LG and Wikitude on Tuesday announced the first 3D AR (Augmented Reality) browser in the world coming to the LG Optimus 3D Android smartphone. Compared to the 2D AR which only displays overlapped objects, the stereoscopic screen of the LG Optimus 3D can show places of interest, landmarks and objects in 3D giving better experience to distinguish objects.

The browser also allows you to discover details about their surroundings and access related Wikipedia articles and Twitter information. Those information database of Wikitute 3D contains over 100 million locations around the world from more than 1,000 content providers. The 3D browser it self will support 12 languages and more will be added in the future.

Well, albeit AR is nothing new but the use of 3D technology without glasses is really cool. The Wikitude 3D can be download from the LG’s dedicated application store, LG World for free starting in the middle of June. The LG Optimus 3D it self will be available from AT&T later in 2011 as Thrill 4G.

Read the full press release of the LG Optimus 3D First 3D AR (Augmented Reality) Browser.

LG OPTIMUS 3D ADDS ANOTHER INNOVATIVE “FIRST”WITH 3D AUGMENTED REALITY
Collaboration with Wikitude Gives 3D a Whole New DimensionSEOUL and SALZBURG, AUSTRIA, May 11, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG), in collaboration with augmented reality (AR) pioneer Wikitude, today announced the adoption of the world’s first three dimensional AR browser on its upcoming LG Optimus 3D smartphone. 

The Wikitude 3D browser allows for better interaction and engagement with real-time user environments. While 2D AR only displays overlapped objects, 3D AR shows places, landmarks and objects in 3D making them easier to distinguish. The browser al-lows users to discover details about their surroundings and access related Wikipedia articles and Twitter information.

“AR technology has been praised for its potential to replace the ‘abstract’ realities of standard mobile browsers with ‘actual’ reality streamed through the camera of the smartphone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Mobile Communica-tions Company. “LG’s cutting-edge hardware and 3D API software technology now pushes this reality a step further.”

Wikitude 3D includes information on over 100 million locations around the world, with contributions from more than 1,000 content providers. The browser currently provides support for 12 languages with plans to increase this number in the near future. Users can download Wikitude 3D from LG World, LG`s dedicated application store for free, staring in the middle of June.

“The synergy here is simply perfect and the resulting partnership has the potential to take both AR and smartphones to a whole new level,” said Martin Herdina, CEO of Wikitude.

The LG Optimus 3D introduces a number of innovative first technologies, including the world’s first dual-core, dual-channel, dual-memory architecture, as well as the first full 3D platform providing glasses-free viewing, recording and sharing of 3D content.

The LG Optimus 3D will be available this summer starting in Europe followed by other markets around the world.

Augmented Reality (AR) is a real-time technology which works by overlaying detailed information on user surroundings, including graphics, audio, and more, as captured through smartphone cameras and other devices.

[via: LGE]

LG surely meant it when they claimed the LG Optimus 2X as the world’s first dual-core smartphone. And now not only theme selves, but the world seemingly has to know that fact as the phone received a Guinness Records for that.

As written on the statement on official Guinness website,

The first mobile phone to use a dual core processor is the LG Optimus 2X, which was first made available to the public nationwide in South Korea, on 25 January 2011.

Just to remind you, the LG Optimus 2X arrived stateside as the T-Mobile G2X. It’s the same dual-core processor handset as the original Koren version but with a more vanilla look to the OS.

[via: Guinness World Records]

Many people probably have forgot the MeeGo OS especially after Nokia finally decided to abandon it and joined with Microsoft Windows Phone instead. However, there’s one company who still show it’s support for this open source platform. It’s LG/LGE who plans to present LG MeeGo prototype devices at MeeGo Conference held in San Fransisco on May 23-25.

On the session summary it’s said that this event will show LG MeeGo devices and present porting experience of MeeGo 1.2 into multiple LG devices. So as you can see on the title there will be more than one device. It’s not clearly though whether LG will make those devices commercial or just for research purpose. But surely this will be the first MeeGo devices after the abandoned Nokia few months ago.

This also becomes interesting looking at big steps LG has taken lately. We all know how the LG Optimus 2X came as the world’s first dual-core smartphone and also other great smartphones and tablets LG has released. So, i just wonder whether LG will use similar hardware for their MeeGo devices with what they have at the moment. And also how if the MeeGo 1.2 ported to run on LG Optimus 2X hardware.

[via: MeeGo Experts]

Just like the title of the video “LG Optimus 2X – Slow Fines”, you can see some inspectors on the video stop people who walk too slowly and give a ticket called “Slow Penalty Charge Notice”. This effort has received mix reactions. Some people were angry but majority were happy and welcome this good effort. And the team claimed that they have issued hundreds of tickets and helped to speed up the Oxford street at least on that day.

