Overheating LG OLED TV Concerns Spread To Europe And China - Forbes

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A couple of months ago news emerged that LG was undertaking a program of free repairs to around 60,000 of its OLED TVs to prevent a potential overheating problem that could apparently cause the affected TVs to start smoking and run so hot that their rear panels may be capable of causing burning and scalding injuries.

Back then, the issue appeared to be limited to South Korea, with LG telling South Korea’s YonHap News Agency that “TVs sold overseas are not subject to the repairs.” It now seems, though, that the potential flaw is becoming an issue in other territories too. 

This is especially the case in China, where the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) Defective Product Administrative Center has ordered the recall of 13 LG OLED TV models sold between 2016 and 2019.

The recall impacts an estimated 9,434 sets with the following model numbers: OLED65C7, OLED65E7, OLED65W7, OLED65E6, OLED65G6, OLED77G6, OLED77W7, OLED77W8, OLED65W8, OLED65W9, OLED77C8, OLED77W9, and OLED77C9A. 

As with the South Korean recall, it’s interesting to note that the China recall includes no 55-inch models.

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According to Chinese IT News website fonow.com, the overheating issue is caused by a flaw in a power board element designed to eliminate interference from impurities in the power supply causing the current in the power supply board to increase to excessive levels. The repair presumably involves the same power board replacement that 18 affected South Korean LG OLED models had to receive.

The OLED65C7 is one of a number of older LG TVs being recalled in China and under investigation in ... [+] Europe for potential overheating problems.

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It’s not clear whether any of the listed Chinese sets have actually suffered with the overheating problem, or whether China (or LG) has decided to act simply based on what happened in South Korea. But the SAMR’s action certainly suggests it isn’t prepared to take any chances.

The situation in the EU is - currently, anyway - less drastic. As initially reported by chip.de, five LG OLED sets sold in 15 European countries from 2016 and 2017 have been subject to ‘Investigations’ by the European Commission’s Single Market and Standards division over the same overheating issue.

To see what this means, head to the Consumer Product Search page of the European Commission’s Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (ICSMS) website and type in LG OLED65W7, OLED65E6, OLED65E7, OLED65C7 or OLED65B7. Then follow the resulting product link and you will see at the bottom of the product information sheet an Investigations tab (dated September 17). Click on this and you will see the full background of the investigation, including the fact that it was raised by the Federal Network Agency for Electricity, and the following description of the “health/safety defects” involved:

“During the [sic] operation it is possible that the TV overheats which might cause certain damages to the power board or back cover preventing the normal operation of the TV. 

Potential burn/scald of finger in case of unintentional contact with hot surface of TV back cover; Potential smoke inhalation from defected [sic] TV.”

The investigation notes also state that the affected TVs were distributed in France, Greece, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Latvia.

I contacted LG for comment on the situation, and while it hasn’t as yet responded to the China situation, it did point out that the European Commission’s ICSMS has categorised the OLED overheating issues as ’N - Low Risk’ - actually the lowest risk assessment level the investigations team can issue. This low risk categorisation is based, according to LG, on there seemingly being as yet no actual reported incidences of the overheating problem taking place in any EU country.

LG additionally provided me with the following formal statement (which perhaps alludes in its second paragraph to the China situation):

“Whilst conducting the voluntary replacement service in South Korea, where the power board issue was first discovered, LG has continued to investigate the possibility of certain TV models being affected in overseas markets.

Through these investigations, LG ultimately found that there have been some cases in markets outside of South Korea. As a result, the replacement program is being expanded globally as a preventative measure to avert any potential issues from occurring in the future.

LG has been actively investigating the situation throughout Europe. If we find there are any additional countries in the region where this particular issue has occurred, we will then operate the program in those countries.”

It’s interesting to note that the ICSMS investigation report for each affected model states under a section headed ‘Voluntary Measures’ that “The manufacturer has contacted its dealer and will replace the affected component.” This sounds rather like a potential recall/repair scheme - but based on the comment LG provided to me, presumably the Voluntary Measure resolution wording should have something like “should instances of the problem start to appear” attached to the end of it. 

Should the situation in Europe - or elsewhere - escalate further, I will cover it on my Forbes channel.

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Fix For LG OLED TV’s RTX 30 Problems Goes Live. But It’s Not The One We Expected - Forbes

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The saga surrounding incompatibilities between the new Nvidia RTX 30 graphics cards and LG’s 2019 and 2020 OLED TVs continues. This time, at least, the news is good - but not in the way LG’s most recent official statement on the subject said it would be!

