LG V10 PUSHING BOUNDARIES IN INNOVATION.

Technology keeps evolving at a rapid rate. Most people can’t keep up; before you have grasped the functionality of a new technology another one arises.
LG has thrived as being one of the most innovative electronics company by constantly optimizing their disruptive technology to deliver forward thinking features in their products.
According to Charles Darwin “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” So is the world of technology and thus the need to innovate so as to stay relevant.
In this year’s InnoFest event, that showcases LG innovative products which was hosted in Dubai under the theme ‘Innovation for a Better Life’. LG reassured its stakeholders that it is keen to keep producing products  with progressive technology.
The smartphone world is constantly evolving.  Many people cannot operate without their phones this makes them feel a sense of disconnection to the world. A study done discovered that the average person checks their device 85 times a day, spending a total of five hours browsing the web and using apps. This equates to around a third of the time a person is awake, and is twice as often as many people even realise.

With the smartphone usage craze, many device manufacturers are striving to make their devices to have a global appeal. This is has been achieved by making your phone able to connect to other home appliances and devices as well as being able to capture moments instantaneously , edit and share it on social media platforms.

Recently, in a bid to capture the emerging youthful market globally, LG launched the LG V10 which has been built with disruptive technology. The dual 80-degree and 120-degree front facing cameras is perfect for the selfie lovers. One of the coolest camera features on the V10 is called Gesture shot. You can take a selfie by holding your open hand up to the camera and then closing it into a fist. The feature actually works really well, and it can come in handy quite often. Gesture shot is enabled by default, so all you have to do is use it. It can also record footage in a cinematic 21:9 ratio. Other notable V10 features a wind noise filter and audio monitor that allows users to adjust the sensitivity of the phone’s three mics during recording.

The LG V10 is also installed with an IR blasters. An IR blaster is what remotes use to communicate with a television to turn it on, adjust volume, change channels, etc. This makes it easier than having to fumble for a remote.

Middle East & Africa Coined Key Contributors for LG Electronics at Innofest 2016

LG Electronics yesterday marked the start of InnoFest, its two-day innovation festival attracting over 250 retailers, partners and customers from across the region. Hosted under the theme ‘Innovation for a Better Life’, the event reaffirms LG’s commitment and underlines its robust plans for the Middle East & Africa region, by ushering in a new and exciting product line-up for the year.

Commenting at the event, Kevin Cha, Executive Vice President at LG Electronics for the Middle East & Africa region said, “The Middle East region has witnessed an exponential growth over the years and riding along with this fast paced development and while keeping pace with it, we at LG Electronics have robust plans for the region and we envision to become a leader by offering an edge over global competition. We are strengthening our line-up by introducing new and innovative products to the existing large portfolio of products that we already possess.”

From the revolutionary OLED TVs to the groundbreaking TWIN Wash™ washing machines, and everything in between, InnoFest 2016 laid the ground for an impressive showcase of LG’s innovative product line-up, incorporating the latest technology with the primary aim to make consumers lives easier. Taking a step further and in a bid to offer its customers an edge with innovation, LG’s latest and premium SIGNATURE line-up was also highlighted at the show.

LG’s new SIGNATURE range of premium products that includes the latest 4K OLED TV, a high tech refrigerator, washing machine and an air purifier is part of the company’s efforts to bring the best technology and best designs together. The SIGNATURE design concept was to make the product appear more intuitive while maintaining a minimalistic design.

While the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV is a leap forward in design with the screen looking like a floating sheet of glass that eliminates everything except the stunning picture quality, the SIGNATURE refrigerator adds some innovative features that are designed to make the product more intuitive, more efficient and more convenient.

And last but not the least, LG’s SIGNATURE Air Purifier comes with a transparent panel to make the air purification a visual experience as the Aqua Cyclone feature uses water to filter out chemicals and contaminants to bring the room to comfortable humidity levels.

As part of InnoFest 2016, LG discussed its robust plans to expand and enhance its product line-up across the Middle East & Africa region including its strengths in designing and developing stylish products with smarter localized solutions and unveiled its plans for the SIGNATURE Line-up during the year.

