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LG G5 Quick Phone Cover revealed – before the phone itself

Let’s call this what it is: the limpest announcement of a flagship phone in the history of telephony

Talk about letting the cat out of the bag – LG just announced a case for a phone that doesn’t officially exist yet.

It was hardly going to be a surprise when LG reveals the G5 at MWC in two weeks’ time, given the company’s mobile division has been leakier than a rusty bucket recently, but it’s still a bizarre move to confirm the thing in a press release about a phone case.

In fact, I’m convinced the announcement might actually be poking fun at the entire smartphone industry. Claiming to answer “the age old question – what came first, the smartphone or the cover?” is an almost Brass Eye level of snark.

Saying that the always-on display is merely “rumoured to be a feature” in the “highly anticipated” G5? Bravo, LG. Bravo.

There are a few facts about the case buried underneath all the sarcasm. It’s a new version of the Quick cover, a flip case that’s seen versions for the G2, G3 and G4.

It’s made of a semi-transparent mesh that’ll let you use the touchscreen even when the cover’s closed, so you can answer calls and dismiss notifications.

There’s a big cut-out for the always-on screen, which will shine through showing the time, date and notification icons. It’s got a glossy metal finish, too.

Expect it to arrive alongside the G5 on the 21st of February at MWC – just don’t hold your breath for any more surprises.

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A tech addict from about the age of three (seriously, he's got the VHS tapes to prove it), Tom's been writing about gadgets, games and everything in between for the past decade, with a slight diversion into the world of automotive in between. As Deputy Editor, Tom keeps the website ticking along, jam-packed with the hottest gadget news and reviews.  When he's not on the road attending launch events, you can usually find him scouring the web for the latest news, to feed Stuff readers' insatiable appetite for tech.

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Smartphones/tablets/computing, cameras, home cinema, automotive, virtual reality, gaming