Moto E News: Moto E (2015) is official and coming with Lollipop and 4G LTE

The Moto E 2nd generation has been revealed and will be arriving with 4G compatibility and Android 5.0 Lollipop. The successor to Motorola's budget Android smartphone from 2014, the Moto E (2015), or Moto E 4G if you prefer, is listed as "coming soon" on the Best Buy website.

The 2nd generation Moto E has been revealed by Best Buy. / © Motorola

Moto E (2015) price

The Moto E 2nd Generation price is set at 99 USD off-contract, which is currently 20-30 bucks cheaper than the 2014 edition as listed on Best Buy.

Moto E (2015) release date

The Best Buy listing shows the Moto E 4G edition as "coming soon". The original Moto E arrived on May 13th, 2014 but I doubt we will have to wait another 3 months until May to see this second generation. There is no way it would appear on the Best Buy site this far ahead of a release. 

Moto E (2015) specs

The Moto E 4G edition is coming with the same dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor as can be found on the 2014 Moto E, and the same amount of RAM, but the internal storage has been bumped up to 8 GB, and it now has 4G LTE connectivity and a front-facing camera. Full specs list below.

	Moto E (2015)
System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Display	4.5-inch TFT 540 x 960 qHD display
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	8 GB (+ micro-SD slot)
Connectivity	4G LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0
Camera	5 MP rear camera (no LED flash), VGA front-facing camera, 720p video
Battery	3,220 mAh (removable), Turbo charging
Dimensions	130 x 67 x 11.9 mm
Weight	143 grams
Price	99 USD (off-contract)

What do you think of the Moto E (2015)?

LG launches largest ever Curved TV in UK, with awe-inspiring 105″ Curved ULTRA HD LG 105UC9 at £60,000

LONDON: LG Electronics (LG) launched its largest ever Curved TV in the UK, with the awe-inspiring 105″ Curved ULTRA HD LG 105UC9 now available to buy exclusively from Harrods Technology department for £60,000. Delivering a monumental curved screen size and spectacular picture quality, the 105UC9 is LG’s first 21:9 aspect ratio Curved ULTRA HD TV, offering a wide viewing angle and the ability to deliver the minutest detail in breathtaking clarity.

The 105UC9’s cinematically proportioned 21:9 CineVu screen displays movies as they were made to be seen, ensuring a truly immersive viewing experience at home. To match this incredible IPS 5K display, the 105UC9 also delivers outstanding audio via its built-in 7.2 channel, 150W sound system. Incorporating LG’s ULTRA Surround concept and developed in partnership with premium audio products manufacturer Harman Kardon, the speaker array produces a powerful and rich audio experience. The multi-channel system complements the CineVu screen with a sonic performance worthy of an actual movie theatre.

Boasting a 5K screen resolution, the 105UC9 represents a triumph of display technology. In order to overcome the challenge of uneven backlighting in a curved screen, the Thin Film Transistor (TFT) pixel circuit technology was refined, preventing colour leakage and ensuring a superior viewing experience from virtually any angle. The 105UC9 also incorporates LG’s web OS Smart+ TV system, which brings together all fans favourite catch-up TV, movies, sport and music services into one user friendly menu that is both simple to connect and simple to explore.

“LG is known for its innovative and market leading technologies,” said Andrew Mackay, LG Commercial Director – Consumer Electronics (UK & Ireland), “and we’re proud to bring our largest ever Curved television to the UK, to be sold exclusively in Harrods. With a resolution of 11 million pixels, the 105-inch Curved Ultra HD panel is proof of our continued leadership in the next generation display market, offering exceptional world-class value to our customers.”

Stewart Mancey, Head of Technology at Harrods said: “We are delighted to welcome the LG 105″ Curved ULTRA HD TV exclusively to Harrods Technology, as the department continues to drive first-to-market technology and innovation from some of the world’s biggest brands.”

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 86,000 people working in 119 locations around the world. With 2013 global sales of USD 53.10 billion (KRW 58.14 trillion), LG comprises five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning & Energy Solution and Vehicle Components – and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LG.com/UK.

The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a global top player in audio-visual products, monitors, personal computers and digital signage and commercial displays. The company is always pushing the boundaries of technology to create feature-rich devices with stylish designs that meet the needs of global consumers. LG is committed to improving customers lives with innovative home entertainment products led by its award-winning OLED TVs, 4K ULTRA HD TVs and CINEMA 3D Smart TVs featuring the new web OS platform

LG Ice Cream Smart: A Flip Phone with Smart Guts

 Source:Propakistani.pk

When was the last time you saw a smartphone with a flip cover? You know, like the Motorola Razr from almost a decade ago? Flip phones were all the rage once upon a time. And now LG is bringing them back to the masses.

Enter LG’s Ice Cream Smart, a clam-shell phone with some ‘smarts’ thrown in. It’s a smartphone that is equal parts modern and equal parts retro. The phone comes with a touch screen display AND a physical keypad. If you miss the feeling of composing those SMSes on a bunch of physical buttons, then the LG Ice Cream Smart is the phone to get.

If you loved flip phones, chances are LG’s Ice Cream Smart will be right up your alley

Barring the confused name of this phone, LG has made this phone for people who miss the open-and-shut feeling that old clamshell phones had. The phone makes a recognizable ‘fwap’ sound as you close the flip cover on the phone, serving as a reminder of how flip phones were popular once upon a time. The aesthetics and the way a flip phone handles makes a good case for those who want nostalgia to

LG will be bringing this phone in a variety of colors. LG calls their color choices as the “ever popular emotional pastel-tone colors.” So expect soft and subdued colors on these phones. This is a far cry from the flashy bright colors seen in the Microsoft Lumia series of smartphones.

The LG Ice Cream Smart comes with a physical keyboard and a touch screen

Currently, its slated to be released in Korean markets only. However, as we’ve seen with the Samsung Galaxy S series, it’s only a matter of time before Korean variants of this phone model will make its way to Pakistani shores.

So what do you think? Is there a market for smart flip phones or will they prove to be a short term gimmick? Should other manufacturers follow suit and bring out flip phones to the masses? It sure would be intriguing to see HTC making its own by customizing the industrial design it uses for the HTC One.

What Blackouts? LG Develops Battery Powered TV for Pakistan

No matter where you are in the world consumer’s demand and deserve an uninterrupted television viewing experience. LG Electronics has has developed the new LG Battery TV Plus specifically for the Pakistani market, ensuring their latest in home electronics can power through blackouts or any other power supply surprises.

LG Battery Plus TV:

The LG Battery Plus Television (LB552R) has a powerful battery at the heart of the unit, enabling the television to charge throughout the day. So when the powers go out, it still remains on. To guarantee functionality, LG has also equipped the television with a built in satellite function that enables the television to still receive the full line-up of channels regardless of whether the power is out or not. Every feature of the TV is able to run seamlessly through the internal battery power supply.

The LG Battery Plus TV can last up to one hour on battery and has an in-built satellite function

Also included in the unit is the built in time-machine television recorder that lets viewers save their favorite programs directly to the television unit. With the included storage system on the TV anyone will be able to go back and watch their favorite programs at a time convenient for them. All this is possible without any extra equipment or installation needed.

Battery Details:

The back-up battery on the LG Battery Plus TV is able to power the unit and built in satellite device for up to 60 minutes. The battery is also changeable, giving consumers the option of replacing the battery without the need of replacing the entire television. Households will be able to save money as the built in satellite and recorder replaces the need for an outside satellite dish or DVR system.

Connectivity:

Like all of LG’s TV’s numerous channels will be able to be broadcasted through the unit, both in HD and regular display. People can display their own programming as well using the built in MHL Cable ports, USB ports, and one of the 2 AV reports. Any owner that also has an Android powered smart phone will be able power the TV using the Smart TV Remote app, recognized for its ease of use.

Speaking on the new unit entering the Pakistani market, Mr. D. Y. Kim, President, LG Electronics Gulf FZE said:

“Our consumers are the center of our company and it’s our job to make sure we deliver products that meet their needs. The LG Battery Plus television will be a great addition to any home as it incorporates our award winning Home Entertainment technology in a package that fits the region. We know our Pakistani consumers will be very pleased with this new product.”

LG Bypasses Android – New Smartwatch Runs on WebOS

LG presented an absolutely gorgeous looking smartwatch today at CES2015. Audi is partnering with LG and this watch can lock and unlock your car automatically. But that’s the not the most significant feature of this watch… it’s not running on Android.

Android Wear is the version of the Android OS exclusively designed wearable devices. This watch was expected to be running Android Wear but LG and Audi surprised everyone by embedding WebOS in it. This is the operating system that was limited to LG’s smart-TV sets until now.

This watch contains a classy vintage look thanks to its circular shape, patterned leather strap and machined crown. This design clearly indicates that it is basically an Audi watch that is using an LG operating system. LG’s own smartwatch series G Watch R looks much modern compared to this watch

The UI is tailor-made to look good on round screens. WebOS has cellular connectivity, which means that you can make phone calls with this watch. Messaging functionality is also there in WebOS, probably this is the reason LG and Audi decided to go with WebOS instead of Android Wear.

It evident that if this watch gains attention in the market, Android will also add cellular connectivity features in Android Wear. Then, we may soon be heading to an age where mobile phones will cease to exist. Only smartwatches will rule the world.