LG G Flex 2

10 'LG G Flex 2' stories January 2015 - January 2016

9to5Toys Last Call: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $190, USB-C cables from $8, Samsung 850 EVO SSD $290, more

Stephen Hall Jan 12 2016 - 9:18 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

LG and Google’s Nexus 5X gets a permanent $30 price cut

Google Play offers 21 Classic Rock Favorites for Free: Santana, Boston, Meatloaf, more

LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $190 shipped (Reg. $250) | eBay

Googler-approved iOrange-E USB Type-C cables from $8 Prime shipped

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $290 shipped (Reg. $350+)

View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack for iPhone/Android: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Quick Review: SoundPEATS’ Q9A Bluetooth earbuds offer solid value at less than $20, exclusive discount

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Motorola Nexus 6 factory unlocked 32GB in blue/white: $250 shipped (Reg. $330)

iPhone 5s 16GB in Silver or Gray (No-Contract) from $100 shipped (Reg. $300)
USB Power: Lumsing 16,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $20, more
Kingtop Waterproof Solar Powered Motion Sensor Light $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $16)
Games/Apps: Skylanders SuperChargers Pack for iOS $20, more
Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50x headphones + Apogee Groove headphone amp $329
Daily Deals: Withings Wi-Fi Body Smart Scale $90, Mpow Bluetooth Receiver $14, more
Refurbished HDTV Deals: VIZIO 40-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart $180, more
Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members – Final Fantasy XV, more: $48 ea (Reg. $60)
Fashion: Lucky Brand Jeans up to 50% off – 361 Vintage Straight $50 (Reg. $100), more
Pick up a copy of Moby Dick as a Kindle download and audiobook for free (Reg. $6+)
Lenmar MFi Apple-Certified 3,000mAh Battery Case: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
A Dark Room for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $1)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

FitBit’s Charge HR fitness tracker available for just $110 shipped (Reg. $150)

WD My Book 5TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive: $110 shipped (Reg. $140)

Anker Tech Prime shipped: 13,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $25, more
NES30 Bluetooth controller gives the latest titles a retro twist: $37 shipped (Orig. $50)
Hawkeye-I remote controlled quadcopter drone w/ 720p HD cam $46 shipped (Reg. $79+)
Download the iPad at Work for Dummies eBook for free (Reg. up to $17)
Your Choice of 10 Top-Rated Mac Apps for $20 (up to $500 value), more
Keep your Macs running smoothly with a CleanMyMac two-pack: $36 (Orig. $60)
Add Bluetooth capabilities + a dual-port USB charger to your car for $16 (Reg. $28)
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription plus an exclusive digital starter pack
Grab a free MP3 download of Elvis Presley’s 30 #1 Hits, more
Fitbit ZIP Wireless Activity Tracker $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
Over 100 audiobooks priced at $5 each to help motivate you in 2016
Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac (Late 2014) 3.5GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion: $1,699 (Orig. $2,499)
Apple is giving away Pixite’s Union image blending iOS app ($2 value)
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter w/ 2.7K Camera: $500 shipped (Reg. $699)
Get in shape this year w/ huge savings on home workout gear
Lightning 3600mAh Aukey Portable Battery Pack + MFi cable: $10 shipped
iPhone 6/s/Plus and Android Cases from $1, more
iPhone 6/s/Plus Dual-layer Cases from $3 (Reg. $8+)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

This new touchscreen Smart Remote controls your devices just by pointing at them

Report: Amazon planning to launch smaller, more portable version of its Echo speaker

Segway and Intel got together to create a futuristic robot butler
Activeon’s new 4K action camera uses solar power to provide six hours of recording
Satechi adds pass-through charging to its USB-C hub
Bang & Olufsen releases a new aluminum soundbar with AirPlay and a big price tag
Reddit has compiled the best AMA sessions into a limited edition book, order now
Nostalgia runs high on Kodak’s modern take of the Super 8 camera
Polaroid’s new Snap+ is the beneficiary of a touchscreen display
Sony takes to CES 2016 with new 4K HDR Ultra HDTVs, multi-room audio, more
Nikon jumps into the action camera fray with its new Keymission 360
LG drops new ultra-slim OLED 4K UHDTVs at CES that focus on HDR capabilities
DJI introduces new 4K drone with a more affordable price, updates Inspire 1 PRO

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9to5Toys Last Call: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $250, LG Optimus Zone 2 for $12, more

