The Android invasion of 2010 continues, this time with LG's contender in the Optimus One (free on a 3-year plan from Telus, $199 no contract price) which also doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices. Hit jump for details and specs.
LG Electronics Canada today announced the launch of the LG Optimus One high performance smartphone, now available in Canada. The LG Optimus One comes with the Android 2.2 operating system, Google's newest and fastest platform which offers a 2-3 times better performance than previous versions of Android.
"LG has delivered what customers really want in a smartphone with an enhanced UI, numerous customisable categories, call options and seven home screens," said Colin Bettam, vice-president of Marketing, LG Electronics Canada. "With the LG Optimus One we are offering customers a fantastic new Android experience with high performance at an affordable price."
The high performance LG Optimus One utilises Google Services with a great new Chrome browser. The LG Optimus One truly lets you stay connected wherever you are by using your phone as a portable WiFi hotspot or through tethering:
Other features of the LG Optimus One include:
The LG Optimus One also comes with the LG App Advisor. The LG App Advisor takes the work out of searching for apps - it recommends the apps that suit you best. Customers can also check out the LG App Store for great new apps: http://ca.lgapplication.com/web.main.dev.