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LG has unveiled their completely touchscreen phone – the KE850, branded as The Prada Phone. This unique, sophisticated and elegant mobile phone has the first complete advanced touch interface on the market, and is set to be an early competitor to Apple’s iPhone.

LG and PRADA have worked closely together on every aspect of the product, from handset development to marketing combining the attention to detail and uncompromising quality of PRADA design with the trademark technological innovation of LG mobile. PRADA’s involvement extends beyond exterior aesthetics to the key elements of the user experience such as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-loaded content, mobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case, inspired by the classic Italian craftsmen tradition. Read more

The latest news from the Consumer Electronics Show 2007 in Las Vegas

LG have debuted the Super Multi Blue Player (BH100) – the industry’s first dual-format high-definition disc player. Incorporating both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats, LG are bridging the gap between the technologies. This digital divide is causing many technical and entertainment companies to choose sides, so we’re all in favour of combined technology.

The Super Multi Blue Player should be available in the first quarter of 2007, at a cost of $1,199. Also launching are the Super Multi Blue disk drive that is compatible with Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD read/write and HD-DVD-ROM (read); and the BH100 that just reads HD-DVD and Blue-Ray disks. Read more

Size really does matter as manufacturers look for new and innovative ways to loosen Apples strangle hold on the MP3 player market. The latest is the announcement from LG of the ultra-stylish MFFM37, their first touch-screen video player.

Chic and compact, the LG MFFM37 made in light-weight aluminium measures just 51.5mm wide, 90mm long and 9.9mm thick is available in 2Gb and 4Gb options.

The MP3 player has an easy-to-use touch screen, which features a customisable and interactive interface on a 2.4inch LCD display. With LG’s Mobile XD Engine built-in the player claims to offer a better viewing experience.

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LG Mobile has announced the launch of a luxury version of its Chocolate phone series. The KE800, or Chocolate Platinum has an SD card memory slot, an upgraded 2 mega-pixel camera an FM radio and twice as much on-board memory as the original Chocolate handset (256MB rather than 128MB). It also has an upgraded MP3, MPEG-4 and AAC music and video player and stereo Bluetooth functionality.

LG Chocolate Platinum is sure to be a popular addition to the Chocolate range of handsets. The original phone – launched in Europe in May 2006 – has sold over three million handsets globally. No word yet on pricing or availability.