Latest Flagship of LG, the LG G3 is expected to launch in June

LG Electronics (LG) today introduced to the world its eager-ly anticipated G3 smartphone, the successor to the company’s well-received LG G2. With launch events taking place in six cities worldwide — London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore and Istanbul — LG G3 aims to redefine the definition of a global smart-phone for global customers.

Developed under the Simple is the New Smart concept, LG G3 is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. The LG G3 was empowered with the best of what current technology has to offer, providing consumers with a user experience more ambitious than anything offered before by LG.

“The smartest innovation in a fast evolving smartphone market is creating harmony between advanced technology and a simplified user experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG G3 is the result of our effort to actualize that idea into a tangible product. And we are extremely pleased with the result.”

Highlights of the new G3 include:

- 5.5-inch Quad HD display with 538ppi with four times the resolution of HD and al-most two times higher resolution than a Full HD display

- 13MP OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) camera with a revolutionary Laser Auto Focus that can shoot stunningly sharp images in a fraction of the time required by conventional phone cameras

- Polished metallic skin on the rear cover that is lightweight, fingerprint-proof and most of all, beautiful

- Floating Arc form factor that feels incredibly comfortable in one hand and incorpo-rates the innovative design heritage of the Rear Key

- Redesigned graphic user interface (GUI) consistent with the Simple is the New Smart concept of the G3
True-to-Life Viewing Experience

LG’s reputation in the display arena is second to none and the development of the G3’s breathtaking Quad HD display was the result of years of innovation in display technology. With a pixel density of 538ppi, the G3’s Quad HD display sets new viewing standard pro-ducing images that are sharper and clearer than traditional smartphone displays. At 5.5-inches, LG G3 boasts a screen ratio of 76.4 percent with thin bezels all around so the phone feels as comfortable in the hand as a smaller traditional smartphone.
The high resolution display on the G3 also required LG engineers to pair it with battery technology that was just as innovative. LG equipped the G3 with a 3,000mAh removable battery and advanced optimization technologies to further maximize battery efficiency. By replacing the metal in the battery cathode with graphite, LG engineers were able to extend the lifespan of the G3’s battery. The result is a battery that can keep up with the Quad HD display’s ultra-high performance without losing steam in the middle of the day.
Simply Captivating

The G3’s advanced 13MP OIS+ camera is designed to quickly and easily capture life’s special moments as they occur, not necessarily when you want them to occur. This is made possible with G3’s innovative Laser Auto Focus, the first of its kind in the smartphone in-dustry. This technology enables the G3 to capture the best moment — even in low light — by measuring the distance between the subject and the camera using a laser beam. So no more fuzzy pictures of your son scoring his first football goal and or missed shots because your camera couldn’t decide quickly enough which toddler in the playground to focus on. Combined with the proven and popular OIS+ technology first seen in the G Pro 2, the G3 is sure to impress even the most discerning shutterbugs.

LG also simplified the process of actually capturing those special moments. Rather than having to focus on the subject in preview mode and then pressing the shutter button, with the G3, tapping the subject to focus will simultaneously also trigger the shutter. What’s more, the G3’s 2.1MP front camera incorporates several new enhancements such as a larger image sensor and larger aperture for more light throughput and better-looking selfies. A unique twist has been added to the standard timed selfie mode by incorporating gesture controls — when ready to shoot, simply clench your hand into a fist and the G3 will recog-nize the gesture and begin the automatic three-second countdown. It couldn’t get any simp-ler than that.

For video, the G3 offers superior sound quality with instinctive microphones that measure the environment to identify the optimal audio level for the clearest recording. And with the built-in 1W speaker with Boost AMP, users can enjoy videos and music accompanied by richer sounds and clearer tones.

Balanced and Simplified Design Language

The Floating Arc design of the G3 with its ergonomic arch and slim side profile provides an extremely comfortable grip for everyday one-handed use. The Rear Key continues to anchor LG’s innovative design language, with a newly designed power key and volume buttons as well as more premium quality materials and finish. LG also refined sophisticated technical features and advancements located on the rear by arranging them in a clean and singular layout consistent with the G3’s well-balanced design language. The stylish metallic skin with matte finish which keeps the G3 looking clean and fingerprint-free will be offered in five vibrant colors: Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet and Burgundy Red.
The complement the new external design, LG adopted a minimalistic user interface design with flat graphics. The circular motif of the graphic assets in the new UI was derived from the shape and concept of LG’s logo, reflecting its unique visual style and identity.

