Sony Announced Xperia SP and Xperia L

Sony Mobile Communication announced two new Xperia Smartphone - Xperia SP and Xperia L.

Xperia SP features Super-bright 4.6-inch 1280x720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, an 8MP camera on the back "Exmor RS for mobile", NFC, LTE, 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960Pro Dual Core processor and 8GB internal memory expandable via microSD card.

A 4.3-inch Xperia L packs an FWVGA display, dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8230 processor, 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), NFC and an 8 megapixel camera with Sony’s unique “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor technology and front facing VGA camera.

Both Xperia SP and Xperia L comes in black, white, and red color option running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, will be available worldwide from Q2 2013.

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Sony unveils Xperia Z, Available from Phones 4U on March 1st

Sony announced its new flagship Android handset – the Sony Xperia Z, with a 5-inch Full HD 1080p Reality Display, a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 MP camera and 4G LTE- will launch globally in Q1 2013.

In selected markets, a design variant of Xperia Z – Xperia ZL – will also be released in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL delivers the same immersive entertainment experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.

Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

Sony Xperia Z Specifications/Key Features:-

• 5” 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones
• Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
• 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM
• Battery STAMINA mode improves your standby time by at least 4 times
• One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices
• LTE, 4G for superfast entertainment
• A unique OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces on all sides

Phone 4U announced that the Sony Xperia Z  will be available in Phones 4u stores from 1st March 2013.

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Sony Introduces Xperia E

Sony announced a new affordable addition to its Xperia smartphone range, Xperia E which will be available in both single and dual SIM versions from Q1 2013.

Xperia E is a compact and competitively priced smartphone, powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, features a 3.5 inch TFT (320 x 480 pixels) display, 512MB of RAM, a 3.2MP auto focus camera, VGA front camera, HD Voice quality, Walkman music experience with xLOUD and 3D surround sound and Wireless DLNA connectivity.

It will also be available in a dual SIM version – Xperia E dual, launches initially on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jellybean).

Xperia E will be available in black, white and pink and Xperia E dual in black and gold.

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Sony and Box renew partnership, offering 50GB Free storage through 2013

Sony today announced that it has extended its partnership with Box, offering lifetime 50GB of Free cloud storage for Xperia smartphone and Sony tablet users, by signing-up or accessing existing Box accounts from their devices before 31st December 2013. However, do note that the offer available for Xperia smartphones including and released after Xperia X10, but not for Xperia X10 mini, X10 mini pro and devices with Android versions prior to 2.1.

Source:- Sony Mobile

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Sony rolls out update for Xperia T and Xperia TX

Sony today announced that starting this week it will begin rolling out latest Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) firmware update for Xperia T and Xperia TX. The new update adds screen mirroring through Miracast; provided you have a WiFi enabled TV or Sony recommends the Netgear dongle (PTV3000) for those TVs without built-in wireless capabilities. The update also include Extended Standby Mode feature that shuts off WiFi, or data traffic temporarily and most applications become inactive when screen has been in sleep mode.

The upgrade also brings new improvements to Sony’s media applications – a movie app with a small viewing window, controls and film gallery, photo album makes use of Sony's full image processing engine and HD Voice support for Xperia T (but not Xpeia TX)

Source:- Sony Blog

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Sony Xperia TL available from AT&T beginning November 2nd

AT&T today announced that the Sony Xperia TL will be available online and in stores beginning November 2nd for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement.

Sony Xperia TL packs 1.5GHz dual-core S4 processor, runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, LTE connectivity, a 4.6-inch HD reality display (1280 x 720) powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and NFC.

Featured in the upcoming James Bond cinema release Skyfall, Xperia TL will come preloaded with exclusive Bond content which includes behind the scenes footage, interviews, clips, wallpapers, ring tones, and more.

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Sony Xperia V packs sensor-on-lens Touch Screen Technology

Sony in its blog post revealed that Sony Xperia V packs innovative sensor-on-lens touch screen technology, which means that the number of physical layers in the touch panel (handset stackup) is reduced, as the sensor layer is actually part of the lens itself. This in turn means that you will get better image quality, as there is no interference from the touch sensor component.

