The LG G3 - The best smart phone of 2014

Thine Wonk · 12-05-2014, 20:53

I think everything is looking like this is going to be the best phone of 2014.

LG has sent out cards to the press for an event on May 27, which is likely to be the announcement.

LG has confirmed that the G3 will have a 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440 display with a pixel density of 538 pixels per inch, so a 2K display. The screen looks amazing in this picture http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinio...phone-displays

It looks like design and specs wise it is going to be a really nice device. I keep hearing rumours about an aluminium back, not sure if that's true. The G2 apparently had the best battery life of the main competition, so the G3 with it's more power efficient rumoured Snapdragon should be the same.

Is anyone else really interested in the G3? I think for me the Samsung S5 was so similar to the S4 and I hate what they did with the menus and all the round buttons.

Leaked pictures, it still has the volume and power keys on the back, but with a much better design http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/l...tallic-colours

jabbamk1 · 12-05-2014, 21:01

I wanted to make this thread haha.

But yes. I'm very hyped for the G3 launch. The G2 and G Pro 2 are already the best phones out there for those looking for a flagship phone/phablet and the G3 is only going to improve on that.

I also think the G3 can boost LG's Q2 and Q3 shipments and I wouldn't be surprised to see them break 15m next quarter thanks to the G Pro 2 and G3. That along with the anticipated increase in revenue/operating profit means that LG can have an excellent 2014 in the Mobile devices business.

The G3 is going to be the best spec phone come June and I don't see any other phone rivalling it until the end of Q3/Q4.

Thine Wonk · 12-05-2014, 21:06

Well I made this thread - beat you to it!

The invites for the event have a brushed metal printing on them indicating the device may indeed be real metal, we'll have to see I guess, the smart watch looks pretty nice too.

I definitely think they'll be a few S5 owners that will wish they'd waited when the LG G3 comes out. Hopefully we can update this thread over the next 2 weeks as the device gets announced and launched.

GeordiePaul · 12-05-2014, 21:06

LG are a bit of an underdog, but I've had 3 LG Nexus phones and they've been amongst the most reliable phones I've ever owned. Hopefully the next Nexus (if there is one) will have similar hardware, as the only thing I'm not keen on the with the LG Gx series is the same thing that I'm not that impressed with one other devices - the bloatware.

AxeVictim · 12-05-2014, 21:10

Definetly getting one an upgrade from my 32gb G2.
Dissapointed in the M8,S5 and to certain extent the Z2 for various reasons.
Im hoping it will be a similar price to the G2 only need the 16gb version this time will put a 32gb sd card in

Thine Wonk · 12-05-2014, 21:11

The first smart watch to run Google's new Android Wear OS is coming out around the same time - the LG Smartwatch http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/l...s-and-features

£180 for the watch is what is rumoured, with a possibility of a package deal being offered. The watch will feature an 'always on' screen.

jabbamk1 · 12-05-2014, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

Well I made this thread - beat you to it!

The invites for the event have a brushed metal printing on them indicating the device may indeed be real metal, we'll have to see I guess, the smart watch looks pretty nice too.

I definitely think they'll be a few S5 owners that will wish they'd waited when the LG G3 comes out. Hopefully we can update this thread over the next 2 weeks as the device gets announced and launched.

I don't know what the design will be like but I have to admit I wouldn't mind if they went with the same non-slip metal mesh finish on the G3 like they have on the G Pro 2. The G Pro 2 is actually very comfortable to hold and grip in the hand. As long as they don't go for the fingerprint magnet plastic back that the G2 had i'll be happy.

Not too bothered about the smart watch and I'll only get it if it somehow enhances the experience in a revolutionary way + has a battery life of more than 10 minutes.

The plan for LG always was to get the flagship out just after the S5 so there wasn't too much of a gap. The two pronged approach with the G Pro 2 before the S5 and the G3 after the S5 seems to be working in LG's favour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeordiePaul

LG are a bit of an underdog, but I've had 3 LG Nexus phones and they've been amongst the most reliable phones I've ever owned. Hopefully the next Nexus (if there is one) will have similar hardware, as the only thing I'm not keen on the with the LG Gx series is the same thing that I'm not that impressed with one other devices - the bloatware.

The Nexus devices have been great and LG have done a great job with them. But I have to be honest, the LG branded devices have overall slightly better hardware and design and to be honest the software has a few things that stock android doesn't. My G Pro 2 can do everything a Nexus 5 can do with loads more additional software features. And this "bloat" doesn't slow down the phone at all. I haven't experienced lag at all. And the good thing is with the LG phones based on the Nexus is that there is always going to be a vanilla ROM for them.

rovex33 · 12-05-2014, 21:26

I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3.

I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs.

GeordiePaul · 12-05-2014, 22:09

Sounds like a Friday afternoon job there, terrible screen?! Mine has been one of the most reliable phones I've owned, and as for stock android being dull, not sure I can see how really.

I understand preferring one device over another but to say something is terrible unless it is actually broken is a massive overreaction.

flagpole · 12-05-2014, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovex33

I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3.

I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs.

Just factually wrong.

Thine Wonk · 12-05-2014, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

Just factually wrong.

He does say "I thought it was.." so unless you can mind read then he can't be factually wrong as it was his thoughts. You disagree and I'm sure a lot will.

flagpole · 12-05-2014, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

He does say "I thought it was.." so unless you can mind read then he can't be factually wrong as it was his thoughts. You disagree and I'm sure a lot will.

I think the moon is made of cheese.

Am I right or wrong?

Zee_Bukhari · 12-05-2014, 23:09

im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone...

Thine Wonk · 12-05-2014, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

I think the moon is made of cheese.

Am I right or wrong?

That's a little different to having an opinion of something. If you said you thought the moon looked dull, boring and overrated then it's your opinion.

jabbamk1 · 12-05-2014, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari

im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone...

Not a fan of Windows phone to be honest. It's too disjointed between the desktop OS and mobile OS. As well as that it's not very open or customisable.

I really want to see a mobile OS that seamlessly integrates between Desktop and Mobile. Something similar to how Chrome works on Mobile and Desktop and how tabs sync automatically. It'd be great to have an OS like that.

LG are working on their version of the connected OS with LG Homechat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PplAymrv0hA

But I want to see more. Similar to what Windows is trying to do with Mobile OS and Desktop OS but it's still too disjointed. I want to be able to stream a video on my PC and then takeover on my phone. Get text and call notifications on my PC and answer on my phone. Be able to throw things to my PC or TV from my phone. Be able to control my home entertainment appliances with my phone and get notifications from them. All natively of course and not through 500 different apps.

Ok I'm going to stop dreaming now.

MrSuper · 13-05-2014, 00:09

Even if it does have the best specs - beating S5, Z2 and One (M8) - i'm simply not a fan of LG and seriously do NOT like having the buttons on the back of the phone. That is the main turn off for me and reason why i wouldn't buy the phone even if it gets 10/10 reviews from everyone.

Thine Wonk · 13-05-2014, 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Not a fan of Windows phone to be honest. It's too disjointed between the desktop OS and mobile OS. As well as that it's not very open or customisable.

I really want to see a mobile OS that seamlessly integrates between Desktop and Mobile. Something similar to how Chrome works on Mobile and Desktop and how tabs sync automatically. It'd be great to have an OS like that.

LG are working on their version of the connected OS with LG Homechat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PplAymrv0hA

But I want to see more. Similar to what Windows is trying to do with Mobile OS and Desktop OS but it's still too disjointed. I want to be able to stream a video on my PC and then takeover on my phone. Get text and call notifications on my PC and answer on my phone. Be able to throw things to my PC or TV from my phone. Be able to control my home entertainment appliances with my phone and get notifications from them. All natively of course and not through 500 different apps.

Ok I'm going to stop dreaming now.

The problem with that is there isn't the need to control most appliances and things by internet, and even if there is I won't bother sitting there texting my washing machine while I'm busy in a meeting because I know I'm going to be late.

