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According to reports LG may be bringing its latest Android handset to the nations largest CDMA carrier, Verizon. This past week LG’s CEO resigned due to lack luster sales in the mobile division but this may be turning point for LG as they are launching the Optimus line stateside. The LG Optimus on Verizon’s network will be dubbed the Vortex.

Features:

• 600Mhz CPU
• 3.2in Capacitive Touchscreen
• Android 2.2
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• FM Radio
• 1500 mAh battery
• 170MB of internal Memory
• up to 32Gb MicroSDHC

With TMOnews’ recent leak of internal inventory sheets showing T-Mobile versions of the LG Optimus series and its accessories as well as the “Vortex” version coming to Verizon LG may be getting thier feet back into the game. TheDroidGuy is speculating that Verizon will see the Vortex in stores before Thanksgiving.

LG’s released the Optimus Z phone in Korea. Sporting a 3.5in WVGA screen with a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon and Android 2.1 with a promised upgraded to 2.2 by years end. A rather unique feature of this device is that the phone is equipped with two batteries. The devices are also preloaded with 170 applications including mobile TV. LG is offering their customers other unique features as well, “On Screen Phone” functions that let the user interact with their phone via Bluetooth or USB connection, Users have access to media and files on the device and are easily transfered to the PC as needed. LG Air Sync also allows the users to maintain Sync with the PC or other devices, Drag & Shakeis a smartphone-to-smartphone sharing app. See the full press release below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LG BOLSTERS SMARTPHONE PRESENCE IN
KOREAN SMARPTHONE MARKET WITH OPTIMUS Z

Third Smartphone in Optimus Series of Smart Devices

SEOUL, July 29, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced the Korean launch of its latest smartphone, LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500). Offered through local telecoms providers SK Telecom and KT, Part of LG’s Optimus Series, Optimus Z boasts a singular, stylish design and latest version of Google’s Android OS. With the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon at its core, Optimus Z is being launched with Android OS 2.1 with the option to upgrade to Version 2.2 before the end of the year. Advanced multimedia options include 3.5 inch WVGA “Hyper” HD LCD (800 x 480 pixels), Korea-specific T-DMB mobile TV, 5 MP camera, Dolby Mobile and DivX compatibility. Optimus Z comes with two 1,350mAh batteries, good for hours and hours of talking or entertainment. And at only 11.05 mm thin, Optimus Z and its unique “Z-style” design is more angular than previous LG smartphones and its matte-finish metal gives the Optimus Z a solid, durable feel. In a first for Korean smartphones, the LG Optimus Z offers On Screen Phone function that lets user display their phone interface on the screen of their PC. Using Bluetooth or a data cable, the interface will appear onscreen, letting users manage the phone’s various functions – including applications and e-mail – on the computer. In addition, any documents, images or music files stored on the PC can be easily transferred to Optimus Z using this interface. Furthermore, Drag & Shake allows LG Optimus Z users to share files between smartphones with a simple shake of the handset, while LG Air Sync lets them constantly sync the phone with their PCs or other mobile digital devices. The LG Optimus Z comes pre-equipped with more than 100 of the most popular applications in Korea, along with 70 more that are not available in the Android Market. Additional applications may be downloaded through SK Telecom’s and KT’s respective application stores. Optimus Z is the third device in LG’s Optimus Series family to be introduced globally. More Optimus devices are in the pipeline, including the launch of LG’s Android tablet in the fourth quarter of 2010.

LG has announced that they intend to have their Android tablet offering out no later than Q4 this year, They confirmed it will be branded as part of their “Optimus” line of Android phones. Good news for those of us looking for a Android tablet. No specs have been released at this point. They also don’t mention where the tablet will be released, If it will be worldwide or only in Korea. Judging by what LG is doing with the Optimus line of phones I would suspect Android 2.1+ and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running 1GHz or higher.

via LG’s android tablet to drop in Q4 2010 « Boy Genius Report.

LG is kicking its Android boots into high gear, it looks LG has more than the Ally and a Tablet up their sleeves after all! Probably the best news out of this whole thing is LG has announced 10 new smartphones by the end of the year and the next 2 are LAUNCHING with Froyo (2.2) which several manufacturers are still not doing even though it has been released to AOSP! Great job LG! The 2 new phones set to hit the market shortly are the Optimus One and the Optimus Chic. Grab some more details below.

The LG Optimus One will be released in cooperation with Google and thus would offer most of Google mobile features and services. It will also connect easily to Google’s Android Market. This Android phone would also feature a nice user interface as well as deliver several multimedia options. Specs-wise, this phone will feature OMAP3630 processor, 3.8-inch display HD camera, HDMI/DNLA support, and of course will run Android 2.2

via LG to Release 10 New Android Phones, Android Tablet | Android Apps.