LG Wing available at Rs 50,000 discount on Flipkart as LG quits making phones

LG Wing is being sold at a massive discount of Rs 50,000 on Flipkart in India. This comes after the South Korean company shut down its smartphone business worldwide. As part of Flipkart’s Flagship Fest sale that is being held between April 12 and 15, many popular smartphones are up for grabs at discounted prices. This is not the first time we are seeing such an enticing offer on an LG smartphone as last year, the LG G8X ThinQ also received a huge price cut during one such sale.

The LG Wing was launched back in October 2020 in India alongside the LG Velvet starting at Rs 69,990. While the LG Wing does not boast top-of-the-line hardware, the highlighting aspect is its swivel design that gives way to a smaller, square display at the bottom. There are several use cases of this large screen estate like having the camera app control on the secondary display leaving the main display free of any toggles. Apart from that, users can also have two apps open simultaneously, a music player on the smaller display and Google Maps on the larger main display. 

LG Wing starting at Rs 29,999 on Flipkart: How to buy?

The LG Wing will be available at a special discounted price of Rs 50,001 on its original box price of Rs 80,000. This is a 62% discount overall which brings down the price to Rs 29,999. The LG Wing has 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage and will be offered in Aurora Gray colour.

Apart from this, Flipkart is also offering an exchange discount of upto Rs 16,500 on the LG Wing which further sweetens the deal. Furthermore, interested buyers will also be eligible to get either the Google Nest Hub or Nest Mini by paying up Rs 5,999 or Rs 1,999 respectively.

Check out the LG Wing on Flipkart here.

LG Wing specifications

The LG Wing features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) resolution display topped with Gorilla Glass 5. The smaller display underneath measures 3.9-inches with a Full HD+ (1240 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with support for microSD cards up to 2TB. The phone runs on an Android 10-based interface with a special Swivel mode UI for the different use cases that make use of both screens.

The LG Wing has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 117-degree field-of-view and another 12MP ultra-wide-angle gimbal camera with 120-degree field-of-view. On the front, there is a 32MP camera house in a pop-up mechanism and the rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 60FPS with OIS support. The LG Wing comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery with support for fast wired and wireless charging.

 

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Elon Musks Neuralink releases video of an actual monkey playing Pong using its mind

If you thought the future wasn’t getting here fast enough, think again. In a fascinating experiment, Neuralink, the computer-brain interface company, founded by eccentric billionaire Elon Musk, has now managed to get a monkey to play pong with its mind. Yes, you read that right. A monkey can now play video games using just its mind. According to the company, the monkey was able to send brain signals wirelessly through an implanted device. The fact that no wires were used in the signal transmission is a significant breakthrough. 

The monkey was first taught to play Pong using a basic controller like a joystick. After the successful completion of a task, the monkey would be rewarded with a sweet treat. The scientists recorded the data transmitted by the brain of the monkey to pinpoint exactly which neurons were firing. The scientists then disconnected the joystick and used wireless communication to allow the monkey to play the game using just its thoughts. The researchers over at Neruralink aim to use this technology to allow disabled and paralysed users to communicate with the world using their thoughts. 

What this means for the future is currently unknown but we could see a lot of commercial applications for this kind of technology. Imagine controlling robots of war using just your mind or using robots to complete difficult and dangerous tasks. The technology could even enable people with paralysis to walk again. Elon Musk seems to think so. You only need to check out his Twitter feed. 

First @Neuralink product will enable someone with paralysis to use a smartphone with their mind faster than someone using thumbs

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2021

 

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leaked renders show off design and rear camera setup

After the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 (review), the more affordable Fan Edition of the device will be hitting the market sometime towards the end of 2021. Samsung usually releases an FE (Fan Edition) after the launch of its flagship devices and this year is no different, with the rumoured launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. A reliable tipster on Voice called @OnLeaks has just released a few unofficial renders of the Galaxy S21 FE. From what we can see, the Fan Edition of the Galaxy S21 doesn’t look too different from its older sibling. It will likely come with a frosted ‘Glastic’ rear panel as well as a shiny metal frame. 

