under the umbrella of Bang & Olufsen - the manufacturer of a complete line of audio and video products. The fastest-growing stand-alone unit of Bang & Olufsen, takes the audio game of V20 several notches higher, assuring one to ‘Play More’. Hitting the right cords, the new V20 comes with B&O Play headsets for absolutely free.

Detailed Specification of the phone:

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor
• Display: Main 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 513ppi) /Secondary IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi)
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 64 GB Internal Memory / microSD(up to 2TB)
• Camera: Front 5MP with F1.9 (Wide Angle) / Dual Real Camera 16MP and 8 MP Wide Angle with F1.8
• Battery: 3200mAh (removable)
• Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat
• Size: 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6mm
• Weight: 174g
• Colors: Titan / Silver / Pink
• Others: Hi-Fi Video Recording / Steady Record 2.0 / HD Audio Recorder / Studio Mode / High AOP Mic /Second Screen / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / In Apps / Finger Print Scanner / Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

LG V20 shall be available across India starting 6 th Dec 2016 through Retail stores and online exclusively at Amazon. V20 shall be available at market operating price of INR 54,999.

Exchange Program with LG V20: You can exchange your old smartphone for a minimum value of Rs 20000 when  you upgrade your LGV20.

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LG Optimus G finally launched in India for Rs-34500/-

LG launched its much awaited smart phone Optimus G in India for Rs 34,500/- . The phone boasts with 4.7"  true HD IPS display with a resolution of 320 ppi, Optimus G runs on Android Jelly Bean. OS.

Optimus G is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 processor with Asysnchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing, which enables each core to power up and down independently to increase performance while saving battery life. 

It has 2GB RAM,32GB of Internal memory, of which 25GB is user accessible. It comes packed with a 2,100 mAh battery. The new battery from LG Chem has a longer life designed for multitasking. LG Optimus G comes with ultra high resolution 13 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera.

Key Specs:

• Advanced 13 MP or 8 MP rear-facing camera with Time Catch Shot, "cheese shutter" and Smart Shutter and Low Light Shot Noise Reduction
• 1.3 MP front camera
• 2 GB RAM
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system
• Qualcomm Snapdragon^TM S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHZ Quad-Core Krait CPUs and LTE
• 32 GB of memory or 16 GB of on-board memory and microSD slot pre-loaded with a 16GB SD card that can accommodate up to 64GB of expandable memory
• 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus Display (1280 x 768 pixels)
• Display technologies including Zerogap Touch
• 2,100mAh battery
• Bluetooth Version 4.0

Hardware of LG Optimus G really impressed us but I think more interesting would be the User Experience this phone is going to provide. Let's have a look on the key features mentioned on LG website.

NEXT GENERATION QUAD CORE SMARTPHONE

Optimus G powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro APQ8064 processor, delivers a superior mobile experience for web browsing, games, user interfaces, graphics applications and longer battery life.

MASTERPIECE DESIGN WITH 'CRYSTAL REFLECTION FINISH'

The Zerogap Touch offers an immersive and real touch sensing experience. Also, the Zerogap Touch reduced the thickness of the display for a slimmest design and sharpest viewing, even outside.The smooth metallic highlights, which was possible through the Laser Cut Contour, also offers a clean finish of simplicity with a unibody form.

CROSS-TASKING WITH NEXT GENERATION QUAD CORE

Lightning fast Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor to handle multiple tasks seamlessly on a crystal clear True HD IPS Plus display with a new next generation highly efficient battery.

QSLIDE FUNCTION (Most Interesting)

QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display. As it doesn’t show a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, the user can complete two tasks concurrently – such as sending a text message or searching the web while watching a video

DUAL SCREEN DUAL PLAY

Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen wirelessly. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the TV while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes

ICON PERSONALIZER

Personalize the icon image within your style. You could change icons, and make certain icons that you frequently use bigger for easier access.

WISE RINGTONE

Ever missed a call when you were in a concert? No worries with the Wise Ringtone function. It automatically maximizes the volume when you are in a noisy atmosphere.

With these specifications and features this smart piece is ready to compete with Samsung Galaxy SIII, HTC One and other premium smart phones in market.

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