As reported in my previous story on the RTX 30/LG OLED issues, what was supposed to happen according to LG’s statement late last Friday was this: First, a firmware update would be made available quickly for 2019’s 9-series models in Europe and the US that people with RTX 30 cards could obtain by contacting their local LG Service Centers. Second, owners of LG’s 2020 X Series OLEDs would get an update at an unspecified (but reasonably soon) future date that they’d be able to access as usual via LG websites or OTA updates direct to their TVs.

What’s actually happened, though, is rather different. For at the time of writing, the promised C9 update still doesn’t appear to be available in either the US or Europe, with LG Customer Service teams continuing to deny any knowledge of the update’s existence. Yet the X Series update, which we thought we’d have to wait for, has actually already appeared as a downloadable file on LG’s Service site in South Korea.

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To add to the confusion, while the X Series update - which carries firmware number 03.11.25 - can currently only be sourced from the South Korean service site, it also appears to work if applied to X Series OLED TVs in the US. But it doesn’t work on X Series OLEDs in Europe.

Here’s a link to the firmware - though it’s recommended that you only download it if you have an RTX 30 GPU you’re trying to use with your X Series OLED. And remember, it only seems to work for models in the US and South Korea.

The good news in all this is that the update appears to fix BOTH of the RTX 30 GPU issues that were originally reported for the X Series models. So owners are no longer suffering with black screens when attempting to activate the G-Sync variable refresh rate functionality at 120Hz frame rates, and they’re no longer seeing chroma downsampling to 4:2:2 taking place when trying to feed their TVs 4:4:4 signals.

What’s more, aside from a handful of reports suggesting G-Sync can look choppy between 95 and 120Hz, the evidence so far suggest that the new X Series firmware doesn’t appear to cause any unwanted secondary issues.

Inevitably 9 Series owners will now be wondering what’s going on with their firmware fix, given that this one was supposed to arrive first. However, while it would have been helpful if LG had got its messaging straight on the updates, the apparent full success of the X Series firmware should surely give 9 Series owners - and X Series owners in territories beyond the US and South Korea - confidence that their updates are both imminent and likely to work well when they arrive. So it’s now a matter of patience rather than uncertainty.

I’ve contacted LG for an update on what’s going on with regards to the roll out of the X Series updates in other territories, and the apparent delay to the 9 Series update. But as it’s a national holiday in South Korea this week, it might just be that the 9 Series and EU X Series updates appear before any further LG comment does. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking.

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs LG Wing…? A friendly match between neighbors - SamMobile