Samsung Galaxy S21 rumoured features

The rear camera housing unit has also seen some subtle but important changes. On the Samsung Galaxy S21, the camera bump extended from the metal frame while the bump on S21 Fan Edition is smoothly integrated and pops up directly from the rear panel itself. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is also a bit larger than the Galaxy S21. It is also 4mm taller and 3.3mm wider but maintains the same thickness. The Galaxy S21 FE could also come with a 6.4-inch flat display as well as a single punch-hole selfie camera. It could also come with a triple-lens camera setup, which can be found on the Galaxy S21 as well. But, with a cheaper price point, the lenses could be downgraded. 

There are no announcements from Samsung but OnLeaks has even gone on the speculate the price of the device. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could hit the market at $700 (Rs 53,000 approx converted). Other reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be launched sometime around August but again, this is just speculation, at this point. 

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Sony looking to take a bite out of the mobile gaming pie by bringing popular PlayStation titles to the platform

It seems that more game companies are trying to target the fabled mobile gamer demographic. From Nintendo, with Mario Run and Pokemon Go, it looks like it’s Sony’s turn to take a stab at the mobile gaming market. In a report on Eurogamer, a job listing for a ‘Head of Mobile, PlayStation Studios, SIE’ seems to suggest that the Japanese giant is aggressively pushing its way into the mobile market. The job listing reads, “..focus on successfully adapting PlayStation's most popular franchises for mobile. You will be responsible for building and scaling a team of mobile leaders and will serve as the Head of this new business unit within PlayStation Studios.”

Sony PlayStation exclusives on Mobile? 

So, could we actually see mobile versions of exclusive titles like Uncharted, God of War and more? How would a game like Bloodborne even play on mobile? Or will Sony even look at transplanting its existing franchise or create new IPs for the mobile gaming space? The job listing does state that a roadmap for content will be developed over a 3 to 5 year period. So, it could be a little while before we actually see something of substance from Sony. But, for the moment, it actually looks like the company is dead serious about the mobile gaming market and intends to aggressively pursue it. As of right now, Sony does have a mobile publishing unit called PlayStation Mobile which has pushed out a few mobile titles like Run Sackboy! Run! And as well as apps such as PS Remote Play and the base PlayStation app. The studio has also been used to port PlayStation exclusives like Days Gone to the PC. 

Look, there’s a ton of money to be made in the mobile gaming scene. Games like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile and Garena Free FIre rake in tons of cash. And, Sony definitely wants in on that club. How it goes about it is another matter entirely. As far as Sony is concerned, the company could be restocking the much-demanded PS5 (review) in India, sometime in April. You can read more about that story here. 

 

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Intel DG2 leak hints at Nvidia RTX 3070 level performance

Intel’s desktop graphics ambitions have been no secret, with the company’s upcoming DG2 having been rumoured and leaked in all sorts of manner. The DG2 is to be a successor to the DG1 and is supposedly going to be the company’s first consumer gaming-grade GPU. A new leak courtesy YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID) is shedding some light on what users can expect from the upcoming GPU from Intel.

The first piece of information shared by the YouTuber is that the Intel-branded GPU is expected to launch towards the end of 2021. The DG2 is of course expected to be far more powerful than the DG1, but the leakster says that it could well go up against Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070. Intel’s DG2 is purportedly being built on TSMC’s 6nm node and could potentially be built entirely by TSMC. Intel had confirmed some time ago that the DG2 GPUs would be manufactured by an external foundry. The leak further says that the DG2 GPU is spec’d with up to 512 execution units with a clock speed of up to 2.2GHz. the memory configuration is expected to be 16GB of GDDR6 over a 256-bit bus. The card is also expected to have a TDP of roughly 275W, given that the leaked prototype has an 8+6 pin connector.

While the exact performance of the upcoming DG2 cannot yet be quantified, since Intel has yet to make any announcements, Moore’s Law is Dead has also shed light on the fact that Intel might be working on something called XeSS, its own competitor to Nvidia’s DLSS technology. It would be very interesting to see how Intel would ensure the users benefit from it on existing titles. Currently, support for Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) has to be enabled by the developers of the game, so Intel would have to get a lot of developers on board to support the chipmaker's version of DLSS as well. Additionally, the DG2’s performance story will also largely be controlled by the driver situation. Currently, not a lot of games are supported by the Xe Max graphics based on the DG1, so Intel will definitely have its work cut out in terms of ensuring that all games run at prescribed levels of performance and stability, but enabled largely by the drivers. Intel is doing some very interesting work with its OneAPI for their graphics product, but we’re not yet sure if this will be a part of the consumer cards or is limited to enterprise versions of Xe HPG (High-Performance Graphics) only.

