Not expected is less painful. That LG confirms the closure of its mobile phone division is still bad news for a sector that has suffered a great blow in recent months due to the pandemic that is devastating the world. But beyond the regrets, it is time to ask what is going to happen with the current phones of the brand.
LG has reported that it is forced to leave the mobile phone sector after accumulating several years of losses in this business. In fact, in the last 12 months the brand has not launched any new top of the range to the market beyond the LG Wing, destined to lead an Explorer family that is now extinct.
The abandonment of the manufacture of smartphones allows the comalia to focus its efforts and, above all, resources, in other areas that, contrary to what happens with mobile phones, are growing, such as vehicle components, connected devices , smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and B2B solutions and services.
What about current LG phones?
To clarify the situation, the brand has issued a statement in which it clarifies that although new mobiles are not launched, the models in the current catalog will still be sold. Both these smartphones and those that are already in the hands of users contact the usual support and the firm’s guarantee:
Following this decision, LG will not launch new smartphone models on the market, but already produced LG phones will continue to be available for purchase and with all current third-party application functionality intact. LG will continue to support users of mobile products, providing regular after-sales customer support and following the current policy for software and operating system updates. In addition, the warranty stipulated for users will be maintained at all times and accessories and service parts will continue to be provided for existing models.
This means that users will be able to repair their smartphones under warranty in an absolutely normal way. If you buy a LG mobile today, you will have the 2-year warranty established by law and those models that have special conditions such as a 5-year support extension will continue to enjoy it.
As for updates, there are no changes either. All the firm’s mobile phones are assured of their operating system update as well as the publication of security patches during the next few months until the most modern of the firm’s phones ends its support.
The definitive closure of the brand’s smartphone division will take place on July 31 of this year.
