Disney+ App Available on Nearly 900 LG TV Models

DID YOU KNOW that Disney+ is coming to smart TVs from LG Electronics? The highly anticipated new Disney+ app is now available on nearly 900 LG TV models produced 2016 through 2019 running the webOS smart TV platform. That means LG customers in certain countries can subscribe to Disney+ and start streaming its incredible content – all accessible in one convenient place – including movies and shows from:

• Disney
• Pixar
• Marvel
• Star Wars
• National Geographic and more

In fact, the Disney+ app is available now on compatible LG TVs in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. LG customers in Australia and New Zealand will receive the service next week with other markets to follow.

TREASURE TROVE: Smoothly integrated into LG’s webOS smart TV platform, Disney+ can easily be accessed through the Disney+ icon on the LG Home Launcher on compatible devices. Subscribers can choose from a treasure trove of high-quality on-demand content with unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment as well as exclusive originals including feature films, shows, short-form content and documentaries – including the first live-action Star War series The Mandalorian – now streaming only on Disney+.

The wealth of Disney+ content includes popular films, documentaries and new-and-exclusive series. With over 35 Disney+ originals planned in the first year. Disney+ brings subscribers a plethora of compelling choices such as The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical – The Series, The World According to Jeff Goldblum and the live-action remake of Lady and the Tramp, all available now to only Disney+ subscribers.

HDR AND MORE: With support for all major high dynamic range (HDR) formats, LG TVs provide optimal HDR picture quality complete with outstanding color, greater depth and stunning detail. Compatible with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, LG TVs deliver a cinematic viewing experience never before available for the home. The Disney+ app also works seamlessly with LG’s smart TV features including the platform-wide LG universal search and ThinQ AI. Further functionality and integration will be added in the near future to ensure a more comprehensive user experience for LG TV owners and Disney+ subscribers.

“The arrival of Disney+ to the streaming marketplace is an exciting opportunity for LG customers,” said Lee Sang-woo, vice president of corporate business strategy and content business at the LG Home Entertainment Company. “Both Disney and LG TVs support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, so our customers can enjoy the very best content as they were intended to be seen and heard.”

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As most of us have already learned, balancing work and life takes more than just a commitment or a promise. Technology has enabled us to “take work with us” with the help of a laptop or the cloud but even these solutions can be limiting. Inevitably you’ll find yourself outside without your trusty notebook or far from an internet café.

Luckily, technology continues to march forward, offering new solutions to old problems. One of these solutions is to make your smartphone – which is with you all the time – into a more productive work tool. Let’s take a look at how LG tackled this age-old dilemma.

Designed to be the ultimate multitasking tool, LG G8X^ThinQ with its Dual Screen is a device where fun and productivity happily coexist. Even when work intrudes on your personal time, you can still be productive even if you leave your bulky laptop behind. Sometimes work simply can’t be avoided. With LG Dual Screen, that urgent call from the office can be made less annoying. 

Whenever Work Calls

Imagine this nightmare. The boss is on an important business trip and just called requesting your participation in a last-minute conference call. On your vacation! Without missing a beat, you sit in your study, open your LG G8X^ThinQ and Dual Screen and initiate a video call on one screen while scanning a report on the other. A half hour later, your clients are happy and so is your boss and you managed all this without your work laptop. Now you can get back to checking out what to do in the evening or posting your day’s adventures on Instagram.

Double Your Efficiency

With two generously proportioned screens, there are so many ways to be more efficient. For instance, when participating in a video call with Dual Screen, you can simultaneously collaborate with colleagues on a presentation while responding to urgent e-mails on the other display. Read restaurant reviews on one display while sending venue directions to a dinner date on the other. Two screens mean you can be twice as productive without spending twice the time.