Stephen Hall Oct 22 2015 - 3:37 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Android Deals: LG G Flex 2 for $249, Optimus Zone 2 for $12, Boost ZTE Speed down to $29, more

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $240 shipped (Reg. $400+) | eBay

proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription for $39 ($375 value)

Bluetooth Sport Earbuds w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Around-Neck $17 (Reg. $30), more

Amazon thinks leaving your house is over-rated, expands Prime free same-day delivery service

Dell Black Friday Ad Leak: Gears of War Xbox One w/ Fallout 4 + controller $300, VIZIO 60-Inch 4K HDTV $800, more

Amazon and Toys R Us give a peek at this year’s must-have holiday gifts

More new gear from today:

Get ready for Halloween with Best Buy’s $5 horror Blu-ray sale: The Silence of the Lambs, Mad Max, more

Games/Apps: LEGO Jurassic World from $30, Lara Croft Go gets its first price drop, more
Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $35 shipped (Reg. $50)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 interface + Sennheiser HD600 + Condenser Mic $400 shipped ($655 value)
TP-Link Archer C7 802.11ac Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $130 shipped ($155+ value)
Amazon Gold Box – Lucky Brand Jeans 50% off: Classic Straight Leg $50, more
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver, Gold, or Space Gray: $460 shipped (Reg. $499)
iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in Silver or Space Gray: $230 shipped (Reg. $269)
Get a 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air 2 for less than Apple charges for 16GB: $490 shipped (Reg. $599)

More deals still alive:

Seagate 4TB Portable USB 3 Hard Drive w/ 200GB Cloud: $150 shipped

GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera w/ built-in LCD display: $329 shipped (Reg. $400)
VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand w/ subwoofer & remote $100 shipped (Orig. $250)
Timbuk2 40% off Sale: Dashboard MacBook Messenger Bag from $59 (Orig. $109), more
KMASHI 10,000mAh Battery $9 (Reg. $14), 6-Ft. Braided MFi Lightning Cable $8.50, more
Freebies: Game of Thrones + Batman Adventures eBook + Cotton Candy + More!
Media: Peanuts Holiday Collection HD Download $5 ($60 value), more
Bluetooth Speakers: Mpow Armor Waterproof $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Networking: TP-Link AV1200 Powerline Kit $53 (Reg. $80)
2.1-Ch. Home Audio: LG Soundbar 120W (refurb) $65 (Orig. $149)
Acer Chromebook 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $249 shipped (Reg. $279)
Ticket To Ride goes free on iPhone for the first time in years (Reg. $2)
50% off Fashion Sales: PUMA – Down Jacket $75 (Orig. $150), more
Samsung Smart 4K HDTVs: 40-inch $550 (Reg. $700+), 50-inch $699 (Reg. $1,000+)
Jawbone UP Move Activity Tracker: $20 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $50)
Display your iPhone 6/s w/ this Mpow Car Air Vent Mount $5 shipped (Reg. $9)
Save 20% off iTunes Digital Gift Cards: $25 for $20, $50 for $40, more
Adjustable iPad mount for $17 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)

New products & more:

Garmin drops the bulk and adds color with its new Forerunner wearables

D-Link’s latest surveillance cameras go wide-angle with “less distortion” than the competition

Libratone introduces multi-room audio alongside two new colorful ZIPP speakers
Guitar Hero Live lands on iOS with a new mobile instrument bundle
Gold is Best: This one-off Macintosh is a must see with its walnut enclosure and shiny keyboard
This mini Segway hopes to take-off with its affordable price tag and compact design
You’ll have to hurry to grab one of these limited edition Fallout 4 Xbox One controllers
Waylens is the iOS-connected dashboard camera you’ve been waiting for
It took about 500,000 LEGO bricks to put this life-size Batmobile together
These futuristic looking headphones could be straight out of the Transformers movie series
NBA 2K16 hits iOS and Android with new gameplay, controls and updated graphics
Minecraft: Story Mode launches on iOS and Android with a new multi-episode campaign mode

Great Deals: LG G Flex 2 for $249, Optimus Zone 2 for $12 (yes, twelve bucks), Boost ZTE Speed down to $29, more

Cam Bunton Oct 22 2015 - 7:17 am PT

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With the holiday season looming, retailers and manufacturers are clamoring to sell as many products as they can. That means two things: There are new products on the market, and the older ones are being heavily discounted. Whether you’re looking to snag a great former-flagship for less than retail price, or pick an entry level phone as cheaply as possible, you’re not short of options. Our roundup of today’s best deals includes a twelve dollar smartphone and the LG G Flex 2 among others…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $250, QNAP NAS hard drives $135, more

