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8 Reasons to Wait for the LG G8 & 6 Reasons Not to
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Popular terms for smartphones in the future will be bezel-free (or bezelless), 5G, and ultrasonic fingerprints. Those are all stunning new technologies that'll be in new phones this year, and in 2020. So far, almost every major US carrier and smartphone manufacturer has announced or mentioned plans for 5G. That's what'll replace 4G and 4G LTE and make our phones faster. Whether that's for playing games, streaming football, enjoying AR or VR, and just anything, really. We know Samsung, LG, and OnePlus all are working hard on 5G connectivity, so expect to learn more about that soon. However, recent reports from Korea suggest that the LG G8 will NOT have 5G. Instead, the company will deliver a 5G-capable phone shortly after the LG G8. Whether that's a separate device or an LG V-model, we're not sure. So, don't wait for the G8 if you want 5G. | |||||||||||||||
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Ellory
12/27/2018 at 7:36 pm
Great article, so thanks! My Wish for LG is that they keep the high-end audio/speakers and DAC, and then bump that storage amount up to 128GB or higher. That and a better battery. I have a G5 and it’s a lemon, since I love good audio I’m definitely sticking with LG.
Cmgalaxy
12/29/2018 at 12:45 pm
It’s definitely a lemon. It was also before it’s time in many ways. I keep buying new batteries. What’s nice is you can charge extras on a cradle, then pop them in if you need to. This has been a lifesaver at times, especially in long runs.
Cmgalaxy
12/29/2018 at 12:42 pm
Also a G5 owner, having owned the G3 prior. My hope is they continue leading or regain lost ground with camera superiority. I thought the original iPhone plus had LG camera hardware. Funny you could find multiple sources eluding to this till it was out for a while. My biggest complaint is the GPS has been buggy on all of my G series phones by LG. My G5’s GPS recently stopped working entirely. I did love using my phone to control my LG flatscreen. I’m holding out for the next release, knowing current releases include 600mhz (tmobile spec), and hoping there’s no notch. It’s like buying the cheap ticket to a game. View obstructed. Bad idea.