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This looks interesting, in under 1 month I could be looking at my next phone.
***The Official LG Optimus G2 Thread***
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This looks interesting, in under 1 month I could be looking at my next phone.
That's a very exclusive club you could be joining there
It's the G2 btw, G is the predecessor.
Only one thing that stops me from considering LG's phones........support/updates
That is a worry, but it seems like Google is slowing down the release cycle to let manufactures catch up. Also since 4.1 there are no changes that are a deal breaker from me.
The update cycle is always a worry especially with non nexus devices so I am not sure you can pick any with certainty. The manufacturer may provide the update but the carrier not. If you are buying a non nexus phone you need to be happy with what you have from the start.
Also after having 2 nexus devices, a 7 which runs like ass and a Galaxy Nexus with a terrible camera and dodgy screen, I think the actual performance of the device is as important as the updates.
If google release KLP by the end of this year, it is pretty much their same schedule for the last few years now 
1 big update and 1-3 smallish updates. On the topic of that, google shouldn't have too hold back as it isn't so much their fault but more the networks and manufacturers fault with their skins, apps and then the networks stuff on top of that followed by the stupid amount of phones that they all bring out each year etc. Networks play such an important role as you pointed out, to the point where they are even holding back sim free phones updates now!
The whole thing really just makes my blood boil when I think about!
But LG is regarded as being one of, if not the worse there is for android updates:
http://readwrite.com/2011/01/14/dat...s-delay-android-updates#awesm=~obe72mm7q0cKM7
http://www.techhive.com/article/256...es_do_the_best_job_with_android_updates_.html
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/the-checkered-slow-history-of-android-handset-updates/
Very true those last 2 parts, personally for me it is largely about the principle imo it is just shows that the company doesn't give a toss about the customers.
Regarding those two nexus devices, tbf that is more down to the hardware in the first place, galaxy nexus with a poor camera sensor in combination with awful software optimisation (although I thought the camera was decent enough overall) and the nexus 7 with cheap NAND + tegra 3 chipset.
1 big update and 1-3 smallish updates. On the topic of that, google shouldn't have too hold back as it isn't so much their fault but more the networks and manufacturers fault with their skins, apps and then the networks stuff on top of that followed by the stupid amount of phones that they all bring out each year etc. Networks play such an important role as you pointed out, to the point where they are even holding back sim free phones updates now!The whole thing really just makes my blood boil when I think about!
But LG is regarded as being one of, if not the worse there is for android updates:
http://readwrite.com/2011/01/14/dat...s-delay-android-updates#awesm=~obe72mm7q0cKM7
http://www.techhive.com/article/256...es_do_the_best_job_with_android_updates_.html
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/the-checkered-slow-history-of-android-handset-updates/
Very true those last 2 parts, personally for me it is largely about the principle
imo it is just shows that the company doesn't give a toss about the customers.Regarding those two nexus devices, tbf that is more down to the hardware in the first place, galaxy nexus with a poor camera sensor in combination with awful software optimisation (although I thought the camera was decent enough overall) and the nexus 7 with cheap NAND + tegra 3 chipset.
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Soldato
I like it 
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Still not tempting me at all purely because of support/updates
says a guy with a htc..
sony have upped their game hopefully LG does the same.says it all
The only downside with htc update area is that they make stupid decisions with key devices i.e. desire, desire hd etc. Apart from that they are the best for updates "overall" as proven by 3 different sites and many more out there with proof to back up those claims.
As to if Sony will improve their update area, guess we will find with the 4.3 update....... They certainly took their time with 4.2.2 and it seems sim free owners are still waiting........
Guess we will just have to wait and see if LG up their game in this area but I am betting that they won't....
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Hardware looks good but I won't be buying into this, great to see what we can hope to see from other manufacturers in the near future though, LG tend to come out first but never seem to get a foot in the door and in fact their phones aren't bad looking.
OK so even though I appear to be one of the few people interested in this device I am carrying on regardless with updates.
QuickWindow ala S4
Manual leaked as well
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/122...o-sim-microsd-and-removable-battery-confirmed
For the battery and the great screen size I think the dimensions of the phone are pretty incredible.
Roll on Wednesday 4pm.
QuickWindow ala S4
Manual leaked as well
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/122...o-sim-microsd-and-removable-battery-confirmed
Code:
G2 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm 143g
S4 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 130g
1 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm 143gFor the battery and the great screen size I think the dimensions of the phone are pretty incredible.
Roll on Wednesday 4pm.
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Official press image leaked: https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/364877745773232129/photo/1
I must say the image looks better than what I thought from the leaked photos. I'm curious to know how well the buttons being on the back instead of the side will work though...
I must say the image looks better than what I thought from the leaked photos. I'm curious to know how well the buttons being on the back instead of the side will work though...
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that is quite nice! i think the bit in the middle will be a touch sensitive button that will work with swipe(kinda like you have on laptops the finger print scanner thingy?) so it'll be dead easy to unlock yet is going to be really functional.. the up/down buttons not sure.. i can't see how applying pressure to the back of the phone is going to work tbh but the unlock button is great idea IMO and im sure as hell would love it.. we'll see what it has to offer, but right now it looks great, hopefully LG go balls out and support the software properly too.
i think the bit in the middle will be a touch sensitive button that will work with swipe(kinda like you have on laptops the finger print scanner thingy?) so it'll be dead easy to unlock yet is going to be really functional.. the up/down buttons not sure.. i can't see how applying pressure to the back of the phone is going to work tbh but the unlock button is great idea IMO and im sure as hell would love it.. we'll see what it has to offer, but right now it looks great, hopefully LG go balls out and support the software properly too.
That lipids amazing love how it's all screen. On screen buttons also make me happy.
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Watching the press event now. Did I hear that right? 3000 mAh? That's going into phablet area . Should last for a very long while!
. Should last for a very long while!