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Every stock investor wants a strong return; that’s axiomatic, it’s why people get into the stock market to begin with. But the markets are inherently risky, and finding the sweet spot – the right combination of risk and reward – seems as much an art as a science. You can use science, however, to minimize the risk. We’re talking about statistical science, the study of numbers, their patterns, and the relationships between them. This can give investors an objective view of the broader market or specific stocks, and can even be used to measure the success of those artists of the stock market, the professional traders and analysts. We’ve used the tools on the TipRanks platform to sort through the publicly traded stocks and find three that are showing a solid combination of risk and reward. Specifically, we’ve looked for Strong Buy stocks that have recently received a thumbs up from an analyst – along with a price target suggesting 100% or better upside potential. Doubling your money sounds like a good return, so let’s find out what else these stocks have going for them. Rezolute (RZLT) We’ll start in the biopharmaceutical industry, where Rezolute specializes in developing drug therapies – new medications – for patients with difficult-to-treat metabolic conditions. These are frequently considered orphan diseases, illnesses that have very few patients and therefore a limited market. Rezolute is currently working on two pipeline projects, both for conditions similar to or related to diabetes. The company’s leading drug candidate, RZ358, in currently undergoing a Phase 2b open-label study as a treatment for congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), a rare pediatric disorder in which the pancreas produces too much insulin, causing extremely low blood sugar, with cascading effects on the whole body. RZ402, the second drug candidate, is in Phase 1 clinical trials. It is an orally dosed treatment for diabetic macular edema, one of the causes of diabetic-related blindness. In its recent financial report for fiscal Q3 2021, Rezolute included development updates on both leading drug candidates. For RZ358, the company noted that the Phase 2b RIZE study is still enrolling patients and that top line data is expected to become available in 2H21. For the Phase 1 study of RZ402, Resolute announced that the trial is complete and that the initial results demonstrated that once-daily oral dosing is feasible. The company will initiate a Phase 1b trial in 3Q21, as a step toward Phase 2 studies. In financial results, Rezolute reported having on hand $32 million available in cash and equivalents, enough to fund operations into the third calendar quarter of 2022. H.C. Wainwright’s five-star analyst Douglas Tsao initiated his coverage of RZLT with an upbeat outlook, writing, “Rezolute is ready to enter the spotlight with two assets featuring novel mechanisms… Despite assets with promising data and differentiated mechanisms, Rezolute has largely been overlooked by the investment community, which we largely attribute to its entry into the public markets via a reverse merger and an OTC listing. However, with key catalysts upcoming and a recent up listing on the NASDAQ, we think it’s time for investors to pay attention to this story.” Tsao gives the stock a Buy rating and $21 price target that implies an upside of 103% for the coming year. (To watch Tsao’s track record, click here.) The Strong Buy consensus rating on RZLT shares is based on 3 recent reviews – and they are all positive, making the consensus unanimous. The shares are priced at $10.33, with a $25.33 average price target, making the one-year upside potential a robust 145%. (See Rezolute’s stock analysis at TipRanks.) Westport Fuel Systems, Inc. (WPRT) Next up we have Westport Fuel Systems, a company which operates in the green sector of the energy and transportation industry, producing natural gas engines and associated fuel system components, for both personal and commercial vehicles. Westport is a leader in high-pressure direct-injection technology, and also produces engines designed for propane or hydrogen fuels. Westport holds 1,400 patents or patent applications related to alternative fuel systems. Last year, the company made sales in 70 countries, for total revenue of $252 million. In the first quarter report for the current year, Westport posted revenues of $76.4 million, beating the estimates by $3.81 million and up 14% from 1Q20, putting the company on track to beat last year’s total. The company ran a net loss in Q1; however, despite missing the Street’s forecast by $0.01, the loss of 2 cents per share was far lower than the 12-cent loss posted in the year-ago quarter. Westport has a stated goal of reaching $1 billion in annual business by the middle part of this decade. Amit Dayal, 5-star analyst with H.C. Wainwright, covers this stock, and he was impressed by the Q1 results. Dayal wrote, “The YoY strength in revenues is attributed to 25.0% increase in OEM sales supported by demand for light-duty vehicles. Gross margins for the quarter improved to 17.0% compared to 15.5% in 4Q20 supported by product mix.” Turning to the company's outlook, the analyst added, “An important takeaway from the call was management's increasing focus on driving growth in North America. We believe regulatory drivers in this geography are now pressuring fleet owners to seek out cleaner emission trucks. This, in our opinion, plays into the company's available solutions that are already addressing this need.” In-line with those comments, Dayal rated WPRT shares as a Buy. His price target, at $16, indicates confidence in a 155% upside for the nest 12 months. (To watch Dayal’s track record, click here.) Like RZLT above, Westport has received 3 positive stock reviews for a unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating. WPRT shares have an average price target of $13.33, implying a one-year upside of 112% from the current trading price of $6.26. (See Westport’s stock analysis at TipRanks.) Ayr Wellness (AYRWF) For the last stock on our list, we’ll turn to the fast-growing cannabis industry. Ayr Wellness is a US-based cannabis company, an MSO (multistate operator) with operations stretching from the cultivation of the plants to the distribution of the product. Ayr has dispensaries in Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, and offers a range of products for both medicinal and recreational users. The legal cannabis market is young, and still growing quickly. In Ayr’s 1Q21 report, the company showed a 74% year-over-year gain in revenue, to $58.4 million. Ayr has been focusing on expanding its footprint. During the quarter, it closed on the acquisition of Liberty Health Sciences in Florida. This move added 42 dispensaries to Ayr’s Florida operation, giving the company the fourth-largest ‘cannabis footprint’ in the third-largest state. Ayr also closed on acquisitions in Arizona and Ohio, with the Ohio ops slated to begin next quarter. The company expects to enter the New Jersey market by the end of the summer. Echelon analyst Andrew Semple sees the company’s expansion as the driving force here, and he writes of Ayr, “We forecast steep growth ahead, with our forecast calling for sales to surpass $120M by Q420, more than double Q121 levels. In the quarters ahead, Ayr will benefit from first full quarter of contribution from its acquired Arizona and Florida businesses, closing of the Garden State Dispensary acquisition in New Jersey (expected Q321), significant capacity expansions across Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, and Nevada (as well as MA/OH to turn online in 2022), and 14 new dispensaries in operation by YE 2021 relative to QE Q121.” Semple, a 5-star analyst rated among the top 100 analysts on Wall Street, gives the shares a Buy rating and bumps his price target up from $C70 ($58) to C$74 ($61) suggesting a 100% upside for the year ahead. (To watch Semple’s track record, click here.) There are 5 recent reviews on this stock, with a breakdown of 4 to 1 in favor of Buy versus Hold, all coalescing to a Strong Buy consensus rating. The average price target stands at $45.58, implying an upside of 49% in the year ahead. (See Ayr Wellness’s stock analysis at TipRanks To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks’ Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks’ equity insights. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.

