Announced LG Stylus 2: Another LG smartphone

Shortly before the launch of the LG G5 conjures LG with LG Stylus 2 another smartphone from the hat. The 5.7-inch smartphone comes with a stylus and comes with Android 6.0 marshmallow.

LG has now the middle class smartphone LG presented Stylus 2 in a press release. As the name suggests, the device will be operated with an attached stylus. The display measures 5.7 inches diagonally and solves in a simple HD resolution with 1280 x 720 pixels. As a processor quad-core CPU comes with 1.2 GHz is used, the memory is 1.5 GB RAM. The rear camera shoots images with a resolution of 13 megapixels, which puts it in good Selfie Cam 8 MP. The internal memory of 16 GB can be expanded via microSD.

LG Stylus 2 with Android 6.0 and special stylus features
The operating system Android will already be pre-installed 6.0 marshmallow, a replaceable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh should provide enough stamina. The LG Stylus 2 has a thickness of 7.4 millimeters and brings 145 grams on the scale - making it thinner and lighter than the LG G4 Stylus. In addition, the smartphone has special stylus features. If the stylus is removed from the device, it automatically opens a popup menu with shortcuts to Pop Pop and Memo Scanner. The device will be on sale in two colors: titanium, white and brown. Both the price and the release date of the LG Stylus 2 will be announced by the manufacturer.

Just yesterday, the South Korean company presented new models from the Specialist X series. Apparently to this Sunday not distract from the actual highlight. On this day the court will G5 revealed.

LG line-up 2016: No LG G Flex 3 for LG G5 & New LG V10

LG plans in 2016 apparently the release of two flagship smartphone. The LG G5 could already be published in April, while a successor to the LG V10 is traded for the fall. Were canceled apparently the plans for the LG G Flex. 3

While the rumor mill already boiling over the Samsung Galaxy S7 for weeks, it is to another South Korean smartphone maker yet surprisingly quiet. Now however, there is an initial report, which should fuel the speculation surrounding LG. So there will be two new flagship smartphones from LG, according to a South Korean source in the next year, as GforGames reported. With these it is to concern the LG G5 and the successor to the just presented LG V10.

LG G5 to appear in April
The LG G5 is expected to celebrate its premiere in April. Whichever way the South Koreans want to pursue with the device is not yet known. This year, the predecessor LG G4 had caused quite a stir. The reason was not only the unusual leather back, but also the very good camera, which still belongs to the end of the year the best in their class. The camera could be further developed for the LG G5 even while behind a comeback of leather-back is still a big question mark. LG may set the new Flagship on an aluminum housing as in the current class LG.

Little known to the successor to the LG V10
Even less information is currently known as the successor of the LG V10, which will probably celebrate his release in the fall 2016th The first generation of smart phones has just been introduced in Germany. The LG V10 has a 5.7-inch main screen to a second screen, two front cameras, a fingerprint sensor is to play high resolution audio material capable and includes Design-technically the most extraordinary smartphones of the year. What does this idea LG for the second generation and further developed, will only have to show up.

LG G Flex 3 apparently deleted
But what is actually the successor to the LG G Flex 2? Appears to have been deleted. To date, the South Koreans had little luck with their curved smartphones. Thus, LG G Flex 3 would seem rather unlikely. We

LG G4 gets update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

were among the first non-Nexus models, getting the latest version of Google's mobile OS. In Europe, rolls manufacturers LG update apparently already made.

LG is one of the first manufacturers to equip a non-Nexus model with Android 6.0 marshmallow. The South Korean manufacturer that also builds the pure Android smartphone for Google with the Nexus 5X 2015, has apparently begun to roll out the marshmallow update for the LG G4. After the latest OS version reached Poland as a test market, are now obviously more European countries in the series - including Germany. Reddit users Nookiezilla has already published a screenshot of his LG G4 with the new version of Android 6.0.

This LG G4 versions should receive the update first
The marshmallow update for LG's flagship smartphone from the spring of 2015 is reported to 1.55 GB in size, and can be installed via LG Bridge, the PC-Sync software from LG. Even Android 6.0 is apparently not available in all European versions. Which versions get the update already, supposedly reveals the list, but so far their authenticity could not be verified:

