Sprint Updates LG Rumor Firmware Again (Updated)
For the second time in about a month, Sprint has issued a firmware update for the LG LX260 Rumor. This update builds on the previous update, which fixed a scenario where holding the wrong sequence of buttons during startup permanently damaged the device. This new update, V06, improves certain elements of the user interface. Specifically, […]
Sprint Releases LG Rumor Update
Late yesterday, Sprint released the V06 Rumor update, which corrects the issues we have covered on PhoneNews.com, affecting the LG LX260 Rumor. Contrary to mis-reporting from others, this update was not available until late yesterday. To update your phone, go to Menu > Settings > Tools > Update Firmware
Not a Rumor, the LG Rumor has Issues
Sprint has halted shipping new LG LX260 Rumor units to stores. The LG Rumor has a known issue where certain sets of key presses during startup can trigger a complete erasure of the phone’s firmware. Sprint has isolated the issue to a specific debugging menu, intended for LG engineers to work on the device during […]
LG Shine Launched on AT&T
AT&T and LG Electronics officially announced the arrival of the LG Shine at their retail stores. Distributed nation wide for the “After Thanksgiving Day Sale,” the phone features a sliding form factor, metallic silver exterior and comes with video recording and playback, a 2 MP camera and a music player. It also features a 2.2 […]
Verizon Launches LG VX8800 Venus
Verizon has launched the LG VX8800, also known as the Venus. As previously covered, the phone builds on the existing VX8000 series, adding a unique touch screen-and-pad combination. The phone will take the top spot in Verizon’s regular phone lineup. Like the LG Chocolate line of phones, the device features haptics for vibrating feedback with […]
PhoneNews.com 2-Month Giveaway VII: LG LX260 Rumor (Sprint)
Back after a technical delay… we’re giving away an LG LX260 Rumor. The Rumor is Sprint’s latest phone, and although it lacks EV-DO, it combines a slide-out keyboard, Bluetooth, email, messaging, and GPS navigation into an excellent form-factor with robust software. Not only will you have a keyboard that goes away when you don’t need […]
Verizon Opens Pre-Orders and Product Pages for LG Voyager, Venus
Verizon has placed both the LG Venus and LG Voyager on pre-order status with product pages for each. The slider form factor Venus features two displays, the main QVGA display is used for the majority of phone functions while the smaller, touch-enabled secondary display functions as the navigation pad that changes depending on the menu […]
AT&T Launches LG CG180
AT&T has launched the LG CG180 for their GoPhone prepaid service. The phone has been a Radio Shack exclusive for the past month, but is now available from AT&T retail stores, and online. The phone offers a basic offering designed to answer phones such as the Nokia 2610 and Motorola C168i. With a color display, […]
Sprint Launches Rumor and Touch
Sprint has officially launched both the Touch and LG Rumor today. Both are now available from Sprint’s web site. The Touch features a QVGA display, TouchFLO user interface for easier navigation with one hand, support for Sprint TV and Music Store, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio support, microSD expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with […]
LG Voyager Gets a Datasheet
The LG Voyager is one of the most anticipated phones in Verizon Wireless’ holiday lineup. The phone combines an LG enV with a Prada-style touchscreen, and adds in support for Verizon services like V CAST Live TV. Without further ado, you can download a full datasheet that has leaked onto the web, going in-depth on […]