Joseph Varghese/Staff ReporterLG Electronics (LG) launched its revolutionary smartphone LG G2 at a special event held at Oryx Rotana yesterday.Competitively priced at QR2,399, LG officials claim that G2’s breakthrough features are a deep understanding of human behaviour with the region’s first 150 Mbps 4G LTE net-work support.Officials of Jumbo Electronics and Video Home - the exclusive dealers of LG electronics in Qatar - Sajid Jassim Mohamed Sulaiman, executive director and C.V. Rappai, general manager as well as representatives of LG Electronics were present on the occasion. This is the first revolutionary smartphone introduced under LG’s new “G” series for premium devices, exemplifying LG’s aim to bring forth more customer-centric innovations. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyle and behaviours, the smartphone offers users more real-life benefits such as ergonomic design, practical functions and an intuitive user experience.Launching the new phone, Sulaiman said that it was one of the important milestones in the history of LG Smart phones. He said: “The features of the new phone can really amaze everyone and are incomparable with any of our competitors. The is the most awaited smart phone in the recent history and is sure to capture the imagination of the customers soon.” “Our definition of innovation today is technology that truly resonates with consumers,” said D.Y. Kim, president of LG Electronics, Gulf FZE. “We have always listened and learned from consumers in pursuit of innovation. We took this research to new heights in developing LG G2, the most exciting and ambitious phone in our company’s history.”The all-new G2 runs on the industry’s most advanced mobile chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor that redefines the smartphone experience through high performance, rich graphics and outstanding battery efficiency. The LG G2 is the first smartphone in the market to feature 24 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi playback that reproduces studio-like quality sound, far superior to a CD. The LG G2 is equipped with single refined rear key that serves as the command centre for power and volume functions. Long-pressing on the rear-mounted volume keys allows users to launch QuickMemo, and the camera, making note taking and photo capturing even easier than before. Equipped with a 13MP Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), the LG G2 is able to capture clear images even when in motion or in dim lighting. With the “Knock On” feature, users can bring the LG G2 to life or set it to sleep mode by simply tapping the screen with their fingertip.