LG shows off UI 3.0 for Ice Cream Sandwich devices, says it's 'unobtrusive and simple'

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Love them or hate them, those [ubiquitous Android skins][3] aren't going anywhere any time soon. Now the latest one to make an entrance to the overlay game is LG's UI 3.0, which the Korean outfits says _will_ make the overall experience of its handsets easier, speedier and "more convenient." The new UI brings features such as a novel drag anywhere-style lock screen, an Icon Customizer for setting your own photos as icons / shortcuts, a revamped Pattern Lock that lets you preset apps for quicker launch and a Voice Shutter trait for taking snaps via voice commands -- a la [Sammy S Voice][4]. UI 3.0 is set to make its debut next week with the launch of LG's [Optimus LTE II][5] in Korea, while the [Optimus 4X HD][6] will also come sporting the fresh skin once it launches in June.

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