LG seems to be slightly slow nowadays in pushing the Android version updates to many of its smartphones.
But now we have one smartphone from LG getting updated to next version of Android. The LG V40 ThinQ is now getting updated to Android Pie on Verizon wireless network. The update to LG V40 ThinQ comes with firmware version V405UA20a on the Verizon network.
Changelog:
Home touch buttons with gesture:
- Just swipe up to switch to Overview or App drawer. Swipe right to move to the most recently used app.
Use the Volume keys for media:
- The Volume keys now adjust from ringtone volume to media volume by default.
Show lockdown option:
- In the lockdown mode, biometrics cannot be used, all lock screen notifications are hidden, and Smart Lock turns off. Press and hold the Power key and select Lockdown.
Camera
Cine shot:
- Easily make cinemagraphs and take still photographs with a minor repeated movement.
Part Slo-mo:
- Record a video with up to five scenes in slow motion. You can also edit which parts to play in slow motion and change the speed.
AI composition:
- When AI CAM detects a person, it suggests the best composition.
Story shot:
- Lets you take a selfie with better composition and background exposure.
YouTube Live:
- Go live with YouTube Live directly from LG Camera
Screenshot with URL:
- Screenshots contain a URL so that you can revisit the website from where the screenshot was taken (supported with Chrome).
Intelligent Gallery zoom:
- For a photo taken in Portrait, touching and holding on it temporarily removes the blur.
Album bar:
- Lets you move photos or jump to other Gallery albums quickly.
Home screen lock:
- Prevents apps and widgets from unintentionally being rearranged or removed.
Dual App:
- Lets you use two of the same apps simultaneously with different accounts. This feature works with Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Line, Skype, Telegram, KakaoTalk, QQ Mobile, BlackBerry Messenger, Hike Messenger, ICQ, Zalo and Snapchat.
Game launcher:
- Keeps games and game-related shortcuts in one place.
Pin to screen:
- Take a screenshot with Capture+ and pin it to the screen to use the information in other apps or screens.
Brief notifications:
- Shows notifications in a lighted bubble using only a portion of the screen. The whole screen does not have to wake up to show notifications.
