Back at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, LG announced a plethora of new devices. Including the Optimus F Series and now we have one of these devices coming to a carrier in the United States. Today Boost Mobile and LG have announced that the Optimus F7 will be landing on June 27! It will be retailing for $299.99 and this will be another device that can run on their 4G LTE network. 4G LTE speeds are currently available in 110 markets and this number will continue to grow. The F7 can be paired with Boost Mobile’s $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. The Optimus F7 features a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, a 1.5GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus Processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, LG User Interface, 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, 1.3 megapixel front camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, LED Home Button, and more. Live Zooming, QuickMemo, QTranslator, Video Wiz, Safety Care, and QSlide. Before Live Zooming, VU talk and QSlide are all new features built-in to the operating system. Overall, the LG Optimus F7 is shaping up to be a nice device for Boost Mobile. For more information check out the press release below.
Press Release
Create, Share and Inspire with LG Optimus F7 Smartphone from Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile offers Shrinking Payments and LG’s powerful hardware with the launch of its fourth LTE device this year
IRVINE, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE), June 19, 2013 - Boost Mobile, a leader in the no-contract wireless industry and ranked “Highest in Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers” by J.D. Power and Associates1, and smartphone powerhouse LG Electronics USA today introduced the LG Optimus F7. Available June 27 for $299.99 (plus tax), the premium Android™ smartphone will operate on the Sprint 3G and 4G LTE networks, with blazing fast 4G LTE available to Boost Mobile customers in 110 markets and counting.
“The LG Optimus F7 is the ideal smartphone for customers looking for a premium, high-performance Android device without a contract,” said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. “In addition to a high-speed 4G LTE experience, Boost Mobile rewards each monthly unlimited customer with shrinking payments for simply paying on time.”
“Packed with features that enhance productivity and creativity, the LG Optimus F7 allows Boost Mobile customers to create and share content with speed and ease,” added Georg Rasinski, director, mobile phones brand management, LG Electronics USA. “Whether you’re multitasking with QSlide 2.0, creating and sharing content with QuickMemo™ or collaborating with VuTalk™, this smartphone has everything you need to stay on top of your game.”
The LG Optimus F7 is the latest 4G LTE addition to Boost Mobile’s growing lineup of smartphones. The smartphone is loaded with Android 4.1 Jellybean operating system and features designed to help users create and share content like never before. QSlide 2.0 allows users to overlay up to two application windows on an existing open application, adjusting size and transparency as needed for greater multitasking functionality. Pictures and videos can be captured and shared easily with Optimus F7’s large, 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, speedy and powerful dual core, 1.5GHz processor and rear-facing 8MP BSI camera with 1080p Full HD video capture. In addition, thanks to the powerful battery, users can experience up to 17 hours of talk time.
Exclusive to LG and available on the Optimus F7 are innovative features that enhance the user experience. With VuTalk, the LG Optimus F7 lets users brainstorm with friends and colleagues, sharing fun and productive notes and images visually with each other in real time between compatible devices. Collaborative creations are then automatically saved in the Notebook app for later use. QuickMemo lets consumers take screenshots and add personalized notes, drawings and messages, then share them via social media, text or email – perfect for a spur-of-the-moment thought or just to add some fun commentary to photos or screenshots. For example, pull up a map and with the swipe of a finger, circle the meeting spot, write in the meeting time and immediately share it with friends so everyone knows exactly where and when to meet. The Optimus F7 also features a dedicated QuickMemo button on the side of the phone to quickly pull up the feature and begin capturing and sharing notes.
Additional key features of the LG Optimus F7 include:
- Dual Mode 3G/4G LTE
- 1.5GHZ Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus Processor
- 1.3MP Front Facing Camera
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Wi-Fi and GPS enabled
- Instant Alert with LED Home Button
The LG Optimus F7 and 4G LTE are combined with Boost Mobile’s no annual contract2 $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text and picture messaging, Web3, email and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.
Please visit Boost Mobile LTE Markets for more information.
