SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics & Touchtv today announced their global partnership with Touchtv to be integrated into LG Smart TVs.
Touchtv will be available to tens of millions of viewers on their LG Smart TVs. With Touchtv, LG Smart TVs offer viewers innovative capabilities such as watching the biggest trending events at any time. Touchtv and LG also plan to share more product details as the newest LG Smart TVs become available later this year.
"With LG's constant innovation, remarkable product quality, and focus on incredible customer experiences, we're very excited to be a partner of LG," said Kevin Pomplun, SkyGrid's CEO. "We're delighted to have designed such a remarkable product together and to be available for the launch of LG's newest Smart TVs."
Custom designed for LG Smart TVs, Touchtv gives viewers around the clock access to watch the most exciting trending events.
LG Smart TVs with Touchtv will be available to customers in Q1 2012; additional details to follow in local markets.
ABOUT TOUCHTV
Touchtv is the world?s first personal TV. Inspired by the magic of TV and revolutionary smart devices, Touchtv's mission is to give people the ability to watch exactly what they want, any time, anywhere. Start watching your TV by downloading Touchtv at http://www.touchtv.me. Touchtv was designed and built by SkyGrid, who has been repeatedly recognized for their award winning app. The company is based in Silicon Valley, California. You can follow us at http://www.twitter.com/touchtv.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of KRW 55.8 trillion (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
ABOUT THE LG ELECTRONICS HOME ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Smart TV industry pioneer, the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a top global player in flat panel displays, audio players, video products, monitors, commercial displays and security systems for the consumer and commercial markets. LG's product areas include LCD and plasma televisions, LED LCD monitors, home theater systems, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, audio components, video players and plasma display panels. While focusing on creating feature-rich devices, the company is also pursuing stylish designs and pushing technological boundaries to improve the home entertainment experience.
Media Contacts:
Touchtv
April Souvannarith
408-731-9515
april@touchtv.me
LG Electronics USA
John Taylor
847-941-8181
john.taylor@lge.com
LG-One
Dave Hanon
212-880-5208
dave.hannon@lg-one.com