Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, makes waves this summer with the introduction of the Wave by LG. The phone, exclusively available at Alltel Wireless retail stores and its web site, has a rolling design that mimics the curl of a wave as the deep colors fade into black. The phone includes a 1.3 MP camera with video capabilities, MP3 player with external controls, expandable memory slot, Bluetooth technology and is GPS capable. It also comes preloaded with Alltel Axcess features such as Axcess TV and Axcess Search. Customers can also download games, ringtones and more via Alltel’s Axcess Shop.

Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced the upcoming availability of a new music phone that provides customers with the ability to quickly and easily experience music on the go - LG Muziq. This innovative device comes packed with industry-leading features, including over-the-air song downloads, a 4GB microSD memory card slot and a built-in FM transmitter allowing customers to listen to their tunes wirelessly through any FM radio within 10 feet. Operating on the Sprint Mobile Broadband network, LG Muziq provides easy access to Sprint’s exclusive multimedia content.

Skyworks Solutions, an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, announced that it is supporting LG Electronics’ ramp of its record-selling Shine handset. The Shine, which is LG’s second model from its Black Label Series, is leveraging the SKY77340, a highly integrated quad-band EDGE power amplifier - used to support the world’s largest markets in Europe and the United States. Skyworks’ modules are also being utilized across LG’s GPRS and CDMA Chocolate phones, which have sold ten million units globally since the end of 2005. LG’s Shine weighs a mere 115 grams, stemming from its unique stainless steel material base.

LG Electronics are currently market leader on the field of electronics in Korea and claim a considerable market share in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and England where they have been active for some years now. This year, in January 2007 to be precise, LG introduced the LG KE970 Shine. The slogan LG has brought into this world together with the LG Shine is: "Born to shine" which it certainly does! LG will undoubtedly try to make the LG Shine equally successful as the LG Chocolate or even to surpass the latter's success. The LG Shine surely has its appearance speaking for itself but what will we find in its interior? How the LG KE970 Shine performed in practice can be read in our LG Shine review.

AMD today announced that powerful AMD multimedia technology is concealed behind the sleek, elegant exterior of the new touch-screen Prada phone by LG Electronics Mobile Communications. Despite an ultra-thin profile of just 12 mm, the model KE850 Prada phone by LG features such multimedia functions as a camera, video player and MP3 music player, all of which are driven by the processing power of the AMD Imageon 2282 media processor. To further enhance the user experience, this new GSM/ EDGE phone introduces a unique advanced touch interface that completely eliminates the conventional keypad.

LG Electronics, a leading worldwide provider of advanced wireless handsets and accessories and Brightstar Corp., the largest wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world, have announced their distribution partnership for LG GSM mobile phones in India for sales through Network Operators. Mr. H.S. Bhatia - Business Group Head, LG GSM Mobiles said, Brightstar has been appointed as the National Distributor for LG GSM mobile phones for Operator Bundling Sales of GSM Operators.

Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, and LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced the LG AX8600, an ultra-slim phone that lets customers listen to their favorite music while on the go. Available in Marine Blue, Apple Green and Shimmering Gold the LG AX8600 features an MP3 player with touch-sensitive external keys, a 1.3 mega pixel camera/camcorder, Alltel’s patent-pending Celltop technology and entertainment applications including Alltel’s Axcess TV and XM Radio Mobile, making this a must have mobile entertainment device. The LG AX8600 is now available and can be purchased at Alltel Wireless retail stores and at the Alltel web site.

LG Electronics announces the UK launch of LG Shine, the latest handset in its premium Black Label series of mobile phones. Shine - a stunning, full-metal bodied slider phone - offers mobile users the best of both worlds with amazing looks and a high technical specification including expandable memory (MicroSD card) and an auto focus camera by Schneider Kreuznach. When closed, Shine oozes sophistication with a perfectly reflective 2.2” screen. Slide open the super-thin brushed metal body and the ‘magic mirror’ full colour screen comes to life, while Shine’s keys are bathed in a cool blue light. Access to Shine’s menu system is by an easy-to-use multi-function scroll key.

LG Electronics, a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, introduced two premium handsets - the Shine Phone and Prada Phone by LG - and announced its business plan and strategy for the European market during its press conference at 3GSM World Congress 2007. “Our Black Label series was the first line under the company’s global platform strategy that helped set our products apart from our competitors,” Jae Bae, Executive Vice President of Overseas Sales & Marketing Division for LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said at the conference. “With its touch keypad, the Chocolate Phone has created a new trend in design and its sales will exceed ten million units early this year.

LG Electronics, a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, will unveil its latest products and future technologies at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. One of the main highlights will be LG’s second model in its premium Black Label series, the Shine Phone, which will be launched in Europe. Long Term Evolution (LTE), next generation technology from LG and Nortel will also be featured at the event. LG will also bring another premium masterpiece to Spain. LG’s collaboration with fashion house Prada has yielded Prada Phone by LG, which defines a new category of mobile phones with its innovative touch screen technology and prestigious style.