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LG Electronics (LG) showcase its latest lineup of handsets from August 31 through September 5 at IFA 2007 in Berlin. IFA 2007 will be the first public place to show two handsets by LG: a professional-level camera phone, the Viewty (LG-KU990), and the LG-KS20, a new HSDPA smartphone with a large color touchscreen.

"The handsets we are unveiling at IFA 2007 represent our new focus on feature-oriented products, which will set trends in the mobile phone industry," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "The introduction of the Viewty, a professional-level camera phone, as well as our new HSDPA smartphone, reflects LG’s ongoing efforts identify unspoken customer needs by providing differentiated value."

The KS20, LG's latest slim smartphone, features full internet browsing capabilities, and downloads everything from music and video clips to push e-mail at speed of 3.6 Mbps through HSDPA. It also allows for advanced features like videoconferencing, taking advantage of the phone’s dual cameras. The KS20’s minimalist concept will appeal to those who admire a phone for its design as much as its features. The phone uses an intuitive touch input technology and large LCD screen to maximize its internet usability. The handset is powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6 software.

LG KS20 Smartphone

• Network: GSM Triband 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Windows Mobile 6 Professional
• Size: 99.5 x 58 x 12.9 mm
• Weight: 95 g
• Memory: 128 MB ROM
• ARM1136EJS MSM7200
• 2.8", 240x320 pixel touchscreen
• GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
• 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, second video calling camera
• Bluetooth, WiFi, TV-out, FM radio
• microSD card slot

The smartphone should be available in October according to theunwired.