The idea of this video i believe is not just to speed up the Oxford street like the inspectors did. But more than that, the LG Optimus 2X believed can speed up your life too and increase your productivity. Just to remind you, the LG Optimus 2X is the first smartphone with a dual-core processor in the world which makes it as one of the world’s fastest smartphones at the moment.

A benchmark testing performed by folks at Anandtech recently shows that the Optimus 3D’s TI OMAP 4 performed better than the Samsung’s Exynos 4210. Moreover, the OMAP 4 even has a better performance compared to the famous NVIDIA Tegra 2.

[via: Anandtech]

LG Optimus 3D

Powered by dual-core OMAP4 processor by Texas Instruments and uses 512MB of dual-channel memory, the LG Optimus 3D comes with 4.3-inch stereoscopic LCD screen where people can enjoy 3D contents without special eyeglassess. Users can also navigate through the device’s 3D interface with the click of LG’s 3D Hot Key, which presents five 3D-dedicated user interface including Gallery, Camera, Game & Apps, YouTube 3D and 3D Guide. Those 3D content captured by the handsets can be shared via an HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D TVs and monitors as well as compatible DLNA devices. Moreover, the LG Optimus 3D also comes with 5 megapixel camera.

The LG Optimus 3D will be available globally starting with Europe early in the second quarter of 2011.

LG Optimus Pad

This new tablet has a 8.9-inch 15:9 widescreen of WXGA (1280×768) resolution and powered by dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor to run on Android Honeycomb 3.0. The LG Optimus Pad has two cameras at the back for 3D video capture. Other specs include 5 megapixel camera, 1080p playback, HDMI output.

The LG Optimus Pad will begin shipping in March 2011.

[via: LG Facebook Page]

But someone managed to capture the tweet as a proof below. And this supposed to be the link to the deleted tweet.

However, there’s an ironic thing just happened here. Let me tell you the story. The LG B news was posted at Phandroid for the firs time as they got it from their tipster. Engadget then posted on their blog and put Phandroid as the source. But you know what, if you look at the URL on the LG’s tweet above, it links back to the Engadget’s post about the LG B. That’s ridiculous!

[via: Phandroid]

But at the moment let’s take a look at the LG B sitting side-by-side with the iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S. The LG B is in the middle and said to have brighter display. But personally i can’t tell by looking at this picture. What do you think?

But look at the next comparison. This time the LG B is obviously thinner than both the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S. I think you must be agree at this point.

Unfortunately no specs available at the moment. How come this tipster just came with the photos. Anyway, looking forward to see more leaks coming. So stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated about this phone.

[via: Phandroid]

What else do you expect from such a monster phone like this, it almost got everything. Physically, it’s equipped with 4-inches WVGA screen, 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera for video calling, 1080p MPED-4/H.264 playback and recording with HDMI mirroring supports for wireless connection to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compabible device such as HD TVs, 8 GB internal memory with microSD card support up to 32GB. And the interesting thing is, the LG come with a replaceble 1,500mAh battery just like common smartphone nowadays. You see how low power consumption it is.

The LG Optimus 2X currently running Android 2.2 (Froyo) but LG has confirmed that the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update will come eventually.

See the full Press Release of the LG Optimus 2X below.

LG LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST AND FASTEST DUAL-CORE SMARTPHONE
LG Optimus 2X with Tegra 2 Offers Top Multimedia Features for a Better User Experience

SEOUL, Dec. 16, 2010 — LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled the LG Optimus 2X, the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and applications and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.

“Dual-core technology is the next leap forward in mobile technology so this is no small achievement to be the first to offer a smartphone utilizing this technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “With unique features such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) mirroring and exceptional graphics performance, the LG Optimus 2X is proof of LG’s commitment to high-end smartphones in 2011.”

Developed by graphics processor powerhouse NVIDIA?, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. Users will experience faster web browsing and smoother gameplay compared with single-core processors running at the same speed as well as instantaneous touch response and seamless multitasking between applications.

The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible digital device such as HD TVs for a console-like gaming experience taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery.

The LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next month with countries in Europe and Asia to follow. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.

Key specifications:

• 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2)
• 4-inch WVGA screen
• 8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)
• 1,500 mAh battery
• 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera
• HDMI mirroring
• 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording

[via: Phandroid]

Here is the official statement from LG,

LG will upgrade all Optimus One smartphones currently using the Froyo OS to the next version of the Android OS, Gingerbread. Details of the upgrade schedule will be announced locally in due course. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and misunderstanding that was caused regarding this issue.

Well, looking at this case i’m just thinking how powerful is the social media like Facebook and of course blogs nowdays.

[via: LG]