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We don’t often compare Galaxy smartphones with other brands but today we’re going to make an exception, for science, or more realistically for the purpose of history and entertainment. ‘History’ because the two devices in question carry the Samsung and LG brands, and ‘entertainment’ because there should be some inherent entertainment value in juxtaposing Samsung’s most powerful foldable to date, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, with one of the most unusual smartphones that have been created by its neighboring rival LG, i.e., the LG Wing 5G.In case you didn’t know, LG unveiled a dual-screen smartphone recently called the Wing 5G. It looks unassuming but conceals a unique design. It has a swiveling display that can be rotated to 90 degrees in landscape mode to reveal a smaller, secondary display underneath. Even though the LG Wing 5G is not a foldable device and it’s conceptually different from the Galaxy Z Fold 2, you could say it might owe its existence to Samsung’s foldable device. Without Samsung’s bold approach to kickstarting a design revolution for the mobile industry, perhaps LG wouldn’t have been pressed to create this device and fans of the brand would have missed out.Regardless, we could argue there’s another reason why the LG Wing 5G exists, and that’s because of LG’s own decision to abandon the use of flexible display technology for mobile devices early on. Roughly one decade ago, LG and Samsung recognized that flexible display technology was the future and began researching and developing at an accelerated pace. They were locked in a competition to be the first to introduce flexible display technology in a commercial product, and in October 2013, Samsung won by a month. It released the Galaxy Round before LG introduced the G Flex in November.What followed for LG was a sequel, the G Flex 2, in Q1 2015, before the company abandoned its plans for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Samsung continued pursuing its ambitions and we all know what followed. The technology that had been used in the Galaxy Round was repurposed to become the company’s edge display, and later the Galaxy Fold became the first smartphone/tablet hybrid to carry an actual foldable panel.The LG Wing 5G may not be a spiritual successor to the G Flex 2 the same way the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is to the Galaxy Round, but it raises the question of how the present would’ve looked like if LG kept pursuing foldable display technology? The LG Wing 5G probably wouldn’t exit, so you could say that the phone is the result of LG’s decision to abandon the segment as much as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the outcome of Samsung’s continuous efforts in this area.So how do they actually compare given their different heritage and the fact that they have little in common spec/design/price-wise?LG Wing 5G vs. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G: Design and displayAt first glance the LG Wing 5G looks like the type of high-end smartphone you would expect buying in 2020. It has a full-screen design, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a prominent triple camera setup, a metal frame, and a glass back panel. But the lack of a display notch or a selfie camera cutout is the first clue hinting that there’s more than meets the eye. This is because the phone has a motorized pop-up selfie camera. Of course, the pop-up camera is not the LG Wing 5G’s only moving component. The entire 6.8-inch P-OLED display rotates to the side, revealing a smaller 3.9-inch secondary OLED screen. The main panel has a resolution of 2460 by 1080 pixels whereas the secondary screen has a pixel count of 1240 by 1080. Both support a refresh rate of 60Hz.Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 needs no introduction at this point but we’ll give it one for the sake of consistency. Samsung’s foldable phone may look like a somewhat elongated candy-bar smartphone from afar – and that’s because it has an odd aspect ratio – but you don’t have to spend a lot of time up-close with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 before you realize it’s highly unusual. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a book-like design made possible by a very complex hinge. It can be used like a regular smartphone when folded, but unfold it and you will experience it through a whole different perspective; that of a tablet.Samsung’s ultra high-end phone is equipped with a 6.23-inch Super AMOLED cover display and a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The former has a resolution of 2260 x 816 and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the latter has a pixel count of 2208 x 1768 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.How the form factors mold the user experienceWe should point out that we haven’t spent any time with the LG Wing 5G. It’s not a Samsung device, but even so, it’s not yet available for purchase. Therefore we can’t speak from experience about how it feels using the phone, but we can look at the marketing material and take a guess on how this unusual form factor can mold the user experience.The first thing that comes to mind is that, similar to Samsung’s Flex Mode, the swiveling display can be used as a camera viewfinder when capturing photos and recording videos, while the secondary screen can accommodate all the camera controls. The form factor could also work very nicely with mobile or emulated games for the same reasons.Capturing photos or recording videos in landscape mode using the rear-facing camera is made easier by the LG Wing’s design. It’s generally much more comfortable to hold a phone in portrait mode with one hand than it is holding it in landscape mode, so content creation can be made easier by the swiveling mechanism. Another use case might be when attaching the phone to a car holder as it could be switched between portrait and landscape modes without having to touch the holder itself.As for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, there are two modes of operation and they don’t overlap as much. The device can be used as a regular smartphone through the cover display, or as a tablet when unfolded to reveal the foldable screen. The hinge allows for Flex Mode which is a clever way to deliver dual-screen controls when the phone isn’t unfolded all the way through, although the mode is supported only by certain apps.As we pointed out in our Galaxy Z Fold 2 review, it delivers an incredible multitasking experience thanks to its ability to run three apps simultaneously on the same screen, and the cover display can act as a preview window when capturing selfies or group photos with the rear-facing triple camera.LG Wing 5G vs. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G: Camera and other specsTheir unique design and user experience aside, there’s no way around the fact that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is in another class as far as specifications go. Then again, it is a lot more expensive and costs twice as much as the LG Wing 5G. It’s not a fair fight, so let’s consider it a friendly match.The LG Wing 5G is equipped with a triple camera combo comprising a 64MP wide-angle shooter with PDAF and OIS, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 12MP shooter that also appears to have an ultra-wide lens. The motorized pop-up selfie camera has a resolution of 32MP.The Galaxy Z Fold 2 also has a triple camera setup but it consists of a 12MP wide-angle shooter, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto sensor. In addition, the phone has two identical 10MP selfie cameras, one for each Infinity-O display.The LG Wing 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, 8GB of RAM, and 128/256GB of built-in memory, so it’s not really a high-end phone through and through. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 256/512GB of storage. The LG Wing 5G has a 4,000mAh battery while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 4,500mAh unit.Finally, one advantage the LG Wing 5G has over the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the microSD card slot. The other is its IP54 splash-proof rating.Swiveling and folding their way to the final roundThe obvious conclusion here is that these phones are nothing alike, aside from the fact that they have dual screens and follow an ambitious vision. But the takeaway, in our view, is that the smartphone market is much more interesting than it used to be, to the point where we can look at different form factors and how they can change the user experience. If the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can be its own tripod then the LG Wing 5G’s design acts a bit like a handheld gimbal/selfie stick.Even if the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a clear winner spec-wise, and even if LG had given up on foldable phones/tablets a long time ago, the LG Wing 5G is closer to being a Galaxy Z Fold 2 rival than most other smartphones on the market, thanks to its boldness and unique design. That’s commendable and perhaps even somewhat nostalgic considering the history of Samsung and LG.Do you think Samsung can learn something from LG and the Wing 5G? As far as unique designs go, which concept do you think makes more sense; the foldable form factor or the swiveling display? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Firmware fix makes LG’s OLED TVs play nicer with RTX 3000 cards - PC Gamer

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LG makes some of the best gaming TVs, particularly its bright and vibrant CX OLED family, which not only runs 4K at 120Hz, but also come with G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility. So, on paper, Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 3000 series should be a perfect match, as both devices support HDMI 2.1 and all its nifty tricks. In practice, however, there have been some annoying bugs, but the good news is a firmware fix is on the way.

