LG Electronics is expected to release new Optimus devices
along with new smartphones that will run Microsoft's
Windows Phone 8 OS, according to a report.
In addition, the company plans to reveal a 5.5-inch
full-high definition (HD) flagship smartphone at
February's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the Korea Times reported on Tuesday.
LG electronics is facing strong competition from as
Samsung and Apple in the smartphone market, but also from
rising budget Chinese smartphone makers such as ZTE and
Huawei.
However, the company remains optimistic that its 2013
handset sales will reach the 75 million. These will
include the its LG's Optimus G and Nexus 4 along with its
budget Optimus smartphones.
More information omn LG's plans is expectde to be provided
by the company during its fourth quarter earnings report
on January 30.