The G2 phones were headed for Sprint, which is set to launch its version of the LG flagship device next month. October 25, 2013 2:31 PM PDT (Credit: CNET) Talk about your hot phone. A truck containing 22,500 LG G2 smartphones was stolen on the way to its destination in Louisville, Kentucky, CNET has learned. The phones were on their way to Sprint, which is expected to launch its version of the G2 early next month. Related stories Latest report pins Nexus 5 debut on October 31 LG Electronics' third quarter hurt by handset competition LG flexible-display smartphone reportedly leaked in new photos Nexus 5 preorder pops up on eBay LG launches Firefox phone in Brazil The phones were stolen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at at a truck stop in Gary, Indiana, an LG representative confirmed to CNET. The driver took left the truck for a bathroom break, and upon returning, found the vehicle missing. The Indiana and Illinois state police have been contacted, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The G2 is LG's flagship device, and has stood out in the market with its unique volume and power button located at the back of the device, right under the camera. It's a controversial change that has met with mixed reviews. The G2, like other flagship phones such as the Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S, and HTC One, was released on multiple carriers, with Sprint among the later carriers to sell the device.
The G2 phones were headed for Sprint, which is set to launch its version of the LG flagship device next month.
(Credit: CNET)
Talk about your hot phone.
A truck containing 22,500 LG G2 smartphones was stolen on the way to its destination in Louisville, Kentucky, CNET has learned. The phones were on their way to Sprint, which is expected to launch its version of the G2 early next month.
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- Latest report pins Nexus 5 debut on October 31
- LG Electronics' third quarter hurt by handset competition
- LG flexible-display smartphone reportedly leaked in new photos
- Nexus 5 preorder pops up on eBay
- LG launches Firefox phone in Brazil
The phones were stolen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at at a truck stop in Gary, Indiana, an LG representative confirmed to CNET. The driver took left the truck for a bathroom break, and upon returning, found the vehicle missing.
The Indiana and Illinois state police have been contacted, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The G2 is LG's flagship device, and has stood out in the market with its unique volume and power button located at the back of the device, right under the camera. It's a controversial change that has met with mixed reviews.
The G2, like other flagship phones such as the Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S, and HTC One, was released on multiple carriers, with Sprint among the later carriers to sell the device.
