LG’s latest innovative technologies ensure holiday togetherness and shared experiences

While many writers have explored the isolating aspects of technology, few appreciate the power of technology to unite us. In addition to devices like cell phones and webcams enabling face-to-face communication and connectivity from anywhere on the globe, advanced appliances reduce the time required for chores and allow us to spend more time with friends and family.

As consumers look forward to spending the holidays with loved ones, celebrate the power of technology to unite us all. Holiday gatherings with families and friends are the perfect time to break out the camera. The increasing innovative capabilities and popularity of smartphone cameras allows users to capture every moment, ensuring that precious memories can be preserved forever.

While smartphones are typically not thought of as holiday shopping essentials, the growing prevalence of smartphones at every level of our society is disrupting these prevailing trends. Having become the epicenter of our digital lives, the smartphone is due to be considered among top holiday season purchases.

“Today, almost everyone has a smartphone camera with them at all times, and the majority of consumers consider camera features when making their next smartphone purchase. Manual camera control and wide angle lenses are becoming steadily more popular, as are many other customizable photography features. Some advanced smartphones even boast software that allows for quick, simple photo and video editing,” said Mr. Yong Geun Choi, President, LG Electronics Gulf.  

Creating Lasting Memories with the V20

With smartphone cameras playing a greater role in everyday life, a growing number of smartphones are being designed with content creators in mind. Despite an increasingly crowded market, the advanced LG V20 stands alone as a complete media production solution. The perfect gift for amateur filmmakers and plugged-in social media junkies alike, the V20 is the best smartphone for preserve holiday and vacation memories for years to come.

Armed with front-and rear cameras, the V20 can take wide-angle photographs with rear-facing135-degree and front-facing 120-degree lens. What’s more, Hybrid Auto Focus delivers optimal picture sharpness while Auto Shot simplifies selfies with a face detection feature that triggers the shutter.When it comes to video recording, this smartphone’s Steady Record 2.0 neutralizes shaky images using both electronics image stabilization (EIS) built into Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor in addition to digital image stabilization (DIS) in post-processing.

The LG V20 is available at Sharaf DG and Al Yousuf showrooms across the UAE, including the LG Brand Shop in Dubai Mall. The V20 retails for AED 2,699 and is available in Silver and Titan. 

Ensuring Shared Experiences with the Future of Television: OLED

Television has always had the ability to bring people together and allow them to share meaningful experiences. Viewership is on the rise, and the technology’s ability to reach people all over the world has never been greater. Now, as the world becomes ever more connected, television remains the perfect medium for everything from high profile global sporting events to watching movies to unwind with loved ones.

With late fall / early winter widely viewed as one of the best times to purchase a TV, this trend syncs up with the increased desire that many families have to spend time together during the holiday season.

The revolutionary picture quality and increased viewing angles of LG OLED TV make it the perfect format for those seeking televisions that allow their entire family to spend time together. In addition, the smart features of LG’s unique webOS interface ensure that users always have instant access to a wide variety of content – ensuring that there is always something that appeals to the whole family.

While technology is sometimes accused of having an isolating effect on users, families will continue to gather across the world, and with the ability of the latest electronics to entertain and save time on chores, this will surely allow for people to connect like never before.