One of the issues affecting LG's OLED TVs when paired with an HDMI 2.1 capable graphics card is getting G-Sync to work correctly, or at all. This also affects other TV models.

"Can confirm on my B9, either G-Sync doesn't show up at all or when I can get it to show up, turning it on makes the screen glitch out—artifacting, huge vertical blocks of the screen turning black, signal cutting out, and finally no signal at all," a user stated in a Reddit thread on the topic.

There is also an issue with a type of compression called chroma subsampling, in PC mode. The affected models are supposed to support running at a 4K resolution at 120Hz with RGB 4:4:4, which in plain speak means there is no compression at play. However, LG's fancy TVs instead display 4:2:2 at 120Hz, meaning the feed is compressed and can present noticeably inferior image quality in some instances.

These are not the kinds of things you like to see after dropping a bunch of cash on new hardware. LG deserves credit, though, for being transparent about the problems, and working fast to correct them.

"LG has been made aware that some LG OLED TVs are experiencing certain compatibility issues with the recently launched Nvidia RTX 30 series graphics card. An updated firmware has been in development with plans for a roll-out within the next few weeks to LG's 2020 and 2019 HDMI 2.1 capable TVs, which should address these incompatibility issues," LG said in a statement.

The company is making good on that promise. TV reviewer Vince Teoh from HDTVTest on YouTube got his hands on a beta build of the upcoming firmware, and confirmed that it does indeed fix the G-Sync incompatibility and chroma subsampling issue that he had also observed.

Teoh tested the updated firmware with a GeForce RTX 3090 that was loaned to him by Nvidia. The only minor issue he noticed was that the menu incorrectly stated there was an SDR signal even when it was an HDR one. It does not seem to affect the output, though, and even this might be corrected when the beta firmware is finalized.

Speaking of which, the finalized firmware should arrive soon. In the meantime, Teoh says owners of C9 models (2019 OLED TVs) in Europe and the US can request the firmware from their local LG service centers. Owners of CX models (2020 OLED TVs) will receive it soon through an over-the-air update.

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LG and Tempo Storm Team for Valorant Tournament - TEO - The Esports Observer

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LG Electronics and esports organization Tempo Storm have announced a collaboration to produce a new Valorant tournament – LG UltraGear Face Off, Powered by Tempo.

The production partnership marks the first collaboration between the two companies. The tournament will feature a $10K USD prize pool. LG has hand-selected a group of high-profile streamers to participate in the competition. The tournament broadcast will aim to promote a new LG UltraGear monitor.

Valorant has seen a unique early life as an esport, with many esports organizations such as T1 and G2 Esports entering the game not only as competitors but as tournament organizers, collaborating with partner brands to do so.

Earlier this month, LG Electronics also announced a new collaboration with Evil Geniuses to produce a web series, also sponsored by the LG UltraGear monitor line.

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LG set to launch rollable TV in Oct - Techradar

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Korean electronics major LG Electronics is set to release its much talked of rollable TV next month, according to media reports in South Korea.

LG, which recently made global headlines with the launch of LG Wing the smartphone with swivel screen, has opened a website dedicated to its 'Signature OLED RX' TV. 

LG’s rollable TV, with a 65-inch screen that rises from a box and can be rolled up inside, was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States last year. The advantage of an OLED display is that it can be bent or rolled freely because it does not have a backlight.

As per media reports, after holding an event for its customers in Seoul, LG is expected to launch the rollable TV in the market in late October.

Signature OLED RX TV has been reportedly priced at over 100 million won ($85,400).

What does LG's rollable TV do?

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Quite simply, the TV can, like a cloth or film screen, roll into its base. 

LG's new TV has three viewing options - full view, line view (where only a part of the screen is showing), and zero view to keep the TV nicely hidden.

LG's OLED RX TV, like the rest of LG's 2019 OLED range, is based on the company's 2nd-gen Alpha 9 intelligent processor the enables LG's ThinQ AI to offer new display algorithms and Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant. 

The TV also features HDMI 2.1, high frame rate (HFR) support, enhanced audio return channel (eARC), variable refresh rate (VRR) and automatic low latency mode (ALLM). LG's flagship OLED also feature Dolby Atmos for immersive entertainment.

LG OLED TV uses, what it calls, self-lit technology. "Over 100 million self-lit sub-pixels come together to deliver the next level of TV," the company says. It gives the deepest blacks, richest colors, and most realistic picture quality.

