The LG V20 was announced at LG’s launch event this week in San Fransisco, running on the new Android 7.0 Nougat OS and LG’s improved UX 5.0+ interface straight out of the box.

Whilst it’s not a massive overhaul from the UX5.0 of the LG G5, you do get a little more with this update.

Here’s a low down on what the UX 5.0+ has to offer:

• LG Health App, with weight manager, goal setting and jump rope feature
• Smart Doctor Manager (which has nothing to do with personal help as the name suggest), allowing you to manage your handset’s RAM, storage for a speedier experience
• Second screen notification bar
• Quick Tools for easy app access
• Professional audio experience, with different recording modes
• Zoom levers
• Enhanced usability with them features
• Multi window experience

Find out more via the official LG Video:

Get your hands on the newly announced LG V20 as soon as they land by pre-ordering today.

The Apple Event wasn’t the only launch coming from San Fransisco this week, yesterday saw the official announcement of the LG V20.

LG are hoping to cash in with this ‘Professional tool’ by accompanying the high end specs with an audio update which has been neglected by other manufacturers.

The LG V20 the first phone to have ESS’s HyperStream 2 audio technology, with four DACs for very clear sound; it offers 75-step fine volume and independent L/R balance control.

And thanks to three mics built into the chassis, the V20 has an HD Audio recorder, which is capable of capturing lossless audio, capturing sounds of up to 132dB distortion free.

LG have also offered  same camera setup as the LG G5 , with a 16 megapixel (f/1.8) camera accompanied by a secondary wide-angle 8 megapixel (f/2.4) fixed-focus camera capable of capturing 135-degree photos.

Here are the specs at a glance:

• 5.7″ Quad HD IPS display, 513ppi
• Full metal, aluminum AL 6013 & MIL-STD shock resistance body
• Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor in the power button
• Android 7.0 Nougat OS
• 2.2″ 160p secondary display,
• Always on display
• Snapdragon 820 chipset: quad-core (2×2.15 + 2×1.6 GHz) Kryo processor, Adreno 530 GPU
• 4GB RAM
• Up to 64GB of built-in storage, expandable via the microSD card slot by up to 200GB
• 16Megapixel (f/1.8) + 8 Megapixel (f/2.4) main camera setup; OIS; laser autofocus; LED flash, 2160p video capture with lossless sound, StedyRecord 2.0
• 5 megapixel (f/1.9) front camera
• B&O Play certified sound with four DACs
• 3,200mAh removable battery with QuickCharge 3.0 capabilities

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Most of the information we have on the LG V20 is still rumours and speculation, but LG have confirmed one detail on a recent press release. LG Electronics (LG) announced that the LG V20 will be first smartphone in the industry to feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (digital to analog converter) capabilities.

LG have worked closely with ESS Technology (a leader in high performance audio & analog devices) to create an Quad DAC that not only delivers a crisp and clear sound that comes closest to a live performance, but is superior by reducing up to 50 percent of ambient noise levels. We have seen ESS Technology used previously as the 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC in the V20′s predecessor, the LG V10.

It is also interesting to note that videos taken on the LG V20 will be accompanied by a soundtrack that can ‘capture the roaring sound of waves crashing on a beach or conversations among two individuals at a noisy party.’

Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company, stated:

“As smartphones mature, we’re seeing more and more customers looking beyond just fast processors and big displays in their devices… Higher quality audio is simply the natural evolution of the smartphone, as the industry moves toward a more holistic multimedia consumption experience. We’re pleased to continue this long-term partnership with ESS and bring best in class audio to LG V20 users.”

Don’t forget to register your interest in the LG V20 to be one of the first to pre-order the handset. Other Android mobiles released this month include the Motorola Moto Z with Moto Mod accessories and the Motorola Moto Z Play.

Earlier this year we saw LG release one flagship smartphone this year, the modular LG G5. Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Quad 2.1 GHz), with 4GB Ram and Android™ 6.01 Marshmallow the LG G5 manage to match its under the hood power, with the clever and sleek exterior design. However, the Korean manufacturers haven’t stopped there. LG are teasing us with their second high end offering, the LG V20, releasing information gradually to keep our interest high.

@Onleaks have leaked some renders of the V20, which show a similar modular design to the LG G5, with a similar pop-off base as the previous flagship. Speculation also suggests that the LG V20 will be released with Android 7 (Android Nougat). The handset is also likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, with a Quad HD screen of at least 5.5/5.7 inches. Other leaks hint at a secondary ticker screen, dual rear cameras and a rear fingerprint sensor.

The only official news confirmed by an LG press release centres around the Quad DAC, making the handset ‘the first smartphone in the industry to feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (digital to analog converter) capabilities, bringing a superior audio experience to mobile for the very first time.’

Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company also stated that;

“The LG V20 upgrades and extends its predecessor’s cutting-edge multimedia features a step further, providing distinctive mobile experience and sets a new standard for premium phones for consumers.”

Register your interest in the LG V20 today, to ensure you are first in line for pre-orders coming in September.