Shortcut To Being a Polyglot

In today’s connected world, it’s not unusual to come across an interesting website or news article in a foreign language. With LG G8X^ThinQ and Dual Screen, understanding another language is no longer a challenge with the built-in Whale browser. Simply tap on the Space Translator button and Whale shows the original and translated content side by side. LG Dual Screen makes it easy to look like a polyglot.

Two Search Engines At Once

Use two search engines at the same time with Dual Search on Whale browser, born of the cooperation between LG and Naver. Harness the power of two to get the best answers to burning questions or to seek insight and information on a pair of topics by comparing the results from two search engines simultaneously. No more switching between tabs, no need to split one screen in two and most importantly, no more wasted time.

Your Thumbs Will Thank You

Still struggling to peck out a coherent message on your smartphone? Upgrade to the LG G8X^ThinQ and Dual Screen combo and experience the expansive full-screen LG Smart Keyboard. With the comfortable 12cm wide keyboard, you can text and email with far less errors and typos. You’ll be able to rely less on that annoying autocorrect and your speed and accuracy will go through the roof!

Become A Scheduling Maestro 

On a hectic day, scheduling can be a challenging whether you’re a salesperson or a full-time parent. With LG G8X^ThinQ and Dual Screen that challenge just got easier with My Pick App. Just set up your favorite application to automatically launch on the second screen when you open the phone for fast, easy access to your schedule, contact list or music playlists.

Blending your work and life has never been easier. At home, on the road or in the office, do more and do it better with the exciting new form factor from LG!

 

LG G8X THINQ & DUAL SCREEN: MOVIE & CHILL

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LG G8X THINQ & DUAL SCREEN:SEAMLESS WEB BROWSING

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The joy and wonder of life can be witnessed all around us every day. With big moments and rare events often capturing the world’s attention, sometimes it’s easy to miss the magnificence of the commonplace. A company that creates meaningful innovation by studying daily life and all of its intricacies, LG Mobile is helping people tell their own personal stories and celebrate the small moments we sometimes take for granted.

LG assembled 65 influential Instagram personalities from Spain, Italy, Mexico and Brazil to let them share their unique stories and perspectives and discuss LG’s innovative mobile products, including LG V50^ThinQ, LG G8S^ThinQ and LG Q60 which all boast powerful multimedia performance.

Starting June 2019 when the LG Q60 first launched in Mexico and Spain, the creators have been delivering a host of fascinating videos and showcasing the ability of LG smartphones to record their daily lives in incredible clarity. Through this series of videos, LG smartphones has been proven to be the ideal tools for creating and consuming content on social media platforms. As of October 2019, more than 100 videos have been posted on Instagram by these creators.

The campaign covered a range of popular social media topics such as travel, outdoors, style and cuisine, with every video clip reflecting the unique style of the personality in front or behind the LG smartphone camera. Whether exploring new locations, leading adrenaline-fueled adventures in the wild or preparing and enjoying scrumptious meals, these creators embodied the diversity and quality of life inherent in every LG product.

In Mexico, the creators all headed to the ancient city of Teotihuacan, located northeast of Mexico City. Travelling by hot air balloon at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the 15 creators put the LG Q60 and LG G8S^ThinQ through their paces, capturing stunning aerial shots and videos on their journey to the archaeological site.

The campaign wasn’t about individuals but all about bringing people together to share their stories and in the process, create a new community. To that end, LG hosted a variety of activities to enable participating content creators to meet in face-to-face their diversity, creativity and love of connecting with others via LG’s innovative devices.

View the videos on Instagram using the hashtag #LiveonLG.

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Commemorating “Energy Star Day” in the United States, LG Electronics partnered with leading home improvement retailer Lowe’s and non-profit partner “Rebuilding Together” to provide energy efficiency upgrades for local families in Charlotte, North Carolina earlier this week.

Employees from LG and Lowe’s were among the 100-plus volunteers from the local community who joined together in October on critical home repairs for four residents in Charlotte’s Druid Hills neighborhood. They replaced flooring, repaired roofs and insulated for weatherization, painted interiors and exteriors, attached smoke detectors and handicap-accessible features – and installed Energy Star certified LG appliances.

