5G technology is finally becoming a reality. Many smartphone manufacturers have announced that they will work on devices compatible with 5G. Not far away, Korean companies also work with fifth-generation smartphones, which will be released later this year.
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Samsung, OnePlus are said to be the first companies to introduce 5G smartphones, another South Korean company LG could also have its own 5G device soon. Recently added rumors are also hinting company’s next-generation mobile phones.
Recent leaks revealed that LG G8 won’t be the company’s first 5G smartphone. The company will release a 5G smartphone with a new brand. The device is rumored to unveil in April, the alleged 5G smartphone is likely to be launched in South Korea and the U.S. initially.
Previously, company’s mobile division president, Hwang Jeong-Hwan, said that LG is one of three manufacturers to launch a 5G-enabled device when 5G roll-out begins.
The company believes that the 5G market should increase the company’s sales in the first half of 2019. 2019. The company is already discussing with other network carriers in South Korea, Europe and the United States for its 5G device.