LG, now with surround sound

LG announced plans to launch mobile phones that include Dolby’s Mobile audio platform, which according to the release, is built on “Dolby’s extensive portfolio of technologies,” and has been “optimized for mobile applications.” LG is the first handset maker to include Dolby Mobile.

Some Dolby Mobile features you can expect to find in upcoming LG handsets: mobile surround sound, sound space expander, natural bass, high-frequency enhancer, graphic EQ, sound level control and mono-to-stereo converter.

LG said it plans to begin launching multimedia phones that incorporate Dolby Mobile technology beginning in the fourth quarter of this calendar year.