LG confirms G2 as next flagship smartphone

Nieuws Mobiel Wereld 18 JUL 2013
LG confirms G2 as next flagship smartphone
LG Electronics announced that its next flagship device will be known as the G2. This will be the first smartphone under its new 'G' premium brand. Future smartphones in the same series will carry only the G name, dropping the Optimus brand previously used. The branding of existing mobile devices will continue unchanged. In addition, LG's premium 4:3 display smartphones will be rebranded as Vu: going forward. LG is expected to announce more details of the G2 in early August.

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