What is the LG dual screen case Here’s everything you need to know. - Android - Canadian apps and news

What is the LG dual screen case Here’s everything you need to know. - Android

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What exactly is the LG Dual screen? How does it work and what kind of uses does it have? Let's take a look.

Most of the industry is into foldable phones right now. They represent the bleeding edge of display tech and evoke feelings of nostalgia with the clamshell style of phone. However, they are also insanely expensive and not available everywhere. LG decided to go a different route with its optional dual screen case.

The LG dual screen case gives you the ability to extend you smartphone experience across two screens. However, you can remove the phone from the case and use it solo if you want and the case doesn’t require a flexible, but fragile display experience. You can do quite a bit with this neat little accessory. Let’s take a deeper look at the LG dual screen case.

What is the LG dual screen case?

The dual screen case is an accessory for the LG V50 (sold separately), LG G8x, and the LG V60. It resembles a folio case with a front cover that folds closed over the device. However, the LG dual screen case is much thicker than most folio cases and houses an entire second screen. You can use both screens in tandem right next to each other. The front of the case also includes a small informational screen with the time, date, battery life, and some notifications.

It’s a lot more limited than something you’d see with a Galaxy Fold or similar device. The biggest perk with the case, though, is how optional it is. If you want to run your device without the dual case, simply pop the phone out of the case and use it solo.

LG's dual screen case is something unique in the mobile phone space. It's optional, gives you an extra screen to play with, and costs vastly less than foldable phones.

The case connects to the phone via an integrated USB-C adapter in the case and the phone runs the second screen much like a dual monitor on computers. You put the phone into the case by sliding it down onto the USB-C plug and then pushing the top of the phone to seat it into place. From there, the dual screen turns on and you can use it and configure it. The case itself holds its position so you can view it flat, at a 90-degree angle, or however you want. While the case is on the phone, you must use a separate charging adapter to charge your device.

Where to get the LG dual screen case

The case is only available for the LG G8x, LG V50, and the LG V60 currently. Generally, the case comes with the phone when you buy it. Each phone has its own case and they are not compatible with one another. It is a little difficult to get a hold of just the case on its own, especially for the G8x and the V60, which usually come with it in the box.

You can still get it as a stand-alone product if your phone didn’t come with it, though. The LG G8x case is available directly from LG for $199.99. LG V50 owners have to use eBay to score a used case. The LG V60 comes with the case wherever its available but you can still buy just the case on eBay as well. You can buy replacement charging adapters here as well if you need them.