for someone that has used the phone (or if not, than has this info)-

speakerphone- people have said that the phone definitely doesnt have it, or that it definitely does. one mark against it was no button, my current lg phone uses the up button for speakerphone- could this be the same?

buttons on the sides- what do they do? specifically the one on the side with the camera and end functions- i cant read it in pictures, but what does it do?

opening the phone- is it easy to open? is there a button or switch of some sort? does it seem like it would open in a pocket or bag?
thickness- how thick is it, or what are its dimensions (guessing is fine- if you have held it)

sorry so many questions, but im sure im not the only one wondering a...
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