LG has announced the Optimus 3D Max, the sequel for its Optimus 3D Android smart phone which comes with couple of new enhancements. While maintaining its glasses-free 4.3″ 3D screen that pushes 800×480 pixels, the Optimus 3D Max now runs on a dual-core 1.2GHz OMAP 4430 processor. It has 1GB of RAM and comes with 8GB of internal storage.

New on the device is the inclusion of NFC and the introduction of LG’s Tag+ which lets you switch profiles by tapping. You can also expect a tiny bit more life as the capacity is bumped from 1,500mAh in the previous 3D to 1,520mAh in the 3D Max. In terms of 3D shooting, it still comes with dual 5MP cameras and there’s a front facing VGA camera as well.

At time of announcement, the Optimus 3D Max runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

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LG has revealed that selected range of its Android smartphones is scheduled to start receiving the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade starting the second quarter of next year.

The phones that LG has identified to be able to receive the update are:
Optimus 2X
Optimus Sol — Release date in Malaysia unknown
Prada phone by LG 3.0 — Release date in Malaysia unknown
Optimus LTE — Not available in Malaysia
myTouch Q — Not available in Malaysia
Eclipse — Not available in Malaysia

The range if LG devices will be extended to the following starting from the third quarter of 2012.
Optimus 3D
Optimus Black
Optimus Big — Not available in Malaysia
Optimus Q2 — Not available in Malaysia
Optimus EX — Not available in Malaysia

Despite the timeline, LG says that exact update release dates will vary depending on market and operator. Considering there’s almost no operator customisation for smartphones in Malaysia, you can expect the updates to be available for local units shortly after it becomes globally available.

In comparison, Samsung has announced that a selected range of its Galaxy devices is scheduled to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update within the first quarter of next year while Sony Ericsson has indicated ICS update roll out to start by March 2012.

Official statement from LG via its Facebook page right after the jump.

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For those that are still doubting LG’s roll out of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, here’s the latest update. Today LG has posted on their LG Mobile Facebook page that they are rolling out ICS update to all LG Optimus phones released this year.

The models getting some Ice Cream Sandwich loving are:

• LG Optimus 2X
• LG Optimus Black
• LG Optimus 3D
• LG Optimus LTE

At the same time, they are evaluating if this update can be extended to other LG Optimus phones and they are trying to make it available to as many models as possible. So when is all this happening? LG has added that the roll out schedule and list of supported models will be made public next month on their facebook page.

Currently LG is rolling out Gingerbread update for LG Optimus 2X, Black and 3D beginning with users in Europe. Hopefully this marks a new trend for LG to stay up to date with its rivals in terms of Android OS versions.

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Update: Commenter Sid Acidic mentioned a link to a how-to video that shows you how to install ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II. We’ve added that into the post. Head on over to after the jump to view it. Word of caution: We have not tried the method ourselves and can’t say that it is 100% safe. As always rooting and installing ROMs not officially released for your device is risky, so be careful if you attempt to install ICS on your device. Good luck

Just recently, Google has already released the source code for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. In just couple of days, the latest OS has already been ported to a Samsung Galaxy S II and LG Optimus 3D.

While waiting for the official roll out from the device maker, you can expect earlier release from the hardworking custom ROM developers. At the moment the direct port doesn’t seem to be fully functional. Bluetooth and WiFi doesn’t seem to work right now but eventually kinks like these will be sorted out later.

Head after the break to see the LG Optimus 3D running on ICS.

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A few days ago, news about LG Optimus 2X not getting the latest Android version were spreading like wildfire, causing disappointment to users worldwide. It all started with a Facebook response from a LG page in India.

Today LG Mobile has officially refute such claims and clarified that they are in the process of planning for a Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Optimus 2X and other higher-end LG smart phones. Details of such update will be announced once the OS is publicly released by Google.

Just recently, LG has started rolling out Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade for its LG Optimus 2X, Black and 3D models. Finally LG is showing some vital signs in terms of software update. Realistically we won’t be expecting Ice Cream Sandwich to be rolled out anytime soon based on the their time taken to roll out Android 2.3. However, it is good to know that they still have the intention to upgrade its existing models to the latest. Hopefully they would release it before the next Android OS version is out.

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While the possibility of LG Optimus line getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is almost zero, here’s something to cheer about.

