After months of leaks and rumours, today Google officially confirmed that it will be launching its next smartphone on the 4th of October. The Google Pixel 2 is currently being manufactured by HTC, meanwhile the larger XL version will be made by LG. Google's confirmation comes just two days after …
Read More »LG managed to get hit by the WannaCry virus months after it was patched
A few months back, the WannaCry virus caused quite a panic, as it took down systems across the world and even knocked out the NHS here in the UK. Fortunately, a way to remove it was swiftly discovered and Microsoft issued patches for versions of Windows as far back as …
Read More »Apple in talks with LG as OLED supply struggles continue for next iPhone
Last week, we heard that Apple was struggling to get enough OLED displays created for the launch of its next iPhone. Now, it seems that the company has asked LG to step in and come to the rescue as reports this week claim that Apple has agreed to invest a …
Read More »LG’s latest 4K monitor is a multitasker’s dream
One of the biggest advantages to owning a 4K display right now, is the multitasking capabilities, allowing for four 1080p windows to be on screen at once. Now, if you ever happen to need to display more than two inputs at once, then your options are fairly limited, though LG …
Read More »Google Pixel 2 will reportedly jump to curved displays from LG
We are used to hearing quite a lot of early information when it comes to smartphones these days but so far, things have been relatively quiet as far as the Google Pixel 2 is concerned. However, it seems that some information is finally starting to come to light, with reports …
Read More »LG’s fixed 5K monitors should start shipping out next week
Around two weeks ago, Apple was forced to pull LG's UltraFine 5K monitor from the Apple Store after a barrage of customer complaints. LG's monitor began shipping without proper shielding, making it prone to electromagnetic interference, screen flicker and other issues, none of which you would expect from a $1300 …
Read More »Apple to suspend sales of LG 5K monitor over hardware issues
Late last month, LG’s UltraFine 5K monitors finally began shipping out to Apple customers but unfortunately, buyers of the $1300 monitor quickly discovered that the monitor didn't work as well as it should, particularly when in the same room as a wireless router. LG has since said that it is going …
Read More »LG is going to fix its 5K monitor issues to stop routers from breaking it
Earlier this week, LG's UltraFine 5K monitors finally began shipping out to Apple customers but unfortunately, buyers of the $1300 monitor quickly discovered some major problems. The main issue was that the display would flicker or become completely unresponsive when placed within a two meter distance of a wireless router, LG previously …
Read More »LG’s 5K display is having some major issues, particularly when near wireless routers
It has been several months since Apple first began showing off its flagship 5K display, built by LG and while people have been able to pre-order for months, finished units only started shipping out this week. Unfortunately, it looks like an unforeseen but major issue has come to light for owners …
Read More »Motorola speaks out on why Google and LG’s modular smartphones failed
As many of you might know, the modular smartphone known as Project Ara initially began life at Motorola, back when the smartphone maker was still owned by Google. Since then, Motorola has been sold off to Lenovo and Google continued the project on its own. Unfortunately, things came to a …
Read More »LG to showcase robots at CES 2017
CES 2017 is just a few days away at this point and LG wants to give everyone a sneak peek at what it's been working on. In short: robots. Robots that will manage your home, robots that will manage your garden and robots designed with businesses and public spaces in mind. The …
Read More »LG may start making flexible displays for Google, Microsoft and Apple
It looks like bendable smartphone displays might be the future as not only is Samsung working on the technology, but LG also stepped into the ring earlier this year with a massive £1.3 billion investment. Given the huge investment, we should expect to see more foldable displays over the next …
Read More »LG will be showing off its new HDR monitors at CES
CES is coming up in just a few weeks time and while KitGuru will be there covering the event, it looks like LG wants to get ahead of all the other companies set to attend by announcing its new 4K HDR monitors ahead of time. LG's new monitor comes with …
Read More »LG’s 5K display isn’t out yet but Apple is already offering discounts
Apple may no longer be in the business of creating its own displays but the company is doing a good job of collaborating with other monitor makers instead. This year, Apple announced that it would be partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays sporting 4K …
Read More »LG’s new ‘UltraFine’ display delivers 5K resolution for $1300
Apple used to be in the business of creating its own displays but these days it seems that the company prefers to outsource its display needs. This year, Apple is partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays, sporting 4K and 5K resolutions, complete with an …
