LG has released its Android 11 rollout scheduled for its users in Europe. Currently, it is testing the software upgrade for smartphones such as LG VELVET 5G, VELVET 4G, LG G8X, LG G8S, LG Wing, LG K52, and LG K42.

The LG VELVET 5G is slated to receive the Android 11 upgrade in April. The LG G8X is the other phone from the brand that is expected to receive the software update in Q2.

In Q3, the South Korean company will be offering the Android 11 OS update to LG VELVET 4G and LG G8S. The LG Wing, LG K52, and LG K42 are slated to get the update in the last quarter of the year.

LG has been quite slow in rolling out the Android 11 upgrade as it compared to other phone brands. The company began testing the Android 11 beta edition in December and it rolled out the update for LG VELVET 5G users in South Korea in January.

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G became the first phone outside the home market to receive the update. It was treated with the latest Android version in the previous month. LG is yet to confirm the Android 11 upgrade schedule for other markets.

In related news, LG is reportedly working on a smartphone with a rollable screen. The device is speculated to arrive in the market with the LG Rollable moniker. It was reported by a South Korean publication that the company has stalled the product. However, The Verge recently reported that the company denied putting the LG Rollable on hold. Apart from this, in January LG refuted rumors that claimed that it was planning to quit the smartphone business.

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After a big round of sales, e-commerce giant Flipkart is back with yet another “Big Diwali Sale” in India. The new sale will run from October 29 till November 4. Of all the categories, Smartphones get the best attention, and by no doubt, LG’s G8X was a great hit during the last sales. If you are someone, who missed your chance earlier, you get one more chance to grab one of the Cheapest Snapdragon 855 SoC smartphones.

The LG G8X will go on sale once again during the Big Diwali Sale of Flipkart on November 3, at 12 PM IST. However, the device is now priced at ₹24,990($339) for 6GB RAM, 128GB storage. This is a bit disappointing considering the device was available at the lowest ₹19,990($271) on early BBD sales(Oct 16-21).

However, even at this price, it is one of the best value for money smartphones you can get right now. Originally, the device was listed at ₹54,990 ($746) before all these sales began. In fact, it is one of the cheapest smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC right now. The other notable ones are Realme X3(SD 855+), and Redmi K20 Pro but the latter is currently sold out on Flipkart. Also, on top of the ₹24,990 list price, you get a 10% instant discount on Axis Bank Credit, Debit, and EMI transactions.

Additionally, do note that the listing on the Flipkart offer page redirects to the G8X product page. It mentions that this LG G8X unit won’t come with Charger inside the box. That said, you will get the second screen with Cover, Cable, earphones, with the device. It will be interesting to see if LG can pull-off the same crowd it did with the earlier sale. As per LG’s official statement, it nearly sold 1.75 Lakh units of G8X in just 12 hours during the BBD sale.

The LG G8X actually launched as the G8X ThinQ in India at a price tag of ₹49,999($678). However, LG lists it currently at ₹54,999($746) on its official website. It features a 6.4-inch FullVision OLED screen. The additional screen is also an OLED screen and a 2.1-inch monochrome display for notifications. Other features include a 13+12MP rear camera, 32MP front camera, 4,000mAh battery, IP68 rating, NFC. And a 3.5-mm audio jack with a HI-FI Quad-DAC.

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LG is expected to launch two new devices at the beginning of next month at IFA 2019. LG’s phones that may get unveiled at the upcoming IFA 2019 include LG G8X, LG V60 ThinQ, LG 50s and LG V60s. Rumors of a fifth device, called the V50s ThinQ, have just surfaced in the South Korean media. However, the V50s ThinQ is speculated as a rebranded G8X for their domestic market. The G8X is expected to go official as an upgraded version of the LG G8 ThinQ that was showcased at the MWC 2019, back in February.

Kwon Bong-seok, President of the Mobile Communication Division at LG, revealed that the G-series smartphones support the 4G networks whereas the V-series phones will be 5G ready. The reason behind this move is the global recognition of the LG G-series. As opposed to the V-series that is more popular in the domestic market. The international-spec of the LG G8X is expected to feature 4G connectivity, while the South Korean version could get a 5G modem. According to a post by Yonhap News, South Korea has the highest density of 5G users in the world. The figure currently stands at 2 million.

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LG G8X Specifications and Features

LG is yet to formally announce the specifications of the G8X. However, leak-based renders from Onleaks, in association with Pricebaba were spotted earlier this week. The images highlight the smartphone from every angle, leaving a pretty good idea of what to expect from the device.

The G8X features a 6.2-inch display with a dewdrop notch. The absence of a dedicated fingerprint sensor hints at the possibility of an in-display fingerprint scanner, which would be a first for LG. The dewdrop notch is too small to house any dedicated facial recognition sensors. This means that users will have to stay content with a selfie camera-based screen unlock unit.

If LG plans to replace the G8 ThinQ with the G8X, the hardware needs to be of flagship standards. The G8X is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, although, there is no information on the memory or storage options on offer. The G8X gets a dual camera setup at the rear. LG could introduce new sensors soon, although, the G8X reportedly has the same primary and wide angle setup as the G8 ThinQ.

The images confirm the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. The highlight of the G8X is the presence of an earpiece. This means LG has done away with the vibrating screen technology for voice calls, previously seen on the G8 ThinQ.

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LG has recently confirmed that it will be present at the upcoming IFA 2019 tech trade show. Reports have claimed that that South Korean company may launch the LG V60 ThinQ smartphone at IFA 2019. A new leak claims that the firm may unveil a new phone called LG G8X. PriceBaba in collaboration with OnLeaks has shared 360-degree renders of the smartphone.

The leak reveals that the LG G8X will be arriving as the successor of the LG G8 ThinQ that was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February. However, the LG G8X sounds more like an enhanced version of the smartphone. The publication has shared some renders of the phone to reveal its front and rear design.

The front side of the LG G8X features a display with waterdrop notch. Even though the LG G8 ThinQ had arrived with flagship specifications, it came with an outdated display design that featured a wide notch. Like the G8 ThinQ, the G8 8X is also equipped with a horizontal dual camera setup. Next to the camera module is the LED flash and some sensors. Interestingly, there is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the device.

According to OnLeaks, the front notch of the phone has less space to house facial recognition sensors. Hence, the smartphone seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. By this, it could become the first LG phone to come with the advanced fingerprint scanning feature.

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The leak reveals that the smartphone will be featuring a 6.2-inch display. The right edge of the device is fitted with a power button. The volume up and down buttons are found on the left edge of the device. There is a dedicated key below the volume buttons that can be used to access the Google Assistant.

The top edge of the LG G8X has a SIM card tray. The bottom side of the smartphone features a loudspeaker grille, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The presence of an earpiece just above the front camera is an indication that the company could be ditching the Crystal Sound OLED speaker that emitted through the display.

Ther is no information available on the other specifications of the LG G8X ThinQ smartphone. Probably, it could be featuring the Snapdragon 855 or the faster Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The display of the phone may continue to support quad HD+ resolution. Hopefully, more details of the phone may get revealed through leaks ahead of the IFA 2019 launch.

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