LG G Flex 2 with 5.5-inch curved display now available in India for Rs. 54,990

Last month LG launched the G-Flex 2 smartphone in India. It was initially announced at this year's CES in Las Vegas. The smartphone is now available for purchase in India for Rs. 54,490 and comes in Flamenco Red and Platinum Silver color options. The main highlight of the G Flex 2 is its flexible display, along with a "self-healing" rear cover.

The availability announcement was made at a star-studded event where bollywood stars Anil Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri showcased their directorial debut shot through 4K Ultra HD videos using the LG G Flex 2.

Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor said, "I had a wonderful time using the LG G Flex2. It is a very stylish smartphone with stunning features like the curved display, super-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 64-bit octa-core CPU, Amazing camera and a flaunting design. I had a lot of fun using this smartphone to shoot videos that I have put together in the form of a short film."

The LG G Flex 2 eatures a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density. The display has a 700-mm radius curvature and at the back a 650mm-radius cuvature. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 has toughened with the firm's own special chemical treatment technology which LG calls Dura-Gaurd Glass. LG has also improved the 'Self Healing' back, the device will now get healed within 10 seconds.  

The smartphone is powered by 64-bit 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and paired with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage variants. For storage expansion options there is a microSD card slot present. The smartphone runs Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box.  

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+, dual-LED two tone flash and laser guided autofocus. On the front there is a 2.1-megpixel camera for taking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G LTE-A with tri-band carrier aggregation, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth Smart Ready (Apt-X) 4.1, NFC, SlimPort, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and USB 2.0.  

The LG G Flex 2 is fueled by a 3000mAh non removable battery. The device also support quick charging with battery reaching 50% in less than 40 minutes after putting it for charging.

The curved LG G Flex2 launched in India for Rs 55,000

LG at its annual Tech show in New Delhi, India launched second-generation curved display smartphone, LG G Flex 2. The G Flex 2 was announced at this year's CES in Las Vegas and is claimed to be the first smartphone to run Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor.

The LG G Flex 2 is priced at Rs. 55,000 and will go on sale in India later this month. It will be offered in Platinum Silver or Flamenco Red colors.

The LG G Flex 2 eatures a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density. The display has a 700-mm radius curvature and at the back a 650mm-radius cuvature. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 has toughened with the firm's own special chemical treatment technology which LG calls Dura-Gaurd Glass. LG has also improved the 'Self Healing' back, the device will now get healed within 10 seconds. 

The smartphone is powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and paired with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage variants [microSD card support]. The smartphone runs Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box. 

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+ and dual-LED two tone flash and laser guided autofocus. While the front snapper features a 2.1-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE-A with tri-band carrier aggregation, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth Smart Ready (Apt-X) 4.1, NFC, SlimPort, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and USB 2.0. 

Other features of the LG G Flex 2 include Simple hand Gesture Shot, Gesture View (to check last clicked shot) and Glance View (to swipe down notification when screen is off).

The show on the LG G Flex 2 is run by a 3000mAh non removable battery. The device also support quick charging with battery reaching 50% in less than 40 minutes after putting it for charging.

LG announces global rollout of G Flex 2 curved smartphone, starts in March

LG announced the global rollout of its G Flex 2 smartphone which was unveiled at CES 2015. The hanset was first made available in South Korea last month and was priced KRW 800,000 (Rs. 45,000).

The company revealed that major carriers in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and the US will be the first to offer LG G Flex 2 smartphone. It will also be launched in North America, South America, Europe and Asian market in the coming weeks. There is no word on pricing details.

The device is already up for pre-order in UK via Carphone Wearhouse with delivery expected by week commencing 16th March. It will go on sale in Singapore starting March 14 and made available in the US via Sprint on March 13.

The LG G Flex 2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density, 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB or 32GB storage variants [microSD card support],13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 2.1-megapixel front camera, 4G LTE-A, NFC, GPS, USB 2.0 and 3000mAh non removable battery. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Source : GSMArena

LG G Flex 2 To Go On Sale In South Korea On January 30

LG's curved smartphone G Flex 2 will be officially released and go on sale in South Korea on January 30. The device was showcased at CES 2015, Las Vegas, earlier this month.

The curved phone will be priced at KRW 800,000 (Rs. 45,000), and will be available via all three major telecom carriers in South Korea. The LG G Flex 2 will be available in two colour variants - Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red.

The main highlight of the G Flex smartphone is its flexible display, along with a "self-healing" rear cover. The LG G Flex 2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone. LG has also improved the 'Self Healing' back, the device will now get healed within 10 seconds.

The LG G Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density. The smartphone is powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and paired with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage variants [microSD card support]. The smartphone runs Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box.

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+ and dual-LED two tone flash and laser guided autofocus. While the front snapper features a 2.1-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, SlimPort, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and USB 2.0. The smartphone packs a 3000mAh non-removavable battery. The device supports quick charging with battery reaching 50% in less than 40 minutes after putting it for charging.

There are no details when the LG G Flex 2 will be available in the intentional market.

LG G Flex 2 Price Revealed In Amazon Listing, Priced At €599

The Highly appreciated LG's G Flex 2 smartphone which was launched at CES 2015, Las Vegas has gone for pre-order for EUR 599 in Germany via Amaon. LG had announced that the device will be available at the end of January in Korea, and will be released globally thereafter.

The listing does not reveal an exact availability date of the Curved smartphone, but it says "We will deliver the item as soon as it is available." The cost of the smartphone is cheap as compared to G Flex which was priced Euro 850.

