LG Wing Phone Upgrade to Android 13, Last Update?

Reportase.one, Jakarta – There is new news about unique mobile phones LG Wing which launched in 2020, towards the end of the company’s smartphone business. The phone that can take the shape of the letter T is the first and only device from LG in the new “Explorer series”. At that time, this phone was used as part of trying bold new ideas to revitalize its cellular business.

The novelty at the moment is that the LG Wing is getting an update Android 13 over-the-air (OTA) which has begun to be deployed for this cellphone in its home market, Korea. Apart from the jump to Android 13, the update package also brings the following changes, according to LG’s Korean data:

– Device control shortcut icon can be shown on lock screen.

– Added text preview, sharing and editing functions for copied text or images.

– Users can check and stop currently active applications in the status notification window.

– The multiwindow function has been simplified.

– The function of music and video controllers showing in the status notification window has been improved.

– Added notification permission setting function for each app.

The update will likely be the last major update for the LG Wing, which launched with Android 10. In 2019 and 2020 LG promised three major updates on select models, such as LG Velvet 2 Pro and the LG V60, which has received Android 13 OTA.

LG Wing. Photo: gsmarena

The LG Wing has main specifications, including a 169.5 x 74.5 x 10.9 mm screen and weighs 260 grams. The device has a 6.8-inch Rotating P-OLED screen covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The processor used is Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm) combined with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

The main ultrawide camera on the back is 64 MP followed by 13 MP ultrawide and 12 MP also ultra wide with video capabilities 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS. As for the 32 MP selfie with 1080p @ 30fps video capabilities. The capacity of the embedded battery is 4,000 mAh with a charging power of 13 W.

LG Announces New Brand Identity

Separately, LG introduced its new visual identity featuring a flatter digital logo and a lighter red color dubbed LG Active Red. The signature Life’s Good slogan will be used more widely across the brand and product packaging and feature a new typeface.

LG is going with a look that it calls, ‘more dynamic and youthful in hopes of reinventing its brand identity. “LG aims to be an iconic brand that resonates with consumers across generations and locations,” said William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics.

LG’s new logo. Photo: LG

In addition, LG also wanted to add more expression to its signature logo on the web by using expressive gestures such as winking, smiling and nodding.

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