Remember LG’s Chocolate revolution? The Korean manufacturer’s original VX8500, known affectionately as the Chocolate, brought a level of sophistication and refinement to mid-level slider phones. It was, as we’re sure you’re all aware, a massive hit for LG. What’s next? The Chocolate 2, of course! Officially released on Verizon on July 9th, the VX8550 promises to be a step above the original phone, featuring a bevy of new and improved features. The hottest feature? A metal scroll wheel that replaces the original model’s touch sensitive d-pad. Uber-hot. PhoneArena.com managed to get their hands on a pre-release model and seem to be pretty damn impressed. Hit the jump for the full rundown.
Chocolate 2 gets reviewed
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:51PM EST
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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.
