LG unveils QuadBeat 2 earphones for the G2 ahead of launch

LG unveiled the Quick Window accessory for the G2 last week. Now the company has revealed the QuadBeat 2 earphones, successor of the LG QuadBeat headset that was first introduced with the Optimus G. The new headset would have different nozzle structure from its predecessor that is angled, which would make you comfortable even if it’s worn for a long time. It also has urn-shaped ear tip that prevents problems of bass leaking. It has buttons for Play / Pause (On/Off Call) function and buttons for Volume Up and Volume Down.

The buttons are now much better and are comfortable to press that gives a perfect feel when it’s actually pressed. The audio quality has also been improved. It offers balanced bass and treble (Tonal Balance).

LG QuadBeat 2 earphones specifications

• Earphone Type: Canal
• Driver: Dynamic Unit
• The maximum rated power: 20mW
• Sensitivity: 97dB (at 3mW)
• Frequency band: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
• Impedance: 24 ohm
• Jack: 3.5 mm
• Buttons: 3 Key (calls, volume control)

The LG G2 would be unveiled on August 7th at an event in New York. LG had already confirmed that the device would come with a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and have LTE-Advanced support in select markets. The QuadBeat 2 earphones would come in Black and White colors. It would come bundled with the G2 in any of these colors depending on the device.

Samsung offers heavy discount as part of Friendship Day offer

To cash in on the popularity of Friendship Day amongst the youth, Samsung is offering a heavy discount on some of  its most popular handsets. Starting from August 1st to 31st, the smartphone manufacturer will subsidize the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S Duos, Galaxy Core and Galaxy Mega 5.8 handsets. The discounts are on some of the most popular devices across categories.

The discounted price points are listed below.

• Galaxy S4′s price reduced to Rs. 34,500 from Rs. 41,500 and it is available with zero percent EMI for 12 months(Rs. 2,875 per month)
• Galaxy Mega 5.8′s price reduced to Rs. 23,400 from Rs. 25,100 and it comes with a zero percent 6month EMI at Rs. 3,900 per month
• Galaxy Core will be available for Rs. 13,200 compared to the original price point of Rs. 15,690.
• The entry level Galaxy S Duos is being priced at Rs. 9,990 instead of Rs. 12,190 for the duration of the offer.

As mentioned earlier, the offer will be valid from 1st to 31st August. The revised pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is after exchange of your old handset. Other phones part of the offer do not require any exchange.