LG confirms 5.5-inch 1080p display for Korean Optimus G Pro

As has been rumored recently, the LG Optimus G Pro is indeed heading to South Korea, with a 5.5-inch display in tow. The device, which first appeared in Japan with a 5.0-inch screen, was reported to be heading to LG's home market with a refreshed spec sheet in the past week -- and we'd even seen some leaked photos to back up these claims.

LG's promotional site for the G Pro doesn't reveal much beyond the screen size and resolution, so we'll have to wait on confirmation of other changes like the larger battery and microSD support. However, the device in the image above certainly looks a lot like what we saw in last week's spy shots.

As for whether the Optimus G Pro will eventually extend its reach outside of Asia, that's something we'll likely find out at Mobile World Congress in a couple of weeks.

[Source: AndroidCentral]

Samsung announcing 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II at August 15th press event?

A 5.5-inch successor to the Galaxy Note will be announced at Samsung's August 15th press event, according to BGR's anonymous source. This aligns well with previous rumors, which could indicate that the company's unbreakable plane display technology (UBP), 12-megapixel camera, and Android 4.1 are coming along for the ride. Then again, Samsung's August 15th event could be the launchpad for a different stylus-equipped device, the Note 10.1.

[Source: TheVerge]