Samsung's micro LED TV

Talking of self-lit technology, LG's South Korean rival, Samsung Electronics, is planning to launch a micro LED TV that also uses self-illuminated technology. 

"It uses micrometer-sized ultra-small LEDs to remove backlight and color filters. LEDs themselves become a light source for the screen. Compared to current displays, the micro LED TV excels in terms of brightness, contrast ratio, color reproducibility, and black color expression. It also has an improved viewing angle," a report in BusinessKorea said.

Samsung had unveiled 75-inch, 88-inch, 93-inch and 110-inch micro LED TV models at the CES that happened this year.

This micro TV may hit the markets in December.

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The LG Wing gets a $999 price and October 15th release date on Verizon - The Verge

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LG’s wild-looking Wing smartphone has gotten a US price and release date — it’ll cost $999 and be available October 15th, at least at Verizon, with preorders set to begin October 1st. The news confirms what many had already expected about the dual-screen device: it’s not going to be cheap.

As is usually the case with a new Verizon phone launch, there’s also a variety of trade-in offers and discounts to help cut down that price tag. The company is offering up to a $750 discount when adding a line to an unlimited plan and trading in a phone, up to $500 off for existing Verizon unlimited plan customers who trade in a device, or a $250 Verizon gift card for new customers who are porting the line.

But even with those discounts, there’s no other way to slice it: you’re paying a lot of money for the novelty of LG’s twisting screen design. The Wing offers two displays, with a 6.8-inch main display that slides up and around to reveal a second 3.9-inch panel using a clever hinge mechanism. It also features a Snapdragon 765G processor with Qualcomm’s integrated X52 modem for 5G support, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 4,000mAh battery, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and support for wireless charging.

LG has also promised that the Wing will be out on AT&T and T-Mobile later this fall, but there’s no news on price or timing for those models yet. It’s not clear if the Verizon model — which the company says supports its mmWave network — is a different version from the upcoming AT&T and T-Mobile variants (as has been the case with other phones, like the LG Velvet). If so, there’s a chance the Verizon model is charging a premium for the added network support, although we’ll have to wait for the other carriers to make their own announcements to know for sure.

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Save $1,300 on LG’s CX 77-inch 4K OLED AirPlay 2 TV and get a $300 gift card - 9to5Toys

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BuyDig currently offers the LG CX 77-inch 4K OLED Smart TV bundled with a $300 Visa gift card for $3,696.99 shipped. Also available at Amazon without the bonus credit. Down from $5,000, today’s offer saves you $1,600 considering the gift card and marks the best price we’ve tracked to date. Whether you’re missing the theater experience and want to emulate that at home or were planning to upgrade TVs to go with a next-gen. console, this LG offering is worth considering. It packs 4K HDR into a 77-inch OLED panel alongside pixel-level dimming for deeper blacks and more accurate color contrast. That’s on top of a bevy of smart features like AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, integrated streaming services, and Alexa control. Four HDMI ports round out the notable features. Rated 4.6/5 stars from 460 customers. More below.

If 77-inches is a bit overkill for your setup, the LG CX 55-inch 4K OLED TV delivers much of the same functionality at a more affordable price point. Aside from a smaller screen, you’ll still enjoy AirPlay 2 and the same pixel-level dimming, but with a $1,598 going rate.

Over in our home theater guide, there are plenty of other ways to upgrade your setup without paying full price. Right now, Sony’s 55-inch 4K Smart Android TV is still marked down to $569, which is 28% off the usual price tag. And then don’t forget to get all the details on the new 4K Streambar from Roku, as well as all five of TCL’s latest sound bars.

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Innovative LG WING 5G Available In US Beginning Oct. 15 - PRNewswire

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA today announced the upcoming U.S. availability of LG WING^TM 5G. It will be available first from Verizon on Oct. 15 with pre-order beginning Oct. 1. AT&T and T-Mobile will offer it later this fall. Pricing starts at $999.99 and may vary by carrier.

Featuring a first-of-its-kind form factor, LG WING delivers a compelling, new mobile experience. Marrying utility with style, LG WING's primary 6.8-inch OLED Full Vision edge-to-edge screen swivels clockwise rotating 90 degrees to reveal a second 3.9-inch OLED screen.

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Swivel Mode delivers extreme multitasking and incredible convenience. Examples of the many ways users can make the most of Swivel Mode include following navigation on the main screen and controlling music on the second screen, watching a YouTube video on the main screen while checking email on the second screen or even keeping up with a live-stream on the main screen while not missing out on what friends are saying in the group chat. Select applications can also be expanded to use both screens at once.