The Energy Star improvements will not only make life more convenient, they will also save the families money over time. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on average a house equipped with Energy Star certified appliances will save nearly USD 630 over the products’ lifetime.

According to Beth Morrison, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together of Charlotte, this year’s Energy Star Day project is part of a long-term, multi-partner reinvestment initiative to prevent displacement of current residents in the neighborhood. She thanked LG, Lowe’s and the EPA “for bringing much-needed energy efficiency upgrades to families in this underserved Charlotte community.”

LG provided front-load clothes washers earning the Energy Star Most Efficient 2019 designation and companion Energy Star certified clothes dryers. Some homes received an Energy Star certified LG top-load washer and companion Energy Star LG dryer. In addition to installing Energy Star LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators in the homes, volunteers completed the kitchen makeovers with new LG ranges and microwave ovens.

According to the EPA, the typical American household spends about USD 2,000 a year on energy bills. By choosing Energy Star, consumers can save 30 percent or about USD 575 in household energy costs. The EPA’s theme for Energy Star Day 2019 – “Save today. Save tomorrow. Save for good.” – represents not just the energy and money savings, but environmental benefits as well.

LG’s support of Energy Star Day 2019 “is consistent with our commitment to the environment and the community,” said Christine Ackerson, LG’s U.S. head of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. “This Energy Star Day and every day, LG and Energy Star help you save for good – for all the good things you want in your life and for a healthier planet for you and your family.”

In addition to being named 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence, LG earned the #1 rating in overall customer satisfaction across its home appliance portfolio that includes kitchen and laundry appliances, according to the 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index® ratings. LG home appliances were rated second to none in overall product quality and value again this year and, for the second year in a row, LG took home the highest ACSI rankings in laundry for its Energy Star washers and dryers. What’s more, LG has earned more J.D. Power customer satisfaction awards in the United States for kitchen appliances than any other manufacturer for three straight years.

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In a survey of 3,000 youngsters between the ages of 8 and 12, more American and British kids said they wanted to be YouTube stars than astronauts or athletes.^*

In many ways, it’s hard to be surprised by this.

What most respondents don’t see, however, is the amount of effort and time that goes into making great videos that attract the most views. Being a successful content creator takes determination for sure, but also skill. Producing content that’s both distinctive and original is extremely challenging.

And there’s more.

Just as an auto mechanic needs reliable tools and a teacher needs desks, today’s most successful creators require prosumer-grade recording instruments. With the need to be mobile and ready to capture moments anywhere, anytime, today’s smartphone is often the creator’s backup device for never missing that important moment.

With many great smartphones with cameras available today, it’s a buyer’s market. But there is still nothing comparable to the combination of the LG G8X^ThinQ and LG Dual Screen for optimal content recording and creation.

Here are some reasons why…

Steady Cam for More Action, Less Nausea
One of the biggest challenges for content producers is shooting video on the move with a minimal amount of shake because no professional creator wants to induce nausea in the viewer. Most responsible creators use gimbals but unless that gimbal is pocket friendly, it may not be readily available. With Steady Cam in the rear 136-degree wide angle lens of the LG G8X^ThinQ, it’s now possible to minimize shake while delivering the action that today’s audiences demand.

4K Time-lapse For Making Long Stories Less Boring
Time-lapse on a smartphone may not be new but in 4K, that’s a different story. The ability to shoot time-lapse videos on the LG G8X^ThinQ in stunning 4K detail takes on a whole new dimension. With a minimum of post-processing, show in minutes how you built that treehouse out of toothpicks (and a glue gun) or how you grew an avocado tree from a seed.

