LG G Flex Android 4.4 update to add 4K video support

We have a very promising indicator for owners of the LG G Flex smartphone today, as it appears that the Android 4.4 update will add 4K video support. The phone famed for its curvaceous and flexible design arrived last November and launched on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, so this will be welcome news.

 

Although the addition of 4K video hasn’t been confirmed by LG, a reliable source according to Phone Arena, has tipped this information. This is reinforced by a User Agent profile that indicates the G Flex as offering 2160p video.

The same source also says that 120fps slow motion video will NOT be supported with the Android 4.4 update. An XDA member has already come up with a mod enabling an LG G2 with stock Android 4.4 to shoot 4K video as well as 120fps slow mo.

However, owners of the LG G Flex will only have to update it to Android KitKat to receive 4K video capabilities. It’s not yet clear exactly when the Android 4.4 update will roll out to the phone, but we’ll be following developments on this and will keep readers in the loop.

In the meantime it would be interesting to hear what owners of the LG G Flex think about 4K video on the way with the Android KitKat update? Do send us your comments to let us know.

Sony said to factor 4K into 'Sirius' phone

Sony has been rumored to be working on 4K video recording for month, but it appears now that it's finally making its way to its next handset.

Sony's next flagship smartphone, believed to be codenamed "Sirius," will come with 4K video recording, according to a new report.

Xperia Blog, a site that follows Sony's mobile moves, published images purporting to come from the device's software. Among the features was a mention of 4K Ultra HD video recording, as well as a timeshifting feature, allowing users to automatically apply slow-motion effects.

Sony has been rumored to be working on Ultra HD recording for months. An earlier report suggested that a handset codenamed "Honami" would come with the high-end recording feature, but so far, Sony has remained tight-lipped on any such plans.

Sony has been clear that it wants to make a significant push into mobile in 2014. The company has very little market share in the lucrative mobile space and needs a smartphone that can deliver high-end features and get it some attention. Sony is hoping Sirius will do just that.

In addition to video features, the leaked Xperia Blog images show a "smart call handling" feature that allows users to automatically answer a call when it's brought to their ear and reject a call when they shake the handset. Putting the device face down turns the ringer off. One other interesting note: Sony plans to include a built-in answering machine in the smartphone, rather than rely solely on voicemail.

Via CNET

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