The LG G Flex 2 is the first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor.  LG has also improved the 'Self Healing' back, the device will now get healed within 10 seconds.

The LG G Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density, 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage variants [microSD card support],13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 2.1-megapixel front camera, 4G LTE-A, NFC, GPS, USB 2.0 and 3000mAh non removable battery. It will be available in Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red.

LG Electronics Wins 41 Awards At CES 2015

LG Electronics won a record 41 awards at CES 2015, Las Vegas. Among them are the LG's show-stopping G Flex2 smartphone, stunning flat and curved 4K OLED TVs and revolutionary TWIN Wash System with mini washer.

 LG has been honored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) which recognized 10 CES innovation awards across multiple home entertainment, home appliance and mobile device categories. The CEA also named LG, the 4K Ultra HD partener of the International CES 2015.

William Cho , president and CEO, LG Electronics USA, said:

"At the center of all our products there is the promise of innovation to provide a better life, a commitment that lies at the basis of dozens of new products launched during LG this extraordinary week in Las Vegas. This award confirms our duty to seek excellence and inspires us to continue to raise the standard of innovation for 2015 and beyond."

LG also earned top accolades from Engadget, USA Today / Reviewed.com and Digital Trends for its new curved style smartphone dubbed LG G Flex 2.

LG said in its press release - “The awards again recognized LG’s outstanding smartphone technologies and design,” . “We plan to provide users with new smart lifestyles through continuous innovations.” TechRadar reviewed the new smartphone as “more likely to be picked up by bored Android phone owners tired of the same flat design."

The G Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch display that curves inward from top to bottom. It is the first handset to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 810 processor. Other features include a 13-megapixel camera and a microSD slot that can fit up to 2TB of extra storage.The handset will be available in South Korea this month and will be available globally later this year.

Over the past 10 years, LG has won over 150 CES innovation awards including 10 awards in four categories in CES 2015. This is the third consecutive time, LG's OLED TV's and premium G series smartphones have been recognized with the CES innovation award. 

Awards earned by LG at CES 2015 include :

Engadget Best of CES 2015

• Best TV Product: LG 65-inch class Art Slim 4K OLED (65EF9500)

USA Today/Reviewed.com CES 2015 Editors' Choice Winners

• LG 65-inch class Flat 4K OLED TV (65EF9800)
• LG G Flex2 Curved Smartphone
• LG TWIN Wash System

Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2015 Awards

• Best Home Video: LG EF9500 series Flat 4K OLED
• Best Mobile: LG G Flex2

TechRadar CES 2015 Staff Picks

• Best in Show: LG 77-inch class 4K Flexible OLED TV (77EG9900)
• Best TV: LG EF9500 series 4K OLED TV with webOS 2.0
• Best Smartphone: LG G Flex2

Techlicious 2015 CES Top Picks

• LG TWIN Wash System

PCMag Best of CES 2015

• Best Phone: LG G Flex2
• Best Digital Home Gadget: LG Twin Wash
• Best HDTV: LG 55-inch class 4K OLED TV (55EF9500)

HD Guru CES 2015 Top Picks 

• Best OLED TV
• Best Blu-Ray Player
• Best Sound Bar

Tech Times 2015 CES Best of Innovation Awards

• Audio: LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series
• Television: LG "Color Prime" 4K Ultra HD TV series with Wide Color LED and Quantum Dot technology

Men's Journal Best of CES 2015 Awards

• LG Twin Wash System
• LG 55-inch class 4K OLED TV (55EG9600)
• LG G Flex2
• LG Music Flow Sound System

Better Homes and Gardens CES Editors' Choice Innovation 2015

• LG EcoHybrid Dryer
• LG G3 Smartphone

TechnoBuffalo Best of CES 2015 Readers Choice Award

• LG G Flex2

GottaBeMobile Excellence Awards CES 2015

• LG G Flex2

Laptop Top Picks CES 2015

• LG G Flex2

Android Central 2015 CES Top Pick

• LG G Flex2

Android Authority Top Picks CES 2015

• LG G Flex2

Ubergizmo Best of CES 2015

• LG G Flex2

Expert Reviews CES Top Picks 2015

• LG G Flex2 

Source : CNBC

CES 2015 : LG Annnounce G Flex 2 Smartphone With Curved Display

LG has launched the G Flex 2 smartphone at CES 2015 Las Vegas. The main highlight of the G Flex smartphone is its flexible display, along with a "self-healing" rear cover. The LG G Flex 2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone.

The display has a 700-mm radius curvature and at the back a 650mm-radius cuvature. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 has toughened with the firm's own special chemical treatment technology which LG calls Dura-Gaurd Glass. LG has also improved the 'Self Healing' back, the device will now get healed within 10 seconds.

Coming to the specs the LG G Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch full-HD curved P-OLED display with 403ppi pixel density. The smartphone is powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and paired with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage variants [microSD card support]. The smartphone runs Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box.

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+ and dual-LED two tone flash and laser guided autofocus. While the front snapper features a 2.1-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE-A with tri-band carrier aggregation, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth Smart Ready (Apt-X) 4.1, NFC, SlimPort, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and USB 2.0. The smartphone packs a 3000mAh non-removavable battery.

Other features of the LG G Flex 2 include Simple hand Gesture Shot, Gesture View (to check last clicked shot) and Glance View (to swipe down notification when screen is off). The device also support quick charging with battery reaching 50% in less than 40 minutes after putting it for charging.

The LG G Flex 2 will be available in two colour variants - Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red. The smartphone will be available in Korea at end of January followed by other region.