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Wednesday, 6 March 2019

LG 2019 TVs global roll out starting this week; Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit support coming later this year

LG has announced that its 2019 premium TV lineup featuring advanced OLED and NanoCell TVs will begin rolling out this week. This year, OLED models will make up 20% of the company’s high-end TV portfolio and with demand for OLED TVs expected to grow to 3.6 million units this year, 7 million units in 2020 and 10 million in 2021. The new TV line-up features a wider range of screen sizes up to 86 inches, and offer upgraded AI picture and sound quality thanks to the company’s advanced second-generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning technology. New LG TVs will receive an upgrade mid-year to support Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit for easy streaming of video and audio content and connectivity to Apple’s smart home products. It is also promising an update with support for Amazon Alexa including the Google Assistant support right out of the box. The α9 Gen 2 processor in LG’s W, E, and C series of OLED TVs elevates picture and sound quality with deep learning technology and access to an extensive database of visual information. LG's 2019 TVs intelligently adjust content compatible with Dolby Vision to ensure an outstanding HDR experience, even in ...