LGSocial Networking made easy by the LG GT505 and LG GW520 phones

Social Networking made easy by the LG GT505 and LG GW520 phones

LG GT505 GW520

LG unveils two new handsets called the LG GW520 and LG GT505 that will enable its customers to be in touch with their online communities irrespective of the time and place. These handsets stand apart from the others in the market since they are distinctive in providing frequent updates from social networking sites. They also offer prompt information about business and personal emails.

These LG phones effectively connect consumers with the social networking sites by providing them with tools to receive alerts from multiple social networking sites. Moving ahead with the success of its predecessor, the LG KS360, these two innovations offer consumers user friendly and enhanced messaging functionalities. Updating users’ status, personal pages or photos on social networks should no longer be a hassle with the LG GW520 and LG GT505. Incorporated with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for business accounts and push email for personal accounts, these devices make connectivity easier.

Jeremy Newing, head of marketing, LG Mobile UK mentioned, “Mobile communications have been about more than just voice based calls for a long time, but consumers are now demanding more than just SMS and IM services. They want the kind of messaging and social networking features previously the preserve of high end handsets on a wide range of models, and that is what LG is offering. We recognise the demand for mobile devices that enable quick and easy interaction with social network sites as a growing market. LG aspires to be at the forefront of this with the launch of these great mobile phones.”

The LG GW520 has made messaging easy be it via social networks, email or SMS and IM. A 2.8″ full touch screen and the full slide-out QWERTY keypad makes the handset compact and handy. Better connectivity features like HSPDA 7.2 and the WAP 2.0 browser are also included. With a 3 mega pixel camera, this 3G enabled phone also consists of Live Square that allows the user to see friends with whom the conversation is going on as an animated character. Easy access to the contacts is provided by these characters with the click of a button.

The LG GT505 is a GPS enabled phone that makes navigation easier using LG’s Wise pilot. The Wise pilot technology offers voice instructions and 2D and 3D mapping to guide users to their destinations. Along with the 30-day free trial of Wise Pilot, it also features the Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3.6. It also a sports 3″ full touch screen and a 5-megapixel camera

Beginning in June 2009, the LG GW520 will be available across most networks while the GT505 will be available for Orange subscribers.

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