It doesn't matter what time the washing machine finishes, it can wait a few hours. The vacuum cleaner being automated is great, but it really doesn't matter when it did it's job, and you've still got to empty it and clean the filters and stuff, it can't get up and down stairs, it constantly gets stuck and doesn't complete - I know I've had one of those and gone back to a normal vacuum.

There are few applications for home automation, that's why it hasn't taken off despite it having been available and demonstrated by Orange in the early 2000s! I think we'll see more internet connected things for service and data, more smart meters, more integration with home entertainment, but a lot of the other applications are gimmicks.

richparr · 13-05-2014, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovex33

I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3.

I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs.

I also had an N5 for a short period, before going back to the G2.
I wouldn't say the N5 was a 'piece of junk', but for me the G2 is a much better phone overall. Better screen, and superb battery life compared to the N5.

Looking forward to the G3, but also keeping tabs on the Oneplus One, looks a killer phone for the price.

jabbamk1 · 13-05-2014, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

The problem with that is there isn't the need to control most appliances and things by internet, and even if there is I won't bother sitting there texting my washing machine while I'm busy in a meeting because I know I'm going to be late.

It doesn't matter what time the washing machine finishes, it can wait a few hours. The vacuum cleaner being automated is great, but it really doesn't matter when it did it's job, and you've still got to empty it and clean the filters and stuff, it can't get up and down stairs, it constantly gets stuck and doesn't complete - I know I've had one of those and gone back to a normal vacuum.

There are few applications for home automation, that's why it hasn't taken off despite it having been available and demonstrated by Orange in the early 2000s! I think we'll see more internet connected things for service and data, more smart meters, more integration with home entertainment, but a lot of the other applications are gimmicks.

Yeh I was just using LG's web OS as an example. I'm not too fussed about asking my fridge if I need more cheese.

What I mean is being able to control home entertainment stuff such as your TV, PC, Sound system and other devices. Similar to how on PS4 you can turn it on from your phone and download games to the PS4 directly via your phone.

I'd really want to see something like that, another example being utorrent remote, where you can download something to your PC from your phone. Or say you can download it to your phone and no matter how big the file it's available on both your PC and phone once finished downloading.

Basically i'd just like to see a bit more connectivity between Phone OS and Desktop OS where I can be watching a movie in VLC player on my phone and then throw it to my PC/resume exactly where I left off on my PC at the touch of a button through the PC native video app. (and vice versa).

Or being able to get phone notifications on my PC/multiple devices etc...

AxeVictim · 13-05-2014, 14:44

Still not sure if the back is metal or plastic to look like metal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Xm26Zvo18&sns=em

ACU · 13-05-2014, 17:36

I was going to get the M8, but since this phone is being revealed earlier than I first though, I will hold of the M8 and see what this phone is like before I decide which to get. This certainly looks like a very nice phone, as is the M8.

jabbamk1 · 13-05-2014, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari

im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone...

Also why not wait for the new LG Windows phone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACU

I was going to get the M8, but since this phone is being revealed earlier than I first though, I will hold of the M8 and see what this phone is like before I decide which to get. This certainly looks like a very nice phone, as is the M8.

HTC is still very overpriced for what you get. No wonder they're not doing well anymore.
When you have brands like LG, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo & Xiaomi all coming out with better phones at better prices then it's easy to see why HTC are failing. Especially when HTC haven't even made a mark in their home continent.

Thine Wonk · 13-05-2014, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Still not sure if the back is metal or plastic to look like metal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Xm26Zvo18&sns=em

Hmmm I see what you mean.

swordman · 13-05-2014, 18:44

Not to be outdone by the noisy neighbours

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galax...-LG-G3_id56061

jabbamk1 · 13-05-2014, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

Not to be outdone by the noisy neighbours

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galax...-LG-G3_id56061

Is this going to be a South Korea only product though, similar to how the i9506 wasn't released until Q3 here?

I think it's a bit of a slap in the face to those who have purchased the S5 and literally 2 months later have a "Prime" edition of their phone get released.

