Newly Redesigned LG Tone Pro™ Newest Addition To Award-Winning Bluetooth® Headset Series

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Updated Look and Feel Adds Style and Functionality, Available in May

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LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.

Apr 27, 2015, 09:00 ET

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics is launching its newly redesigned LG Tone Pro™ – the latest Bluetooth headset in the popular Tone series, ideal for anyone who desires a seamless hands-free headset, perfect for transitioning between a pump-up cardio song to answering Mom's call.

Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, the new LG Tone Pro will be available in May for $69.99 in black, white, red, blue, gold and pink.

LG's designers built the Tone Series with an around the neck design, adding fashionable chrome accents to the new Tone Pro that double as the call and play/pause buttons. The Tone Pro is also bolstered with Quad-Layer Speaker Technology™ for superior audio quality and magnets to hold ear buds in place while on the go.

"Creating the new Tone Pro meant our team was able to add to the already iconic headset with a more refined design and performance," said Bruce Tripido, director of accessories, LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. "We listened to our consumers and our team improved the Tone Pro to meet their growing needs."

The new version of the LG Tone Pro includes a number of features for those seeking seamless transitions from wherever life takes them:

Call and Play/Pause Controls – now located on the top of the headset, these chrome buttons are both stylish and functional, providing intuitive device controls within easy reach.
Jog Buttons – these simple, fluid volume and music controls replace traditional volume rockers and fast forward/rewind buttons.
Quad-Layer Speaker Technology – with a multi-layered speaker, users can enjoy robust bass, crisp treble, clear voice quality and less high-frequency distortion.
MEMS Microphone – expect high-quality and exceptional voice clarity with the digital MEMS microphone.

Key LG Tone Pro technical specifications include:

Bluetooth Specification: Version 4.1
Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Headset (HSP), HFP 1.6
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP)
Talk Time: Up to 16 hours
Music Listening Time: Up to 11 hours
Standby Time: Up to 23 days
Charging Time: Less Than 2 hours
Dimensions: 138mm (W) X 171mm (L) X 16.2mm (T)
Weight: 34.2g

The LG Tone Pro will be available next month at major stores nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phone-accessories/lg-HBS-760-tone-pro.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and trend setter in the mobile and wearable industry with breakthrough technologies and innovative designs. By continually developing highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery, camera optics and LTE technology, LG creates handsets and wearables that fit the lifestyles of a wide range of people all over the world. While helping to enhance the mobile user experience by incorporating unique, sophisticated designs and intuitive UX features, LG is also committed to guiding consumers into the era of convergence and Internet of Things, maximizing inter-device connectivity between a wide range of smartphones, tablets, wearables, home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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