LG brings more fun to its touchscreen phones with two new devices -- LG Cookie Plus (LG GS500) and LG Cookie Fresh (LG GS290) -- to its popular Cookie Series.

The new phones follow their predecessor, LG Cookie, which sold over 13 million units worldwide by offering full touchscreen and connectivity with social networks.

With smart social network service (SNS) connectivity and other features such as LiveSquare, LG Cookie Series allows users to keep in touch with online friends more easily.

What?s more, LG Cookie Series boosts the fun, cartoon-styled UI with colorful theme options and supports downloadable applications including The New York Times, eBay Search, Amazon Search and Fox News.

LG Cookie Plus (LG GS500) is a 3G handset, centered on social connectivity, it supports downloading and running applications, real-time push e-mail and web browsing.

For those craving a new look, LG Cookie Fresh (LG GS290) boasts a distinctive design. This handset offers the features found in the original Cookie but comes in a sleek and smooth package and soft outer grip as well as in 16 color variations.

LG Cookie Plus (LG GS500) will be available worldwide this month after making its debut in France and Italy. LG Cookie Fresh (LG GS290) will be available in over 60 countries following its introduction in Germany and Russia.



LG Cookie Plus (GS500)

Sociable Features of LG Cookie Plus

- Smart & Intuitive SNS Connector : The 3G-powered handset hosts a dedicated interface to keep your Facebook and Twitter friends in your phone.
- LiveSquare : Bring your digital social network to life by assigning avatars to your friends and keeping track of your conversations in a visually creative way.
- Cookie Speed Dial : Enjoy easy access to your close friends with an updated version of the Cookie phone?s popular speed dialing home screen.
- Editable Screenshot MMS : Let your creativity run wild with this capture-editsend feature which allows users to draw or write on screenshots or photos before sharing.
- Widgets and Applications : Enjoy popular mobile applications such as AccWeather (pre-installed) as well as Amazon Search, Fox News, eBay Search and The New York Times downloadable from the included LG Widget Gallery.
- Cartoon-styled UI with Customizable Color Themes : Animated interface offers a touch of fresh originality accentuated by the phone?s 18 colorful themes.
- My Multimedia : Avoid boredom with MPEG 4 video and MP3 audio playback support and FM tuner. Plug your favorite earphones into the handset?s 3.5mm jack.
- Camera Capture & Change : Be ready to catch that special moment with a 3MP camera with digital zoom and mash up your own memories with LG?s fun Muvee Studio.

LG Cookie Fresh (GS290)

- Simple SNS Connector : Direct access to your social networks with the dedicated Facebook and Twitter interface.
- LiveSquare: Bring your digital social network to life by assigning avatars to your friends and keeping track of your conversations in a visually creative way.
- Cookie Speed Dial : Enjoy easy access to your close friends with an updated version of the Cookie phone?s popular speed dialing home screen.
- Dynamic Design : Offers a choice of 16 colors all featuring sleek minimal lines with less bezel and comfortable grip with rubber trimmings.
- Cartoon-styled UI with Customizable Color Themes
- Widgets and Applications : Enjoy popular mobile applications such as AccWeather (pre-installed) as well as Amazon Search, Fox News, eBay Search and The New York Times downloadable from the included LG Widget Gallery.
- My Multimedia : 2MP camera, MPEG 4 video and MP3 audio playback support, FM tuner/recorder and 3.5mm earphone jack.