12-05-2014, 20:53	#1
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	The LG G3 - The best smart phone of 2014 I think everything is looking like this is going to be the best phone of 2014. LG has sent out cards to the press for an event on May 27, which is likely to be the announcement. LG has confirmed that the G3 will have a 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440 display with a pixel density of 538 pixels per inch, so a 2K display. The screen looks amazing in this picture http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinio...phone-displays It looks like design and specs wise it is going to be a really nice device. I keep hearing rumours about an aluminium back, not sure if that's true. The G2 apparently had the best battery life of the main competition, so the G3 with it's more power efficient rumoured Snapdragon should be the same. Is anyone else really interested in the G3? I think for me the Samsung S5 was so similar to the S4 and I hate what they did with the menus and all the round buttons. Leaked pictures, it still has the volume and power keys on the back, but with a much better design http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/l...tallic-colours

12-05-2014, 21:01	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	I wanted to make this thread haha. But yes. I'm very hyped for the G3 launch. The G2 and G Pro 2 are already the best phones out there for those looking for a flagship phone/phablet and the G3 is only going to improve on that. I also think the G3 can boost LG's Q2 and Q3 shipments and I wouldn't be surprised to see them break 15m next quarter thanks to the G Pro 2 and G3. That along with the anticipated increase in revenue/operating profit means that LG can have an excellent 2014 in the Mobile devices business. The G3 is going to be the best spec phone come June and I don't see any other phone rivalling it until the end of Q3/Q4.

12-05-2014, 21:06	#3
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Well I made this thread - beat you to it! The invites for the event have a brushed metal printing on them indicating the device may indeed be real metal, we'll have to see I guess, the smart watch looks pretty nice too. I definitely think they'll be a few S5 owners that will wish they'd waited when the LG G3 comes out. Hopefully we can update this thread over the next 2 weeks as the device gets announced and launched.

12-05-2014, 21:06	#4
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	LG are a bit of an underdog, but I've had 3 LG Nexus phones and they've been amongst the most reliable phones I've ever owned. Hopefully the next Nexus (if there is one) will have similar hardware, as the only thing I'm not keen on the with the LG Gx series is the same thing that I'm not that impressed with one other devices - the bloatware.

12-05-2014, 21:10	#5
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Definetly getting one an upgrade from my 32gb G2. Dissapointed in the M8,S5 and to certain extent the Z2 for various reasons. Im hoping it will be a similar price to the G2 only need the 16gb version this time will put a 32gb sd card in

12-05-2014, 21:11	#6
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	The first smart watch to run Google's new Android Wear OS is coming out around the same time - the LG Smartwatch http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/l...s-and-features £180 for the watch is what is rumoured, with a possibility of a package deal being offered. The watch will feature an 'always on' screen.

12-05-2014, 21:14	#7
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk Well I made this thread - beat you to it! The invites for the event have a brushed metal printing on them indicating the device may indeed be real metal, we'll have to see I guess, the smart watch looks pretty nice too. I definitely think they'll be a few S5 owners that will wish they'd waited when the LG G3 comes out. Hopefully we can update this thread over the next 2 weeks as the device gets announced and launched. I don't know what the design will be like but I have to admit I wouldn't mind if they went with the same non-slip metal mesh finish on the G3 like they have on the G Pro 2. The G Pro 2 is actually very comfortable to hold and grip in the hand. As long as they don't go for the fingerprint magnet plastic back that the G2 had i'll be happy. Not too bothered about the smart watch and I'll only get it if it somehow enhances the experience in a revolutionary way + has a battery life of more than 10 minutes. The plan for LG always was to get the flagship out just after the S5 so there wasn't too much of a gap. The two pronged approach with the G Pro 2 before the S5 and the G3 after the S5 seems to be working in LG's favour. Quote: Originally Posted by GeordiePaul LG are a bit of an underdog, but I've had 3 LG Nexus phones and they've been amongst the most reliable phones I've ever owned. Hopefully the next Nexus (if there is one) will have similar hardware, as the only thing I'm not keen on the with the LG Gx series is the same thing that I'm not that impressed with one other devices - the bloatware. The Nexus devices have been great and LG have done a great job with them. But I have to be honest, the LG branded devices have overall slightly better hardware and design and to be honest the software has a few things that stock android doesn't. My G Pro 2 can do everything a Nexus 5 can do with loads more additional software features. And this "bloat" doesn't slow down the phone at all. I haven't experienced lag at all. And the good thing is with the LG phones based on the Nexus is that there is always going to be a vanilla ROM for them.

