Funny, there was a time when smartphones were deemed smart because they allowed users to edit documents, images, make presentations and so on without having to carry around an uncomfortable laptop every day. Nowadays, a smartphone allows you to interact with every social network known to the world, play multimedia files and, of course, (but not the main attraction) edit documents, images and so on.

A smartphone must have a touchscreen interface, QWERTY keyboard and to compete with other “smarter” phones such as the iPhone. Speaking of a smartphone with QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen interface, LG has announced its first Android-powered smartphone, dubbed LG-GW620. The gadget features a 3-inch touchscreen, as well as the above mentioned QWERTY keyboard. There aren't a lot of things known about it though it is promoted as a very social networking-friendly mobile phone.

“The LG-GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone customers by offering a new and different kind of user experience,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our objective is to provide a wide selection of smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today’s consumers. This Android phone is just one of many smartphone models we plan to introduce worldwide in the years ahead.”

In case you don't remember, this is a part of LG's attempt (announced earlier this month) to establish a foothold in the smartphone business. Besides the LG-GW620, it has also unveiled 13 new Windows Mobile 6.5 OS using phones available in the following 16 months. As for this baby, it will be made available in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an unspecified price.


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