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The LG Secret has gotten DivX certification. The certification means that users can now upload their favorite DivX videos onto the phones memory, not that you couldn’t do it before…but now you have a official DivX seal of approval to do so.

[via IntoMobile]

PhoneArena claims to have gotten some inside info on when Verizon will be releasing 3 new models from LG. According to PA the VX9700”Dare” will be released July 4 online, the VX8610 will hit the web on May 30^th, and the VX8650 Chocolate will available on the interwebs on June 24^th. We’ll let you know when the dates get official from Verizon or LG.

Just Another Mobile Phone Blog has some specs up for the LG KP320. The handset is expected to have a 2-inch QVGA display, 3 megapixel camera, TV out, FM radio, Bluetooth, microSD expansion, and built-in 80GB of memory.

LG has created a handset designed to feel like human skin. The LG-SH240 has a 2 megapixel camera, LG HSDPA connectivity, and Bluetooth in addition to that silky skin like feel. The handset is currently available on in Korea for 400,000 won (around $400 US)

LG was showing off a new watch phone at Mobile World Congress this year. The watch is essentially a Bluetooth headset that also allows you to text message and input contact numbers. Check out some pictures of the device here.

[via SlashPhone]

LG has announced plans to bring Android handsets to the market by “late 2008 or early 2009” according to Reuters. That would potentially make LG’s handsets the first to sport Android, with the only other timetable announcement coming from Samsung, who promised a Linux handset by early 2009.

LG has announced the LG-KF700. The handset has a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad, and Shortcut Dial assigning different tasks to each in an attempt to make it the most “highly intuitive interface possible.” The HSDPA 3G capable handset has a built-in MP3 player, MPEG4 video player, 3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth connectivity. The handset will first become available mid March in Europe, and then will become available in other markets.

Look for some good old fashioned product placement in Paramount Pictures upcoming feature Iron man. LG Electronics partnered with the studio to have their phones used in the film. The futuristic film will showcase a LG mobile TV phone as well as an LG touchscreen smartphone released in Europe last year.

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LG is releasing a silver version of their Prada handset. Besides a new color the silver Prada is also getting an internal update in the form of better QWERTY keyboard software. The silver Prada will make its debut in 18 European countries with an expected $500 price tag. Check out some pictures of the new handset here.

LG is reporting that their Viewty has sold over 300,000 units in the 5 weeks it’s been on the European market. "We are thrilled about the immense interest from consumers. In some countries, our product supply is even running low. This impressive result is attributable to the perfect balance between technology and design developed based on consumer insight," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "LG Viewty's success is a significant achievement for LG as it is the first product in a high-technology line of handset at LG Electronics. With the confidence gained from our brisk sales activity, we will continue to improve areas of both features and premium design."

LG is reporting sales of over 15 million of its popular Chocolate handset. The 15 million mark was supposedly passed this moth making LG the first Korean-based handset maker to globally sell that many handsets.

The LG Venus is now officially available on Verizon’s website for $200 after an online discount with a 2 year contract. The LG Voyager is expected out on the 21^st for a hundred dollars more ($300) with a 2-year contract.

[via EngadgetMobile]