LG reveals upcoming Google Assistant powered ThinQ Speaker

LG reveals upcoming Google Assistant powered ThinQ Speaker

LG has revealed its upcoming Bluetooth speaker called ThinQ Speaker. The key feature of this speaker is that it comes with Google Assistant built-in. Along with being able to do your typical Google Assistant tasks like asking about the weather or the news or anything else, the ThinQ Speaker will also be able to integrate with LG's line of smart home appliances. You will be able to tell Google Assistant to turn on your air purifier or your robot vacuum cleaner. LG has also partnered with Meridian Audio for the speakers and the device is capable of streaming high quality lossless files. The LG ThinQ Speaker will be officially announced at CES 2018. Along with that, LG also announced some Bluetooth speakers, portable party speakers and a Dolby Atmos sound bar.

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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is the H4233 that leaked in September

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is the H4233 that leaked in September

Back in September an upcoming by a benchmark run. So far, however, all we've had to go on was its model number, namely H4233. And while that in itself betrayed the phone's mid-range status, it's always good to know exactly what a device is actually going to be called. In this case, the H4233 will be sold as the Xperia XA2 Ultra, the successor to the which launched this May. The official confirmation of its name comes by way of SIRIM, the Malaysian product certification body, which has outed it through its documents. The XA2 Ultra could make its debut at MWC in February, since that's where its predecessor got official too. According to the aforementioned benchmark listing, the new model will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 630, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will boast a 6 1080p 16:9 touchscreen, a 21 MP rear camera, and a 16 MP selfie snapper. It will run Android 8.0 Oreo from day one. | |

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Android Oreo update for G6 being tested by LG

Android Oreo update for G6 being tested by LG

A day after LG the roll-out of the final Oreo build for its smartphone, it has come to light that the South Korean company is already testing Oreo update for the . The beta testing is currently going on in China. A user even shared screenshots of an Oreo-powered G6 unit. Take a look: The software version is V19A, and the list of supported models includes LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S, LGM-G600K, LGM-G600LR, LGM-G600SR, LGM-G600KR, LGM-G600LP, LGM-G600SP, and LGM-G600KP. No information yet on when the final rollout will begin, although that shouldn't take long now. For more screenshots, head to the link below. |

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New LG Tribute Dynasty smartphone surfaces, coming to Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile

New LG Tribute Dynasty smartphone surfaces, coming to Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile

User manual for a new smartphone has surfaced. Dubbed Tribute Dynasty, the device carries a model number of LG-SP200. A device with the same model number has already been certified by the FCC. Nothing much is known about the device at the moment, except that it will be available in the US through Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile. It's already end of the year, so it's reasonable to assume the phone will be made official sometime early next year (CES 2018, perhaps).

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Verizon Wear24's downward slide continues, now available for $75

Verizon Wear24's downward slide continues, now available for $75

, the Android Wear-powered Verizon Wear24 which launched carrying a $350 price tag was going for $80. And now, a month later, the price tag has slipped down further. An eBay retailer is currently offering the smartwatch for just $74.97. The seller is tagged Top Rated Plus with close to 98.5% positive feedback. Available color options for the device include black, silver, and gold. No information on when the deal ends, and as is usually the case with such eBay listings, seller says limited quantities are available. For more information, head to the link below. |

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