ASMR For The Masses
OK, ASMR may not be for everyone. ASMR, for those who haven’t run across this bizarre concept, stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. In other words, it’s sound that causes a good feeling accompanied (sometimes) by a tingly sensation on the skin. To create ASMR content, many creators use microphones calibrated specifically for ASMR quality sounds. The LG G8X^ThinQ is equipped with a highly-sensitive microphone that allows users to produce ASMR recordings without a separate recording device or attachments. This feature evolved from the High Acoustic Overload Point microphone which was first introduced on LG V10 and V20, far ahead of their time. An example of the high quality recording capability of the new LG G8X^ThinQ is available on LG Mobile’s Instagram page for real ASMR fans:

Advanced Front Camera Delivers Glorious Selfies
Any good photographer will tell you that the best images always start with great originals. In other words, there is so much one can do in post-process if the original image is low quality. The LG G8X^ThinQ sports a 32MP front shooter with an upgraded sensor that rivals its impressive rear cameras. Less time with Photoshop means more time to create Instagram-worthy selfies! Check out this Dual Mirror Mode from LG Mobile Global’s YouTube page.

One Take, One Shot with Dual Mirror Mode
When someone takes your picture, wouldn’t it be great if you could see what it’s going to look like before they press “shoot”? With the Dual Mirror mode of LG G8X^ThinQ and LG Dual Screen, you can. The Dual Screen provides a full-screen preview so you can adjust your pose and make sure your best angle is captured.

Reflector Mode for Portraits That Look Studio-Quality
Studio lighting might look beautiful, but it’s expensive and unsuitable for the on-the-go content creator. For well-lit portraits in any conditions, the LG G8X^ThinQ with Reflector Mode is the take-anywhere, use-anywhere solution. For shots that pop, the Dual Screen turns into a full-screen light source that’s color-adjustable, letting users select a custom hue to illuminate their composition and express their mood.

The LG G8X^ThinQ is the first LG phone to allow switching between front and rear cameras while recording video. And Tilt View is perfect for taking low- and high-angle shots, enabling users to see exactly what they’re capturing via the Dual Screen. For those yearning to become influential creators, the LG G8X^ThinQ and Dual Screen may be just what’s needed to turn dreams into reality, vision into actual images that captivate.

 

LG G8X THINQ & DUAL SCREEN: DUAL MIRROR MODE

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^* https://www.businessinsider.sg/american-kids-youtube-star-astronauts-survey-2019-7/

By LG India Staff 

Whether it’s religion, language, or cultural traditions and attire, India is a land of great diversity. Perhaps, nowhere is this more apparent than in the country’s multitude of cuisines. The existence of many regional styles can be attributed to different climates, crops grown and spices used, among other factors. One thing about food that remains the same across India is that all household cooking is done by women.

But cooking the time-consuming traditional way is no longer possible for the millions of women who have joined the workforce in recent years. As such, many have turned to a proven solution for getting meals ready in a hurry: the trusty microwave oven.

Though increasingly popular in India, microwave ovens are still considered by some Indians to be unhealthy and only useful for reheating leftovers. LG India launched the LG Mallika-E-Kitchen contest to prove these beliefs to be outdated. Running for eight years and still going strong today, the competition continues to inspire many women to explore the healthy possibilities offered by LG’s microwave ovens while also educating Indians about the importance of eating well. But most importantly, the event offers a unique opportunity for participants to exhibit their culinary flair!

A nationwide event takes place over three rounds in three months. The first round involves more than 8,000 participants from 66 cities across India. The winners then go on to the regional stage and then the grand finale in late September. This year’s 12 finalists were challenged to cook a main course dish within 90 minutes using only LG’s Charcoal Microwave Oven to make the magic happen.

Contestants showed off their culinary skills, presenting sumptuous dishes such as sweet dessert pastry, baklava, jowar and bajra pancakes as well as an Indian rotini pasta, khandvi lasagna. “The whole experience has changed my mind about preparing meals with a microwave – LG’s charcoal model in particular lets you create dishes that taste great and are nutritionally well-balanced,” said one of the finalists.