12-05-2014, 21:26	#8
rovex33 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42	I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3. I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs.

12-05-2014, 22:09	#9
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	Sounds like a Friday afternoon job there, terrible screen?! Mine has been one of the most reliable phones I've owned, and as for stock android being dull, not sure I can see how really. I understand preferring one device over another but to say something is terrible unless it is actually broken is a massive overreaction.

12-05-2014, 22:18	#10
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by rovex33 I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3. I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs. Just factually wrong.

12-05-2014, 22:34	#11
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole Just factually wrong. He does say "I thought it was.." so unless you can mind read then he can't be factually wrong as it was his thoughts. You disagree and I'm sure a lot will.

12-05-2014, 23:06	#12
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk He does say "I thought it was.." so unless you can mind read then he can't be factually wrong as it was his thoughts. You disagree and I'm sure a lot will. I think the moon is made of cheese. Am I right or wrong?

12-05-2014, 23:09	#13
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone...

12-05-2014, 23:28	#14
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole I think the moon is made of cheese. Am I right or wrong? That's a little different to having an opinion of something. If you said you thought the moon looked dull, boring and overrated then it's your opinion.

12-05-2014, 23:47	#15
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone... Not a fan of Windows phone to be honest. It's too disjointed between the desktop OS and mobile OS. As well as that it's not very open or customisable. I really want to see a mobile OS that seamlessly integrates between Desktop and Mobile. Something similar to how Chrome works on Mobile and Desktop and how tabs sync automatically. It'd be great to have an OS like that. LG are working on their version of the connected OS with LG Homechat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PplAymrv0hA But I want to see more. Similar to what Windows is trying to do with Mobile OS and Desktop OS but it's still too disjointed. I want to be able to stream a video on my PC and then takeover on my phone. Get text and call notifications on my PC and answer on my phone. Be able to throw things to my PC or TV from my phone. Be able to control my home entertainment appliances with my phone and get notifications from them. All natively of course and not through 500 different apps. Ok I'm going to stop dreaming now.

13-05-2014, 00:09	#16
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Even if it does have the best specs - beating S5, Z2 and One (M8) - i'm simply not a fan of LG and seriously do NOT like having the buttons on the back of the phone. That is the main turn off for me and reason why i wouldn't buy the phone even if it gets 10/10 reviews from everyone.

13-05-2014, 06:53	#17
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Not a fan of Windows phone to be honest. It's too disjointed between the desktop OS and mobile OS. As well as that it's not very open or customisable. I really want to see a mobile OS that seamlessly integrates between Desktop and Mobile. Something similar to how Chrome works on Mobile and Desktop and how tabs sync automatically. It'd be great to have an OS like that. LG are working on their version of the connected OS with LG Homechat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PplAymrv0hA But I want to see more. Similar to what Windows is trying to do with Mobile OS and Desktop OS but it's still too disjointed. I want to be able to stream a video on my PC and then takeover on my phone. Get text and call notifications on my PC and answer on my phone. Be able to throw things to my PC or TV from my phone. Be able to control my home entertainment appliances with my phone and get notifications from them. All natively of course and not through 500 different apps. Ok I'm going to stop dreaming now. The problem with that is there isn't the need to control most appliances and things by internet, and even if there is I won't bother sitting there texting my washing machine while I'm busy in a meeting because I know I'm going to be late. It doesn't matter what time the washing machine finishes, it can wait a few hours. The vacuum cleaner being automated is great, but it really doesn't matter when it did it's job, and you've still got to empty it and clean the filters and stuff, it can't get up and down stairs, it constantly gets stuck and doesn't complete - I know I've had one of those and gone back to a normal vacuum. There are few applications for home automation, that's why it hasn't taken off despite it having been available and demonstrated by Orange in the early 2000s! I think we'll see more internet connected things for service and data, more smart meters, more integration with home entertainment, but a lot of the other applications are gimmicks.

