LG V30s with AI camera, LG lens, 256GB storage may debut at MWC 2018
LG might soon launch the refreshed version of its flagship smartphone — V30 at MWC 2018. According to TheVerge, ET News has reported that the new smartphone — V30s will come with a complete new AI-powered camera and 256GB storage; LG Lens similar to the Google Lens feature found on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL or Bixby Vision on Samsung's Galaxy S8.
In simpler terms, LG Lens, when pointed at an object, will recognise and provide on-screen context. For instance, if you focus your camera at a pair of shoes with LG Lens active, it will identify the product and suggests shopping options of the same or a similar type of product. Additionally, it can also scan barcodes and QR codes. A text translation feature will also be added, as per the report.
The LG V30s will retain the same design as the original V30. However, V30 have a 64GB of base storage, the updated version will have 256GB of storage option. The new variant will apparently stick to Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The V30s is believed to be called V30+a or the V30 Plus Alpha.
“We will unveil new smartphones only when it is needed. But will not launch it just because other rivals do,” the LG Electronics CEO Jo Seong-jin said at CES 2018 in Las Vegas.
