LG G6 MWC 2017: LG announces G6 with a 5.7-inch FullVision display, dual 13MP cameras, Snapdragon 821 SoC

And that is a wrap from the event from LG G6 launch event

No details on the storage, RAM have been annonunced yet. Also notice, the missing SoC mention in the slide below

LG G6 specs at a glance

LG G6 comes with a square camera snap shot feature, match camera feature, Square Camera grid shot, Guide shot, Wide front selfie with auto shot, 360 panorama, and more

There are two 13MP cameras, one for wide angle and the other for normal view.

According to Qualcomm, the SNapdragon 821 chipset lets you shoot 4K video, with image stabilisation, and there is no jitter between optical zoom

Qualcomm’s Michael Roberts on stage to talk about the LG G6’s dual wide angle camera. 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset is the LG G6 SoC. It supports HDR10 out of the box.

LG G6 Camera: 100 degree wide angle camera on the front. 

Huffman demoing Google Assistant on the LG G6. It looks like it will be baked into the LG G6, just like Google Pixel

Huffman talking about the investments in AI and machine learning and how it is helping with GOogle Assistant. 

Google has worked with LG G6 to ensure you get an optimised experience from Assistant, says Huffman.

Scott Huffman from Google’s AI team on stage

LG G6 comes with IP 68 standard as well. 

The metal frame acts as a bumper, which reduces the shock on the battery when the phone is dropped

Talking about reliability, LG says that it has ensured extra safety measures for battery reliability. Battery capacity is now 3300mAh battery.

LG G6 will come in three colours

All four corners of the LG G6 are rounded to enable fitting of the display perfectly in your hand says LG. IT uses metal and glass in its construction.

According to ergonomics professor Andris Freivalds from Penn State university, LG G6 was tested for its ergonomics. It was tested in multiple use case scenarios. With edge screens user hands feel tired according to the professor. 

49% people use their phone vertically. 

According to LG, you can see 11 percent more information at a glance as compared to competition.

LG G6 will come with a revamped UX featuring a lot on rounded corners

Temple Run 2 Lost Jungle will take advantage of the LG G6 FullVision display. 

Walter Devins, COO and general counsel of Imagi Studios, maker of Temple Run games on stage.

Video games: LG G6 will be offering $200 worth of in-game content with the purchase of the LG G6

Giles Baker from Dolby Labs says LG G6 is the first smartphone in the world to support Dolby Vision. 

There are 90 feature films and 100 hours of Dolby Vision content is available with streaming services

LG G6 supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10 for immersive audio and video

According to LG, the expansive screen gives a better viewing platform. LG says that there is enough content which is available in the 18:9 aspect ratio.

According to the film maker, the 18:9 aspect is longer and narrower which gives a better immersive experience. According to LG this should become a standard in the coming years. 18:9 eliminates the need for cropping.

Univisium standard 

There are too many formats in the film industry. This changes a lot of things says Filmmaker Vittorio

LG G6 offers a 5.7-inch display in the size that is generally seen on 5.2-inch devices. 

18:9 aspect ratio: Aim is to unify the widescreen standard with the cinema standard says LG

The idea behind a big display device is to provide a larger display to help you consume your media. According to a survey carried out by LG, people want bigger screens but tat the same time smartphones which are not really huge. LG focussed on building a phone with large display but which can fit in one hand, says LG business representatives

LG G6 comes with a metal fram which has chamfering around the edges. The dual camera is flush with the body. It comes in three colours.

According to Cho the design principles of LG G6 will also be applied to future smartphones coming from LG.

On Positioning G6, Cho says that G6 stands out due to its FullVision display. It will offer a new era of viewing experience.

LG G6 announced!

According to LG data, customers dont just want a fastest application processor or flashy design. “There has to be a balance between core elements and new technologies”

Consumers wanted a big display but not a big screen is one of the requirements of people, says Cho

Juno Cho, Head of LG mobile business on stage: Proud to introduce a modular design with LG G5 but now the time has changed. Competition will be about usability says Cho. 

LG Electronics VP and CEO Seong-jin Jo taking us through the history of LG. Want to apply LG’s home appliance strategy to the mobile business

Seong-jin Jo, VP and CEO of LG Electronics on stage

LG G6 conference starting off with reiterating that teaser about the Wishlist that people want to see in their new phone – one-handed usability, waterproof, better camera among other features requested

The LG G6 conference is underway.

Less than 10 minutes to go for the launch of the LG G6

MWC 2017: LG hints at the revamped UX with LG G6 and a 5.7-inch ‘FullVision’ display – Tech2http://tech.firstpost.com

15 more minutes to go…

LG is also expected to revamp its user experience with the LG G6

LG G6 teaser suggests that it is building the ideal smartphone; Samsung had better watch out – Tech2http://tech.firstpost.com

The 18:9 aspect ratio certainly sounds interesting, and LG plans to fit a QHD resolution in the 5.7-inch display.

LG Display has unveiled a 5.7-inch display for the LG G6; it features an 18:9 aspect ratio and QHD+ resolution – Tech2http://tech.firstpost.com

As is the norm, some details have already leaked out in the past in the run up to the big launch day.

LG G6 will be announced shortly at MWC in Barcelona. Considering its Korean peer Samsung not planning to announce the S8 at MWC, the focus is on what LG will come up with