Sprint Responds, Says LG LX160 is Not Under Formal Recall
Sprint has responded to our report that the LG LX160 was under a silent recall for several issues. We noted that approximately two percent of devices were known to have failures with the external display, vibrate, and speakerphone functions. Sprint has informed stores to swap these phones out on-the-spot when exhibiting symptoms, and waive standard […]
Sprint Silently Recalls LG LX160
Sprint has initiated a silent recall of the LG LX160. Sprint has identified a significant number of failed units, and has prompted LG to fix the problem before resuming shipments of the phone. Silent recalls are common in the wireless industry, generally due to the low failure rate of even the most chronic of issues. […]
Sprint Announces LG Rumor
Sprint has officially announced the pending launch of the long-awaited LG Rumor through a press release and teaser site. From left to right: The LG Rumor in Black/Blue and White/SilverThe phone features a sliding QWERTY keyboard for messaging, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, voice dialing, POP3 email client, media player, microSD expansion slot […]
Verizon Launches LG VX8350
Verizon has launched the LG VX8350. The phone improves upon the venerable VX8300 by including both Bluetooth with A2DP stereo audio support and external music player controls as well as a 1.3 megapixel camera, microSD expansion slot, V CAST Music and Video support, Mobile Email support, VZ Navigator support, and speakerphone. The phone is now […]
Review: LG VX8550 Chocolate (Verizon Wireless)
It’s thinner, it’s lighter, and it has a new keypad. But does the VX8550 Chocolate stand out from the older model? Read more to find out… Buy a VX8550 Chocolate from Verizon Wireless
Review: LG LX570 MUZIQ (Sprint)
LG’s MUZIQ is the successor to the very-popular FUSIC. Does it make things better, or worse? Read more to find out. Buy a MUZIQ from Amazon.com for Free with New Service
Verizon Motorola V325i, LG VX8500 Colors Previewed
Motorola’s Intranet has leaked photos of the upcoming Motorola V325i. The V325i is a minor upgrade to the existing V325, adding Bluetooth to the mid-range 1xRTT handset. LG has also made a minor revision to their existing VX8500 Chocolate series, with three upcoming colors. Verizon Wireless plans to release new colors for their popular LG […]
Review: LG CU500
LG’s first HSDPA phone for the United States gets a full review. The CU500 is full of surprises, drawbacks, and advantages that make it an interesting device worth taking a look at. Discuss In Our Forums {mospagebreak}
Chocolate Update Turns Speakerphone On (Updated)
LG VX8500 owners looking for where the speakerphone is on the device, can finally look no farther. Verizon has issued firmware V04 for the Chocolate phone, which adds speakerphone functionality to the device. To obtain the update, take the phone to your nearest Verizon Wireless store. Specifically ask for the update by version number.Discuss In […]
VZW Launches LG’s Chocolate and VX5300
Verizon Wireless officially launched the LG Chocolate VX8500 today. The Chocolate line is a series of high-end phones using touch-sensitive keys that disappear when not in use. The VX8500 features the following: V CAST Music Store & V CAST Video 1.3 Megapixel Camera Bluetooth V1.1 (No OBEX Support) MicroSD Card Slot The VX8500 is available […]