For eleven consecutive years, LG has confirmed itself as a leader in the sector OLED, even outselling the rest of the top 20. The difference is, without a doubt, the visual quality of the panels. But software also plays an important part. And this year webOS 24 on LG plays a particularly important role: not only are there various technological innovations, but also an important innovation: 5 years of updatesi guaranteed software.
LG announces WebOS 24, the new operating system for TVs
The story of webOS, which began ten years ago, continues successfully. In a world where various manufacturers rely on standard solutions (such as Google TV), webOS continues to stand out, the result of a development that has its roots in Palm and debuted on TV in 2014. Ten years of experiences that can be felt using the Korean brand’s TVs. The goal by 2026 is to reach the quota of 300 million webOS devices. Which now promises an experience that lasts over time.
Each year has brought significant improvements on LG TVs, but starting next year, the company is committed to ensuring up to five years of firmware updatespassing from webOS 24 a webOS 28although there may be hardware limitations on some devices, as happens in all similar cases.
webOS has evolved into a versatile ecosystem, not limited to the typical features of Smart TV. It now offers advanced features (though not in all markets), such as the ability to make remote medical consultations and is envisioned as a platform capable of immersing oneself in metaverso.
A profile for everyone
Among the upcoming innovations, the “Sync to you, Open to All” philosophy involves the creation of ten different user profiles, ensuring a personalized experience for each individual. webOS guarantees ten protected profiles and supports 22 languages for 146 countriesincluding theItalian. Furthermore, from America and Korea, the Vocal recognition, which allows you to change profiles and receive personalized suggestions simply by speaking into the remote control. It is expected that this functionality will arrive in Italy by 2024 – although at the moment LG has not given us certain dates.
Each user will be able to access their contents more easily. Not only series and films in streaming, but also various smart features. During 2023, the system was updated to simplify the use of quick cardsubsequently integrated with suggestions from you selected subscriptions without the need to scroll continuously. By hovering over a quick card with the cursor, you can see a brief description of the features and the last app used.
Among the new features, LG Channels 3.0 It comes as an app that displays products in the channel list, supporting 180 channels in Italy. The support of LG Smart Cam for exercises and video calls, maintaining a solid integration of advanced features.
What’s new on the new TVs in 2024
Thanks to the processor Alpha 11webOS will support up to four screens in Multiview. In addition to support for Airplaysupport is also added for Chromecast, offering the possibility of screen sharing. The quick tab onAccessibility will improve the visual and audio support, while the chatbot will allow users to directly expose their problems and receive immediate support.
LG, with its webOS 24has once again underlined its commitment to offering a versatile and cutting-edge Smart TV platform, integrating new features and promising a future full of innovations in the world of home entertainment.
