LG Launches Its First Firefox Phone - Fireweb


LG Launches Its First Firefox Phone - Fireweb

Bangalore: LG unveiled its first Firefox OS-based Smartphone, the LG Fireweb. The Smartphone was launched with partnership with Brazilian telecom carrier, Telefonica and is currently available in Brazil and will soon be launched in Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. The LG Fireweb costs 499 BRL (Brazilian Real), which roughly translates to 12,700. There is no official word as to when this gadget will be made available in Indian market.

LG Fireweb runs on Firefox OS 1.1 and comes with 4-inch HVGA (320x480) TFT display. It is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm processor and includes 4GB of inbuilt storage with microSD card slot. It also packs a 1540mAh battery and includes connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack and 3G. The device sports a 5MP rear autofocus camera with LED flash. Additionally, the Firefox Smartphone supports HTML5 and comes preloaded with Web browser, calendar, clock and maps apps.

Commenting on the launch, Jay Sullivan, COO of Mozilla, said, "We built Firefox OS as part of Mozilla's mission to put the power of the Web in people's hands and offer the best Web experience possible. We're happy to see Firefox OS gain momentum with partners launching new devices in new markets and developers around the world being inspired to innovate. Our partnership with Telefonica Vivo demonstrates the rich, new experiences offered on Firefox OS by combining the best global and local content with LG's elegant new device experience."

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