Google Nexus 4 successor makes another appearance in leaked images and video

Google has been tight-lipped about its alleged Nexus 4 successor since a while. However, the device has made multiple appearances on the Internet via FCC filing and image leaks.

Thanks to 9to5google, the alleged Nexus 4 successor has again been spotted in new live images and a video. The site has posted some images of a pre-production unit of the next Nexus smartphone that reveals the front and rear panel. The rear panel of the device houses a large camera sensor at the top right side. The front is majorly dominated by the display with no physical buttons. The new images of the device match the leaks we have seen as of late. The site has also posted a video that does not reveal much except the lockscreen of the alleged device.

Additionally, Spigen, a case and accessory manufacturer for various smartphones including Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy range of smartphones has listed a case for the next-generation Nexus smartphone on Amazon. The listing offers a potential insight into the launch date and on how the handset might look.

Earlier, the alleged Nexus 4 successor was revealed in pictures by FCC filing. The photos offered glimpse of the externals and internal components of the same phone that was spotted in the Android KitKat statue unveiling video in the hands of a Google employee. While the phone in the pictures did not sport the Nexus branding unlike the previously spotted phone, it had the same large camera lens and LED flash. The back of the phone appeared to sport a rubberised matte finish.

Previously, @evleaks suggested that the rumoured LG branded D820 devcie was just a CDMA variant of the flagship, but later backtracked saying that he was wrong.

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Potential Google Nexus 4 successor spotted on the FCC website

A new FCC listing features a mysterious LG D820 device that appears to have the same dimensions as the Nexus smartphone that was spotted a few days back in the Android KitKat video released by Google.

S4gru has posted some images from the FCC filing that featueres a smartphone dubbed as LG D820. The image posted by the site reveals the back of the device that looks pretty similar to the allegedNexus 4 successor seen in the video that captured the unveiling of the KitKat statue, and was pulled later. The rear panel of the device in the image part of the FCC listing, also shows a large space for the camera sensor.

It's worth pointing out that the alleged Nexus smartphone spotted in the video also came with a large camera sensor, not seen yet on any Nexus smartphone.

Some other details revealed by the LG D820's FCC listing include the firmware M8974A running on the device and the software version listed as, "aosp_hammerhead-userdebug KyeLimePieFACTORY eng.sangjoon84.lee.20130618.015154." It comes with a 4.96-inch display and is possibly powered by a Snapdragon 800 SoC. The device comes with connectivity options like GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and various LTE bands, as per the listing. Unfortunately, the FCC listing does not reveal any other detail about the alleged LG D820 device.

Peviously, reports have claimed that LG will continue to be the preferred OEM for the Nexus phone, a second year in a row. A Vietnamese site had claimed that the next Nexus smartphone would be based on the recently launched flagship smartphone, the LG G2, though it won't be an exact copy.

The Nexus 5 is rumoured to pack a 5.2-inch display just like the LG G2, and also come with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.

There's no word on when the next Nexus phone will be launched, though it is expected to be unveiled within the next couple of months.

LG G PAD 8.3 tablet announced ahead of IFA debut

LG has finally pulled the curtains off its long-rumoured tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3. The South Korean major has announced the tablet and revealed its specifications but said that the device will be officially launched later this week at the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin.

The LG G Pad 8.3 comes with 8.3-inch WUXGA display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and a pixel density of 273ppi. The tablet is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor along with 2GB of RAM. There is 16GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The tablet measures 216.8x126.5x8.3mm and weighs 338 grams. It comes with 4600mAh battery.

The tablet comes with features like Slide Aside, which enables multitasking by sliding currently running apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe, QSlide, which lets you control up to three different apps in one window with no interruption, and KnockON, which turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice. The LG G Pad 8.3 will come in two colour variants - Black and White - and will be rolled out globally in key markets starting in the fourth quarter of 2013. The company notes that the price of the G Pad tablet will be announced at the launch.

Commenting on the LG G Pad 8.3, Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, "Complementing our G Series smartphones, the introduction of the LG G Pad 8.3 further strengthens LG's premium line-up consisting of our most cutting-edge devices. Our G Pad is just another example of LG delivering devices with the unique selling points consumers around the world will appreciate."

LG G Pad 8.3 key specifications

• 8.3-inch WUXGA display with 1920x1200 pixels resolution and pixel density of 273ppi
• 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• 5-megapixel rear camera
• 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
• 4600mAh battery
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Google Nexus 5 said to be based on LG G2, powered by Snapdragon 800 processor: Report

Although Google-owned Motorola may seem a logical OEM for manufacturing the next Nexus smartphone, a new report claims that LG will be the official manufacturer for a second year in a row.

Vietnamese site, Tinhte.vn has claimed that the next Nexus smartphone - called Nexus 5 - will be based on the recently launched flagship smartphone, the LG G2, though it obviously won't be an exact copy.

The report also suggests that the next Nexus smartphone will have a glass back, much like the Nexus 4 and will omit the rear buttons that are found in the LG G2. According to the report, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and not Nvidia Tegra 4 processor that recent rumours had indicated.

The Nexus 5 is now said to pack a 5.2-inch display just like the LG G2, and also keep the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. However, the similarities may stop there, as the Nexus 5 is said to be very different when it comes to overall design. However, there is no word about the possible pricing of the alleged Nexus 4 successor.

