LG has shared a list of smartphones on its South Korean and German websites that will receive Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 OS updates in the future. The South Korean website mentions phones that will get updated to Android 12 and Android 13, while the German website shares a list of phones that will receive Android 11.
LG to wrap up smartphone business this July, but its a good news for buyers: Here s why News
LG to wrap up smartphone business this July, but its a good news for buyers: Here s why Published: April 6, 2021 2:33 PM IST
LG Electronics just announced its plans to exit from the smartphone business this July. The news isn’t that surprising given the company couldn’t gain a lucrative share as its rivals in the leading smartphone market. Also Read - LG confirms it will no longer make smartphones: Here s what happened
As per Gartner and Counterpoint research firms (via
Reuters), the LG’s US market currently ‘stands at’ about 10 percent. The company’s market share dropped to 2 percent and it could only ship 23 million mobile phones last year. Its rival Samsung on the contrary shipped 256 million phones in 2020. Counterpoint analyst cited that although LG’s mid-rangers managed to hold a decent spot, it
LG will not abandon existing phone users, to roll out Android 12 to some phones
LG earlier this week decided that it will shutter its mobile phone business but existing phone users have something to rejoice over.
Shubham Verma | April 6, 2021 | Updated 14:34 IST
Highlights
LG has said that some of its phones will receive Android 12 update.
It has not said which phones or when the Android 12 update will begin rolling out.
LG has a bad track record when it came to software updates to phones.
Just yesterday LG gave what could be the biggest shocker to the mobile phone world. It announced the closure of its mobile phone business. And while that may not worry most customers because if you have Android phone chances are it is not from LG, there are still a handful of LG loyalists that appreciated what the South Korean company brought to the table. Frankly, LG had a major role in shaping up the smartphone industry and its fans know that. And that is why LG has decided not to aband
LG could announce its mobile phone business exit plan next week News Published: April 2, 2021 12:16 PM IST
It has been a while since reports of LG leaving the mobile phone business have been floating around the internet. While LG is yet to announce anything officially, a news report from The Korea Times suggests that LG will make that announcement as early as next week. In fact, the rumours suggest April 5 as the date on which LG plans to shut down its mobile phone business. Also Read - LG promises up to three Android OS updates for premium phones, customer support
LG had previously tried to sell its business to another entity but the negotiations failed eventually. LG will hold its board meeting to decide the fate of its mobile phone business and make an official announcement on April 5, says the report. The company will relocate its resources and employees to other business units. Also Read - Here s a look
LG has shared a timeline for Android 11 rollout to some of its phones in the European market. LG Velvet 5G will be the first to receive the update by April 2021.