MANILA, September 16, 2013 – LG is poised to launch the LG G2, the latest smartphone offering from the electronics giant. The launch will be held at Solaire Resort and Casino on September 25.
The LG G2 is LTE-ready, and also boasts of having the world’s first Rear Key in its line up of features. The Rear Key allows users to switch the power on and off, activate the phone’s memo app, and use the camera.
The phone also has a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display, 13 megapixel camera with an optical image stabilizer, and a 3,000 mAh battery. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor, and operates on the Android Jellybean OS. It’s built-in recorder is capable of recording 60 fps Full HD, and has 24 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi sound playback.
Additional features include:
– KnockON – Turns the display on or off by tapping twice with a finger
– Guest Mode – Protects owner’s privacy by displaying only pre-selected apps when guests access the phone with a secondary unlock pattern
– Answer Me – Automatically answers the call after lowering the ringtone when the phone is raised to one’s ear
– Plug & Pop – Recommends options or related features to choose from when the earphone or USB cable is detected
– Slide Aside – Enables easier multitasking by simply "sliding" open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe.
