LG’s latest smartphone designed to be a ‘brighter,’ smarter device
The LG G7 ThinQ is bigger than its predecessor, featuring a larger screen of 6.1-inches, with a super-wide 19.5: 9 aspect and impressive resolution (1440 x 3130 pixels) that outdoes most other flagship phones. The model also features the brand’s new LCD technology for a super bright display, easily visible even in direct sunlight, along with a slimmer bottom bezel and a notch at the top.
The South Korean company claims the new 16-MP wide-angle camera captures images that are up to four times brighter than typical pictures captured in dim surroundings, and, using AI algorithms, the settings will automatically adjust to shoot in low light. And not only did the back camera get a boost, the selfie cam is now 8MP.
LG is also touting its original feature of a button, placed under the volume controls, which will launch Google Assistant. Double tap and you have Google Lens.
For those not familiar with it, Google Lens is the AI-powered technology that uses the camera and deep machine learning to detect and analyse an object, then suggesting actions. For example, after recognising a restaurant, it may open up a window with reviews, or it may give facts on a historical monument. In collaboration with Google Photos, users’ images will be organised with categorisation and keyword assistance.
The AI CAM now offers a total of 19 intelligence- optimised possibilities including portrait mode, live mode and more. And the modes are selected automatically. Point the camera at a perfect latte next to a muffin, and presto, the camera will adjust the settings for “food,” while with pets it chooses “animal mode”. To ensure it’s guessed right, the interface will display words of what it thinks it sees.
LG introduced this AI technology that it calls ThinQ in the V30S ThinQ at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in February.
Such technology, which is now becoming the norm among competitors such as Samsung, Google and Apple, is designed to improve photography but also provide information based on what the camera sees, whether it be for shopping or searching purposes. In LG’s new model, users have more voice command options with Google Assistant, even if they are 16 feet away, making this a competitor for not only smartphone voice recognition but also that of the smart speakers. — Relaxnews