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LG reportedly ends Android smartphone production today amid division shutdown - 9to5Google

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Earlier this year, LG dropped the bombshell that it would be leaving the mobile industry entirely, leaving the Android market with one fewer option both on the flagship and affordable ends of the spectrum. As of today, LG has reportedly ended production on Android smartphones.

Asiae.co.kr reports that LG has today ended smartphone production ahead of its full departure from the smartphone market this summer. This comes roughly two months after LG announced its intentions.

The end of production for LG smartphones doesn’t really come as a surprise. LG previously said that it would fulfill its last contracts with carriers and other entities, something that’s clearly been done now that production is coming to a close. What’s next for the assembly lines and facilities used to produce LG smartphones? The Vietnam-based factory will apparently move to producing home appliances.

The factory in Vietnam, which used to be the backbone of smartphone production, will switch to a household appliance production line. Previously, LG Electronics decided to expand its home appliance production line at its Vietnam factory, the largest smartphone production base, and ensure the succession of employment of local smartphone factory personnel. 

LG will fully depart the smartphone market on July 31, according to its previous schedule, though the company has committed to providing three years of Android updates to smartphones already released.

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LG has reportedly stopped making smartphones - Engadget

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LG has taken an important step toward shutting down its mobile business. The last LG phones have rolled off the production line and the company will no longer manufacture handsets after Monday, according to Asia Business Daily. Engadget has contacted LG for confirmation.

The company announced plans in early April to wind down its phone business, but it kept making handsets for a couple more months to fulfill contracts with telecom companies. A factory in Vietnam where LG built many of its smartphones will be converted into a household appliance manufacturing plant, Asia Business Daily reports.

After years of losing money on the division, LG said it will kill its failed mobile business by the end of July, though it might still sell some devices after that date. Folks who buy an LG phone will still receive up to three years of Android operating system updates. The company will also provide four years of after-sales service from the date of manufacture. Meanwhile, the company has reportedly sold a limited supply of the unreleased Velvet 2 Pro and LG Rollable, which the company showed off at CES in January, exclusively to its employees in South Korea.

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LG stops manufacturing phones today, plant is transitioning to making home appliances - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

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LG officially confirmed its exit from the mobile business in early April, but it needed some time to wind down operations. According to reports coming out of Korea today is the last day of production for LG phones and tablets.

The company will continue to support existing devices for some time to come. Premium models will get three years of software support, you can check out the Android 11 update timeline for more details. Some models (including Q-series phones) will get Android 12, the latest premium models are expected to go up to Android 13. Users will be able to receive after-sale services for 4 years from the date of manufacture of the device.

LG's plant in Haiphong was its center of smartphone production, now turning to appliances

LG Electronics’ factory in Vietnam where most LG phones were being built will be switching over to home appliances. LG had already transitioned some of its production capacity there to appliances as a way to keep smartphone factory workers employed. Remaining workers from the phone lines will be reassigned by the end of July.

The plant at Haiphong was established in 2015 and has been making TVs and appliances in addition to phones. Also, sister companies LG Innotek and LG Display are producing camera modules and displays there. You can read more about the future of the Haiphone plant in LG’s press release.

This switch is prudent – The Korea Herald reported earlier today that LG Electronics is on track to become the biggest manufacturer of home appliances with record high sales of $6.3 billion in Q2. LG topped main rival Whirlpool in Q1, now in Q2 and analysts expect it will remain on top for the rest of the year.

Meanwhile, Apple Korea is trying to lure in current LG owners with a trade-in program, offering KRW 150,000 ($135) towards a new iPhone 12 or 12 mini with some rules (e.g. it needs to be a 4G or 5G phone that you have used for at least a month).

The limited sale of the LG Velvet 2 Pro ran into issues

As a sort of final goodbye LG was supposed to sell a limited number of LG Velvet 2 Pro rollable phones (around 3,000 units) to employees, however, that didn’t go as planned. The issue is being blamed on “congestion”.

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LG to Release New 32-inch Gaming Monitor in S. Korea - The Korea Bizwire

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This photo provided by LG Electronics Inc. on May 31, 2021, shows models introducing the company’s new 32-inch UltraGear gaming monitor, 32GP850.

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Monday its new gaming monitor will be available in South Korea this week as the tech giant aims to expand its sales amid the pandemic-driven stay-at-home trend.

LG’s latest 32-inch UltraGear monitor, 32GP850, will hit local shelves Tuesday with a price tag of 799,000 won (US$720).

The addition of the 32GP850 expands LG’s gaming monitor portfolio to 19 models, with their display sizes ranging from 24 inches to 38 inches.

The new monitor comes with Nano IPS display supporting quad high definition (QHD) resolution of 2,560×1,440 pixels and a 180Hz refresh rate.

LG has been targeting the domestic gaming monitor market that expands sharply amid the contactless trend. The company released a 27-inch gaming monitor earlier this month.

According to market researcher IDC, the gaming monitor market in South Korea grew to around 360,000 units last year from 130,000 units in 2018.

LG hopes its gaming monitors can also perform well globally.

The worldwide monitor market shipments are expected to reach 150 million units this year, up 7.3 percent from a year earlier, and gaming monitors are predicted to make up 17.3 percent of the total, or 25.9 million units, according to industry tracker TrendForce.

