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The latest addition to LG's L-series line of Android smartphones is set to arrive in the form of the LG Optimus L9. While the L-series has always had an emphasis on style and form, the Optimus L9 packs several noteworthy features such as a 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen display and a built-in OCR (optical character recognition) translation feature that can recognize a total of 44 languages and translate to 64 languages.. The LG Optimus L9 will be released in 40 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America starting this September.
What Else You Need To Know:
- The LG Optimus L9's other features include a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage space, a 5-megapixel main camera, and a 2,150 mAh SiO+ battery.
- The default operating system on the LG Optimus L9 is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Looking at the specs, it is not for the high-end users.- Joe Teh, TechieLoBang
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