LG WING is also equipped with built-in Gimbal Motion functionality to create smooth video footage while on the move. It boasts three rear cameras – 64MP, 12MP Ultra-Wide, 13MP Ultra-Wide – and a front 32MP Pop-Up Camera. The 12MP Ultra-Wide camera provides functions typically found on a gimbal, such as "joystick," "lock," "follow," "pan follow" and "first-person view" mode.

LG WING is the first device from the LG Explorer Project – an initiative to deliver distinctive and unexplored usability experiences, a strategy that tackles uncharted territory in the industry. LG created the Explorer Project in response to the diverse usage needs of today's smartphone customers and to deliver much-needed curiosity and excitement to the mobile sector.

For more information on LG WING 5G in the U.S., please visit LG.com/US/WING.

Key Specifications: 

• Chipset: Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 765G 5G Mobile Platform integrated with Snapdragon X52 5G Modem-RF System
• Display:
• Main Screen: 6.8-inch 20.5:9 FHD+ OLED FullVision (2,460 x 1,080 / 395ppi)
• Second Screen: 3.9-inch 1.15:1 OLED (1,240 x 1,080 / 419ppi)
• Memory: 8GB RAM 256GB internal storage¹ / microSD (up to 2TB)*
• Camera:
• Rear: 64MP Standard ² (F1.8 / 78°/ 0.8µm) / 13MP Ultra Wide (F1.9 / 117° / 1.0µm) / 12MP Ultra Wide Big Pixel (F2.2 / 120° / 1.4µm)
• Front: 32MP Standard ³ (F1.9 / 79.6° / 0.8µm)
• Battery: 4,000mAh
• Operating System: Android 10.0
• Dimensions: 169.5 x 74.5 x 10.9 mm; 260g
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.1 / NFC / USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Compatible)
• Colors: Aurora Gray / Illusion Sky⁴
• Others: Gimbal Motion Camera / Front Pop Up Camera / Hexa Motion Stabilizer / AI CAM / Dual Recording / LG 3D Sound Engine / In-Display Fingerprint Sensor / Qualcomm^® Quick Charge™ 4.0+ Technology / Wireless Charging

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²  Pixel Binning to 16MP. Quality of full 64MP image may vary slightly depending on the chipset.
³  Pixel Binning to 8MP. Quality of full 32MP image may vary slightly depending on the chipset.
⁴  Colors will vary by network partner availability.

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Specific features and color options may vary by carrier.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG's focus on Innovation for a Better Life is exemplified by a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. The "Life's Good" marketing theme encompasses how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. LG is a 2020 ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. www.LG.com.

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The LG Wing Is the Funnest Phone of 2020 - Gizmodo

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Out of all the ambitious phones of 2020 including the handsets with monstrous specs like the ROG Phone 3, forward-thinking devices like the Surface Duo, and futuristic phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 2, LG’s weird and wacky Wing is easily the funnest phone of the year.

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With just the flick of a finger, the LG Wing’s 6.8-inch OLED screen swivels from portrait to landscape, simultaneously evoking legendary handsets from the past like the Sidekick and teleporting you into the future by revealing a 3.9-inch second screen. And if that’s all the Wing did, it would already spark more joy than a drawer of neatly folded clothes or 90% of the other phones made this year. It’s like a fidget spinner for adults that also makes it more enjoyable to watch videos in their proper orientation, regardless of whether that’s vertical or horizontal.

LG’s app carousel makes it easier to find apps optimized for the Wing, but you don’t really need it.

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But that’s not the only you thing can do! While you’re watching a movie up top, you can use the second screen to browse the web, message your friends, or use pretty much any other app you want. And even though the LG Wing doesn’t offer quite the same kind of multitasking you get on the Surface Duo or Z Fold 2, it’s just enough to make it so you don’t have to interrupt your movie or show. And in a time when I’m trying everything I can to stay entertained at home, reducing boredom by even just a little bit is something I can appreciate.

It’s sort of the same situation with the Wing’s built-in camera gimbal. It’s not nearly as adjustable or stable as a standalone mobile gimbal like a DJI OM4, but once again, it’s got just enough leeway to pan and tilt or use the follow, pan follow, or first-person video modes to capture footage you can’t really get on a normal phone. And when combined with its swiveling screen and built-in gimbal, the Wing’s delightful motorized pop-up selfie cam makes it possible to really lean into that mobile vlogging lifestyle by letting you record using both front and rear cams at the same time.

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YouTube plus Chrome is a neat while to stay entertained when you’re stuck on the couch.

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Meanwhile, powering all of this are some solid but not quite top-notch components including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of base storage, wireless charging, and a microSD slot (but no headphone jack).