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[Cont. updated] LG's upcoming software updates tracker - PiunikaWeb

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New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on October 9, 2020) follows:

Google released Android 11 last month and several OEMs have provided the latest OS update to their devices as beta and stable versions but LG is not among them.

LG has been a bit slow with software updates as the OEM is still providing the year-old Android 10 update to its devices.

To recall, LG shared a software update schedule for LG G8s ThinQ, LG V40 ThinQ, and LG G7 ThinQ back in September.

Now, another software update schedule along with the list of devices has been shared by LG for the fourth quarter of 2020.

This time, the update schedule includes a bunch of devices including LG V50S, LG Q70, and LG X6 (2019) that will get performance updates.

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Also, the OEM has shared details of the September security patch and a list of eligible devices that will receive a bunch of new features.

The devices include LG Wing, LG Velvet, LG V50S ThinQ, LG X4 (2019), LG V50 ThinQ, LG G8 ThinQ, LG Q9, LG V40 ThinQ, LG Q8 (2018), LG Q61, and LG G7 ThinQ.

These devices are slated to get new updates along with new features in the near future, although some might be receiving the updates already.

(Source 1, 2)

LG has released the Android 10 update for most of its devices but the OEM has been very slow with the OS update.

It must be noted that the LG G8s ThinQ Android 10 update was supposed to roll out from October 08 in India but there is still no sign of the OS update.

Today, LG started rolling out the Android 10 update to LG G8X ThinQ units in South Africa months after other regional variants of the device had received the same.

LG G8S ThinQ

Hopefully, LG strives to deliver faster updates to its eligible devices considering many OEMs are way ahead in the game.

That said, you can check out our LG Android 10 update tracker to get the latest updates on the topic.

Update 1 (November 03)

IST 10:55 am: LG Korea has now shared the changelogs for devices that will be getting new software updates in November. These include the LG Wing, LG V50 ThinQ, LG G8 ThinQ, and LG Q9.

We’ve added the changelogs below, however, these are translated versions of the update logs so there might be slight discrepancies:

LG Wing changelog

– Improved swivel mode performance
– Camera gimbal mode quality improvement
– Improving fingerprint recognition performance

V50 ThinQ changelog

– Chat + corporate messaging service support (LG U+, KT, SKT)

LG G8 ThinQ changelog

– Chatbot message bubble size adjustment

LG Q9 changelog

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

Update 1 (November 09)

IST 11:58 am: Sticking to its schedule, LG has indeed released a new update for the LG G8 ThinQ. The update is rolling out carrying the software version G820N20s or G820NO20s depending on the model in South Korea.

While it does not bring any major new changes or improvements, it enhances the security of the device with a newer security patch according to the official listing.

Update 2 (November 13)

IST 05:09 pm: LG is now rolling out software updates for the LG Wing and the LG V50 ThinQ in its home country. The update for the LG Wing bears the software version F100N10r and the LG V50 ThinQ is getting an update with the software version V500N20x/V500NO20x.

LG Wing changelog (translated):

– The ability to move apps between the main screen and the second screen has been added.
– Overall features such as home, gallery, video and media controller in swivel mode have been stabilized.
– Swivel mode performance has been further improved.
– A wallpaper theme has been added.

– Improvements have been made so that focus is automatically adjusted even after focusing by touching the screen when shooting the camera.
– Fixed a problem where group settings could not be established when synchronizing Google contacts.
– When setting the theme keyboard, the compatibility with the market app has been improved.
– Mobile phone security has been enhanced with regular Google security updates

LG V50 ThinQ changelog (translated):

-Corporate messaging service has been added to Chat+.
-The phenomenon that the call recording does not end intermittently even after the call ends has been improved.
-The phenomenon that the screen does not rotate intermittently has been improved.
-The phenomenon that the screen is not locked when the call ends with the dual screen closed has been improved.
-Mobile phone security has been enhanced with Google security updates.

Update 3 (November 17)

IST 04:30 pm: LG is now rolling out a new software update for the LG V35 ThinQ in Korea as version V350N30b/V350NO30b. The update brings a new security patch as well as a few improvements. Check out the changelog (translated) below:

– Point color setting has been added.
– The design of the volume control bar provided on the screen when pressing the volume button has been improved.
– The call popup size has been improved to be smaller.
– Chat + message reservation transmission function has been added (LG U+, KT, SKT)
– Added setting for each day of the week to the automatic restart function of the mobile phone.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

Update 4 (November 20)

IST 06:35 pm: LG has rolled out a new update for the LG X6 (2019) model in Korea. The new update is rolling out as version X625N20h/X625NO20h and only brings an updated security patch as per the changelog shared on its Korean website.

Update 5 (November 26)

IST 07:15 pm: The Android 10 update is now live for the LG Q61 and the LG Q51 in South Korea. Users can download the update via LG Bridge or as an OTA update.

Update 6 (November 28)

IST 10:40 am: LG has begun seeding a new software update for the LG Q52 in Korea. It carries the software version Q520N10f and improves the call quality as well as brings an updated security patch to the device.

Update 7 (November 30)

IST 12:30 pm: LG Korea has yet again shared details of the upcoming update to several of the company’s smartphones. Following is the translated version of the information:

LG Wing performance update

-Improving fingerprint recognition performance

V40 ThinQ Performance Update

-Block message restoration function applied
-Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

X2(2019) performance update

-Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

Q52 performance update

-Video call vertical reversal correction

X4(2019) performance update

-Fixed an error in saving location information when checking the taken photo PC

Update 8 (December 01)

IST 04:30 pm: LG has begun rolling out a new update for the LG V60 ThinQ 5G which brings the November patch to the device. This update bears the software version V600TM10x and is available over the air and via the LG Bridge application as per a report.