LG Mobile has announced via their Facebook page that their Optimus smart phone line will be upgraded to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. They have named 3 receipients – LG Optimus 2X, LG Optimus 3D and LG Optimus Black. The update will be rolled out for open models starting in Europe beginning this month and this will be followed by a global roll out later on.

Malaysian users should expect the update soon and it is likely to happen before the year is out. So LG finally is on the Android Gingerbread bandwagon. It look them long enough but like the saying goes, it is better late than never.

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Everything is going 3D these days. We have the latest movies available in 3D and TVs from most brands are having 3D on their flagship models. Now 3D comes to smart phones and they have finally arrived in Malaysia.

How does 3D work on a smart phone? Is it just a mere gimmick? We’ve given the opportunity to review the latest 3D smart phone from LG – the LG Optimus 3D. Read on to learn our findings.

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Availability of 3D content is an important consideration when it comes to 3D phones. While we have 3D phones in Malaysia, only a handful of Android apps make full use of its 3D stereoscopic screen. To expand its use, LG has announced availability of a 3D Game converter engine which will be unveiled at the coming IFA event in Berlin.

What this means, you can get 3D experience from existing OpenGL based Android games. This is made possible by creating 2 images (foreground + background) from existing depth information of the game. According to LG, the 3D Game Converter will be released as a software update in October with approximately 50 2D games being supported. Additional 50 games will join the list by year end. We are also hoping that LG releases Android 2.3 Gingerbread update by then.

Don’t forget to check out our quick comparison between the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D here.

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The 3D smartphones are here. Just a couple of days after the HTC Evo 3D was launched in Malaysia, we now have the price of its direct contender — the LG Optimus 3D.

IMCC now has stock available for the LG Optimus 3D and it is similarly priced to the HTC Evo 3D at RM2,199.

Comparing the two devices spec for spec, there’s really not much in it between the two. Most noticeable is processors. The LG runs a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB while the HTC is packing a 1.2GHz dual-core unit with 1GB of RAM. Another point worth highlighting is that the LG runs the older Android 2.2 where the Evo 3D is running on the very latest Android 2.3.4.

Also, HTC’s Sense UI is our favourite UI skin for Android. LG is not as polished and is no where near HTC in terms of UI features and sophistication.

On the other hand, when it comes to 3D and display quality, the LG Optimus 3D trumps the HTC Evo 3D’s definitively. The 3D effect on the LG is more natural and very comfortable to view. The Evo 3D on the other hand produced an over-3D effect that caused eye-strain and headaches. In terms of displays, despite the Evo 3D having higher resolution — at 540×960 pixels versus 480×800 pixels on the LG — the LG has better colour reproduction, contrast and viewing angle.

Other differences: THe Evo 3D has a larger battery — 1730mAh versus 1500mAh on the Optimus 3D. But the LG takes higher resolution 3D stills at 3MP versus the Evo 3D’s 2MP.

So the question is which one will you choose. We’ve had some time to with the two devices, 3D is the main selling point for these two smartphones and based on that, the LG Optimus 3D has an edge over the Evo 3D.

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When it comes to dual-core Android smartphones, Malaysians are spoiled for choice. From the LG Optimus 2X to the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S II, we have amongst the latest and greatest Androids right here, right now.

So what’s the next innovation to come out of the Android camp? Well, after dual-core devices, the next big thing in smartphone trends seem to be 3D technology, and in the next couple of months, Malaysians will once again find themselves faced with a choice. This time, instead of contemplating on which dual-core device should you buy, the question you will be asking is “should I get a 3D phone or a 2D phone?”

It’s already an open secret that the LG Optimus 3D is coming to Malaysia, what’s left to be revealed is its launch date, its price and the telco that will be offering the device. But the Optimus 3D will not be the the only 3D phone in a predominantly 2D market. In the US, HTC is currently selling the Evo 3D, a dual-core, tri-camera 3D phone boasting a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and a 4.3-inch (940×540 pixel resolution) autostereoscopic (aka glasses free) 3D display. Word on the street is that the Evo 3D will also be coming to Malaysia before the end of this year.

While launch date and other important details like pricing are still unavailable at the moment, local gadget junkies will, for now, be happy to know that these cutting edge devices are making their way to Malaysia. Can we expect 3D tablets next?

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