Mark your calendar! One of the most anticipated smartphones of the season will make its Canadian debut on September 27th. The LG G2, the first smartphone in the new LG series “G” for premium devices, will be carried by a number of Canadian carriers, all of which have already announced their plans to carry it.
“The LG G2 has been garnering some amazing attention and anticipation around the world since it was announced in New York on August 7,” said Geoffrey McMurdo, Vice President Mobile Communications, LG Canada. “We are ecstatic to announce that the wait is finally over and Canadians will be able to get their hands on the LG G2 by the end of September, through our carrier and retail partners.”
Starting on September 27th, the LG G2 will be available from the following carriers:
- Bell Mobility
- Rogers Wireless
- SaskTel
- TELUS Mobility
- Videotron
- WIND Mobile
It will also be offered through a number of national retailers including Best Buy, Future Shop, Target Mobile, Tbooth wireless, The Source, WIRELESS etc. and WIRELESSWAVE.
Now the only missing information is the price. According to LG, that information will come from the individual carriers and retailers.
LG G2 available in Canada September 27
The newest LG flagship smartphone will be available nationally
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2013 /CNW/ – LG Electronics (LG) announced today that beginning September 27, Canadians can get their hands on the much anticipated LG G2, the first smartphone introduced under the new LG series “G” slated for premium devices.
“The LG G2 has been garnering some amazing attention and anticipation around the world since it was announced in New York on August 7,” said Geoffrey McMurdo, Vice President Mobile Communications, LG Canada. “We are ecstatic to announce that the wait is finally over and Canadians will be able to get their hands on the LG G2 by the end of September, through our carrier and retail partners.”
LG G2 will be available beginning September 27 through Rogers, Bell Mobility, TELUS, Videotron, SaskTel, WIND Mobile, WIRELESSWAVE, Tbooth wireless, WIRELESS etc, Target Mobile™, Best Buy, Future Shop, The Source and Mobile Shop.
Carriers and retailers will set and announce their own pricing individually.
In addition to the powerful hardware features, including the 2.26GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 quad-core processor and 3,000mAH battery, the LG G2 comes with a number of compelling user experience features such as Answer Me, Plug & Pop, QuickRemote and Guest Mode.
- Answer Me – automatically answers the call when the LG G2 is raised to your ear
- Plug & Pop – automatically recommends preferred options when a headset or USB cable is detected
- QuickRemote – gives the LG G2 the ability to remotely control all IR devices including TV, Home Theatre, Air Conditioner, Stereo etc.
- Guest Mode – displays only pre-selected apps to protect the owner’s privacy when guests access the phone with a secondary unlock pattern
- SlideAside – multitask by sliding an app to the side to access up to three apps simultaneously
For more information on the LG G2, please visit LG Canada at www.lg.com. You can also follow us on facebook.com/LGCanada and twitter @LGCanada.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smartphone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues its commitment to developing ground-breaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company’s wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge.
About LG Electronics Canada
The LG brand was established in 1995. The company is a global leader in electronics, information and communications products, with more than 117 operations around the world, and annual worldwide revenues of more than US $49 billion. LG Canada is comprised of five business units – Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Home Entertainment, Business Solutions and Commercial Air Conditioning. The company has offices in Toronto and Vancouver. LG Canada is focused on delivering award-winning products known for blending style and technology. These innovative products include cell phones, flat screen TVs, laptop computers and home appliances. For more information please visit www.LG.com.