LG G3 Pre-release/Rumor/Speculation Thread

[Steven58]

Bgr said lg confirmed next month.

 

[hilmar2k]

Bgr said lg confirmed next month.

Link?

EDIT: I found it.

http://bgr.com/2014/04/29/lg-g3-release-date-2/

 

[Steven58]

Now that we know the date, I'm sure the specs rumors will come out fast and furious. For me, the question is if it's an 801 snapdrgn or 805. Of course, I'd prefer the latter, but wouldn't mind the former too much as long as I get my 3 gigs of ram. I may pay it off in a year to keep my unlimited. We'll see. Still looming over the horizon are the iPhab and gnote 4. Lg has made a name for itself, in my estimation, with the g2, and deserves high consideration, therefore, as a premier device from a premier manufacturer.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

Closer look at the revised rear button configuration:

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Source

Via

 

[Steven58]

This article says it for me:

Are you waiting for LG's G3? | PhoneDog

I really like it.

 

[halon]

This article says it for me:

Are you waiting for LG's G3? | PhoneDog

I really like it.

You'll change your mind next week!

 

[Steven58]

Banned for telling the truth. Wait. Wrong thread!

 

[CafeKampuchia]

While you all slumber peacefully, I get to pick up on all the juicy tidbits from the awake hemisphere:

LG has scheduled a total of six media events for its upcoming major announcement. These are to take place in six major cities

 

[Trent Reznor]

While you all slumber peacefully, I get to pick up on all the juicy tidbits from the awake hemisphere:

Source: phonearena.com

The OnePlus One will be selling by then. Can I wait that long...

CNET reporting also:

LG G3 launches 27 May, but is already 'late to the party' - CNET

 

[Orion]

CNET reporting also:

LG G3 launches 27 May, but is already 'late to the party' - CNET

I can't stand CNET. I stopped going to that website years ago. Late to the party? Didn't the G2 launch in Sept? As far as I'm concerned, this phone will blow away the M8 and GS5. In fact HTC and Samsung are so worried that they are rumored to release ''Prime'' versions of their flagships lol.

 

[iowabowtech]

I should pay more attention to these details but what is a typical time frame between the announcement event and the opening day sales of the phone?

 

[hilmar2k]

I should pay more attention to these details but what is a typical time frame between the announcement event and the opening day sales of the phone?

Well, for the HTC M8 is was 2 hours.

 

[iowabowtech]

Another front/rear look and a real ugly case:

LG G3 image leaks via a case maker, shows front and back - GSMArena.com news

 

[CafeKampuchia]

What is the hole on the bottom left on the back? I sure hope it's not a Galaxy S4-style speaker.

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Fat, ugly cases like this probably make LG's designers and engineers want quit making attractive phones to go do something useful with their lives like dropping fries or flipping burgers. By the looks of that case, someone plans to play basketball with their G3.

 

[halon]

My first thought was it is the speaker, but the G2 speaker is on the bottom. I hope they didn't move it.

Speaking of the speaker...I hope they improved the sound.

 

[iowabowtech]

What is the hole on the bottom left on the back? I sure hope it's not a Galaxy S4-style speaker.

Hate to say it but I don't know what else that would be. What's interesting to me is what appears to be a big honkin access door on the back. Possibly rear access to the rumored sdcard? I kinda figured that would insert from the side much like the SIM slot on my G2. :dontknow:

 

[Steven58]

The hole can be a noise cancelling mic perhaps

 

[hilmar2k]

What's interesting to me is what appears to be a big honkin access door on the back. Possibly rear access to the rumored sdcard? I kinda figured that would insert from the side much like the SIM slot on my G2. :dontknow:

My guess is that's a stand.

 

[RISUG]

Excellent news.

May has been a rumored release since December 2013.

I was hopeful, but felt that if anything happened in May it would be the unveiling; with a June or July release.

Here's hoping for the Snapdragon 805, Odin, or Mediatek 6595.

 

[Sandroidfan]

Excellent news.

May has been a rumored release since December 2013.

I was hopeful, but felt that if anything happened in May it would be the unveiling; with a June or July release.

Here's hoping for the Snapdragon 805, Odin, or Mediatek 6595.

Given this release timing earlier than expected, it's likely S801 in G3.

Today rumor on Nexus 6 popped up suggesting it's based off G3 but with S805. It would be strange if G3 got 801 but Nexus 6 gets 805.

 

[halon]

Given this release timing earlier than expected, it's likely S801 in G3.

Today rumor on Nexus 6 popped up suggesting it's based off G3 but with S805. It would be strange if G3 got 801 but Nexus 6 gets 805.

The Nexus 6 would come out later in the year so it would be likely to have the 805. But it is a rumor.

 

[iowabowtech]

I'm remembering this tidbit:

Qualcomm: first device with the new Snapdragon 805 chipset to arrive in May

[FONT=inherit !important][FONT=inherit ! important]Qualcomm[/FONT][/FONT] has revealed on the hush-hush for a Japanese publication that the first Snapdragon 805 device will arrive in May this year, leaving us to wonder what would it be.

 

[hilmar2k]

I'm remembering this tidbit:

Qualcomm: first device with the new Snapdragon 805 chipset to arrive in May

Well, are there any other devices launching in May? If the G3 actually launches with an 805, then it's definitely my next phone. I'm 90% right now, but that would push me over the edge.

 

[iowabowtech]

Well, are there any other devices launching in May? If the G3 actually launches with an 805, then it's definitely my next phone. I'm 90% right now, but that would push me over the edge.

That's what I've been trying to investigate but I'm not sure of anything that was purported to be released in May. What's even more interesting is that the Qualcomm statement was back in January...the SAME time the Korean site leaked the original G3 release date of May 17.

So the question becomes then, who else would have been planning a major May release back in January? One that would be big enough to include the new 805? And remembering that it's a few days shy of May now can we really believe such a device exists and we wouldn't have heard major league rumors by now?

IMO, the dots are starting to connect. Sure its conjecture but its also the theory that makes most sense if one is to place faith in the Qualcomm report.

If this happens, I'll be breaking open the piggy bank, raiding the couch cushions, bringing back the cans and bottles and setting up a lemonade stand if need be in order to get this phone.

 

[Steven58]

the heart just skipped several beats.