Read More »LG is also abandoning its modular smartphone design
It looks like smartphone makers are slowly giving up on the modular phone concept. Earlier this year, Google officially canned Project Ara, and now LG is also said to be abandoning its own modular phone idea after just one attempt with the LG G5. The LG G5 did initially launch …
Read More »LG’s portable projector lets put a giant display almost anywhere
Having a big display is awesome in most cases but they aren't particularly easy to move around. That is where LG is stepping in with its new battery-powered MiniBeam projectors, which can give you an 80-inch display almost anywhere, and you can drag it around with you fairly easily. While …
Read More »Apple may launch 5.8-inch OLED iPhone next year
We have been hearing a lot about Apple's future iPhone 7 and iPhone 7S plans recently, with the company reportedly assigning Samsung with the task of supplying a percentage of future OLED displays. On top of that, companies like LG and Foxconn/Sharp are in the running to supply the rest. …
Read More »Google to issue Nexus 5X update to fix performance issues
Back when the Nexus 5X first launched, some users had issues when it came to performance, with slowdown, lag and crashing issues popping up. Fixing these problems could also require rebooting the phone entirely, which is odd since Nexus devices are supposed to run Android better than most. Fortunately for …
Read More »Apple calling on Samsung and LG to supply OLED displays for iPhone
It looks like Apple will be making a big change in 2017 for its iPhone line by making the switch from LCD displays to OLED screen technology. Talk of this happening has been floating around for a while but according to new reports this week coming out of Japan, it …
Read More »Samsung and LG reportedly phasing out 3D TVs entirely
Go back a few years and it would seem like most TV manufacturers were trying to force 3D technology on the world. Fast forward to 2016 and things have changed significantly as reports seem to indicate that both Samsung and LG are currently in the process of moving away from 3D …
Read More »LG shows off world’s first 98-inch 8K HDR TV at CES
LG is making a big push with its TVs this year at CES, not only has it introduced a new range of stunning 4K OLED TVs, but now it has also shown off the world's High Dynamic Range (HDR) 8K TV and it is massive, measuring in at 98-inches. Being …
Read More »LG to show off its thin, rollable OLED panel at CES
Back in 2014, there was quite a bit of talk surrounding flexible displays, in fact at the time LG had announced that it had created an 18-inch OLED panel that could roll up like a newspaper. Now, this technology is ready to be shown off to the public as LG …
Read More »LG shows off its CES lineup with new monitors and laptops
LG has gone ahead and revealed its lineup of products for CES 2016, which takes place early next month. New products that we can expect to see more of at the trade show next month include ultra-wide 21:9 monitors, 4K gaming monitors and a super light laptop for productivity. On …
Read More »LG pulls Watch Urbane 2 smartwatch due to hardware fault
The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition was the first smartwatch to feature LTE 4G connectivity. However, it seems that a hardware fault with the device has been discovered and now, the watch is being pulled from sale and refunds are being offered. LG confirmed that the hardware issue “affects the …
Read More »Qualcomm begins showing off the Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm has officially began showing off the Snapdragon 820 SoC, which will likely appear in many of next year's flagship Android smartphones. The chip succeeds from the Snapdragon 810, which was criticised for its poor heat management and power draw. This time around, Qualcomm has focussed on this area a …
Read More »The LG G4 will be the first non-Nexus smartphone to get Android Marshmallow
Google has finally released the final version of Android Marshmallow, with the first new Nexus orders set to ship out next week. However, so far, not many other device makers have announced their plans for the upgrade. LG is set to be the first company to bring Android Marshmallow to …
Read More »LG announces V10 premium smartphone
LG has announced a brand new smartphone, the LG V10, featuring a larger display, more RAM, a bigger battery, expandable storage and a second screen. The V10 itself features a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 display, so it is on the large side. There is also a secondary mini-display next to the front …
Read More »Google officially announced the Nexus 5X
After months of leaks and rumours, Google has officially unveiled its new Nexus smartphones, the first of which is the new LG Nexus 5, featuring the classic bang for buck business model that the brand was previously known for before last year's Nexus 6. What have we learned from the …
Read More »Google’s new Nexus devices may be priced much lower
Last year, Google made a mistake. The company took a step away from what everyone knew and loved about the Nexus line of smartphones, opting to launch a massive 5.7-inch Nexus 6 at a premium flagship price. This was a new direction, as previous Nexus smartphones had been on the …
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