LG Electronics unveiled the LG Optimus 2X, what it claims is the world's first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X's Tegra 2 processor makes for faster web browsing and applications and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag. Developed by Nvidia, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA-compatible digital device. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, micro-USB port and a 1500mAh battery. The LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next month with countries in Europe and Asia to follow. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