The competition proved beyond a doubt that LG’s Charcoal Microwave Oven is ideal for cooking any style of Indian cuisine. The Charcoal Lighting Heater^TM preserves natural flavors and cooks food in less time, preventing the loss of nutrients common with conventional ovens. And LG’s Lightwave technology helps reduce fats in food through features such as Diet Fry^TM which offers a healthier way to prepare delicious fried treats with minimal use of oil, requiring almost 90 percent less oil than conventional frying methods.

At the grand finale, LG India made a commitment to Akshaya Patra, a non-governmental organization (NGO) that runs school meal programs across India, to help provide 2,200 children with healthy lunches over the next year. This promise is consistent with LG’s efforts on behalf of the Hunger-free India campaign to combat child malnutrition.

The Mallika-E-Kitchen contest has become something of an institution in the country, highlighting the lifestyle and health benefits of LG’s cooking appliances and the company’s genuine concern for the health of Indian women and their families. LG India’s efforts to reduce waste and improve the quality and availability of food for those in need exemplify what the company stands for – making life truly better for all.

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By LG Brazil Staff
　

Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, what has never been in dispute is the fact that the more powerful a machine, the more power it requires. This has held true since the first light bulb and the first gasoline-powered vehicle. With petroleum reserves running dry and consumers’ focus on cleaner living, many are willing to accept lower performance for more energy savings. But when it comes to cooling a home, comfort always wins out over efficiency.

To communicate both the performance and energy efficiency of LG’s DUAL Inverter Compressor-powered air conditioners in Brazil’s sweltering climate, LG came up with the most creative solution.

In the middle of the busy Iguatemi Shopping Mall in the southern city of Porto Alegre, LG held a biking challenge featuring two teams of seven popular social media celebrities to deliver the message that today’s technology is capable of delivering both maximum comfort as well as energy savings. The bicycles were hooked up to sensors that measured how much energy could be produced through pedal power, represented by colors on a digital display.

But LG added a twist.

The two teams were separated by a curtain with one team pedaling a tandem bicycle, representing the dual rotors of LG’s super-efficient, low noise DUAL Inverter Compressor. Just as LG’s twin rotor design helps its air conditioners cool 40 percent faster than single inverter compressor units, the tandem bike was designed to be more efficient by spreading the input energy over two riders.

Fast cooling is not the only advantage offered by LG’s compressor, it also excels in reducing energy consumption, using up to 70 percent less electricity than a single inverter system while simultaneously providing 40 percent faster cooling than non-inverter residential air conditioners.^* This means users can save as much as USD 570 per year on energy bills while enjoying a blissfully cool home. On top of that, the compressor is also a super-silent performer, ensuring peace as well as supreme comfort.

Even the riders learned something new about air conditioning.

“I was surprised by the challenge’s clever twist and amazed at the incredible power and value the DUAL Inverter Compressor brings to LG air conditioners,” said Brazilian singer and actress Sophia Abrahão, one of the riders. Another participant, a respected financial expert and educator Mirna Borges, was impressed by how much one could actually save with higher air conditioning efficiency.

For participating and giving the audience their best effort, each influencer received an LG DUAL Inverter ARTCOOL air conditioner. The stories and images they subsequently uploaded to their Instagram accounts resulted in more than two million views and helped generate over 300 posts and comments on the topic of LG and air conditioning.

LG Brazil’s unique event was an inventive means of conveying the benefits of DUAL Inverter compressor-powered air conditioners but more importantly, it allowed LG to educate the public and social influencers of the importance of energy efficiency in the home. With products that exemplify such efficiency, it’s no surprise that LG products represent almost half of the residential air conditioning market in Brazil.

For LG, it doesn’t get any cooler than that.

 

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* Based on LG Electronics internal test methods, air conditioner models (US-Q242K series) with DUAL Inverter Compressors™ were tested next to air conditioner model TS-H2465DA0 with constant-speed compressor.