New Advanced UX for LG V30 OLED FullVision Display

LG Reveals Advanced New UX for LG V30 and OLED FullVision Displays

08/14/2017 Comments Off on LG Reveals Advanced New UX for LG V30 and OLED FullVision Displays Android, LG, Mobile News Like

LG helped clear up some rumors and speculations today about their upcoming LG V30 phablet by publishing an official press release.

The LG V30’s advanced new UX 6.0+ interface boasts some cool features that are more optimized for OLED FullVision displays. For starters, it appears that a new quick launch shortcut tab will be available for launching apps such as notes, settings, favorite contacts, and calendar. This will replace the static second screen all together, making it quicker to access frequently used device functions with a floating shortcuts bar.

Additionally, LG pointed out in their press release that the Always-on display has also been revised. Now, instead of only showing the clock, you’ll be able to display Quick Tools for quicker access such as Bluetooth, Music Player, Photographs, Wi-fi, e-mail, and flashlight.

LG also pointed out new camera features such as access to more metadata presets including shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and white balance. These new filter presets will give photographers more control over their photos as well as access to a new service called Graphy. In addition to this, LG has also included new programs that will make it easier to create GIFs via the Gallery app as well as for using pre-existing photos to create and edit videos.

Furthermore, it’s been recently confirmed that the LG V30 will have a f/1.6 aperture lens making it the world’s smallest of any other smartphone on the market to date.

Another notable feature to point out about the LG V30 and new UX 6.0+ is the ability to unlock the device without having to press anything while the screen is turned off with added facial recognition. You’ll also be able to unlock your LG V30 without having to press anything using the secure voice unlock option which uses Qualcomm’s Aqstic voice UI technology and user-set keywords. Definitely a big improvement on the security front.

We still don’t know if the LG V30 will come with Android 8.0 or not, but our guess is Google won’t officially reveal their latest OS until later in September after the IFA event.

Overall, based on what we know so far, the LG V30 is shaping up to be a real winner. What are some of your thoughts, is the LG V30 something you’re looking forward to?

See the full press release below:

Press Release

SEOUL, Aug. 14, 2017 — The new UX 6.0+ to make its debut in the upcoming V30 from LG Electronics (LG) is an advanced version of LG’s UX that has been optimized to work even better with the immersive 18:9 OLED FullVision display while offering more personalization options for a more intuitive user experience. Featuring the company’s first OLED FullVision display and an advanced dual lens camera, the LG V30 is a powerful multimedia tool and the new UX is designed so that users can leverage its advanced capabilities to the fullest.

Graphy, which can be accessed in the camera’s Manual Mode, gives any shutterbug professional quality photography capabilities. With Graphy, users can choose from among a portfolio of professional shots, each with a different style and mood or they can download photos taken by professionals from the Graphy website or mobile app and apply those metadata presets – such as white balance, shutter speed, aperture and ISO – to photos taken with the V30. Different shooting modes such as auto, grid shot, snap shot and match shot are conveniently grouped under one menu for ease of selection. GIFs can be quickly created in the Gallery menu while the Create Movie option allows for the creation of movie using photos and/or video files which can then be edited in the included Quick Video Editor.

The Second Screen in the LG V20 has evolved to become Floating Bar on the V30. The semi-transparent Floating Bar allows for quick access to frequently used functions and can be dragged completely off the FullVision display when not needed. When powered off, the Always-on Display is even more customizable than before. The AOD now not only shows the clock, it can also be set to display Quick Tools, Music Player or a personal photograph as well.

Security features in the LG V30 are also more advanced than in LG’s previous smartphone UX. Using Face Recognition, the V30 can be unlocked instantaneously using the front facing camera even when the phone’s display is off. And there is no need to press the power button first, unlike on other phones. Voice Recognition uses a combination of the user’s voice and self-generated keywords (ideally three to five syllables combined) to unlock the V30 without the need to press a button or swipe the screen. It is supported by Qualcomm Aqstic voice UI technology for always-on, always-listening capabilities that requires very little battery power.

Even the feel of the UX can be tailored to users’ preference. Haptic feedback on the LG V30 can be customized with various included vibration combinations that can be matched to the phone’s ringtone.

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