Wednesday, 23 October 2013
LG has finally unveiled its first Firefox OS-based smartphone, the LG Fireweb. The smartphone has been launched in partnership with Brazilian telecom carrier, Telefonica and is currently only available in Brazil.
Specifications :
Display : 4-inch HVGA (320x480) TFT display
OS : Firefox OS 1.1
CPU : 1GHz Qualcomm processor
Memory : 4GB Internal (Expandable via MicroSD)
Primary Camera : 5MP With LED Flash
Secondary Camera : No
Battery : 1,540mAh
It includes connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack and 3G. In addition the LG's new Firefox smartphone supports HTML5 and comes preloaded with Web browser, calendar, clock and maps apps.
Commenting on the launch, Jay Sullivan, COO of Mozilla, said, "We built Firefox OS as part of Mozilla's mission to put the power of the Web in people's hands and offer the best Web experience possible. We're happy to see Firefox OS gain momentum with partners launching new devices in new markets and developers around the world being inspired to innovate. Our partnership with Telefonica Vivo demonstrates the rich, new experiences offered on Firefox OS by combining the best global and local content with LG's elegant new device experience."
Availability & Price :
The LG Fireweb comes at 449 BRL (Brazilian Real) which roughly translates to Rs. 12,700 (off-contract). As of now, there is no official word on the availability of the LG Fireweb in other markets.