Update 9 (December 05)

IST 09:40 am: LG has begun rolling out a new update for the LG V40 ThinQ in Korea. It bears the software version V409N30e/V409NO30e and brings a couple of improvements. We’ve shared the translated changelog below:

– Call quality has been improved.
– The screen flickering phenomenon when playing a sound source in Kakao Music has been improved.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.
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IST 06:20 pm: A few AT&T branded LG smartphones are picking up the November security patch. These are the LG K92, LG Stylo 5+, and the LG Xpression Plus 3. We’ve shared the update details below:

LG Stylo 5+ LMQ720AM:

Release date: December 2, 2020
Android version: 10
Security patch level (SPL): November 1, 2020
Build number: QKQ1.200308.002
Software version: Q720AM20c
File size: 143MB
What is changing: Security patch level

LG K92 5G LM-K920AM:

Release date: November 23, 2020
Android version: 10
Security patch level (SPL): November 1, 2020
Build number: QKQ1.200730.002
Software version: K920AM10e
File size: 207MB
What’s new: USB issue fix

LG Xpression Plus 3K400AKR10d:

Release date: December 2, 2020
Android version: 10
Security patch level (SPL): November 1, 2020
Build number: QKQ1.200308.002
Software version: K400AKR10d
File size: 114MB
Changelog: Security patch level

Update 10 (December 07)

IST 11:55 am: LG Korea has now shared the details of the upcoming updates to LG Wing and X4(2019). Here’s what the translation says:

LG Wing performance update:
-The phenomenon of false fingerprint recognition when a specific protective film is attached has been improved.
-Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

X4(2019) performance update:
-Mobile phone usability has been improved.

Update 11 (December 08)

IST 10:00 am: The LG Stylo 5 Amazon Unlocked LMQ720QM model has bagged a new software update with an updated security patch according to a fresh report. Users can install it via the OTA package or through LG Bridge.

IST 04:50 pm: LG has now begun rolling out a new software update for the LG X2(2019). It bears the software version X220N10p/X220NO10p and brings an updated security patch for the device.

IST 06:05 pm: A new software update is being pushed to T-Mobile and MetroPCS models of the LG Stylo 6. It bears the software version Q730MM10P and brings an updated security patch according to a report.

Update 12 (December 09)

IST 03:20 pm: AT&T has begun seeding new software updates for the LG Velvet 5G, LG Phoenix 5, LG Neon Plus, and LG Prime 2. The LG Velvet 5G gets the October patch whereas the other smartphones have bagged the November patch.

Update 13 (December 10)

IST 09:40 am: The LG V50S ThinQ has bagged a new software update in Korea. It bears the version V510N20p/V510NO20p and brings a couple of improvements along with an updated security patch.

Changelog:

– Corporate messaging service has been added to Chat+. (LG U+, KT, SKT)
– Improved call and data connection quality.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

Update 14 (December 11)

IST 05:35 pm: LG is reportedly rolling out new updates for the unlocked LG K51 LMK500QM and the LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW. The V60 ThinQ is getting the November patch whereas the K51 is also supposedly getting a newer security patch.

Update 15 (December 17)

IST 04:15 pm: The Metro LG G Pad 5 10.1 FHD variant is reportedly getting a new software update based on Android 9 Pie which brings along an updated Android security patch and some bug fixes.

Update 16 (December 22)

IST 06:00 pm: Verzion has released a Android security updates for its LG Stylo 5 and LG V50 ThinQ 5G variants as versions Q720VS20c and V450VM20h respectively. Both updates offer the December security patch.

Update 17 (December 24)

IST 11:43 am: As per a recent report, LG K30 LMX320QMG is getting a new software update with several bug fixes and an updated Android security patch. The Android 9 Pie-based update comes as version X320QMG10I.

Update 18 (December 25)

IST 10:22 am: According to a recent report, LG Velvet 5G is getting a new software update which brings along bug fixes and the November security patch. However, there is still no sign of Android 11.

I just got another Ota for the LG Velvet 5g, according to this one for bug fixes, the patch is still from Nov. At the moment good frequency of Otas for this team, now Android 11 is missing
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Update 19 (December 26)

IST 02:50 pm: T-Mobile has begun seeding a new update for the LG K51 LMK500UM model. The update carries the November patch only as per a fresh report.

Update 20 (December 28)

IST 09:55 am: Some U.S. carriers have begun seeding the November patch for a few LG smartphones. These are the US Cellular LG K92 5G, Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, and the Metro LG K40.

IST 10:25 am: LG Korea has begun seeding a new software update for the LG Wing as version F100N10x. This update brings a few fixes and improvements and also carries a few security patch.

Changelog (translated from Korean):

– Fingerprint recognition security is reinforced. If tempered glass with a protrusion pattern or a thick protective film is attached, the fingerprint recognition function may not work properly. After removing the protective film from the product, re-register the fingerprint to use the fingerprint recognition function.
– Fixed a problem where the URL was cut off or the link could not be connected in the text advertisement message preview.
– Mobile phone security has been enhanced with regular Google security updates
(Source)

Update 21 (December 31)

IST 09:55 am: T-Mobile is rolling out new updates for the LG K40 and the LG Velvet. The former is getting the November patch whereas the latter is receiving the December patch through the new updates.

Apart from that, Verizon has begun seeding a new update for the LG WING 5G which brings a few new features to the device such as the option to scan QR codes through the Camera app and the option to switch apps from the main display to the second screen with ease.

Update 22 (January 04)

IST 09:55 am: T-Mobile is now seeding the November patch to the LG G8 ThinQ in the U.S. The update is available with the software version G820TM20I as per a recent report.

Update 23 (January 06)

IST 05:10 pm: Verizon has begun seeding new updates for the LG G8 ThinQ, LG K51, and the LG Stylo 6. While the former gets the December patch, the latter two have bagged the November patch through the new updates.

Update 24 (January 07)

IST 09:55 am: LG has begun seeding a new software update for the LG G8s ThinQ in India. It’s based on Android 10 and bears the software version G810EAW20A_00 as per a fresh report.

Update 25 (January 11)

IST 01:09 pm: AT&T has released the December security updates for the LG G8X ThinQ, LG K40, LG Xpression Plus 2, and LG G8 ThinQ in the U.S.