Stephen Hall Sep 16 2015 - 12:49 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

LG G Flex 2 silver (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $300 shipped (Reg. $330) | eBay

QNAP NAS hard drives: TS-131 1-Bay $135 (Orig. $215), HS-210 2-Bay Fanless $155 (Orig. $289), more

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $250 shipped (Reg. $450) | eBay

Download 10 tracks of Latin Vibes for free over at Google Play

Kanto YU5 Bluetooth 4.0 Bookshelf Speakers in five colors: $250 shipped (Reg. $350)

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge

Games/Apps: LEGO Jurassic World $38, iTunes gift cards 15% off, COD games for Mac 50% off, freebies, more

Free $25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
Fashion: Fossil watches, bags, wallets, and more 50% off, Puma apparel for men, women, and kids 40% off
Amazon Gold Box – Play-Doh Toys up to 40% off: Doctor Drill and Fill set $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

More deals still alive:

Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Bose SoundLink Mini $159 (Orig. $200), Sony SRSX3 $60 (Orig. $140)

10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
GoPro HERO4 Silver $315 (Reg. $400), HERO4 Black $379 (Reg. $500)
Wireless Laser Printers: Canon Monochrome $50 (Reg. $66), Dell Color $120 (Reg. $180), more
Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20, 1byone Mount $16
USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more
Belkin WeMo iOS connected LED Lighting Starter Kit + extra bulb: $40 shipped ($75 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link DCS-5009L IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear + FiiO E17K DAC $200 ($300 value), more
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more
Apple-Certified braided nylon MFi Lightning cable (black or silver, 3 ft): $7 Prime shipped, more
Bluetooth Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear $264 (Reg. $300+), In-Ear $16 (Reg. $24), more
Disney is giving out copies of Monsters Inc. to users of its free digital movie locker service
M-Audio BX8 D2 8-inch Active Studio Monitors (pair) $349 shipped (Reg. $499)
ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

New products & more:

Wilson��s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution

Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)

Devon and Nixon reveal new luxury Dark Side-inspired Star Wars watches
Kickstarter veteran launches new HiddenHUB smart omnidirectional whole home audio system
The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime
Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag
The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before
The new Gamevice MFi game controllers will fit your iPad Air and iPhone 6s just right
A new Star Wars merch subscription service launches while Amazon discounts Force Awaken toy
Camera+ launches its first free version w/ in-app upgrades for advanced shooting features
Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on iOS and Android with new wearable device

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $300, Galaxy Tab Pro $350, Samsung EVO 1TB SSD $310, more

Stephen Hall Jul 27 2015 - 12:33 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

LG G Flex 2 silver (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $300 shipped (Reg. $330) | eBay

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2″ Tablet: $350 shipped (Reg. $650) (must be signed in) | Adorama

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $310 shipped (Reg. $350)

Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth for $299 shipped (Reg. $400), more

More new gear from today:

Motorola Refurb DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems: SB6121 $45 (Orig. $100), SB6141 $55 (Orig. $100)

New! Daily Deals: Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank $12, LifeCHARGE case $40, more
New! Games/Apps: Zelda Majora’s Mask 3DS $33, 1 yr. PS Plus $40, more
New! Etekcity 8GB Voice recorder and USB Stick: $13 shipped
New! LED light bulbs up to 40% off: 4-pack $17 shipped (Reg. $23+), more
New! Shoot cinematic masterpieces w/ iStabilizer: $39 (Orig. $60)
New! Free McGraw-Hill iOS apps for kids: Monster Squeeze, more (Reg. $2 ea.)
New! Designs for Mail for $9.99 (50% off)
New! Themes for iBooks Author for $9.99 (50% off)

More deals still alive:

VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)

