In addition to WiMAX network, Sprint is also joining the party of LTE and the carrier is going to release the LG Viper 4G LTE smartphone. Powered a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, the phone runs Android 2.3. It features a 4-inch WVGA NOVA touchscreen, a 5 Megapixel main camera, and a  VGA front-facing camera. The Viper is a Sprint ID smartphone, allowing users to through the clutter of more than 400,000 apps in Android Market by selecting from a variety of mobile ID packs featuring apps, ringers, wallpapers, widgets and more. The Viper 4G LTE works on Sprint’s LTE mobile network.

During the CES 2012, Verizon Wireless showed the upcoming LG Spectrum LTE 4G smartphone with a 4.5-inch Ture HD IPS touchscreen with 1280×720 and 329ppi screen density. The new phone supports Verizon’s LTE 4G mobile network and gives users access to the ESPN ScoreCenter application for ScoreCenter stats, images and videos in 720p HD. Its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The Spectrum is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade available the first half of 2012). It features a 8 Megapixel

LG announced its new design identity, L-Style, at the MWC 2012 and brings three new L-Style phones including the Optimus L3, L5 and L7. The L7 is the flagship in the L-Style line featuring a 4.3-inch large touchscreen. It is powered by a 1Ghz single-core processor. The L7 measures just 8.7mm thick. The L5, the mid-range model, comes with a 4-inch touchscreen and 5 Megapixel camera. It boasts a 800MHz processor. Both L7 and L5 will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Optimus L3 is the entry-level model with a 3.2-inch display. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will be

Boost Mobile, Sprint’s non-contract wireless brand, launches the LG Marquee mid-range Android smartphone with a ultra thin design. The slim device is just 0.36-inch thick. It sports a 4-inch 700-nit NOVA touchscreen display, a 5 Megapixel main camera with 720p video capability and a 2 Megapixel front-facing camera. The Marquee runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS on a 1GHz processor. It has 4GB internal storage and supports microSD card slot. For connectivity, you can find GPS/AGPS, Bluetooth with stereo support and WiFi. The LG Marquee is now available with Boost Mobile’s

LG unveiled in Korea its Optimus 3D Cube (LG-SU870) smartphone ahead of upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. As the successor to the Optimus 3D, the new Cube has a thinner design at just 9.6mm thick, compare to 11.9mm of its predecessor. The phone is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. As a 3D smartphone, the Optimus 3D Cube sports dual 5 Megapixel cameras for recording 3D still images and Full HD videos. It even includes 3D video editing functionality, so that users can edit 3D videos right on the device. LG’s new 3D phone

If you look at LG’s line-up for the MWC 2012, each phone has its own selling point, 3D, NFC, and quad-core. What LG’s Optimus Vu is selling is probably its large 5-inch display that comes in 4:3 aspect ratio, unlike most touchscreen smartphones. The 4:3 5-inch display offers a tablet-like viewing, making makes viewing documents, books, internet and multimedia contents easier and more comfortable. The screen is based on IPS LCD and has 1024×768 resolution. The Optimus Vu is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB internal memory. Measuring

Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, LG introduces the world’s first quad-core smartphone – the Optimus 4X HD. The powerful smartphone is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 1.5GHz quad-core processor featuring the unique 4-PLUS-1 design for high-level multimedia performance that utilizes a fifth batterysaver core to handle less demanding tasks such as active standby and music playback. The Tegra 3 is also equipped with a 12-core GPU to deliver rich gaming experience. The phone has 1GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory. The Optimus 4X HD features a 4.7-inch large 1280×720

Along with the quad-core Optimus 4X HD and 3D Optimus 3D MAX, LG is also bringing the Optimus LTE Tag to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, which is built on the Optimus LTE. Featuring a slim and sleek design, the handset comes with built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communication) and supports LG Tag+ (that are acutally also available on 4X HD and 3D MAX). Using the special stickers called Tags, users can change the phone’s settings easily with just a swipe. Swiping a tag upon entering the office could put the Optimus LTE Tag in silent mode and activate Wi-Fi. A tag on

LG is launching in China market a new entry-level Android smartphone, the Optimus Glar E510. Boosted by 800MHz single core processor and 512MB of RAM, the phone runs Android 2.3.4 with LG’s custom UI. The E510 has a 3.5-inch 320×480 touchscreen and a 5 Megapixel auto focus camera. There are no LED flash and front camera, though.   The Optimus Glare E510 measures 11.99mm and comes in black and white. It has a 1500mAh battery. The price is around RMB2000 (US$314). [Engadget Chinese]

  Following the first PRADA phone and PRADA II, LG and PRADA extend their partnership, introducing the PRADA Phone by LG 3.0. Styled with PRADA’s clean and sharp design philosophy, the handset features a full glossy touchscreen to the front and PRADA’s signature Saffiano pattern to the back, all finished in classic black. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread OS with a PRADA UI, with a future scheduled upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The PRADA 3.0 comes with a 4.3-inch NOVA touchscreen with 800×480 resolution and