LGH815 PRT Portugal PT Portugal Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815 POL POLAND PL Poland Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815 ROM ROMANIA RO Romania Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815 DEU GERMANY DE Germany Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815 EAP AMAZON ES Spain Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815 ESP SPAIN ES Spain Europe 2015-11-26
LGH815TR TUR TURKEY TR Turkey Mid. East / Africa 2015-11-26
LGH815 VDS Vodafone Spain Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 TWN TWN TW Taiwan China 2015-11-25
LGH815 VDF VODAFONE GB United Kingdom Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 VIP VIP HR Croatia Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 VDH VODAFONE HU Hungary Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 VDP VODAFONE PT Portugal Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 SWC SWISSCOM CH Switzerland Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 VDR VODAFONE RO Romania Europe 2015-11-25
LGH815 VD2 VODAFONE DE Germany Europe 2015-11-25

If you believe the discussions in Reddit forums, it may well be that unlocked smartphones the update are first obtained. The mobile service provider should then follow suit a short time later. What are the new features of the LG G4 owners can expect 6.0 marshmallow with Android, we have summarized here.

LG G3: update to Android 6.0 marshmallow in December

After LG LG G3 G4 that an update to Android could also soon receive 6.0 marshmallow. According to Polish sources, the update between 16 and 18 December to begin.

LG pushes at the marshmallow updates its smartphones next to the Tube: After the update marathon had begun to Android 6.0 for the LG G4 a few weeks ago, could be the next device, the LG G3 turn. Again, the test run is intended to take place in Poland, as the Polish Portal Tablety writes. Could start the rollout of the smart phone, therefore between the 16th and 18th December.

LG testing updates in Poland
On several occasions LG had used in the past the Polish market as a test laboratory for new software updates. Therefore, the message that this could be the case with the LG G3, appears very realistic. But owners of the mobile phone in other countries probably have to wait a little longer. Presumably, the manufacturer will start only after a successful trial run in Poland and in the rest of the world with the update to Android 6.0 marshmallow.

Samsung launches its update in December
Other manufacturers do not want to splash out on all software updates on the new Android apparently. To speak first rumors that even the Samsung Galaxy Not 5 could get an update on marshmallow soon. The Samsung Phones Galaxy S6 series are to be supplied according to a secret roadmap soon with an update.

LG G4: Korea gets Android 6.0 - When will Europe?

The LG G4 can now get in South Korea the update to Android 6.0 marshmallow. In order for the global rollout of the operating system could begin. When Germany's turn, but so far has not been established.

Since mid-October, the owner of the LG G4 in Poland on Android 6.0 can look forward marshmallow. Just one week after the official launch of the new operating system, the manufacturer had the software for the first time be rolled out for the smartphone. The next country to marshmallow rollout South Korea is now clearly on the agenda, such as Android Authority writes citing several user reports.

The worldwide rollout could now begin
After all, the home market of LG - - While Poland for LG probably was mainly a test run, the launch in South Korea could now mark the start of the worldwide rollout of Android 6.0. Presumably, the update will continue to run common in several waves - staggered by country and network operators. When finally are German users to the series, but is still not known.

Just update plans by LG still unclear
Large guesswork prevails at LG far also about the general update plans. So the manufacturer has not published official list of smartphones to date, who will receive an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow definitely. What is known is that in addition to the G4 and the predecessor LG G3 is supplied with new software. Other manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola or HTC, however, have already announced updates for a whole range of devices.

Android: Google brings security update for Nexus devices

Google provides a new Android update for its Nexus devices since Monday. The patch stuffs especially vulnerabilities and is also available for other manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, Huawei and Co. are available. When users receive the update for your smartphone, however, is up to the manufacturer.

Less than a month after the official release of Android 6.0 marshmallow has rolled out the first major update for its current operating system on Monday Google. Factory Images of the new Android version are now available for Nexus devices like Nexus and Nexus 5X 6P available. Older devices like the Motorola Nexus 6, the LG Nexus 5, HTC Nexus 9, the Nexus 7 (2013) and the Nexus Player Asus obtain the fix.

Update addresses 23 vulnerabilities
With the update include the developer claims to all the 23 security flaws in Android, two of which were considered critical. The vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to the smartphone or tablet by locks certain media files via MMS or SMS to the device. These security updates will be made available for Android 5.1.1 Lollipop available, so that older devices can update it.

Google plans to monthly updates for Android
Google itself wants monthly face in the future a new update for Android is available and thus also include all emerging vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Profit should especially the Nexus devices thereof. Manufacturers such as Samsung, LG and Sony have also announced to offer the updates on a regular basis for their Android devices, but so far has only Samsung launched a program to appear in the monthly security updates actually.

However, manufacturers have to cast the updates often dependent on the mobile operators, so currently it is still unclear how fast actually arrive the patches among users. Nevertheless, the voluntary undertaking by the manufacturer is an important step that could lead to making the Android platform much safer overall in the future.