LG Teases Dual Screen Smartphone Launch on September 14 5l7057 Could be ‘Wing’

The teaser video suggests that the LG phone could rotate clockwise to form a T-shape design. 5p3l

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 2 September 2020 16:19 IST

LG is launching a new smartphone on September 14 that will be a part of the Explorer Project 5r3sk

Highlights

LG has announced an Explorer Project to bring “distinctive” experiences
LG “Wing” is likely to be the first phone in the new project
A 30-second teaser video has been released to hint at the phone

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LG on Wednesday announced the launch of its Explorer Project that is aimed to bring new smartphones with “distinctive and yet unexplored usability experiences”. The first model under the new lineup will debut as early as September 14, the company said alongside releasing a teaser video. The video suggests a handset with a rotating and dual screen experience. This hints at the rumoured “Wing” phone that was speculated to debut in the second half of this year. LG said that the new project is aimed to expand the current experience and would focus solely on new usability.

The 30-second video LG Wing since May this year.

Nevertheless, LG hasn't provided any specific details about the new model - apart from confirming its virtual launch that will take place through the LG Mobile Global Facebook and YouTube channels at 10AM ET (7:30pm IST) on September 14.

LG said in a press release that the new smartphone would be a part of its Explorer Project. The company is working with partners including Naver to develop features for its new form factor.

“LG and platform partners feel it is vitally important to demonstrate to consumers new and differentiated experiences in the smartphone space,” said Morris Lee, president of LG's Mobile Communications Company, in a statement. “LG has always been a pioneer in pushing the envelope of smartphone form factors, the only way to bring about much needed innovation in the mobile market.”

The rumour mill said to have a primary display of 6.8 inches, whereas its secondary display could be of four inches and has 1:1 aspect ratio.

LG may unveil the Wing phone with a price tag of around $1,000 (roughly Rs. 73,000). It is also rumoured to have some specifications similar to those of the Snapdragon 765G SoC in May. The company in its release, however, highlighted that the new lineup under the Explorer Project would be unlike phones including the Velvet that are under its Universal Line and are marketed as competitive devices.

In the recent past, models including the curved screen handsets to gain some traction. However, the new model is projected to take the company's presence in the smartphone market to a new level by bringing an all new mobile viewing experience.

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