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LG G3: Two New Color Options Will Get Aug. Release Date

The LG G3 is getting a couple new looks for the end of summer, GSMArena reports.

LG has confirmed its flagship smartphone will add Burgundy Red and Moon Violet color options to its palette this Aug., which will join the already-available black, white and gold versions. The South Korean tech giant said that the rollout of the new additions will take several weeks, with release dates coming "in conjunction with carriers."

At this time, no further details are known about the Burgundy Red and Moon Violet launches.

The G3 is currently available for $0 down at Best Buy with Sprint Easy Pay, AT&T Next, or the Verizon Edge payment plan offerings, Gotta Be Mobile reports.

The deal, which is only available in stores for "well-qualified buyers," also includes a bonus $100 gift card, meaning consumers can walk into the retailer, grab a great new smartphone for $0 and leave with a gift card or $100 of stuff. Sounds like a good errand trip.

As GBM notes, "well-qualified buyers" likely means only customers with higher credit will be able to take advantage, however.

The device is available in White, Metallic Black and Shine Gold color options.

The LG G3 comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage (with microSD card slot) and a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS+ and Laser AutoFocus. It also features a 2.1MP front-facing camera, a removable 3000mAh battery and Android 4.4.

Those set on purchasing the new flagship smartphone may want consider taking a bit more time to get to know their new pocket companion before getting started and thankfully, those who aren't inclined to bust open their manual now have another option.

The good folks at Droid-Life have put together a solid 15-minute video for the G3 that offers over 25 tips and tricks for getting the most out of the G3 experience, including learning how to use Knock Code, using the device with one hand and taking phone calls without leaving the app you're using. It's a much better way get acquainted with the smartphone, especially when you consider all of the great features you will want to take advantage of.

Check it out below: