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12 Megapixel Camera Phone from LG Called GC990 Louvre

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:19:40 +0000

With Samsung and Sony Ericsson releasing their 12 megapixel camera phone this year, LG is set to announce the LG GC990 Louvre with Schneider-Kreuznach optics. Featuring zero shutter lag, intellizoom, Xenon flash and touch focus with the full touch screen, the 12 megapixel camera module can capture HD video in 1280 x 720 resolution. It will also support up to ISO 3200, but expect to see more noises with higher ISO sensitivity setting.

As for the user interface, the LG GC990 Louvre is powered by the company latest S-Class 3D UI with the 3.2-inch display screen. According to GSMArena, the new camera phone is not officially announced yet but it was displayed in a product exhibition show in Korea. We shall expect the official detail from LG soon.

LG ARENA Wins the iF Communication Design Award for its 3D S-Class User Interface

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:14:54 +0000

LG has won the iF Communication Design Award 2009 for the 3D S-Class User Interface featured on its latest handset, LG ARENA (LG-KM900). According to LG, it had sold over 500,000 units in the three months after its launch in Europe.

The 3D S-Class UI has also applied to the Viewty Smart (LG-GC900), LG-GM730 and LG-GD900 Crystal with different customization. The Viewty Smart runs the S-Class UI with modifications that make it ideal for a camera phone, including multi-touch commands for zooming in and out, one-touch mode selection for stills and video, and an Intelligent Shot Mode Indicator that shows exactly how the phone is analyzing the scene. The version of LG’s S-Class UI in the LG-GM730 is designed to work seamlessly with the latest version of Windows Mobile, thus making this smartphone easier to use while still delivering the advanced, familiar features. The S-Class UI in the LG-GD900 Crystal, responds to commands on the phone’s full touchscreen as well as its transparent, touch sensitive Crystal Touchpad.

LG Viewty Smart Shipping This Month, to Announce 12 Megapixel Camera Phone This Year

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:17:33 +0000

LG today has confirmed that it will start shipping its next 8 megapixel camera phone, the LG Viewty Smart (LG GC900) in Europe this month. Featuring a sensitivity up to ISO 1600, the new camera phone integrates an Intelligent Shot Mode that will automatically analyzing scenes and adjusting camera settings accordingly. The camera phone is assisted by a LED flash and featuring Multi-Face Detection, Touch Shot, Art Shot, Beauty Shot, Panorama Shot and Continuous Shot. According to the company, it has already sold 7 million units of the first LG Viewty, which was launched in November 2007. LG has also announced plans for a 12 megapixel camera phone with even more smart features, planned for launch later this year.

LG GC900, the Viewty Smart Officially Announced

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:49:08 +0000

LG announced today Viewty Smart (LG-GC900), a new 8 megapixel camera phone with sensitivity up to ISO 1600 and an Intelligent Shot Mode that will automatically analyzing scenes and adjusting camera settings accordingly. The camera phone is assisted by a LED flash and featuring Multi-Face Detection, Touch Shot, Art Shot, Beauty Shot, Panorama Shot and Continuous Shot. LG Viewty Smart will be available through operators in Europe starting this May and then launch in other markets around the world.

Viewty Smart also includes the brand new 3D S-Class UI, which debuted on LG’s ARENA earlier this year. LG has tailored S-Class around Viewty Smart’s camera features with an on-screen dial for instantly switching shot modes and a thumbnail viewer that shows recently taken photos without having to switch to the photo gallery. The touch UI also supports zooming in by moving your finger in a clockwise circle.

Other than the great camera capability, the WVGA touch screen is a 3-inch display touch screen in 800 x 480 resolution. The 3G phone is compatible with 7,2 Mbps HSDPA network and photo geotagging with A-GPS. The Viewty Smart can also store photos on its 1.5 GB of internal memory or on MicroSD cards up to 32 GB.

LG Germany Blog Accidentally Made LG Viewty II Announcement

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:33:32 +0000

While specs of the LG Viewty II (LG GC900) was made known in early March, it looks like LG is getting ready to announce the 8 megapixel camera phone in the next few days. LG Germany blog has accidentally made a blog post about the new LG Viewty II, but was removed and replaced with a apology post.

The new Viewty II has a model number GC900, and it will be marketed with Viewty Smart branding. The Viewty II will have a 8 megapixel camera, supports up to ISO 1600, auto focusing and assisted by a Xenon flash module and image stabilizer. Other than the great camera capability, It is a full touch screen phone with a 3-inch display screen in WVGA resolution. It will also feature LG’s latest 3D S-Class UI, has built in 32GB memory, WiFi and GPS with photo geotagging support.

More photos at next page

[via phonearena]

LG Arena Touch Screen Phone Launches in Europe

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:48:14 +0000

LG today announced the release of its new multimedia touch screen phone, LG ARENA (LG-KM900) in Europe. According to the company, LG Arena has already achieved one million unit pre-orders from various carriers around the world since its announcement in February.