Xperia V Specifications:

• 4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp clarity
• 13 MP fast capture camera with full HD video recording.
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
• LTE for the fastest data download speeds (in markets where technology is available)
• Easy connectivity with One-touch ‘One-touch’ enabled by NFC
• Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
• PlayStation Certified
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch.
• Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57+) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
• Available in Black, Pink and White colours

Source:- Developer Sony Mobile

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PlayStation Network Scheduled Maintenance starts Tomorrow in Europe

Sony in a blog post announced that the PlayStation Network is all set to go offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 26th July 2012 until 08:00 on Friday 27th July 2012, BST. During the maintenance, you will be unable to access PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PS Vita, Account Management and Account Registration. Those who are looking to play online can still do so - as long as they are signed in to PSN before maintenance starts.

Source:-PlayStation Blog

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Music Unlimited Service Android Mobile and Tablet Apps Updated

Sony released new updates for its Music Unlimited Service Android smartphones and tablets apps. Music Unlimited Android Tablet app v1.4 delivers Offline Playback, giving users the ability to enjoy music even when a 3G or Wi-Fi connection isn’t available, or when they want to conserve battery life or curb data usage.

Music Unlimited Android Mobile app v1.4 update let users to access the "My Channels" feature which gives them the ability to create and control customized radio stations built around a favorite artist. New update also includes 30 second "preview mode" available without any account and adds move APK to SD card on supported devices.

Both the Music Unlimited app for tablets and smartphones are free to download from Google Play store though some features require a monthly subscription in order to access them.

Source:- Sony Entertainment Network

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Sony unveils Android 4.0 Walkman F800 series and slimmest E470 series

Sony today announced the new line of Walkman Players – Walkman F800 Series with Android 4.0 and Walkman E470 Series, the slimmest model in Walkman history.

The new Walkman models offer access to more than 14 million songs with Sony Entertainment Network’s cloud-based Music Unlimited Service. As part of a simple monthly subscription, Music Unlimited lets users transfer their favorite songs and ad-free radio channels to their Walkman device for a world of music discovery even when offline. Making it easy for users to load up existing media, Walkman supports drag-and-drop transfer of music, photos, videos, podcasts and playlists from iTunes for Windows via Media Go software or Windows Media Player.

Users can also keep their music in tune with their mood with SenseMe technology by automatically categorizing music tracks into different channels.

Walkman F800 Series

For an on-the-go entertainment experience, the new Android 4.0 powered Walkman F800 Series offers a generous range of pre-installed apps, from email to maps and media gallery, a 3.5-inch multi-touch screen and NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processer.

Users enjoy crisp highs and full, thumping bass powered by S-Master Digital Amplifier from Sony that cuts distortion and unpleasant clipping for clearer listening. And with a dedicated W. button, you can now jump to the music application while gaming or browsing the web and enjoy full playback and control their music collection.

The Walkman F800 Series is also more than just a music player. The ability to connect to Bluetooth enabled speakers, headphones, hi-fi systems or car stereos is also useful at home or on the go.

The 16GB F800 Series will retail for about $269.99 and the 32GB will retail for about $299.99.

Walkman E470 Series

The slimmest Walkman player ever from Sony, the new E470 Series is the ultimate on-the-go companion at just 7.0-millimeters thin. Available in a metallic red or black finish and featuring crisp premium Walkman sound quality, the new E470 Series models are also packed with fun features such as karaoke mode, synchronized lyrics and two pre-installed Tetris and Sudoku like games, Puyo Pop Fever and NUMBER PLACE , on a bright 2.0-inch LCD screen.

The 4GB E470 Series will retail for about $79.99, the 8GB for about $89.99 and the 16GB for about $109.99.

All Walkman F800 and E470 Series models include soft hybrid silicone premium ear bud headphones.

The new Walkman Mobile Entertainment Players will be available beginning August 2012 at Sony Stores, participating retailers and online.

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Sony's Music Unlimited Service Launches in Japan

Sony's Music Unlimited service launched in the UK and Ireland in December 2010 and has finally launched in Japan, priced at 1,480 yen per month.

