LG Optimus G receives source built Android 4.4 KitKat

The LG Optimus G has received its own taste of Android 4.4 KitKat courtesy of an unofficial source based build. The source-built ROM currently is a vanilla AOSP-based build. However, as time goes on and the Paranoid Android team updates the PA sources to work with KitKat, the builds will evolve into official Paranoid Android and bring you all of the layout and dpi features you know and love.

LG Optimus G for AT&T receives Android 4.1.2 software update

The LG Optimus G for AT&T is now starting to receive the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean software update. The update brings the build number to JZO54K, the E97020j software version, the 3.4.0 kernel, and the APQ8064/MDM9x15M baseband.

Along with the latest version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, you will get features like Project Butter which offers performance improvements over Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Google Now digital assistant and enhancements to your notifications.

You should receive a notification when the update is available for your device, but you can manually check for its availability under Settings.

LG Optimus G for AT&T receives software update

The LG Optimus G on AT&T is receiving a new software update, but unfortunately it doesn’t bring a new version of Android. After installing the update the phone will remain on Android 4.0.4 (build IMM76L) and will have the software version E97011c.

LG Optimus G for Sprint receives Android 4.1.2 software update

The LG Optimus G for Sprint is now receiving the latest version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The software will carry version LS970ZVA and have the latest features of Android 4.1.2. This means you will have features like Project Butter which offers smooth, lag-free responsiveness, the digital assistance of Google Now which offers the latest information on traffic, sports scores, stock prices and more, Expandable notifications which gives you more information on the notification shade.

The update is bring offered OTA and it may take up to a week before it reaches all devices. If you haven't received the update notification you can manually check by heading over to Menu > Settings > Update Firmware and following the on screen instructions to install the update. The update should take around 10 minutes to download over 4G or up to 20 minutes on 3G, but its advised that you download the update over W-Fi to avoid data charges. Once the update has been downloaded it will take 5 to 10 minutes to install it.

LG Optimus G launches globally, has Android Jelly Bean pre-installed

If you live in the U.S. you would be lucky enough to already have access to the LG Optimus G. However this device has still not been released around the rest of the world until now. LG has announced that they are starting sales of the Optimus G in other countries starting with Singapore late this month, followed by other countries soon after.

The device will have the same specifications across all countries, with LTE in the regions which support it. The only difference is that the international version will have Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box, compared to the variant which was released in the U.S. with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Sony Xperia TL and LG Optimus G now available on AT&T in the US

AT&T has decided to have a launch of their own following the launch of the Apple iPad mini and have officially unveiled two high end smartphones on their network - the Sony Xperia TL and the LG Optimus G. The Optimus G is purchased for $199.99 while the Xperia TL will cost you $99.99 with both requiring a two-year commitment.

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. LG Optimus G - Video Comparison

The LG Optimus G is one of the better smartphones in the market, packing on the best displays in the market which is matched by its impressive performance and attractive price. Now it has a new competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, which offers a slightly better performance and the S Pen for input, but at a slightly higher price.

Which one is better? Watch the following video comparison to find out.

LG Optimus G vs. Samsung Galaxy S III - Video Comparison

The LG Optimus G features a 4.7 inch display, 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S III features a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED HD display, 8 megapixel intelligent camera in the rear which is capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary front facing camera which is capable of 720p HD video capture, up to 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, NFC connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and is powered by a quad core processor.

Check out the following video comparison between the LG Optimus G and the Samsung Galaxy S III

LG Optimus G vs. Apple iPhone 5

The LG Optimus G features a 4.7 inch display, 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.

The Apple iPhone 5 features a 4-inch Retina touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, an updated 8 megapixel camera which is capable of 1080p video capture, a secondary 720p camera for Facetime video calls and is powered by an Apple A6 processor.

Watch the following video comparison between the LG Optimus G and the Apple iPhone 5