LG ARENA includes the world’s first Dolby Mobile technology for a globally released handset, to deliver an exhilarating surround sound experience for video content with its 3.0-inch WVGA screen.

Debuting on ARENA, LG’s new S-Class UI was designed from the very start to leverage the advantages of touchscreens and eliminate unnecessary menus and steps. At its core is a 3D cube layout that provides four customizable home screens. Users can have easier access to all features by flipping the cube with just the flick of a finger. The Elastic Lists feature is one of a kind with list items being stretched like a rubber band when touched, eliminating the extra step of switching to a new screen for other choices. Fast yet smooth 3D transitions between menus are made possible with the help of a powerful AMD processor.

Video and photos can easily be shared on social networking sites, thanks to 3G HSDPA 7.2 networks and Wi-Fi. FM transmitter and 3.5 mm audio jack always leave space for users who want to enjoy their music in the car, at home on a stereo or anywhere with preferred ear phones. Other advanced features include Google Mobile Service, A-GPS and geo-tagging.

LG ARENA will be available in silver and black titanium colour schemes and available for purchase starting in March in major European markets.

Here is the LG Viewty II Photo!

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:27:21 +0000

With the specifications available online without a picture last week, phonearena has actually managed to took the LG Viewty II photos at Mobile World Congress 2 weeks ago. The Viewty II will have a 8 megapixel camera, supports up to ISO 1600, auto focusing and assisted by a Xenon flash module and image stabilizer. Other than the great camera capability, Viewty II is a full touch screen phone with a 3-inch display screen in WVGA resolution. Similar to the LG Viewty, the successor will be DivX certified and able to play Xvid videos too. It will also feature LG’s latest 3D S-Class UI, has built in 32GB memory, WiFi and A-GPS.

LG Viewty II Coming Soon with 8 Megapixel Camera

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:23:00 +0000

LG Viewty, the 5 megapixel camera which was released in year 2008 might get an upgrade soon with LG Viewty II. According to the source, the Viewty II is called GC900, it has already been revealed during a private trade show in Netherland. Picture of the LG Viewty II GC900 is not available except a list of its detail specifications.

The Viewty II will have a 8 megapixel camera, supports up to ISO 1600, auto focusing and assisted by a Xenon flash module and image stabilizer. Other than the great camera capability, Viewty II is a full touch screen phone with a 3-inch display screen in WVGA resolution. It will also feature LG’s latest 3D S-Class UI, has built in 32GB memory, WiFi and A-GPS.

The new touch screen phone is expected to be announced in few weeks time.

MWC2009: LG KM900 Arena Hardware Walkthrough at Mobile World Congress

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:10:34 +0000

Said to be available by April this year, the new LG Arena has the company’s latest user interface called 3D S-Class UI. The 3D S-Class UI is a cube-based layout provides four customizable home screens for direct access to all features. Check out this video walkthrough on the new touch screen smartphone here.

MWC2009: LG GM730 Eigen Windows Phone Officially Announced

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:16:18 +0000

Following the pieces info of the LG GM730 Windows phone, LG has made the official announcement in its press event today, although it is still lacking some final technical specifications. Powered by the new Windows Mobile 6.5 OS and 3D S-Class UI, the GM730 has a 528 MHz Qualcomm cpu, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM, 5 megapixel camera, built in GPS, FM Receiver and WQVGA screen (240 x 400 pixels). It will be available in first half of 2009 with Windows Mobile 6.1, follow by Windows Mobile 6.5 by the end of this year.

”The combination of Windows Mobile and our new 3D S-Class User Interface will make the LG-GM730 the most functional and easiest to use smartphone ever created,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “This phone is a springboard for us. We will launch a number of smartphones this year; most of them will follow this same winning formula.”

Built-around a 3D cube layout, S-Class User Interface provides four customizable home screens. The simple flick of a finger instantly turns the cube from one side to the next. S-Class User Interface eliminates nested menus wherever possible, providing more direct access to features and applications. Even setup for e-mail is simplified, requiring just one click. Internet Explorer 6.0 enhances the web experience.

LG Electronics (LG) and Microsoft today also announced an expanded alliance to increase the number of LG phones running Windows. As part of the agreement, LG will make Windows its primary operating system for its smartphones and will increase both the number of Windows phones in its portfolio and the total volume of Windows phones it distributes. This will create a tenfold increase in the volume of Windows phones available from LG in 2009 and bring up to 26 new Windows phones to market in 2012 alone. Overall, the agreement can result in more than 50 new LG Windows phones.

Some LG GM730 Specifications below

S-Class UI
3.0″ WQVGA Full Touch Screen
5 Megapixel Camera certified by Schneider-Kreuznach
A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.1
Dimension: 109.8 x 56.5 x 11.9/mm
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