LG's presence in smartphones is tiny – it has an estimated market share of just 1%. The company took until last week to announce its first global launch of a line of smartphones – the Android-based Optimus One and Optimus Chic.
The vendor is hoping to sell 10 million units of the Optimus One, which will be sold by around 120 carriers worldwide, FT.com said.
In a nod towards the growing importance of software, the Optimus line has been optimized for Google mobile services, has integrated access to Android Market and includes LG App Advisor – an exclusive program that recommends 10 high-rated apps to download every two weeks.
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