IST 06:00 pm: It seems that LG has started seeding the Velvet UI update for the LG G7 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ+ in India alongside the December patch. Head here for more details.

Update 26 (January 14)

IST 06:09 pm: LG Korea has released a new security update for the LG Q31 as version Q310N10d. On the other side of the globe, Verizon has also released a new update for the LG G Pad 5 10.1 FHD.

The update carries a few fixes and improvements for the tablet. We’ve shared the changelog below:

– Minor dialog sentence update (from “at” to “on”).
– Corrected time zone by removing “PDT” from time stamp.
– Dialog correction to remove “Downloading in the Background” and displaying “Download Update over Wi-Fi”.
– “Download already in progress” displays briefly and then disappears, working like a toast message (or brief notification).

Update 27 (January 15)

IST 01:30 pm: The LG Q51 and LG Q61 are getting new software updates in Korea. The update for the LG Q51 bears the software version Q510N20c and brings a couple of fixes as well as a new security patch.

Q510N20c changelog (translated from Korean):

– The phenomenon that the screen does not turn on automatically when making a data voice call has been improved.
– The TikTok app has been added as a default app. After resetting your phone, you can install the TikTok app.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

The LG Q61 update carriers the software version Q630N20d/Q630NO20d and only brings a new security patch to the device.

Q630N20d/Q630NO20d changelog (translated from Korean):

– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

Update 28 (January 19)

IST 05:00 pm: The LG Q70 model from Spectrum mobile is now receiving a new update based on Android 10. The update bears the software version Q620QM610D and brings the December patch as per a fresh report.

Update 29 (January 22)

IST 03:50 pm: LG Korea has released a new update for the LG X2 (2019). The update bears the software version X220N10r/X220NO10r and brings a newer security patch to the device as per the information shared by the company.

Update 30 (January 26)

IST 05:08 pm: Several LG phones have received new updates in the past few days. For starters, T-Mobile released the December patch with a few improvements for the LG Aristo 5 as version K300TM10g.

AT&T also began rolling out a new update for the LG Arena 2 with the software version X320APM20i which brings the December patch to the device. The carrier also released a new update for the LG K92 5G. It brings the January security patch and weighs around 208MB.

Last but not the least, LG is also seeding an update for the LG G8 ThinQ in Korea which brings a newer security patch to the device. The update is rolling out as version G820N20v/G820NO20v.

Update 31 (January 27)

IST 03:25 pm: Verizon is rolling out the January security update for the LG Wing 5G, LG Stylo 6, and the LG K51 as versions F100VM10e, Q730VM13b, and K500UM10h respectively.

Update 32 (January 28)

IST 06:10 pm: LG Korea has released a new update for the LG Wing that brings a bunch of improvements and it also removes the Japanese flag emoticon from the keyboard.

– Left, right and bottom scroll functions have been added to the touch pad.
– Time and date have been added to the top left of the notification window on the second screen.
– The phenomenon that the screen is cut off when editing after executing capture+ on the second screen has been improved.
– Improved the problem that characters below are not input when using the Cheonjiin keyboard.
– The Japanese flag emoticon has been removed from the keyboard.
– The camera’s night time-lapse quality has been improved.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

The LG Q92 5G has also bagged a new security update in Korea. Apart from this, Verizon has also released a new security update for the LG Velvet 5G UW.

Update 33 (January 29)

IST 09:55 am: As per new details shared by LG for its software update plan for the first quarter of the year, the LG Wing is expected to get a new update to improve the screen flicker when canceling fingerprints. The LG X6(2019) and LG X4 (2019) are also expected to pick up new security updates.

Update 34 (February 2)

IST 01:23 pm: New reports indicate that the LG X4 2019 and the LG X6 2019 are getting updated to the February 2021 security patch. For more on these, check out the respective official listing here and here.

IST 01:44 pm: A number of LG devices have just received an update to the December 2020 security patch level. These include the Metro LG Aristo 5 and the T-Mobile LG Wing 5G. Both updates are still based on Android 10.

Also, a new LG device with the model number LM-K400TM which could be the LG K42 2021 for T-mobile has just bagged the FCC certification. More on that here.

Update 35 (February 10)

IST 10:20 am: As per a tip from one of our readers, LG has started seeding a new software update for the LG V40 ThinQ. The update is available as version V30f-JAN-08-2021 and weighs 307.13 MB.

Thank you for the tip, Marshall Minzz!

Update 36 (February 11)

IST 04:32 pm: The US Cellular LG G8 ThinQ has reportedly bagged a new software update as version G820UM20H. The update brings the January patch to the device.

Besides that, the carrier has also released a new update for the LG Stylo 6. It bears the software version Q730QM10E and carries the December patch as per a report.

Update 37 (February 13)

IST 05:44 pm: Verizon has released a new update for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G in the U.S. The update brings the February security patch to the device and bears the software version G710VM20i.

Update 38 (February 16)

IST 10:08 am: LG Korea has released a new software update for the LG V50S ThinQ. It is rolling out with the version V510N20q/V510NO20q and brings a new security patch along with the option to enable the AOD for 10 seconds with a touch. Here’s the changelog:

Translated from Korean to English:
– A function to display for 10 seconds when touching AOD (always-on display) has been added.
– Mobile phone security has been strengthened with regular Google security updates.

Update 39 (February 17)

IST 09:42 am: LG has released a new software update for the LG G7 ThinQ in Korea. The update adds the corporate messaging service to the Chat+ app. It also brings a new security patch to the device and is available as version G710N30g/G710NO30g.

IST 07:18 pm: Verizon has released a new update for the LG K51 that brings the February patch to the device. It bears the software version K500UM10i and also improves voice calling.

Furthermore, LG has sent out an update as version G910N10c for the LG Velvet LTE model in Korea which brings a newer security patch to the device.

Update 40 (February 22)

IST 06:08 pm: It appears that LG is rolling out a new software update for the LG G7 ThinQ model sold in Korea. The update brings the January security patch to the device and bears the software version G710NEM30g as per a user on Twitter.

(Source)

Thanks for the tip, Luis Fuentes Cerda!