Simplified UX to Reflect Simple Pleasures

In addition to the advanced core technologies, LG took its Learning from You approach to a higher level with new UX features to offer G3 users a unique experience unlike any pre-vious LG smartphone. Highlights include:

- Smart Keyboard: Adaptive technology learns as you type for faster input with less mistakes. Smart Keyboard reduces input errors by up to 75 percent by tracking and analyzing typing habits and intuitively “knowing” what word the user intended to type. The height of the keyboard can also be adjusted to better fit the user’s hands and position of the thumbs. Individual keys can also be customized with frequently used symbols for even faster input.

- Smart Notice: Like a personal assistant, Smart Notice provides suggestions and rec-ommendations based on user behavior, phone usage patterns and location to offer us-er information when it’s needed the most. Smart Notice can remind you of a call you declined earlier and ask if you would like to call that person back. If you have a large number of unused files or apps on the G3 taking up valuable space, Smart Notice will ask if you would like to delete or uninstall them. But what sets Smart Notice apart from other personal assistants is its natural language capabilities. For example, instead of just displaying today’s temperature and weather forecast, Smart Notice will make a recommendation such as, “You may want to take an umbrella today since it will rain this evening.”

- Smart Security: Understanding the importance of maintaining and securing confi-dential data when smartphones are shared, misplaced, lost or stolen, the LG G3 offers a number of enhanced security features such as:

Knock Code™ enables users to unlock their device with a pattern of taps. Merg-ing security and convenience, users can create a personalized code that can be entered anywhere on the screen. With the G3, users have the option of being able to use KnockON to wake the screen to check the time as well as enter the home screen directly via Knock Code™.

Content Lock keeps personal files safe and hidden from view when sharing the G3 with friends. When the G3 is connected to a PC, Content Lock prevents file previews so the data is still safe. The locked files can reside either on the G3’s internal memory or on the microSD card.

Kill Switch gives G3 owners the ability to disable their phones remotely in the event of theft. The Kill Switch also allows content on the G3 to be wiped so personal information won’t be compromised. Kill Switch also includes antivirus scanning and remote wipe and lock, among other essential features.

LG will also be offering a collection of new premium accessories to accompany the LG G3:
- QuickCircle™ Case: Available in five colors, QuickCircle™ Case allows easy access to frequently used functions such as calling, text messaging, music and camera all from the QuickCircle window without opening the cover. In addition to the QuickCircle™ Case, LG will offer a lineup of Slim Guard Cases and premium Slim Hard Cases to protect the G3 in handsome style.

- LG Tone Infinim™ (HBS-900): Developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon, the Bluetooth stereo headset delivers premium audio quality sound in a stylish design. Built with retractable wire management technology and jog buttons for effortless search, Tone Infinim also features Name Alert™ to verbally notify you who is calling before you answer.

- Wireless Charger: Compact and foldable, LG’s Wireless Charger is optimized for easy portability. Compatible with Qi’s wireless power charging technology, the Wire-less Charger from LG makes staying powered up as convenient as possible.

Starting on May 28 in South Korea, LG G3 will begin rolling out worldwide on over 170 carriers. Additional details will be announced locally at the time of availability.

Full Specifiacttions of G3 are here:

Available as:	LG G3 D850/D855 for Europe
	LG G3 LS990 for Sprint
GENERAL
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	CDMA 800 / 1900 - CDMA version
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA version
4G Network	LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600
	LTE - CDMA version
SIM	Micro-SIM
Announced	2014, May 28th in London
Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, June
BODY
Dimensions	146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight	149 g (5.26 oz)
DISPLAY
Type	True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.5 inches (~534 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
SOUND
Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
	- Dolby mobile sound enhancement
MEMORY
Card	microSD, up to 128 GB
Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM/ 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
DATA
GPRS	12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE	Class 12
Speed	HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 21 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL/ EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes
Infrared port	Yes
USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort), USB On-the-go, USB Host
CAMERA
Primary	13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, phase detection/laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Features	1/3'' sensor size, simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR
Video	Yes, 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., video stabilization
Secondary	Yes, 2.1 MP, 1080p@30fps
FEATURES
OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801
CPU	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU	Adreno 330
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser	HTML5
Radio	TBD
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors	Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red
	- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
	- SNS applications
	- MP4/DviX/XviD/H.264/H.263/WMV player
	- MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/WMA player
	- Photo viewer/editor
	- Document viewer
	- Organizer
	- Voice memo/dial/commands
	- Predictive text input
BATTERY	Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery