LG launches the first dual-core processor smartphone, the 4" LG Optimus 2X.
The Optimus carries NVidia's Tegra 2 chip and runs at 1GHz clock speed. The extra juice proves handy for HD video playback, recording and HDMI mirroring via DLNA.
It comes with with 2 cameras (8 megapixel on the back paired with 1.3 megapixel up front), 8GB on-board storage (expands via microSD card slot) and micro-USB port.
Android 2.2 powers the device. LG says it shouldrelease upgrades to Gingerbread (Android 2.3) in due course.