13-05-2014, 09:54	#18
richparr Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 253	Quote: Originally Posted by rovex33 I have a G2 and love it. Im certainly interested in the G3. I had a Nexus 5 and thought it was a pile of junk. cheap build, terrible screen and Stock Android is dull and featureless, KitKat was also full of bugs. I also had an N5 for a short period, before going back to the G2. I wouldn't say the N5 was a 'piece of junk', but for me the G2 is a much better phone overall. Better screen, and superb battery life compared to the N5. Looking forward to the G3, but also keeping tabs on the Oneplus One, looks a killer phone for the price.

13-05-2014, 11:09	#19
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk The problem with that is there isn't the need to control most appliances and things by internet, and even if there is I won't bother sitting there texting my washing machine while I'm busy in a meeting because I know I'm going to be late. It doesn't matter what time the washing machine finishes, it can wait a few hours. The vacuum cleaner being automated is great, but it really doesn't matter when it did it's job, and you've still got to empty it and clean the filters and stuff, it can't get up and down stairs, it constantly gets stuck and doesn't complete - I know I've had one of those and gone back to a normal vacuum. There are few applications for home automation, that's why it hasn't taken off despite it having been available and demonstrated by Orange in the early 2000s! I think we'll see more internet connected things for service and data, more smart meters, more integration with home entertainment, but a lot of the other applications are gimmicks. Yeh I was just using LG's web OS as an example. I'm not too fussed about asking my fridge if I need more cheese. What I mean is being able to control home entertainment stuff such as your TV, PC, Sound system and other devices. Similar to how on PS4 you can turn it on from your phone and download games to the PS4 directly via your phone. I'd really want to see something like that, another example being utorrent remote, where you can download something to your PC from your phone. Or say you can download it to your phone and no matter how big the file it's available on both your PC and phone once finished downloading. Basically i'd just like to see a bit more connectivity between Phone OS and Desktop OS where I can be watching a movie in VLC player on my phone and then throw it to my PC/resume exactly where I left off on my PC at the touch of a button through the PC native video app. (and vice versa). Or being able to get phone notifications on my PC/multiple devices etc...

13-05-2014, 14:44	#20
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Still not sure if the back is metal or plastic to look like metal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Xm26Zvo18&sns=em

13-05-2014, 17:36	#21
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	I was going to get the M8, but since this phone is being revealed earlier than I first though, I will hold of the M8 and see what this phone is like before I decide which to get. This certainly looks like a very nice phone, as is the M8.

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13-05-2014, 18:01	#22
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari im waiting for the Nokia Lumia 930's release next month, will be my next phone, not a huge fan of LG, but looks like it'll be a nice phone... Also why not wait for the new LG Windows phone? Quote: Originally Posted by ACU I was going to get the M8, but since this phone is being revealed earlier than I first though, I will hold of the M8 and see what this phone is like before I decide which to get. This certainly looks like a very nice phone, as is the M8. HTC is still very overpriced for what you get. No wonder they're not doing well anymore. When you have brands like LG, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo & Xiaomi all coming out with better phones at better prices then it's easy to see why HTC are failing. Especially when HTC haven't even made a mark in their home continent.

13-05-2014, 18:24	#23
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Still not sure if the back is metal or plastic to look like metal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Xm26Zvo18&sns=em Hmmm I see what you mean.

13-05-2014, 18:44	#24
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Not to be outdone by the noisy neighbours http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galax...-LG-G3_id56061

13-05-2014, 19:05	#25
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman Not to be outdone by the noisy neighbours http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galax...-LG-G3_id56061 Is this going to be a South Korea only product though, similar to how the i9506 wasn't released until Q3 here? I think it's a bit of a slap in the face to those who have purchased the S5 and literally 2 months later have a "Prime" edition of their phone get released.