Anker Bluetooth iPad Keyboards from $20: Folio Case $30 (Reg. $40), more
Tweetbot for Mac hits its lowest price ever: $10 (Reg. $13)
Sennheiser Urbanite on-ears for $75 or XL over-ears for $130 (Orig. up to $250), more
Magnetic Air Vent Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6/Plus $6 Prime shipped (Orig. $11)
Timbuk2 Iris Gym Duffel Bag (Black) for $30 shipped (Reg. $54)
Apple-Certified MFi Lightning Cables: 1-ft braided nylon $12, 10-ft $10, 3-ft $5, more
Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer + software $20 shipped (Reg. $40+)
Jabra SOLEMATE Portable Bluetooth Speaker $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Urge Soundbrick $18 shipped, waterproof shower speaker $10 shipped, more
Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Titanium: $209 shipped (Orig. $380)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II is now available for Mac: $7 (Reg. $10)
Save 30% on fashion at Amazon: Herschel Supply Co., Lacoste, PUMA, more
Learn to build 11 apps with this exclusive iOS 9 Swift coding course: $59 (Orig. $299)
Blinkist Premium 1-yr Subscription: 1000+ Grasp Nonfiction Books: $30 (Orig. $80)
Spigen’s latest Apple Watch dock is made for watchOS 2, pre-order now for $12
Pay what you want for the 7-course Web Hacker Bundle ($1,043 value, currently $6)
Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon
Sennheiser HD650 + Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp $550 shipped ($755 value)
Bose SoundTouch Portable Series II Wireless Music System from $269 (Reg. $325)
Aukey USB Chargers: 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station $22, more
JBL Control One 4″ Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $80 or 2-pairs for $150 shipped (Orig. $180)
Kmashi 10,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $9.39 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more

New products & more:

JBL details new Flip3 & Xtreme portable Bluetooth speakers w/ fresh designs & features

Converse upgrades its Chuck Taylors with new technology for the first time in 98 years
Dad makes a custom Mario Kart 8-inspired nursery and becomes instant internet sensation
The Panono panoramic camera is filled with 36 lenses that total 108MP, available today
Stary Board cuts the weight to become the “world’s lightest” electric vehicle
Cusby adapters work like LEGO to let you build a custom USB-C hub
ZNAPS gives any Lightning or microUSB charging cable a MagSafe-like connector
Jet.com is ready to battle Amazon and Walmart for your online shopping needs
A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world
Hot Toys is partnering with Disney to create an 18-foot long Millennium Falcon model
Acer’s $100 Liquid Leap+ Fitness Watch for iOS/Android with a 20% discount
The Remix Mini is a low-cost Android-based PC alternative

Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand

Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stic

Android Lollipop is on the way to Sprint’s LG G Flex 2

Stephen Hall Jun 8 2015 - 11:19 am PT

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Even though Android M was announced more than a week ago at Google I/O 2015, many devices across carriers are still only now getting Android Lollipop. Now, adding to that list, Sprint’s LG G Flex 2 is about to get Google’s Material Design-filled release.

As noted on Sprint’s website, the device is getting updated directly to the latest build, version 5.1.1. Additionally, Sprint says that the LG G Flex 2 is getting factory reset protection. Keep your eyes out for the update to start rolling out starting today.

Qualcomm VP on Snapdragon 810 overheating issues: ‘the rumors are rubbish’

Mike Beasley May 6 2015 - 11:32 am PT

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The Snapdragon 810-equpiped HTC One M9 lights up like a Christmas tree during a benchmark

You may recall reports earlier this year about the HTC One M9 overheating during benchmark tests, with many claiming the issue was due to a flaw in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor. Tim McDonough, the chipmaker’s VP of marketing has finally spoken out about the problem, claiming that the rumors are untrue and there is, in fact, no problem with the chip overheating…

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Purported LG G4 press renders show a LG G3 + G Flex 2 hybrid

Stephen Hall Mar 10 2015 - 9:11 am PT

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The same guy that leaked the HTC One M9 in late January, Steve Hemmerstoffer of the well-known French site Nowhereelse.fr, has today come out via his new “OnLeaks” Twitter account to share what he says are some “early” renders of the LG G4—and the device pictured looks a lot like the LG G Flex 2 that was announced earlier this year at CES…

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Amazon pre-orders at €599 suggest flagship-level price for LG G Flex 2

9to5 Staff Jan 12 2015 - 8:03 am PT

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LG announced several features of its new G Flex 2 smartphone at CES 2015 last week, including a full HD 5.5-inch dynamically curved P-OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Octa-Core 64-bit capable CPUs, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual LED flash, 3,000 mAh battery and Android Lollipop. But one important piece of information that LG has withheld to this point is how much the G Flex 2 will cost…
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LG shows off new, faster G Flex 2 with curved HD display at CES 2015

Zac Hall Jan 5 2015 - 10:32 am PT

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After revealing the G Flex 2 name previously through CES banners, LG officially unveiled its next generation curved display Android handset at the Consumer Electronics Show today. The first LG G Flex was met with early reviews characterizing it as an expensive prototype, and we found it hard to recommend especially next to LG’s other smartphones in our own hands-on review. So what does LG have planned for the G Flex 2 as it takes the curve for a second spin?
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