Update 41 (February 23)

IST 11:21 am: LG Korea has released new updates for the LG V35 ThinQ, LG V40 ThinQ, and the LG V50 ThinQ as version V350N30c/V350NO30c, V409N30f/V409NO30f, and V500N20y/V500NO20y respectively. The update brings a new security patch and adds the Corporate messaging service too.

Update 42 (February 27)

IST 12:30 pm: The company has updated its software update plan for the first quarter of the year wherein it has listed that the following info:

LG Velvet performance update

– Android 11 OS update

LG Wing performance update

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

Q61 performance update

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

V50 ThinQ Performance Update

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

X2(2019) performance update

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

X4(2019) performance update

– Enhanced mobile phone security with Google security updates

Update 43 (March 02)

IST 07:18 pm: LG has released a new update for the LG V50S ThinQ in Korea that apparently addresses the lag or stuttering issue while using the device. It also brings a new security patch. This update bears the software version V510N20r/V510NO20r.

Update 44 (March 09)

IST 12:13 pm: The LG G Pad 5 from T-Mobile has bagged a new software update that’s based on Android 9 Pie. The update weighs around 2.85 GB and is available via OTA and LG Bridge as per a report.

Update 45 (March 10)

IST 05:59 pm: LG Korea has rolled out a new update for the LG Velvet LTE. It carries the software version G910N10d and brings a new security patch to the device.

Update 46 (March 12)

IST 06:20 pm: LG has released a new software update for the Verizon LG G Pad 5 10.1 FHD. The update bears the software version T600VS10i and brings the February 2021 patch to the device.

Update 47 (March 13)

IST 04:01 pm: The LG Stylo 5 from Verizon has picked up a new software update — Q720VS20d — that bumps the device’s security patch level to February 2021.

Apart from that, the Verizon LG G8 ThinQ has also bagged a new update as version G820UM20j which brings the February 2021 patch as well.

Update 48 (March 17)

IST 05:33 pm: LG Korea has released a new software update for the LG X2 (2019). It bears the software version X220N10s/X220NO10s and brings an updated security patch according to details shared by the company.

Update 49 (March 19)

IST 06:34 pm: Verizon and LG have released new updates for the LG Stylo 6 and the LG Q70 in the U.S. The LG Stylo 6 gets the March 2021 security patch with the software version Q620VA10g.

The latter of the two has bagged the February 2021 security patch with the software version Q620VA10g.

Update 50 (March 22)

IST 06:24 pm: LG Korea has released new updates for the LG Q61, LG Q52, and LG Wing. The Q61 and Wing have got a new security patch with the update whereas the Q52 has bagged a fix for a bug that prevented Bluetooth mice from being connected.

Update 51 (March 25)

IST 06:10 pm: The LG K8x sold via US Cellular is picking up a new software update — LMK300UM — that brings the March 1, 2021 security patch to the device as per a report.

Update 52 (March 27)

IST 03:55 pm: LG and Verizon have rolled out new updates for the LG V60 ThinQ 5G and the LG Wing 5G. The update carries the March security patch for both phones.

Update 53 (March 31)

IST 03:50 pm: Time for LG V50 ThinQ, LG Q70, LG Q51, and LG X4 (2019) to receive the monthly security patches. If you own one of these devices, an update should pop up anytime now.

Update 54 (April 01)

IST 11:50 am: LG Stylo 6 firware update version Q730MM10R is now rolling out to the Metro by T-Mobile units. The latest update also brings the March 2021 security update to the carrier-locked LG Stylo 6 variant.

Update 55 (April 13)

IST 12:40 pm: LG is seeding a new update for the LG X6 (2019) in Korea. The update — X625N20k/X625NO20k — brings a newer security patch to the device.

Update 56 (April 17)

IST 12:55 pm: Verizon and LG are rolling out a new software update for the LG Stylo 5. The update brings the April security patch to the device as per the official changelog. It bears the software version Q720VS20e.

Update 57 (April 19)

IST 06:05 pm: LG Korea is rolling out a new update for the LG V50S ThinQ as version V510N20s/V510NO20s. The update only bumps up the security patch.

Update 58 (April 23)

IST 11:15 am: LG is rolling out the April 2021 security patch to the LG G Pad 5 10.1 FHD as version T600VS10j and to the LG Q70 as version Q620VA10h. The updates are being seeded to the Verizon variants of the devices, at least in the U.S.

Update 59 (April 24)

IST 04:48 pm: LG and Verizon have released new updates for the LG K51 and the LG V50 ThinQ 5G in the U.S. Both the devices have bagged the April security patch with the new updates.

Update 60 (April 26)

IST 06:23 pm: LG Korea has released a new software update for the LG Q52 that brings a new security patch to the device. The update carries the software version Q520N10h.

Update 61 (April 27)

IST 06:36 pm: LG is now rolling out a new security update for the LG Q92 5G in Korea. The update bears the software version Q920N10m/Q920NO10m.

Update 62 (May 03)

IST 06:54 pm: Updates continue to roll out for LG devices and this time around it’s the LG Velvet. The device owners can now update to increase the monthly security patch along with a minor change.

Changelog
– The file size has been optimized when shooting still video.
– Google regular security updates have increased phone security. (Source)

Update 62 (May 20)

IST 10:20 am: LG is rolling out a new update for the V60 ThinQ 5G UW sold via Verizon. This new update brings the April Security patch and the following changes:

What’s changing:

This software update includes fundamental application updates and the latest Android security patches.

VLA Application

Removed the Verizon Location Agent app.

Wireless Emergency Alert

The “Speak alert message” toggle menu was added in Settings > Network & Internet > Wireless Emergency Alerts (supports Text-to-Speech on/off).

System Notification Patch

Addressed an issue in system notifications where the “OK” button wasn’t translated to Arabic when setting up Arabic language using Alexa.

Apart from this, the Verizon LG Stylo 6 is getting the May 2021 security patch too.

Update 63 (May 22)

IST 05:33 pm: The Verizon variant of the LG WING 5G is picking up the May security patch with the software version F100VM10g.

