LG has shared an official list of smartphones that will receive software updates in the future. The list includes LG Wing that will even receive Android 13 update
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LG smartphone users in South Korea and the United States posted nostalgic tributes on social media after the firm announced the exit, citing a prolonged sales slump. LG still holds a roughly 10% share of the U.S. smartphone market, according to researcher Counterpoint, though its slice of the global pie is just 2%.
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Mock old version LG Electronics smartphones are displayed at a store in Seoul, South Korea, April 5, 2021.
Fans of LG Electronics smartphones rued the loss of more affordable Android-based devices after the South Korean tech company said on Monday it would quit the business, with some praising LG for the innovation it brought to the industry.
LG Officially Gives Up on Mobile Phones Apr 5, 2021 18:31 GMT
LG is done with mobile phones
Everybody knew this was supposed to eventually happen, but LG officially confirmed it today: the company is giving up on smartphones, thus focusing on other product categories.
It’s not a secret that LG hasn’t necessarily been a top performer in the smartphone business, and this has had a major impact on its long-term strategy and new product releases. The company has pushed back its most innovative products, and now took the decision to give up on smartphones completely.
The company says its devices would remain available for purchase until all inventory is cleared out, while support would continue to be offered depending on each region.