For many Android fans, Google's Nexus series of devices represent the purest form of the OS, with no manufacturer skins and automatic updates straight from Google without any delays or intermediaries. Thus, there's plenty of interest in the device already.

Previously, a technology journalist claimed that Motorola is working on Nexus 4 successor and that it will be launched in Q4. The post did not include any other details about the upcoming Nexus smartphone but it was enough to excite the technology community.

Rumoured specifications of the next Nexus smartphone include a 5.2-inch full-HD display, Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.3GHz paired with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Much like the LG G2, the device can be expected to sport a 13-megapixel rear camera and would be backed by a 3300mAh battery and the latest Android OS, which might be the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, by the time the phone is launched.

LG G2 with 5.2-inch full-HD display, 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 processor unveile

LG has announced the launch of its brand-new flagship device, the LG G2.

LG G2 comes with a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display impressive 423 pixels-per-inch (PPI). It is powered by Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor capable of speeds up to 2.26GHz. The device comes with 2GB RAM and offers 16GB and 32GB storage options.

The LG G2 comes with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation and a 2.1-megapixel front shooter. LG's latest flagship runs Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. LG G2 sports dimensions 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm and will be available in Black and White colour options.

The LG G2 will be rolled out in over 130 wireless carriers in the next eight weeks starting in South Korea followed by North America, Europe and other key markets.

LG G2 coms with a unique design that features the power buttons and the volume rocker at the back of the phone, below the rear camera, instead of the sides of the phone, as is usually the case. LG believes this will work better on a large phone like the G2. It also comes with bezels as thin as 2.65mm.

Commenting on the launch of the G2, Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, "Our definition of innovation today is technology that truly resonates with consumers. We have always listened to and learned from consumers in pursuit of innovation. We took these insights to new heights in developing LG G2, the most exciting and ambitious mobile phone in our company's history."

LG G2 also comes with some software features like Answer Me, Plug & Pop, Text Link, Slide Aside, and a Guest Mode. 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. Text Link allows information embedded in text messages to be selected and easily saved in a memo or calendar and searched on a map or the Internet.

Slide Aside enables easier multi-tasking by simply "sliding" open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe. Guest Mode is designed to protects owner's privacy by displaying only pre-selected apps when guests access the phone with a secondary unlock pattern.

Also included is QuickRemote that can remotely control popular home entertainment devices, and also learn from conventional remotes and be customised to operate multiple devices with flexible layouts and keys.

LG G2 key specifications

• 5.2-inch full-HD display
• 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB/ 32GB internal storage
• 13.0-megapixel rear camera
• 2.1-megapixel front camera
• Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
• 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm
• 3,000mAh battery

LG rolls out QuickWindow cases for G2 ahead of official launch

LG has already confirmed that its upcoming flagship smartphone, G2 will be launched at an event on August 7 in New York.

It seems the South Korean handset giant is prepping the market for the launch of G2 as it has unveiled a series colourful QuickWindow cases for its flagship offering ahead of official launch.

The all new line of premium cases for the LG G2 will be available at the same time as the smartphone. The cases will be available in seven different colours that include Black, White, Pink, Purple, Blue, Mint and Yellow.

Commenting on the launch on the cases for the LG G2, Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, "LG's newest premium accessory delivers practical and stylish options while protecting the smartphone, which for many consumers is a significant investment. Our smartphone designers have in mind the type of case they'd like to see on their designs. So it made a lot of sense for LG designers to share with our customers their vision of the perfect accessory."

The opening or 'window' on the cover of QuickWindow cases allows users to glance information like clock, weather report, alarm, music player, incoming phone call details and incoming text messages displayed without having to open the cover flap.

Of late, LG has been releasing teaser videos featuring its next flagship smartphone, G2. The company is aggressively promoting the handset globally with ad campaigns hitting the Web and TV spots across the world.

And now with the QuickWindow case launch for the G2, the company is racing up the marketing engine ahead of the official launch.

Vu 84-inch 4K LED TV launched in India for Rs. 9,00,000

Vu Technologies has launched Vu 84-inch Super 4K resolution TV in the Indian market at a price point of Rs. 9,00,000.

The latest Ultra HD LED TV launched by Vu comes with a built-in computer with support for Windows 8 or Linux operating system. The company claims that consumers can change the source input to find a Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system while Linux, and Android are also available. This feature makes the Vu 84-inch Ultra HD LED TV, the world's only TV with a built-in computer, as per the company.

The newly launched TV can store up to 500GB of media and is powered with an Intel HD 3000 graphics card for PC gaming experience. It also includes preloaded productivity apps like Open Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. The TV also comes with an built-in set-top box, a gaming console with gesture control and support for miracast wireless mirroring standard.

The Vu 84-inch Ultra HD LED TV sports an A+ Grade achromatic, bright LED backlit panel and 1:1 Pixel mapping that provides more than 1 lakh TV viewing hours. Vu is also offering its consumers the option to customise the TV panels and frames.

The Ultra high-definition or U-HD is the latest trend in the TV industry and all major television manufacturers are scrambling to get into this emerging segment.

Earlier this month, Samsung launched its first Ultra High Definition (UHD) or 4K television, Samsung UHD 85S9 in the Indian market for Rs. 27, 00,000.

Companies like Sony, Samsung and LG have also- rolled out a range of U-HD televisions which are priced between Rs. 17 lakh and Rs. 27 lakh and boast of screen sizes 84-inches and 85-inches.