Update 64 (May 25)

IST 06:10 pm: LG has released new security updates for the LG Wing and the LG Q51 with the software version F100N11d and Q510N20e respectively in Korea.

Update 65 (May 31)

IST 12:55 pm: LG is pushing out a new update to the LG X2 2019, an update that brings to these devices a new Google security patch level.

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LG G1 OLED TV: Specs

Price: $2,299
Model number: OLED65G1
Screen size: 65 inches
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
HDR: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, and HLG
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI 2.1; 3 USB
Audio: 60 watts (20-watt woofer)
Smart TV software: webOS 6
Size: 56.9 x 32.7 x 0.9 inches (w/o stand)
Weight: 63.9 pounds (w/o stand)

Although OLED technology already offered the best TV performance around, LG looked to elevate its lineup’s standards this year. The LG G1 OLED TV features an all-new panel called ‘evo,’ advertising a brighter image and better color range than existing OLED screens.

Compared to the LG GX OLED TV, one of the sleekest sets I reviewed last year, the G1’s upgrades feel more exclusive. Rather than outfit the same panel in its top and second-tier sets, LG reserved evo for its ultra-thin Gallery Series. While you’ll get the latest webOS version, redesigned remote and Gen 4 a9 processor on all the LG 2021 TVs, a flush-mount design is no longer the only thing the G series holds over the rest.

Better yet, the 65-inch model I tested for this LG G1 OLED TV review costs $500 less than the 65-inch LG GX OLED did when it first came out. But is the promise of a lower price for a more advanced panel too good to be true? Let’s find out.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Price and configurations

The LG G1 is the standout set of the company's line of OLED TVs. The C1 series might be more affordable, but it doesn’t offer the same super-slim chassis and evo panel of G1 models. The C1 doesn’t get far-field mics or a NextGen TV tuner, either.

Those notable premiums come at a slightly premium price — the LG G1 is the most expensive set we’ve tested this year, although it’s less expensive than the LG GX was at launch. The 65-inch configuration costs $2999, while the smaller version model costs $2199 and larger 77-inch size costs $4499.

• 55-inch OLED55GXPUA — $2,199
• 65-inch OLED65GXPUA — $2,999
• 77-inch OLED77GXPUA — $4,499

While you can find last year’s LG GX on sale right now with some of the best cheap TV deals, the G1 won’t see discounts until we approach the holiday season. And if our ‘What size TV should you buy?’ guide suggests you’ll need a TV larger than 77 inches, check out our list of the best 85-inch TVs right now. The C1 comes in a 82-inch version, too.

You should expect to see similar performance compared to our 65-inch test model. All three sizes offer evo, the latest webOS overhaul, both major voice assistants and the newest Gen 4 a9 processor.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Design

For those who have seen LG's Wallpaper TV, you’ll recognize the LG G1 manifests many of the same design sensibilities. The 20-millimeter-deep body accommodates everything the TV needs, including sound. Most OLED TVs feature a thin display with a protruding component box on the back, but the G1 instead has an uniform thickness featuring a recessed mount and input panels for concealing cables.

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Like the Gallery Series sets before it, the LG G1 isn’t designed to rest on a stand or hang on the wall with a VESA mounting bracket. It’s supposed to be mounted with the company’s proprietary bracket, which comes in the box. We had to request a pair of L-shaped feet for testing (which normally cost $100,) but they detract from the TV’s flush-mount effect, so you should plan to hang the G1.

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LG also recommends professional installation with a recessed AV box for the full Gallery Series effect. Or, the company sells a special easel-like stand for making your TV look like it belongs in a museum.

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Although the stand provides cable management, I can't imagine it being very practical for your peripherals. But if you like a sophisticated and minimalist look, you might want to consider the easel.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Ports

Like all of LG’s latest OLED TVs, each of the G1’s HDMI ports are outfitted with HDMI 2.1. In addition to frame rates of up to 120Hz with 4K video and an enhanced audio return channel (eARC), HDMI 2.1 supports variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode. These settings take advantage of the next-gen graphic abilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. The LG G1 supports NVIDIA G-sync and AMD FreeSync, too.

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There are four total HDMI ports, which is one more than the LG GX offered. Additional connections include 3 USB 2.0 ports, one ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone output and a RF coaxial plug for cordcutters.

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The Gallery Series OLED TVs also come with built-in NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 tuners. In the cities where the broadcasting technology is available, ATSC 3.0 provides 4K picture over-the-air and a return channel that allows for interactivity and targeted advertising.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Performance

The LG G1 OLED TV with evo supports most HDR viewing formats including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision. It also offers two newer formats: Filmmaker Mode and Dolby Vision IQ. Filmmaker Mode is a picture preset that is supposed to reproduce the picture as the movie maker intended. Dolby Vision IQ is essentially Dolby Vision but automatically adjusts the brightness and dynamic range with respect to ambient light in the room.

Since I tested the LG GX recently, I distinctly remember fretting over how the brightness would hold up in rooms lit by window light. From what I experienced in anecdotal viewing, the evo panel might have alleviated my worries. I once again watched the war movie Greyhound, which is filled with ominous, low-light scenes out in the ocean and lots of little variations of black hues. The GX struggled with those subtle differences, but the G1 handled the crisp details of Tom Hanks' captain uniform and the crashing waters masterfully.

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There wasn’t much room for improvement in motion handling. As a torpedo sailed towards the Greyhound ship, the G1 helped build razor-sharp suspense beneath the ocean’s wake. I could see precisely how the torpedo ricocheted off Greyhound’s hull, saving the exhausted crew from an enemy U-Boat attack.

For some lighter viewing, I turned on Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. This movie is known for its comic-book-worthy colors, and on the G1 they didn’t disappoint. As Peter B. Parker, Miles Morales and Spider-Woman Gwen Stacey used their web-shooters to swing away from Doctor Octopus’s laboratory, the warm autumn foliage surrounding them looked artistic rather than childish. The shades of red, yellow and orange kaleidoscoped together without one overpowering the rest.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Test results

Our proprietary Tom’s Guide TV testing results didn’t completely back up what I saw in hours of watching. We even retested the set to be sure. The results are only slightly better than LG GX OLED TV’s, which is good and bad. It’s encouraging to see LG’s processor offer a degree of annual improvement, but I wonder whether the evo panel is as much of an improvement as the company advertised.

