The Revolution is a 4G LTE offering from LG and Verizon. It offers a 4.3-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2 (Froyo), 16GB internal memory with microSD slot up to 32GB.
Announced: Jan 06, 2011
Released: Apr 05, 2011
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Geeksphone Revolution comes to Amazon in Europe, dual-boot Android and Firefox OS for €239
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The Geeksphone Revolution is now available for sale on Amazon in Europe. Potential buyers of the dual-boot device — you have your choice of traditional Android or Mozilla's fledgling Firefox OS — can pick one up from Amazon stores in Spain, France, Germany, and the U.K.. The pricing £197.00 in the U.K. and €239.00 if ordering from the continent. This checks in at about $329 in U.S....
LG Revolution gets bloat-removing OTA update
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Updates, patches, and bug fixes are included in version VS910ZVB Many of Verizon's recent OTA updates have included the removal of pre-installed applications, commonly referred to as 'bloatware.' The LG Revolution's latest update (SW Version VS910ZVB) includes one of the longest lists of apps being removed from a Verizon Android device: Mobile IM Rockband Bitbop Verizon...
Verizon says Remote Diagnostics tool doesn't track personal data in the background
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Verizon over the weekend dropped word that an impending update to the LG Revolution would include a Verizon Remote Diagnostics app — a "new customer care solution to improve device issue diagnosis during customer support calls." We've gotten some more detail on exactly what that entails, and it's not really anywhere near as scary as you might think. A Verizon spokesman tells us that it'...
Verizon adding remote diagnostics tool to latest LG Revolution update
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Verizon just gave us a heads up to a new update for the LG Revolution that, among other things, will add "Verizon Remote Diagnostics" to the smartphone. Before anybody freaks out, Verizon describes this as a "new customer care solution to improve device issue diagnosis during customer support calls." You'll have to give a customer service rep permissions, and they they'll be able to "...
Verizon announces holiday savings, kicks it all of with announcement the red Droid Incredible 2
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Verizon is gearing up for the holidays and come Nov. 24, they have some great deals lined up for customers. Kicking things off, they've now gone ahead and announced the Droid Incredible 2's new red color option and sale prices for a slew of other devices, mind the dates though as they are specific: Droid Incredible 2 (Red) - Available online on Nov. 24, 25 and 28 and in Verizon...
LG Revolution receives its official Gingerbread update
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Here's some good news for all of you who have been wondering if the LG Revolution would ever receive its Gingerbread update: Verizon has made it official and is pushing it out as we speak. In addition to Android 2.3, the update (software version VS910ZV7) also brings with it a host of improvements, all listed above. A welcome update indeed. Sit tight if you're still waiting, and hit the...
Verizon won't have a Galaxy S II variant, WSJ says, citing anonymous sources
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The Wall Street Journal -- citing the ever-popular "people familiar with the plans" -- is reporting that Verizon won't be introducing a variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II at next week's event in New York City. That might or might not be an interesting shift from what everybody's suspected -- that just like the original Galaxy S roll-out last year, we'll see variants on all four major U....
LG Revolution software update rolling out now
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A new update for LG Revolution owners has begun its rollout. Users should be getting notifications to update to software version VS910ZV6 on their devices automatically -- if you're not seeing it, you may check for system updates manually. The list of changes for this update is rather long, so you'll want to check it out: Email and Messaging Out of Office” feature now available for...
Leaked Verizon MAP notice suggests some heavyweight devices on deck
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Verizon is preparing to introduce four new Android devices to the market, according to a leaked screenshot obtained by the good people over at Droid-Life. The MAP, or minimum advertised price memo, lists Motorola and LG with one device each and HTC with two on deck, though it fails mention release dates, prices, or specs. The Motorola MOTXT875 is better known as the Droid Bionic, but...
Netflix offering 3 months of free service when you purchase an LG Revolution
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If you've been planning on grabbing an LG Revolution from Verizon at some point soon, now is as good a time as any. Right now and up until August 28, Verizon, LG and Netflix have teamed up to offer 3 free months of Netflix service to anyone who purchases an LG Revolution for $199 from Verizon. After the 3 months is up, you'll be on the hook for $7.99/mnth but you have no obligation to...
Verizon breaks down who's getting LTE where this week
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Verizon's trickling out press releases all day, so we're updating as we get them. Verizon this morning dropped a few more details on the markets that are scheduled to see the LTE switch flipped on Thursday. (We say "scheduled," because it definitely looks like some of you are seeing those sweet, sweet 4G speeds.) Following are the communities that will see new coverage: Raleigh-Durham,...
LG Revolution review
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What's one more LTE phone, more or less? That almost seems to be the case with the LG Revolution on Verizon. It makes up the triad that is Verizon's LTE smartphone stable, along with the HTC ThunderBolt and Samsung Droid Charge. We've long crowed about LG's capability as a high-end smartphone manufacturer, despite the fact that it's taken half of forever for it to break through in the...
LG Revolution Accessories Roundup
The best accessories for your LG Revolution Verizon's LG Revolution packs a punch with its LTE capabilities as well as its stunning 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen for displaying media in a rich and crisp format. However what we often overlook in terms of protection and stability for our device is the most crucial and can inevitably mean life or death for your LG Revolution. The good...
Verizon lighting up six new cities with LTE on July 21st
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Verizon is bringing their LTE network online in six additional cities and expanding their coverage in the Los Angeles and San Diego regions on July 21. New cities covered by LTE include: Huntsville, Alabama Augusta, Georgia Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Greater Springfield, Massachusetts Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, North Carolina Any...
Verizon lights up 19 more locations with LTE today
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Verizon today has officially thrown the LTE switch today on 19 more markets, bringing high-speed mobile data to 74 metro areas. Verizon currently has the only LTE-capable Android devices in the United States -- the HTC ThunderBolt, Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution. The Motorola Xoom is still expected to receive an update to LTE at some point. The new LTE locations are: Fresno and...