LG holds a media workshop launching its Optimus One Smartphone

Press release

Published January 11th, 2011 - 03:25 GMT

Al Bawaba

On the occasion of Optimus One Smartphone launch in Jordan, LG Electronics, the leading IT, communications and Smartphones company around the world, held a media training workshop to educate its fellow journalist attending the workshop on the Android technology through explaining the features and the enhancement of the LG Optimus One.

Powered by the Android 2.2 “Froyo” OS and optimized for Google Mobile Services, the LG Optimus One has been a big hit with first-time SmartPhone buyers looking for high performance and useful applications in a handset priced very competitively to feature phones.

Optimus One is one of the first SmartPhones to launch with Google’s latest operating system allowing for up to three times faster Internet browsing, web-page loading, and multi-tasking.

It delivers a great experience for applications and multimedia with 2-3 times better performance than previous versions of Android, a 3.2” HVGA large screen display, up to 32GB memory support and a (1500mAh) powerful battery.

Additionally, the LG Enhanced User Interface makes LG Optimus One even more efficient and user friendly along with a camera that features face tracking and smile shot, the large screen and long-lasting battery all in a sleek slim design with an affordable package.

Mr. Yong Moo Kim, LG Mobile General Manager in Levant, comments: “The LG Optimus One (P500) offers the latest Android Experience at an affordable price. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and optimized for Google Mobile Services, the handset delivers the ultimate SmartPhone experience while offering easier accessibility for the growing number of consumers looking to purchase their first SmartPhone.”

He also added, “Optimus One is geared toward technology seekers, business people interested in connectivity and sociability, and university students interested in new technology at an affordable price.”

Optimus One is the fastest selling LG mobile handset in the company’s history having hit one million units worldwide in only 40 days after the phone’s initial launch in November.

Background Information

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Life’s about more than having the latest appliances and electronics. It’s about the experiences technology creates. From TVs and home appliances to mobile phones and IT products, LG Electronics Levant delivers consumer electronics that let you embrace life and prepare you for its greatest moments.

LG Electronics designs consumer products that are intuitive, responsive and energy efficient, so you can spend wisely, be more productive and reduce your impact on the world around you. We’re committed to providing LG electronics throughout Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq that work best for the way you live and to keep you updated with the latest advances. After all, life’s better when you’re prepared.