LG G Pad 8.3 for Verizon receives Android 4.4 KitKat update

The LG G Pad 8.3 on Verizon's network is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update. The update which is being pushed out OTA (over-the-air) brings Android 4.4.2 along with several improvements to LG's custom user interface for Android.

Google Play Edition handsets receive Android 4.4.3 software update

The Android 4.4.3 software update is reportedly now rolling out to the Google Play Edition devices. We already reported that the update was headed to the Galaxy S4 GPE, but it has also reportedly arrived on the  Google Play Editions of the HTC One (M7) , HTC One M8, Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the Motorola Moto G, and the LG G Pad 8.3

[DEAL] LG G Pad 8.3 available for $225 from Newegg

The LG G Pad 8.3 which usually costs $330, is being offered for just $225 on Newegg. This brings the price of LG's flagship tablet below the $230 Google Nexus 7.  You can take advantage of this offer by following the source link at the bottom of this post, where you will find the slate at $250 in black or white, Enter the coupon code EMCPHHC28, for a 10% further price reduction, plus free shipping.

LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition receives Android 4.4.2 software update

It was not too long ago, that the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition was launched, with Android 4.4 KitKat. Now the tablet is receiving the Android 4.4.2 software update over-the-air (OTA). If you have not received the update notification, you could manually check for it under Settings on your device.

LG G Pad 8.3 - Video Review

The LG G Pad 8.3 is a new tablet from LG that closely resembles the LG G2. This device features a 8.3 inch touch display, a 5 megapixel camera, 16GB of internal storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor

Along with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, LG has included their own custom interface which offers a similar software experience as LG's high-end Android phone and includes features such as Q Pair and Knock On.

Check out a two part video review of the LG G Pad 8.3 below

LG G Pad 8.3 officially announced

Today the LG G Pad 8.3 was officially announced by the Korean manufacturer. The device features an 8.3 inch touch display with a 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) resolution. LG has included an updated version of QSlide, which lets you choose between three different apps at the same time thanks to the larger glass. With Slide Aside, using a three finger slide allows you to move an open app off to the side of the screen and open a new one. The KnockON feature allows users to turn the slab on or off by tapping on the screen.