LG Electronics (LG) has boosted its smartphone portfolio with two new models - LG Optimus Pro (LG-C660) and Net (LG-P690) running on the latest Android 2.3 platform.

Known as “Gingerbread,” version 2.3 of Google’s Android mobile operating system offers enhanced multimedia support, enhanced power management and better gaming support, a statement from LG said.

“Today’s customers want genuine choice, phones with a different mix of features and technology for different segments of the market,” said HS Paik, president of LG Electronics Gulf.

“And that’s precisely what we’ve done with Optimus Pro and Optimus Net, two completely new devices which enhance LG’s reputation as the company with an Android smartphone suitable for everyone,” he noted.

LG Optimus Pro boasts of simple social networking with both Qwerty and Touch. It offers the best of both a physical keyboard and touch display.

'The 2.8-inch display provides quick navigation while the Qwerty keyboard is ergonomically designed for fast and accurate typing. Dedicated hotkeys for email and scheduler enable instant access for enhanced speed and convenience. Optimus Pro will be available in white, titan, as well as black.'

The Optimus Net is the next generation of social communication featuring LG Social+ the Optimus Net combines the most popular social networking portals in one convenient widget right on the homescreen, said Paik.

'With a single click, users can multitask between updating their status on Facebook and Twitter while reading their friends’ social media feeds on the same screen.'

'The integrated social widget provides one-click photo sharing with multiple social media accounts from the home screen. The phone will be available in white, as well as black,' he added.

Both the Optimus Pro and Optimus Net boast the largest 1500mAh battery in their class and an 800 MHz CPU, ensuring longer, better performance, said the LG statement.-TradeArabia News Service