Find the LG Smartphone for you
Mobile phones have progressed at an incredible rate over the last decade. What was once a simple phone is now a must have suite of tools, that includes mobile software, Windows Mobile, email and business applications. A mobile phone is now a PC that fits your pocket.
What is a Smart phone?
A Smartphone gives you the functionality of a mobile phone with much more. As well as handling calls, you can send emails, download applications, find your way using GPS-enabled navigation solutions, like Google maps, browse the web and more. Powerful operating systems allow you to navigate through the phone at speed and often run more-than-one application simultaneously, bringing true multi-tasking to your mobile. This is just a small fraction of what a smartphone is able to offer.
Below is a brief guide to how it works.
Windows Mobile or Google Android®* ?
The operating system is the thing that allows programmes to run on your phone (much like the operating system on your home computer).
Windows Mobile is developed by Microsoft® and offers the familiarity of a Windows® environment. It allows you to use a lot of well-known Microsoft programmes. It is effectively a mobile-phone optimised version of the operating system that many people use at home and in the office; meaning that it is easy to learn and simple to use.
Google Android* is a new mobile operating system that is open source – this means that anybody can develop software for it. The benefit of this is that you get a wide range of new applications, mobile software updates and programmes constantly being made available. Your interface can be personalised with widgets and gadgets, you can get hold of incredible games and also share video.
Android* phone
Android®* is an open source platform developed by Google® which allows developers from all backgrounds to come up with applications and programmes for mobile phones. It encourages innovation by allowing new ideas to flourish.
Home screens are now customisable, allowing you to add widgets, there is a smart virtual mobile keyboard allowing you to input in whatever method suits you best and the option of recording and sharing video.
Android* offers innovation and flexibility, letting you update technology as you go, and creating the perfect phone experience for each individual user.
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What software can I use?
There is a huge range of software available for mobiles, for example a Windows Mobile phone may allow you to edit Microsoft Office documents. You can also access incredible applications or apps such as Google® maps that will help you find your way around, others will turn your mobile into an email phone allowing you to check your messages at hotmail via a web browser. You can also download freeware (free programmes) and new themes to let you personalise your phone.
Will my smartphone connect to the web?
Many phones, regardless of whether they are smartphones with open-source operating systems, let you access the Web over-the-air at 3G (HSDPA) speeds or via Wi-Fi™. This high-speed connectivity allows you to browse great content and even download applications, movies and songs.
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Some features/technology referenced may not be available on certain LG phones. Please check with your service provider before purchase.
*Android® is a registered trademark of Erich Specht/Android Data Corp.
* Google is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