A lot of what’s been leaked by MLID has never been confirmed by Intel and must hence be taken with a pinch of salt. The man himself in fact states that certain aspects of hardware are still being revised and that some of the things he’s leaked today may not even be final. There is also no official word on when Intel would launch the DG2 GPUs, but we do hope it's going to be before the end of 2021, and that they wouldn’t succumb to supply issues like those from Nvidia and AMD.

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Mighty Doom is a Doom game for Android

In what could be considered as a rather surprising discovery, turns out, there’s a Doom spinoff for Android that’s out there in early stages of testing. The game is called Mighty Doom and it allows players to take control of a mini slayer in a top-down shooter style game. The game seems to stay true(ish) to its roots of being a shooter and doesn’t appear to be an endless runner.

The game is being developed by Alpha Dogs, a studio under Bethesda Softworks, both of which now come under Microsoft after the tech giant’s recent shopping spree. Alpha Dogs is also the studio behind Wraithborne, an RPG with high-quality graphics available on both iOS and Android. What is interesting is that Mighty Doom has been on the Google Play Store for a little over a month now, but is only accessible through an early access program. Currently, you can’t even search for the game from the Play Store app on an Android device and if you do manage to get to the game’s page, you still can’t install or run it.

This is not the first time that a AAA title under Microsoft’s guardianship has found an offshoot make its way to mobile. The Gears of War franchise saw the addition of Gears Pop to its portfolio, a game exclusive to the mobile platform. The “Microsoft” exclusive Forza Motorsport also saw a mobile version of the game be released on Android and iOS. Now with Microsoft having acquired all of Bethesda, it isn’t surprising that Microsoft would try to bring other AAA titles from this portfolio onto the mobile space.

Mighty Doom isn’t a port of Doom Eternal or the recently released Ancient Gods 2 DLC but is instead an interesting standalone shooter. The short video of the game shows that its still got all the familiar demons and your mission is to still “rip and tear,” but this time, in a mobile-friendly format. Neither Microsoft nor Bethesda have officially announced the game, but given that it’s been in early access for over a month, we expect that an announcement should be coming soon.

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LG 48-inch CX OLED TV Review: Is it still the best TV for gaming

While we are looking forward to the LG Evo OLED and even the LG C1 in 2021, it's easy to recommend the CX, especially since it has all the bells and whistles one looks for in a premium OLED TV. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports making it ideal for gamers. The picture performance of the panel is sublime and the sound output is good as well. While Android TV still has a larger library of apps, the LG app store caters to all popular apps and streaming services one would need to enjoy content on this TV. If you are in the market for a premium TV then you can most definitely consider the LG CX. The only catch is that the 55-inch variant of the TV can be found for close to Rs 1,35,000. So, unless you are specifically looking for the 48-inch variant to fit in a specific room or on a desk as a replacement for your monitor, you could also consider its larger sibling for a more cinematic experience. 

We first saw the 48-inch LG CX back at CES 2020 when the world was “normal”, pre-pandemic. While the LG CX is available in 55, 65 and 77-inch screen sizes, it’s the 48-inch variant that is marketed as a gaming monitor. Its small size, support for HDMI 2.1, FreeSync and G-Sync made it ideal for console and PC gamers. While the CX’s larger screen sizes have been available in India since 2020, the 48-inch LG CX made its debut in India in 2021. Is it still the penultimate small screen gaming TV? Let's find out. 

LG 48-inch CX: Key specifications at a glance

Panel Size: 48-inch (available in 55, 65 and 77-inch screen sizes) Panel Type: OLED Panel Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - 4K Panel Refresh Rate: 120Hz  HDR 10 support: Yes Dolby Vision Support: Yes Weight (with stand): 14.4 kgs HDMI Ports: 4 USB Ports: 3 Bluetooth: Yes (v5.0) Wi-Fi: Yes Ethernet: Yes Speakers: 40W (2.2Ch) Price (MOP): Rs 1,35,000 for the 48-inch 

LG 48-inch CX: Display Panel and Picture Quality

LG’s 2020 OLED TVs bring with them the same features across the board, with the key difference being the design and a few features here and there. We reviewed the LG GX back in 2020, and while the performance of the CX’s panel is almost at par with the GX, the two TVs differ in the design audio output and hands-free voice controls. We will also talk about the 48-inch screen size and how it differs from the 55-inch variant, especially for those looking for this TV to be their primary gaming device. 

