ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the sleek and powerful LG Optimus L90 and LG Optimus L70 smartphones for the T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS networks respectively.

Both devices offer LG's suite of high-performance features that improve organization and multitasking on-the-go and will run the Android™ 4.4 KitKat platform. The LG Optimus L70 is the first device for MetroPCS customers with this latest software.

The LG Optimus L90 will be available April 30 at T-Mobile retail stores and online for $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $9.50, and is available now through the Walmart Mobile Family Plan for $179. The LG Optimus L70 is available now through MetroPCS and online for $49 after a $100 instant rebate.

"Our popular L-series family of smartphones is known for delivering high-end style and performance at an affordable price point," said Morris Lee, senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm. "These two newest devices, the LG Optimus L70 and LG Optimus L90, carry a sleek, modern design coupled with robust features that fulfill users' everyday needs, including QuickMemo™, QSlide Function and EasyHome."

The slim and stylish LG Optimus L90 and L70 smartphones boast near-bezel-less IPS displays that deliver vivid, accurate colors and feature LG's hallmark KnockON, which allows a double tap on the screen to put the phone to sleep or wake it without needing to pick it up or press the power and lock key buttons. Both devices also deliver many of the same useful capabilities for which LG's most popular premium devices, like the LG G2, are known, including:

• Pause & Resume Recording: pause and start in record mode for one continuous video file
• Live Shot: take still photos while recording in video mode
• Video Screen Shot: capture still shots from a video during playback
• Live Effect: select from a variety of visual effects while recording video

Each device also comes with a bevy of multitasking apps unique to LG smartphones, including:

• QuickMemo™: Create and share personalized memos by taking screen captures and adding handwritten drawings or messages – like looking up directions on the map application, jotting down a handwritten note on the map for the date and time of a dinner date and sending it to a friend or family member
• QSlide Function: Multitask by layering up to two windows over the main screen, adjusting for size and transparency – such as using the Richnote feature simultaneously with the calendar or calculator
• EasyHome: Users can easily access their favorite features, such as camera, contacts, dial pad, voicemail, weather and more from the homescreen, perfect for first-time smartphone owners

Comfortably Designed LG Optimus L90 on T-Mobile's 4G Network

LG Optimus L90 provides users with a comfortable and sophisticated design, a powerful Qualcomm 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon™ Processor and a long-lasting battery, making web surfing faster, video watching more convenient and gaming smoother. The rear cover also has a self-healing paint, designed to help recover from minor scratches as a result of daily use.

LG Optimus L90 Key Features:

• Android™ 4.4 KitKat
• 4.7-inch qHD IPS Display
• 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Processor
• 5-Megapixel Camera with AF Rear-Facing Camera
• 2,460 mAh battery
• 8 GB Internal Memory with up to 32 GB microSD™ expandable support

MetroPCS Customers Get Their Hands on Android 4.4 KitKat with LG Optimus L70

The LG Optimus L70 will be the first smartphone for MetroPCS customers boasting the latest Android 4.4 KitKat platform. With the Chromium engine, users will experience faster application loading and Web browsing. The Optimus L70 features a 4.5-inch IPS display with Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass 3 Protection that vividly displays bright color and crisp text for those on the go. Plus, with 13 hours of talk time with the long-lasting 2,040 mAh battery, users won't be tethered by a power cord.

LG Optimus L70 Key Features:

• Android™ 4.4 KitKat
• 4.5-inch IPS Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Display
• Sleek, Stylish Design and Slim Profile
• 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Processor
• 5-Megapixel Camera with Multi-Point AF
• 2,040 mAh battery
• 4 GB Internal Memory with up to 32 GB microSD™ expandable support

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About LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc.  

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products ― including the flagship premium G Series models ― incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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