And so the pre-release life of the LG Optimus Slider continues. After originally appearing on a leaked Sprint inventory sheet as the LG Gelato Q LS700, today the first official render of the Android-powered smartphone has made its way onto the web. Besides the appearance of what looks to be a physical camera key on the lower right side, there's not a lot of information about the Optimus Slider to be gleaned from the image. I suppose getting a peek at the Slider's keyboard will have to wait for another day.

Details are still light on the Optimus Slider, although a version of the device with the model number VS700 recently passed through the FCC, suggesting that Verizon will be getting its own model of the QWERTY-toting smartphone. Considering that, as well as the fact that LG previously released a version of the Optimus One on each of the big four carriers, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Slider land on AT&T and T-Mobile's shelves as well. The Optimus Slider is currently rumored to be launching on September 11th, so expect more info to be revealed as we march closer to that date.

Via Pocketnow