AT&T launching LG K10 and G Pad X 8.0 on July 22

AT&T is expanding its affordable device lineup with the addition of the LG K10 and LG G Pad X 8.0 from the end of this week. Beginning Friday, July 22, the carrier will offer both devices to postpaid customers signing up to an installment plan.

The LG K10 was launched earlier this year and is a budget smartphone offering a 5.3-inch 720p IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by an octa-core processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage that can be expanded using microSD. On the back it has a 13MP main camera with single LED flash while the front facing camera is a 5MP snapper. The whole package runs on Android 5.1.1 Marshmallow (with a presumed upgrade to Android Marshmallow) and is powered by a 2300mAh battery.

The LG G Pad X 8.0 sports an 8-inch Full HD display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 617 SoC with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage that can be expanded by up to 25GB. A pair of 5MP camera adorns either side of the tablet, offering some form of video calling capabilities while an array of connectivity options include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 and LTE. The whole package runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and is powered by a 4,650 mAh battery.

AT&T hasn’t confirmed upfront pricing for either device, but both will be available as part of the AT&T Next installment plan. The K10 is expected to be available for $6.00 per month over 30 months while the G Pad X 8.0 will start at $49.99 per month over a two year contract. Full press release below.

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AT&T Offers Affordable LG Devices with LG K10™ Smartphone and LG G Pad™ X 8.0 Tablet

DALLAS, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T* is heating up summer with the launch of the LG K10 and the LG G Pad™ X 8.0. Starting Friday, July 22, customers can purchase both devices at AT&T stores and www.att.com. Purchase the LG K10 smartphone on AT&T Next® for $6.00 per month for 30 months when you have eligible service. And hurry in to get the LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet starting at $49.99 with a two-year agreement and eligible service.

LG K10 The LG K10 has a contemporary, stylish design and will help you stay entertained and productive with Advanced Messaging, Video Calling and Wi-Fi Calling capabilities.

The LG K10’s 5.3 inch HD display shows sharp, vibrant video comfortably in the palm of your hand – even outdoors.

You can also use the K10 to document all those summer memories with its 8 megapixel camera with 4x zoom. The 5 megapixel front-facing camera comes with Gesture Shot™, which lets you snap photos without pushing a button. Just raise your hand, align it with the front-facing camera, and the K10 will detect you and everyone else in the shot. You can also use the voice shutter by simply saying “Cheese” or “Smile” to take photos with your voice.

Need more room for those photos and videos? Add up to 32GB of extra storage with the microSD card slot. The LG K10 also comes with a removable 2,300 mAh battery that lets you watch video, surf the web and answer emails on-the-go.

LG G Pad X 8.0 The LG G Pad X 8.0 is a tablet that brings you great specs at an amazing value.

The 8-inch full HD display is ideal for games, videos or presentations. A dedicated DIRECTV button gives you instant access to your shows and movies. In addition, AT&T NumberSync lets you make and receive video calls using the same mobile number as your smartphone, even if your smartphone is powered off.

Take your entertainment with you to unwind. Or, stay connected with complete video calling and data connectivity9 – all in a portable solution at a price you won’t want to miss. To see the G Pad X 8.0 in action check out this video.

“The LG K10 and G Pad X 8.0 offer high performance, portability, and convenience, but at a price that won’t put a dent in your wallet,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Device and Network Services Marketing, AT&T. “Our customers want to enjoy the features of high end products, without having to pay an arm and a leg. We’ve heard their feedback, and have worked with LG to give them what they want.”

For more information, check out www.att.com.[/press]