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That said, the LG Wing has a number of awkward spots too. For example, when the screen is swiveled into landscape mode, it can be difficult to reach its side buttons, especially the ones for volume. When you’re watching YouTube, the Wing gets around this by putting volume controls on phone’s second screen, but in other apps that haven’t been optimized for the Wing, that doesn’t always work.

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Furthermore, the app carousel LG made for the Wing when its screen is swiveled out feels rather unnecessary. Sure, it makes it easier to find a handful of apps that have been optimized for the phone, but it also adds an extra level of complexity without much added benefit. Just let people see a landscape version of their homescreen so they can pick the app they want to use without diving through additional menu screens.

I’ve also found that whole app carousel, and sometimes the second screen, will lag and stutter a bit more than normal, which is kind of understandable because LG is using a new skin to control everything while also relying on a mid-range processor to support two displays, special UIs, and 5G (plus that gimbal mode when in use). That’s asking a lot of its 765G, so it’s not really a surprise that the Wing isn’t exactly a vision of smoothness and stability.

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And then there’s its size. While the Wing isn’t quite as thick as a Galaxy Z Fold 2 and LG should be applauded for cramming this much into such a small package, the Wing is still a big, heavy phone and there’s only so much you can do to disguise that.

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But still the Wing is an impressive device, and one of the most incredible things about it is that it got made at all. I mean think about it, no company or phone designer in the world makes something as wild as the LG Wing thinking its going to be a mainstream hit. It’s a niche handset for mobile video fans, messaging addicts, or teenagers who have dreams of being a future YouTuber. And that’s perfectly fine because even though it can be pretty clunky, with the Wing, LG isn’t afraid to let its ideas fly. I haven’t had the chance to do a full review, but I’ve already spent more than enough time with the Wing to know that it really is the funnest phone of the year.

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LG Commits to Expansion Strategy in Middle East and Africa As Most Trusted HVAC Partner - PRNewswire

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"Most people may think of LG as a washing machine and refrigerator brand but we provide solutions in many sectors that consumers don't see," remarked Dr. Lee Kam-gyu, head of LG's Air Solution business unit. "LG is constantly investing in capabilities to raise the trust of our customers and we will reinforce this commitment through better integrated solutions, expert insights and more dedicated support to become a trusted partner for HVAC in the region."

Since the pandemic outbreak and the increasing time spent indoors, concerns over indoor air quality have grown. Needs for high quality HVAC and air management solutions have increased due to the pandemic with LG's products – which not only meet but surpass guidelines for clean air in the region – seeing unexpected demand.

To further raise the value for MEA customers and enhance the level of trust in the brand, LG is focusing on its three core values of integration, expertise and commitment. As an integrator, LG will deliver even more optimized HVAC and energy management solutions for each and every project to achieve the minimal total cost of ownership (TCO) for its clients. With its deep expertise, LG will advise its customers with its technological experience-based knowledge to find the most effective and efficient solution to any problem. And as a committed partner, LG promises to go beyond the installation of its solutions to service, maintain and help manage its products through the system's lifecycle.

James Lee, president of LG Middle East and Africa, reinforced LG's experience and commitment in the Middle East and Africa. "The key reason behind our success in this region to date is our commitment to understand and respond to the real needs of the MEA market," said Lee. "Expanding beyond this will require significantly more technology, more innovation and especially more customer service."

Consistent with this strategy, LG has introduced products and solutions in the region that are designed to deliver the best technology that the company as to offer. For example, a new, ceiling-based DUAL Vane Cassette lineup boasts a powerful five-step air purification process that is seamlessly designed into the unit itself. With its new air purification-inclusive design, this advanced product delivers various airflow modes that are optimally customized for all spaces, delivering clean, filtered air to its indoor destination. What's more, LG's innovative Round Cassette for commercial spaces not only provides a luxurious design that makes a space look more inviting, it also covers large areas with flexible airflow compared to conventional 4-Way cassette. Its increased airflow and detailed wind direction makes it possible for its cool breeze to spread widely and evenly.

"As a global total provider of HVAC solutions, we look forward to enriching both human life and nature in the Middle East and Africa," said Lee.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 77,000 people working in 125 locations around the world. With 2017 global sales of USD 55.4 billion (KRW 61.4 trillion), LG comprises five business units ― Home Appliance & Air Solutions, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions ― and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit

LG Electronics' Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea's first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a well-established production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG's initiative in offering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of "Innovation for a Better Life," the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-the-art knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal environment for users. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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Making new sports traditions with LG technology - manilastandard.net

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It is a well-known fact that Filipino families love watching sports. It has actually become a tradition for most – catching live basketball games, trying to get a glimpse or a selfie with your favorite player together with the kids, and eating out at a favorite restaurant after. It is a wholesome ritual that creates unforgettable memories. With the pandemic however, this tradition abruptly came to a halt for most families. Sporting events are slowly starting to resume, but actually watching it live especially with little ones are still out of the picture. This however, doesn’t mean that the bonding time as a family has to go away. LG’s OLED TVs make watching sports and movies at home in the new normal just like the real thing.

