8 April 2011- LG today announced two new Android smartphones into the Optimus line - the Optimus 2x and the LG Optimus Black. Both are Android 2.2 (Froyo) powered phones, and the Optimus 2x comes with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, which promises high-performance web browsing and seamless multitasking.
The Tegra 2 processor runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and LG claims that it efficient enough not to drain the Optimus 2x's battery. The 4-inch touchscreen smartphone displays 480x800 pixels and is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and a 1.3-megapixel camera. Other smartphones staples include HSDPA 10.2Mbps, WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.1. It comes with 8GB internal memory and is expandable up to 32GB.
Another addition to the Optimus line-up is the LG Optimus Black, featuring a 4-inch Nova touchscreen. The Nova is capable of 700 Nits which LG claims is the brightest screen in the market, making it a more natural experience when reading on the screen. It is also designed to maintain visibility whether indoors or outdoors.
As for the Nova screen draining the Optimus Black's battery life? The Nova display reportedly reduces power consumption during indoor use compared to a conventional LCD. The smartphone also comes with WiFi Direct which uses the turns other gadgets around the Optimus Black into mini access points.
LG's custom Optimus 2.0 UI is skinned on top of the Android 2.2 OS, letting you directly access messages, emails and missed calls from the locked screen.
LG Optimus Black
The smartphone comes is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity-wise, there is HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1. The phone is set to be available in May, and LG will announce the pricing then.
According to LG, the Android 2.2 (Froyo) platforms will be updated to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) by June 2011 either through PC or over-the-air.
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