WMPoweruser.com

Posts Tagged ‘LG GM730’

Not actual confirmation that the device will arrive in US, but the LG GM730F briefly showed up on the FCC with HSDPA on the 850/1900 bands used by AT&T.  LG of course already has the poorly received LG Incite on the carrier, hopefully the more compact device will do better.The user manual also makes mention of AT&T services such as MEdia.Net and Video Share, which seems to make the launch likely.

The smartphone features a 5 megapixel camera, WIFI, bluetooth, GPS and an optical D-pad.  It is pretty small at 109.8 x 56.5 x 11.9 mm, has a 3 inch WQVGA screen and features LG’s S-class user interface. While the picture shows a front-facing camera this is likely to be removed by the time it ends up on the network.

The FCC documentation was initially available, but seems now to have been removed, but I suspect we will still see the handset pretty soon.

Via Phonescoop.com

Intrinsyc Software International, Inc., a provider of software solutions for mobile devices, announced that LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, has begun shipping Destinator 9 on select smartphones. The turn-by-turn, voice-guided GPS navigation software is currently shipping on the LG GM730 smartphone, which features the S-Class UI overlay running on Microsoft Windows Mobile. LG is launching smartphones with Destinator software in Singapore, with subsequent product rollouts planned for other Asian countries, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Destinator navigation and it’s routing engine is integrated on LG smartphones with other third-party applications including GyPSii, the market-leading geo-mobility social networking platform and service. LG GM730 smartphone users can now employ Destinator to get turn-by-turn directions to any location from within the Gypsii application. Additionally, Destinator 9 enables users to search for Points of Interest (POI) using most of the popular search engines as well as browse through their contacts or text messaging inbox to choose a destination address.

“LG is a global leader in connected mobile devices, so their launch of Destinator 9 as the GPS navigation application for LG GM730 smartphones is a true milestone for Intrinsyc,” said Souheil Gallouzi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Products Development, Intrinsyc. “We look forward to bringing cross-platform Destinator 9 software to additional LG smartphone models running other operating systems like Android.”

Gallouzi continued, “Destinator 9 sets a new standard for excellence in the user’s navigation experience on a smartphone with its innovative user interface and reliable performance. The ability to seamlessly integrate with other phone applications, including social networking services and popular search engines, enables LG GM730 to offer a new and enhanced navigation experience to LG mobile phone users.”

The newest version of Destinator delivers the mobile industry’s highest quality user experience in navigation devices, with a host of new capabilities and features designed to get people to their destinations easily, quickly, and safely. Users can find information faster with fewer clicks using innovative new features such as NavStrip, Tap N Go, Online Search, StickyPOI, and Gesture Recognition.

Audio and visual turn-by-turn navigation features include an on-screen speed limit indicator with audible warning; broad geographic map coverage with current maps from multiple sources; optional visual lane guidance to eliminate confusion at complicated interchanges; optional safety camera support; and support for all major languages.

Destinator is an on-board navigation software solution, enabling users to have superior navigation in areas of poor cellular coverage. Destinator 9 is currently available for Android mobile phones, Microsoft Windows Mobile smartphones, Personal Navigation Devices (PND) and connected PNDs based on Microsoft Windows Embedded CE.

Source: Intrinsyc Press release.

CNET Asia has published this brief video review of the LG GM730. While they noted no major flaws with the device, they were disappointed by the low resolution of the 400×240 screen, calling the specs so 2008.

See the video below.

Its a slow news day, so how about a bit of humour.  LG is using some puppets to promote the new LG GM730, and below is the out takes, when the puppets did not exactly get it right

Windows Mobile is not known for its spectacular TV ads, but sometimes you just need to get the right company behind it.

LG seems to be determined to bring Joy to Windows Mobile use, and to let us know all about it.  With this LG GM730 advert they at least succeeded in brining a smile, and maybe even make me want to buy a WQVGA phone.

Via mobilecrunch.com

We have seen screenshots and video of LG’s S-class user interface, and while there is no arguing its pretty, many have also complained that it looks cluttered and confusing.

It seems the not everyone agrees, as LG just won an iF Communication Design for the 3D S-Class User Interface featured on the LG Arena. LG wont a Gold in the Product Interfaces category against 1367 other entrants for the UI’s user-friendliness in  operation and superiority in design.

“Through recognition from this prestigious organization, LG has once again proven its design expertise and innovation not only in physical appearance but also in user interface,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG will continue to lead with products that enhance the user experience.”

The LG Arena has already sold more than 500 000 devices in 3 months mainly on the strength of the user interface, and the software will be features on the Windows Mobile powered LG-GM730.

LG claims the UI greatly simplifies navigation and makes multimedia features easier to use. By applying 3D effects and transitions, virtual elements look and act more like real, physical objects. Essentially, the S-Class UI acts as one would expect it to, making operation highly intuitive and reducing the learning curve for the user.

LG intends to roll out the UI to all its high-end devices, and to introduce potential customers to the UI LG will launch a global promotional campaign, which allows customers to try S-Class on their PCs. At LG’s website, visitors can download a desktop widget and 3D screen saver, as well as play 3D games. LG’s widget demonstrates how the interface works and offers the same experience as an  S-Class equipped phone by duplicating the functionality of the UI. The downloadable screensaver is based on the S-Class UI’s cube layout theme and it is customizable with a variety of animated clocks that include moving and spinning 3D cubes. The software will be available at sclassui.lgmobile.com.

LG is set to be a key Microsoft Windows Mobile partner, with the company pledging to launch 50 Windows Mobile powered handsets over the next 3 years.

LG has been showing off its S-Class user interface in its new flagship Windows Mobile phone, the LG GM730.

In this 10 minute video most of the user-interface features are shown off, and while the software looks great, it does to an extent appear let down by the screen sensitivity (or lack of it) and the user interface appears confusing, with many different paradigms in action at the same time.

Is the UI a great innovation or will it actually impede the usability of the phone?  Let us know what you think in the comments.