new software feature that the LG G2 offers is Slide Aside, a way to multitask by moving between three apps at once via a three-finger swipe gesture. This is similar to the iPad's or Mac's three finger app switch gesture but limited to three apps. The apps are listed under a notification tapping on which stacks and brings all the three apps together, at the front. We don't see how this solution is better than the built-in app switcher.
An interesting feature included with the LG G2 is Guest mode, which allows you to create a guest mode with pre-selected apps for times when your friends or family want to use your phone, but you don't want to expose personal data and apps. This can also be used as a Kid mode granting your kid access to select apps or games. You need to use a Pattern lock to make use of this feature. The Guest mode is invoked by drawing a separate pattern specially pre-assigned for it by you.
The LG G2 comes with a 5.2-inch display, and LG has included some additional features to make use of the screen real estate. There are special apps that LG likes to call QSlide apps. These include a web browser, Memo pad, Email client, File Manager, Messaging, Calendar, Calculator and a Video player. Users can run two of these QSlide apps simultaneously and there's a slider that allows you to focus on one of them. This is similar to what Samsung introduced with some of its devices including the Galaxy Note II.
LG even includes a S Voice and Siri-like voice assistant on the G2, calling it Voice Mate. In our use, we found that the app was able to understand our accent and voice a majority of times and mostly searches the web for information. It can even open apps and offer directions through Google Maps. Google's own voice based information and search assistant, Google Now is also included and can be invoked by a linear swipe gesture starting from the Home button.
The LG G2 also includes gesture controls like 'flip to silence', 'flip to pause video,' answer an incoming call by bringing the phone near to the ear, and fade out ringtone as you pick up the phone from a flat surface.
LG has also included software features on the G2 to enable single-handed operation. You can set the phone's default keyboard and dial keypad to be displayed towards the right or left sides.
The LG G2 includes additional apps for Backup, File Manager, File sharing, a Dictionary, a Memo app, a Notebook app, Polaris Office Viewer 5, a Quick Translator app, LG's service related apps, LG's own app store (SmartWorld), a Task Manager, and apps for video editing. It also offers Life Square an app that collects your social media posts, call logs, messages, photos and videos.
The LG G2 also allows wireless screen mirroring via Miracast to compatible devices.
The phone also offers a Quick Remote app to be used in conjunction with the phone's Infrared Blaster. It allows the LG G2 to act as a universal remote to control audio, video and home appliances. It even offers remote controls for Indian satellite TV providers such as Airtel, Tata Sky and Dish TV. We were able to easily configure the app and use the phone as our remote.
LG has customised nearly all stock-apps including the Gallery and Music apps, adding more functionality in addition to just bringing eye candy. Even the system settings menus have been skinned and are pleasant to look at. You can read more about them in our
The Optimus G2 offers Chrome in addition to the default browser. The default browser does not feature Adobe flash for viewing Flash content.
In addition to all of these, the phone brings standard Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean functionality. Overall, LG has tried to make the phone as different from stock Android as possible. While most users would not have issues, 'stock-Android' fans will be far from impressed.
Camera
The LG G2 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera. The phone features LG's own Camera app which features controls for switching between the front and rear cameras, turning the flash on or off, selecting between the Normal, HDR, Panorama, VR Panorama, Burst shot, Beauty shot, Intelligent Auto, Shot & Clear,Dynamic Tone, Night, Time Catch and Dual camera photo modes and for accessing the camera settings.
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