Like the LG GX, color accuracy is a highlight of the G1. It earned a Delta-E score of 1.64. Any result of 2.0 or lower is good with the lower scores being better. It’s a slight improvement over the GX (1.73) and better than the Samsung QN90A with Neo QLED (2.57).

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The LG G1 also provided one the widest color gamuts we’ve ever seen, producing 133.92 percent of the Rec 709 color space, exceeding the basic color standard by a significant margin. Only the LG GX’s score was superior, producing 134.42 percent. The Samsung QN90A produced just 99.78 percent, for comparison.

Testing brightness on the LG G1 proved more complicated. Out of the box, its max brightness was less than the GX’s max brightness, contradicting the promises of OLED evo. Luckily, when we turned off the default energy saving mode, the G1 reached a max brightness of 412.05 nits, which isn’t all that much better than the GX (388.88) but great by OLED standards. When it comes to brightness, though, Samsung’s Neo QLED is the new industry leader. The QN90A reached 1813.83 nits.

Lastly, when it comes to lag, the LG G1 is among the best-in-class. Thanks to its auto low latency mode, it measured a lag time of just 12.5 milliseconds. That's an improvement over results we have seen from other top sets, including the LG GX (14.9 milliseconds) and about even with the QN90A (12.6 milliseconds). This makes the LG G1 one of the best gaming TVs you can buy, especially if you want the luxurious design.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Audio

Besides the evo panel, another upgrade you’ll get with Gallery Series TVs compared to the LG C Series is boosted sound performance. Since the speakers can be distributed throughout the chassis, the LG G1 has stronger 60-watt speakers versus the C1’s 40-watt array.

Other audio improvements come from the α9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K, which uses AI for creating more immersive audio soundscapes by better recognizing the kind of audio content playing. In addition, AI Acoustic Tuning uses the remote control's microphone to calibrate the sound and tailor the audio to your particular room.

The LG G1 OLED also supports Dolby Atmos, which designed an immersive soundscape for both Greyhound and Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. Even in the chaotic command room and bickering among the various spider-people (and pigs,) individual voices sounded precise.

I also tested the LG G1 with the Sonos Arc soundbar. It’s one of the best soundbars around, so it definitely elevated the listening experience. You won’t be disappointed by the built-in hardware and AI abilities, but a high-end soundbar is never a bad investment, especially for larger spaces.

LG G1 OLED TV review: webOS 6.0 and smart home features

All LG 2021 TVs ship with webOS 6.0, a redesigned interface that looks nothing like the platform has in the past. Say “so long” to the launcher bar and bottom menu tiles — now, all content is navigated on a rather bland whole-screen home page. Not only is it cluttered, but you need to stop what you’re watching to search for anything. You can adjust settings easily without interrupting your show, though.

New to settings entirely is the Game Optimizer. Game Optimizer gathers all the necessary gaming settings in a single interface, so you can easily tweak options on a game-to-game basis. LG TVs were already great for gaming, but this dedicated settings menu sets a gamer-friendly standard that I believe more TV makers will follow in the age of next-gen console obsession.

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While webOS doesn’t offer quite the same expanse of apps as Roku or Android TVs, you’ll be able to watch every Marvel movie on Disney Plus, all the best Netflix shows and more. You can keep up with your favorite streamers on Twitch, too. While I still wish the Content Store offered more sports apps, it has an awesome built-in Apple TV app, so you can watch your content you’ve purchased or workout with Apple Fitness Plus without needing a separate Apple TV streaming box.

Beyond streaming and gaming content, LG ThinQ’s smart home platform gets its own dashboard on the G1 that can be used to manage anything from your Blu-ray player and soundbar to your LG InstaView fridge and other best smart home devices. You can dim your connected smart lights before watching a movie without having to grab your phone or get up from the couch. You can also pair your smart robot vacuum, and tell it to start cleaning before your guests come over.

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The LG G1 also has both Alexa and Google Assistant built-in, so you can use your TV to field queries as you would any of the best smart speakers. Most smart TVs are compatible with at least one of these AI butlers, but few let you beckon them just using the remote. Even fewer offer far-field mics, like the G1. Optional to set up, the set’s voice recognition feature lets you say “Hey LG” to change the channel, pause your show or find new content to watch. It basically turns the TV into a smart speaker without needing the remote in-hand.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Remote

One of my favorite upgrades from the previous year’s LG TVs is the new remote. I wasn’t a fan of the texturerd plastic and crowded button array in the past, but for 2021 LG simplified overall the shape and streamlined some of the controls. Now there are volume and channel rockers instead of individual tuning buttons. Most of the buttons are round instead of oval, too. Even with the same wireless cursor that reminds me of using a Nintendo Wii remote, it looks more modern.

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There are also more dedicated launchers than before, including ones for Alexa and Google Assistant. If you watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney Plus often, the LG G1 OLED remote makes it easy to jump right into your favorite content.

LG G1 OLED TV review: Verdict

I wanted to celebrate the LG G1 OLED TV and its evo-lution, and before I analyzed our test results, I did. But the numbers don’t lie — OLED evo isn’t innovative as advertised. It performs more like an annual refresh, offering slight upgrades across the board. Which is still saying a lot, since the Gallery Series is among the best we’ve ever tested.

The anecdotal brightness improvement is welcomed, but there are other elements that instead make the LG G1 truly better than the GX before it. The Game Optimizer menu and improved lag time are great for gamers, while the redesigned remote and ThinQ smart home features are among the best you’ll find in the TV category.

Then, of course, there’s the super-slim, museum-worthy design. Even though I’ve seen the Gallery Series in action before, its impossibly-thin build leaves a lasting impression every time I catch a glance from the side. The LG G1 OLED TV stands as a reminder of just how far modern TV technology has come — I just hope it hasn’t plateaued.

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