LG’s OLED technology lets you watch sports just like you’re at courtside or in the driver’s seat. It gives you a sense of realism like no other. LG OLED TVs show every small movement and facial expression without any color shift, blur, or flicker. You’ll never miss a play as every move stays smooth with the fast response speed. This is made possible by LG’s new self-lit pixel technology, which aside from offering stunning picture quality, also gives an equally great view from wide viewing angles. LG OLED screen technology uses self-lit pixels, that works independently to emit their own light. This allows for perfect black levels, outstanding colors, infinite contrast, and the sharpest details which ultimately uncovers all the details in darker scenes. This works especially well for cinema. Every single pixel illuminates one by one, and the richness in color, small details and textures are clear in every scene.Even for gaming, LG’s OLED TVs bring a whole new depth of experience. With its NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility, providing exceptional picture quality of perfect black and intense colors combined with smooth gameplay to take PC gaming to new heights. The perfect black canvas of an LG OLED TV provides an unparalleled experience in gaming on your favorite consoles. Immerse yourself with cinematic virtual 5.1 channel surround sound and enjoy the latest innovations with HDMI that allows for responsive gameplay that gives you the edge. LG’s OLED TVs provide fast response and fluid motion. A 1ms response time and low input lag allow for smoother, real-time action. Its Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) supported on the latest HDMI standard, delivers the best graphics with minimal stutter at the fastest speeds for the best gaming experience. As everyone slowly transitions into the new normal, experiences made with the family are still important even at home. While some outdoor traditions like watching live sports or having a movie night are still not encouraged for safety reasons, viewing the same things at home is a good option to consider. Especially with the clarity and detail present with LG’s OLED TVs, it’s just like you’re right there at the moment. Experience the best that TV has to offer with your family and create a new tradition to cherish for years to come. Create new traditions distinctly your own with the help of LG’s OLED TV. Shop today at Lazmall and other authorized online sellers and dealers nationwide. For a complete list of retailers, please visit www.lg.com/ph

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Yes, LG’s Non-OLED Nano 9 Series Can Take on Samsung’s QLEDs - The National Interest

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These days, in the cutthroat HDTV race, OLED and QLED offerings tend to garner the most attention.

That, however, doesn’t mean that there aren’t any other competitive lower-priced options out there.

For example, if you really want to blow your friends and family away without cleaning out your bank account, make sure to check out LG’s 65-inch Nano 9 Series, which is currently retailing for $1,400 on Amazon.

Taking direct aim at Samsung’s highly regarded QLED HDTVs, this particular set taps into the company’s enhanced LCD display technology called NanoCell. Previously called Super UHD, NanoCell employs a light-absorbing filter that removes unwanted wavelengths of light to offer more precise color reproduction. The end result is greater wide-ranging color accuracy.  

Since Samsung’s QLEDs also use nano-scale optimizations to enhance the picture quality offered by LCD displays, NanoCell is now considered a competitor to the Korean tech giant’s much-praised QLED lineup. 

Be aware, however, that QLED panels do take a slightly different approach—utilizing quantum dots to boost brightness and color gamut—to improve the overall viewing experience.

Know that the 9 Series boasts outstanding 4K-image quality via its full-array LED backlight with local dimming. The robust α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor does a fantastic job in enhancing images and color and making the entire set operate smoothly without any hiccups.

What really separates this set from most non-OLED competitors is that it has amazing wide-viewing angles, so if you have seating arrangements that wrap around the TV, you’ll surely notice the difference. Moreover, if you find yourself often watching TV during the daytime or in a bright room, know that the 9 Series does a valiant job in masking those annoying glares and reflections. 

If you’re seeking to transform your living room into an entertainment powerhouse, then you can rest assured that you’re off to a solid start here, as the 9 Series comes with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. This means that you’ll be on the receiving end of ultra-vivid pictures and immersive audio that will seem like it’s flowing all around you.

However, one particular issue that has really irked many LG TV owners over the years is the webOS operating system. For many, this platform lacks the innovative extras and app-based setup and coverage of Roku TV, Samsung’s Tizen, or Sony’s Android TV. If you desire a bigger selection of apps, your best bet is to get an external streamer.

Ethen Kim Lieser is a Minneapolis-based Science and Tech Editor who has held posts at Google, The Korea Herald, Lincoln Journal Star, AsianWeek and Arirang TV. Follow or contact him on LinkedIn.  

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