LG G2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update now rolling out to Canadians

For Canadian G2 owners waiting eagerly awaiting an update to Android 4.4.2, the wait is over as we've just gotten word from our friends at LG that the Canadian G2 is now receiving its update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. WHile this obviously includes all the improvements expected in Android 4.4.2, LG also mentions an improvement to their innovative KnockOn feature called KnockCode which was thought to be only for the G2 Pro. The feature won't be available yet, but will be activated in Q2 this years and will allows users to unlock their phone using a distinct "Knock" pattern.

If you have a G2 and have been anticipating the update, check under Settings, About Phone and Software update. We also have word that the G Flex should also be getting an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat "later" in 2014.

Check out the press release after the break.

Rogers LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1 and HTC Desire 601 KitKat Update coming soon

Rogers has updated their OS Upgrade page and they detail that the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1 as well HTC Desire 601 will be receiving an upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat "Soon". While "Coming soon" is abotu as vague as you can get, the HTC One and One Mini had the same status and had their update roll out a few days later.

We hope for the same with this crop of smartphones. On HTC's OS upgrade page the Desire 601's is stated upgrade s stated to be in certification not only on Rogers but all carriers its sold by including Videotron, WIND, Koodo, etc. While we can't assume rollout will be simultaneous it at least give an idea of the timeline for updates.

LG G2 giveaway with LinusTechTips [Update] We have a winner!

The LG G2 was one of our favorite phones of the year, so how awesome would it be to win a free one! Thanks to TELUS, we've teamed up with LinusTechTips to giveaway an LG G2 to our readers as well as the viewers of LinusTechTips! The requirements to have a chance to win are really simple;

• Watch the video review of the LG G2 by Luke (@SlickPC) from LinusTechTips here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RbFXKoz6cc
• Leave a comment on the video with the words "Android Bugle" in the comment. eg: "Thanks Android Bugle!"
• Circle us on Google+ (https://plus.google.com/+Androidbugle)

Do these three things and you're entered to win! It's as simple as that!

Canadian LG G2 to get Android 4.4 KitKat in Q1 2014

Looks like KitKat has just been confirmed for yet another Android Flagship. According to information obtained by MobileSyrup, their current  flagship the LG G2. They've gotten word that the update will be submitted to carriers at the same time but they cannot guarantee that it will be rolled out simultaneously. But judging from other updates like the 4.3 update that just rolled out to Galaxy smartphone owners chances are the we will see a simultaneous rollout.

We expect LG's UI to remain relatively the same despite some of the downsides to the design choices made by LG, as non-power users are usually jarred when UIs are heavily modified.

That being said it's still good to see another flagship be committed to Android's latest version.

LG G2 Review

The Optimus G was LG's 2012 flagship and was an incredible step forward for the company. Prior to the Optimus G, LG's reputation in the smartphone world was less than stellar. But with great smartphones like the Optimus G and the Nexus 4 LG is on the right track to rise up the ranks of Android OEMs. Today we take a look at the Optimus G's successor and what is the baseline hardware for this year's Nexus 5, the LG G2.

LG G2 now available from WIND and Videotron

LG's new beast of a flagship is now available on WIND and Videotron. LG has positioned the G2 to take on the Samsung Galaxy S4 head on and being available on two out of the three AWS carriers is certainly a step in the right directions.

As a refresher of the specs the G2 is equipped with: a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS display, 2.26GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 800 Processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 3000mAh battery and Android 4.2.2.

We're wrapping up our review of the LG G2 so expect the full Android Bugle review treatment in the coming days.

LG G2 now available from Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Videotron, SaskTel and WIND

LG's 2013 flagship is finally here, the LG G2 is now available to Canadians. The G2 has been made available to carriers including Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Videotron, SaskTel, WIND as retailers WIRELESSWAVE, Tbooth wireless, WIRELESS etc, Target Mobile™, Best Buy, Future Shop, The Source and Mobile Shop.

As a refresher of the specs the G2 is equipped with: a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS display, 2.26GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 800 Processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 3000mAh battery and Android 4.2.2.

We'll try to get a review unit as soon as possible for a full review. Check out the press releases after the break.

LG G2 also headed Bell, SaskTel, WIND and Videotron

We already knew that the LG G2 was headed to Rogers and TELUS, but today our friends at LG have let us know that the 2013 LG flagship will also be headed to Bell, WIND, Videotron and Sasktel. This places it squarely against the flagship of other manufacturers and is set for a full scale launch in Canada.

We're excited to get our hand on this best of a device and will try to get a review to you guys as soon as possible. Check out the full press release after the break.

Rogers and TELUS will release the LG G2

Right on the heels of LG unveiling the G2 last night in New York, it looks like the first Canadian carrier has committed to the new 2013 LG flagship device. Rogers TELUS is the first Canadian carrier to officially announce that it will carry the G2. We don't expect them to be the last as the G2 is expected to go head to head with the flagship devices from competing OEMs like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One.

[Update:] Our mistake, TELUS actually announced first that it was going to carry the G2 with Rogers following suite just after. We expect Bell to announce availability soon.

LG G2 officially unveiled, coming to multiple Canadian carriers

LG's next flagship is now a reality with the announcement of the G2. As we reported yesterday the G2 is coming packed to the gills with hardware with a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS display, 2.26GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 800 Processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM and a 3000mAh battery.

Two of the most noticeable changed on the G2 are the hardware buttons and the bezel (or lack thereof). Instead of the buttons being mounted on the sides like every other phone, is now foudn on the back of the device. Right below the speak you find the volume rocker with the power button right in the middle. It will remain to see if this is more ergonomic than traditional button layouts.

The G2 is also packed with an insane amount of software features from floating video capabilities, to camera in camera modes and even contextual apps that open automatically depending on what you plug into the device.

Word is that the G2 will be headed to multiple carriers in Canada and we would not be surprised if it hit at least the Big 3 Rogers, Bell and TELUS and perhaps the new entrants WIND, Mobilicity and Videotron.

We'll have more information as it comes in.

LG G2 leaked in press shots before official unveiling tomorrow

On the eve of the unveiling of LG's next flagship, the renowned Evan Blass of evleaks has yet another epic leak. This time it's the full press images of the G2. Judging from the shots it looks like a total step away form the design of the Optimus G and looks to have more curves to it with a very impressing screen to bezel ratio.

The G2 is expected to be rocking the ultra high end Snapdragon 800 Processor with Adreno 330 graphics, 2 GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 2600mAh battery and LTE capabilities. Also very interestingly is that the G2 is expected to come with Android 4.3 at launch which would be awesome to see. Overall the specs are cutting edge and we will only need to way about half a day before getting the full story on this exciting new flagship.

LG's next flagship will be dubbed the "G2"

LG's Optimus G was one of our favorite phones of 2012 and early 2013 with incredibly high specs, a fantastic display and a premium build quality, it was a fantastic phone and honestly a great showing from LG. Now it seems that the "Optimus" moniker will not be carried over to this year's model as we've gotten word from our contacts at LG that the Optimus G's successor will simply be dubbed the LG G2.

While we do like some continuity in a product line, the G2 is a fine name that has a nice ring but is riddled by previous devices also dubbed G2 that didn't fair so well. Both on T-Mobile in the US, the G2x from LG ironically and the G2 from HTC were decent phones at launch but really didn't stand the test of time.

Expect LG to pull out all the stops to compete with the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and of course upcoming iPhone, check out the full press release after the break.