The CX has LG’s Alpha 9 Gen 3 chips which LG showed off at CES 2020, and also comes with a Filmmaker Mode that changes the settings of the content to represent the picture the way it was intended by the filmmaker. Like the other LG OLEDs from 2020, the TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and HDR 10. Let’s start with the performance of the TV. 

LG 48-inch CX: Gaming Performance

Let’s kick things off with what the TV is marketed for - its gaming performance. It has all 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with support for ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and 4K at 120Hz. If you are rocking an Xbox Series X (review), PS5 (review) or even the RTX 30 series GPU then, you can take full advantage of what the TV has to offer.  

We connected a PS5 to the TV to check out its gaming performance along with a few games that support a high refresh rate, like Dirt 5 (review) and DMC 5 (review). For the cinematic experience, we also played Spider-Man: Miles Morales (review). Since the PS5 doesn't support VRR we got a fixed refresh rate on the TV. Starting with Spider-Man the game looks lush with its snow-filled environments and the colours on Spider-Man's suits pop. When swinging around the city you can make out the bright highlights very well especially when you are swinging towards the sun. Even in the dark sequences in the game, the blacks are deep and shadows clearly visible enhancing the gaming experience. 

In a game like Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition we played it in the high frame rate mode and while the console doesn't support VRR, the 120Hz mode on this game made the fighting silky smooth. In a fast-paced game like DMC 5, reflexes are everything and the higher frame rate definitely adds to the precision. Needless to say, the game looked breathtaking as well. 

Overall, if you are looking for a gaming TV, then the LG CX should definitely be at the top of your list. The 48-inch size is small enough to fit on a desk and sitting 4 feet away from the TV was the sweet spot for hours of gaming. 

You should go into the settings and switch on HDMI UltraHD Deep Colour to exploit the potential of this TV. A pro tip - if you want to see the resolution, bit rate and even the frame rate the TV is producing, you can mash the green button on the remote control till the popup comes that gives you this information. 

LG 48-inch CX: 4K and HDR Performance

LG’s OLED TVs have offered some of the best performance money can buy, and the case is no different here. Whether you are looking at the 48-inch variant for a small room or a desk or even the 77-inch variant for a home theatre experience, you can’t go wrong with this TV. While we have the 48-inch CX for review and we have reviewed the 65-inch GX, we can expect similar performance from the panel on the other screen size options of the CX. 

With self-emitting backlighting, we get an infinite contrast ratio on this TV and the colours on the OLED look deep as ever. When it comes to HDR performance, the TV is sublime. The peak brightness of the TV may not be as high as some LED TVs we reviewed last year like the Sony Z8H (review), but there is no halo effect or blooming especially when consuming content in pitch darkness thanks to the pixel level brightness control. 

We consumed a lot of content from streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV in HDR and Dolby Vision, and the experience was nothing short of theatrical. The panel gets reflective in a well-lit room. But if you have curtains or the room’s lighting isn’t directly in front of the TV, you should be fine. 

The only qualm I have is that the Disney+ Hotstar App on the LG TV doesn’t support Dolby Vision. Considering the vast library of content on offer on the platform, it’s high time the app is updated. We have the updated app with support for Dolby Vision and surround sound on the Fire TV Stick (review) and Android TVs already. 

LG 48-inch CX: FHD Performance

When it comes to FHD and SDR performance, once again, you wouldn’t know you are consuming FHD content if you didn’t know what you are looking for. A show like Young Sheldon on Prime Video is in SDR, and even movies like Mission Impossible and Spider-Man Homecoming on Netflix are in FHD and SDR. On the standard preset, the picture looks slightly muted and that isn’t a bad thing. If you want colours to pop, you can always switch to the Vivid mode. It’s usually in such SDR content that we have seen Sony’s OLEDs to produce better colours, but unless you place the two TVs side by side, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. 