In addition to the SIGNATURE lineup, key focus on innovation was showcased with the company’s flagship OLED TV loaded with the latest display technologies, including high dynamic range (HDR). The G6 and E6 are the first TVs from LG to feature the company’s unique Picture-On-Glass design, which boasts an ultra-thin 2.57mm OLED panel with a translucent glass back and forward-facing sound bar speaker system.

From the Home Appliances category, LG’s front loading washing machine stole the show with its revolutionary TWIN Wash™ System as it gives consumers the power to wash two loads of laundry at the same time. That’s not all, alongside, LG’s other innovative home appliance product line-up including the air conditioning line-up, LG’s award winning laundry innovation, LG Styler - a sleek new clothing management system having an easy and time-saving way to maintain and refresh special clothing items was also highlighted.

Mr Cha added, “While InnoFest not only showcases our product strength, it creates an impeccable opportunity for us to focus on the many relationships we cultivate with our retailers and distributors who believe in the LG brand and have made us a household name in the region. We thank our partners and customers for their support and trusting in the LG brand for its innovation and product excellence.”

Along with a gamut of products from the Home Appliance and the Home Entertainment categories, LG’s impressive line of mobile communications device – the latest V10 was also a highlight.

With innovation at the forefront, LG Electronics has also been pursuing a premium-market strategy, providing the opportunity for the company to position itself as a technology innovator with a flair for convenience, design and style.

INTRODUCING TOUCH-ENABLED QUICK COVER FOR YET-TO-BE-ANNOUNCED LG G5

LG Electronics (LG) took the wraps off a new version of its Quick Cover case, designed specifically for LG’s next generation flagship smartphone, LG G5, which does not yet exist. Known as a company ahead of the times, LG took this characterization to heart by revealing the existence of the accessory before the actual product.

The latest LG Quick Cover offers the advantages of previous Quick Covers but with even more features. The touch function, recently introduced on the K10’s Quick Cover View, is now available on the G5 Quick Cover’s semitransparent mesh cover. It enables users to take calls and control alarm settings without opening the case for the ultimate in convenience.

Users of the case can check the time, date and notifications on the Always-on Display of the yet unseen LG G5 even with the cover closed. LG also incorporated a unique film with a glossy metallic finish to enhance the smooth and luxurious look and feel of the cover for maximum consistency with the speculative LG G5.

The Quick Cover for LG G5 will be on display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain from February 22-25. Visitors to MWC are encouraged to stop by LG’s booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via to see the LG Quick Cover and the rumored LG G5 for themselves.

Jambojet flies its one millionth customer

Jambojet, the low cost brand of Kenya Airways, has set a regional record of handling one million customers in less than two years.
In a feat that indicates the increasing popularity of the concept of low-cost flying, the milestone has come barely two months to the company’s second year anniversary.
During the first year the domestic market grew by 25% in passenger numbers. This year the Jambojet passenger numbers increased by 18% compared to last year. The demand in all routes has grown tremendously as reflected in the number of round trips this year which is at 3,312 flights up to date as opposed to 2,522 last year.
Commenting on the milestone, Jambojet CEO Willem Hondius attributed the immense growth to the low fares we offer, the excellent customer service and clear timings for the economy growth tickers in the various destinations.
“The number of destinations increased from four when we began in April 2014 to seven, while our fleet also grew from two to four with the addition of two Bombadier Dash-8 Q400 to the already existing Boeing 737-300  during the mentioned period,” he added.
The bold move by Jambojet last year to tap into the coastal tourism circuit of Lamu, Malindi and Ukunda has contributed to the immense growth of passenger numbers in the coastal archipelago. During the past period, the total number of passengers travelling to these three destinations together went up by 71 per cent compared to the previous year.
“While devolution may have played a key role in decentralizing the operations of many organizations that were previously nested in the city - thus increasing executive travels across the country, we also give credit to many Kenyans who have discovered the convenience of flying affordably to their destinations, thirty per cent of them being first time flyers,” Mr. Hondius explained.
Jambojet's load factor - a key measure indicating how many seats flown were actually occupied increased by 10 percentage points to 77%.
“This is the first time ever that any regional operator in Kenya has carried over one million customers within two years of operation,” concluded Willem Hondius.