{"id":2085,"date":"2013-09-26T12:05:41","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T04:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2013-09-26T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2013-09-26T04:16:45","slug":"could-lgs-g2-be-the-ultimate-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2013\/09\/26\/could-lgs-g2-be-the-ultimate-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Could LG’s G2 be the ultimate smartphone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

LG’s G2 smartphone is now in the Philippines. The G2 boasts features that could potentially help LG further increase its marketshare.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Powered by the insanely fast 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, the LG G2 Android LTE smartphone features the world\u2019s first Rear Key, which is used for switching on and off, activating LG\u2019s QuickMemo, and launching the 13-megapixel Full HD camera.<\/p>\n

The 13 MP camera is enhanced by the optical image stabilization (OIS) technology which stabilizes the focus\u2014meaning it\u2019s great for action shots or low-light situations\u2014while photos and videos are taken. With the 9-point autofocus and rapid capture feature, the G2’s camera makes it one of the fastest in the market today.<\/p>\n

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The LG G2. SRP: Php29,990<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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The device sports a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display for superior graphics and contains the industry\u2019s most powerful battery capacity at 3,000 mAh siO+. The G2 also boasts of the industry\u2019s first 24 bit\/192kHz Hi-Fi sound playback for studio-quality audio.<\/p>\n

Still on sound, the G2’s audio zoom features lets you zero in on a specific audio source by zooming in on your subject while recording video. Afterwards, you can hear it more clearly during playback.<\/p>\n

This unique feature uses three stereo mikes, which amplify sound from the specified angle and deemphasize the surrounding noise, so you can zoom in on the sounds you want to hear, and tune out those you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Unlike AMOLED displays, which automatically turn down brightness to conserve battery life and over-saturate colors to compensate, IPS technology enables G2 to display bright whites and genuine colors without draining battery life.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, upgrades have been made in the user experience (UX) features already found in previous LG smartphones, such as QuickMemo, QuickTranslator, QuickRemote, Audio Zoom, Dual Camera, and Dual Recording.<\/p>\n

For blemish-free images, G2\u2019s camera lens is protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass (Mohs relative hardness of 9), the second strongest material after the diamond (Mohs relative hardness of 10).<\/p>\n

One feature which wowed attendees at the G2 launch in Solaire is the Shot & Clear feature. This feature captures the background before a moving person or object enters your shot, and blends it with the picture you\u2019ll take seconds later, eliminating any unwanted moving objects.<\/p>\n

The LG G2 also incorporates new and practical UX features such as KnockON, which turns the display on or off by tapping twice with a finger; Guest Mode, which protects the owner\u2019s privacy by displaying only pre-selected apps when guests access the phone; and Answer Me, which automatically answers the call after lowering the ringtone when the phone is raised to one\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n

Multitasking<\/strong><\/p>\n

With its 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Processor featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset, the G2 can easily run multiple processes at once, delivering up to a 50 percent increase in graphics performance and faster CPU speeds.<\/p>\n

The G2’s QSlide feature brings a PC-like experience to your G2, with the ability to view three windows at once on your display. With this feature, you can open two QSlide apps over your main screen, and even adjust their window size and transparency. You can maximize on-screen multitasking for a range of apps, including Videos, Memo, Calendar, Browser, and Calculator.<\/p>\n

You can also convert the G2 into a programmable remote with QuickRemote for all your infrared devices\u2014and turn on almost any home entertainment system from one convenient location.<\/p>\n

As for the design, the shape of G2 is thinner with round smooth edges. There are no buttons around the edges.<\/p>\n

\u201cLG G2 is the pinnacle innovation in the current line-up of LG Mobile,\u201d Lawrence Kim, vice president of LG Electronics Philippines\u2019 Mobile Communications division, stated. \u201cIts key message \u2018Learning from You\u2019 incorporates a number of revolutionary consumer-based components that are set to become trendsetters in today\u2019s smartphone market, shaping the smartphone of choice worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

LG Electronics Philippines garnered a momentous market growth in the competitive smartphone segment, according to latest data from GfK.<\/p>\n

The consumer electronics giant gained \u201csignificant, amount-based market share\u201d driven by the success of its Optimus L Series line-up released early this year. Both first and second generation L Series mobile phones targeted low to middle market segments.<\/p>\n

The G2 is noticeably without the \u201cOptimus\u201d which is the smartphone brand that comes with the models of LG Mobile. Kim explained that this signifies a \u201chuman-inspired\u201d smartphone with features that will revolutionize a highly competitive industry.<\/p>\n

The G2 has a suggested retail price of Php29,990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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