Latest rumours summary: LG has confirmed that the G5 will be announced on 21 February in Barcelona at MWC. Rumours suggest a metal design with a large 5.6in 4K screen (which LG has said will be 'always on', an Iris scanner, Snapdragon 820 processor, removable battery via an 'accessory slot' and dual cameras. There are leaked photos and cases showing the LG G5 which will be one of two flagship devices for 2016. LG has also announced a Quick Cover case for the phone ahead of the launch.
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Following LG's tradition, we expected the LG G5 to be announced in late-spring 2016 and go on sale in May or June. But in mid-January a Save The Date invite landed in our inbox suggesting LG would, like its rivals Samsung, Sony and HTC, hold a press event the day prior to MWC (Sunday 21 February) in which it would unveil its next flagship. If this is indeed the G5, as we fully expect it to be, the phone could go onsale as early as March.
Update: LG has now confirmed that it will indeed be launching the LG G5 on 21 February. It tweeted the below image in gif form with the caption: "Time to play! With new friends, comes new fun. The excitement begins in Barcelona on February 21st!"
It's way too early to talk about price, but as a flagship Android phone, expect a price to match. Don't be surprised to pay £500+ for the LG G5.LG G5 rumours: Metal body, new design and fingerprint scanner
Before we look at the rumours around the LG G5 design, the firm has gone and announced a case for the phone ahead of the big reveal. "Known as a company ahead of the times, LG took this characterization to heart by revealing the existence of the accessory before the actual product," said LG.
As you can see the Quick Cover case for the LG G5 has a window where users will get information such as date, time and notifications via the 'always on' screen of the phone. Also, a 'semitransparent mesh cover' will allow users to 'to take calls and control alarm settings without opening the case for the ultimate in convenience'.
"LG also incorporated a unique film with a glossy metallic finish to enhance the smooth and luxurious look and feel of the cover for maximum consistency with the speculative LG G5," added LG.
The image gives an idea of the size and shape of the LG G5 even though, in LG's words "does not yet exist".
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