Overall, while some will worry about burn-in, if you vary the content you consume on this TV, it shouldn’t be an issue. The TV offers some of the best performance we have seen, for SDR, HDR and even gaming. 

LG 48-inch CX: Audio Performance

The LG CX has a 2.2 Chanel set up with 40W of sound output. If you plan to use this TV as a monitor or plan to put it in a small bedroom, then the output from the TV should get the job done for watching movies and playing games. The speakers on the TV support Dolby Atmos, but don't expect the sound to surround you from all angles. 

In the opening race in Ready Player One, you have cars whizzing past each other trying to avoid being destroyed by King Kong. While the audio is loud and clear, don't expect it to come from above or behind you. The audio from the speakers is delightful. You may miss some bass, but considering the clarity and volume level, the speakers are good enough to give an entry-level soundbar a run for its money.  

LG 48-inch CX: UI

The UI of the LG 48-inch CX is precisely the same we saw with the GX we reviewed last year. The TV runs on the company’s WebOS platform, which has a very fluid UI. All your apps are listed in a row at the bottom of the screen, making it easy to navigate. You also have a “Home Dashboard”, giving you control of your IoT devices. 

LG revealed a new UI at CES 2021, which is visually different from its 2020 UI. We aren’t sure if the new UI will come to the CX, but as it stands, the CX has a very easy to use UI. The settings have moved around a little when compared to the LG C9 (review). You also have the convenience of LG’s magic remote, which makes navigating the UI a breeze. 

The LG GX came with far-field mics to let you control the TV by using your voice, without the remote control. Sadly, that feature isnt available in the CX. You have a mic button on the remote control that gives you voice controls, and you can long-press the Prime Video button to bring up Alexa if you like. 

LG’s UI also has an app store, and while it isn’t as robust as the Google Play Store found on Android TVs, it gets the job done for those looking for popular streaming services. Apps like Plex are available for those that use it, but an app like VLC is missing from the LG app store. 

LG 48-inch CX: Remote Control

Once again, the LG CX comes with the same remote control we have seen on the GX, the C9, B9 and many more LG OLED TVs. LG’s 2021 TVs will bring a redesigned remote control, and we cant wait to see how the ergonomics have changed, especially when the remote itself is very ergonomic. 

The remote control is well built and a slightly curved design. This helps give the remote control a good grip, especially when navigating the UI using the remote control like a mouse. It feels hefty in one's hands without feeling heavy. The remote has all the traditional controls like the number pad on the top, the centre has the click wheel surrounded by directional buttons, and the bottom has hotkeys to bring up Netflix and Prime Video. You also get a Play and Pause button. You also have the voice control button above the directional buttons. 

Overall the remote control is well built, ergonomic and one of the better remote controls we’ve seen come with high-end TVs.

LG 48-inch CX: Build and Design

LG has gone with an “if it ain’t broke, don't fix it” attitude with the design of the CX. Placed next to a C9, you wouldn’t know which TV is which. It has a small tabletop stand that holds the TV in place from the centre when kept on a tabletop. It is relatively short, so don't expect to keep a set-top-box or gaming console below the TV. The tabletop stand is angular and looks premium. 

The panel of the TV is extremely slim, with almost no bezels surrounding the display. It is slightly thick towards the bottom, where you have the components and connectivity options.

Speaking of connectivity options, the TV has three HDMI ports and one USB port facing the side. Facing the back, we have one HDMI port, two USB ports, AV in, LAN, optical port, 3.5mm port and a good old antenna.

Bottom Line

While we are looking forward to the LG Evo OLED and even the LG C1 in 2021, it's easy to recommend the CX especially since it has all the bells and whistles one looks for in a premium OLED TV. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports making it ideal for gamers. The picture performance of the panel is sublime and the sound output is good too. While Android TV still has a larger library of apps, the LG app store caters to all popular apps and streaming services one would need to enjoy content on this TV. If you are in the market for a premium TV then you can most definitely consider the LG CX. The only catch is the 55-inch variant of the TV can be found for close to Rs 1,35,000. So, unless you are specifically looking for the 48-inch variant to fit in a specific room or on a desk as a replacement for your monitor, you could also consider its larger sibling for a more cinematic experience.

   

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