Key Features of “Music Unlimited”

1. A variety of preset music channels
   Users can enjoy 57 music channels categorized by genre, era, Premium channels with various Top 100 channels, as well as mood (“Relax,” “Morning,” and more) based on SensMe, Sony's proprietary 12 Tone Analysis technology to evaluate music tracks. Furthermore, users can use My Channel to create artist-inspired channels to enjoy music from that artist and other similar artists.
2. Personalization
   By studying users' 'like/dislike' song ratings, “Music Unlimited” adapts to users' music preferences to offer the most compatible and enjoyable songs from the cloud. Therefore, the more users use the service, the more opportunities they have to discover new songs and artists.
3. Synchronized music experience across all devices
   Users can easily build their My Library and create playlists with their favorite music which can be enjoyed across all compatible devices without the need to transfer music files.
4. Offline playback
   In addition to online streaming, users can also listen to their playlists and music channels in subways or airplanes where they cannot access the network, through offline playback on their PlayStationVita, Android smartphones including Xperia, and Android Walkman.
5. Music Sync
   Furthermore, by scanning and matching their existing music files on their personal computers with the “Music Unlimited” catalog through MusicSync, users’ music and playlists from other media players including iTunes automatically appear in their “Music Unlimited” My Library for them to enjoy at any time across all compatible devices.

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Sony announces XQD S Series memory card

Sony today announced the new XQD S Series memory card which offers the read/write transfer speeds of 168MB/s (actual speed), outpaces the maximum interface speed limit of Compact Flash cards (167 MB/s).

A high-speed driver for the MRW-E80 XQD card reader is available now for free download at http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/mrw-e80

Also available, free driver software allows XQD memory cards to be used with the latest Thunderbolt-enabled computers through a compatible card reader.

From August, XQD S Series users can also download free new version of File Rescue, Ver 3.2, software by Sony, allowing recovery of accidentally-deleted photos and videos. It’s the world’s first file recovery utility that now supports latest AVCHD and 3D formats as well as RAW and MOV files. File Rescue software is also available for XQD H Series users.

The new XQD S Series memory card is available with 64GB capacity from July 2012. A 32GB card will also be available later in 2012 (September/October).

Source:- Sony

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Sony to Acquire Gaikai for $380 million

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement on June 30, 2012 (Japan Time) to acquire Gaikai Inc., the world’s leading interactive cloud-based gaming company, for approximately USD 380 million. Through the acquisition, SCE will establish a new cloud service, ensuring that it continues to provide users with truly innovative and immersive interactive entertainment experiences.

“By combining Gaikai’s resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE’s extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices.”

“SCE has built an incredible brand with PlayStation and has earned the respect of countless millions of gamers worldwide,” said David Perry, CEO of Gaikai Inc., “We’re honored to be able to help SCE rapidly harness the power of the interactive cloud and to continue to grow their ecosystem, to empower developers with new capabilities, to dramatically improve the reach of exciting content and to bring breathtaking new experiences to users worldwide.”

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, Gaikai has developed the highest quality, fastest interactive cloud-streaming platform in the world that enables the streaming of quality games to a wide variety of devices via the internet. With this acquisition, SCE will establish a cloud service and expand its network business by taking full advantage of Gaikai's revolutionary technology and infrastructure including data centers servicing dozens of countries and key partners around the world.

The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

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PS3 firmware Update v4.20 Available for Download

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update v4.20 is available for download. System software update (v4.20) will improve sidetone audio performance and also allow you to set the amount of time that the system will wait before turning itself off automatically for [Video/TV/Music/Photo] and for [Game/Other Features].

Source:- PS3

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Android 4.0 ICS rolling out for the Sony Xperia S

Starting today, Sony is rolling out Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia S which also brings additional tweaks to Walkman, Movies, and Album features on the device. Watch Xperia S in action in Sony's official Video : Xperia S – What’s new in Android 4.0 after the break.

The ICS update will be available Over the air  or you can also update your device using a computer – either with web-based Xperia Update, PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.

Source:- Sony Mobile

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Sony Xperia Ion coming to AT&T on June 24th

AT&T today announced that it will be offering 4G LTE Android smartphone the Xperia ion from Sony on June 24th for $99 with a two-year agreement.

Sony’s first 4G LTE smartphone - the Xperia ion  comes with a 4.6-inch HD Reality display (1280 x 720), a 1.5Ghz dual core processor, running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, a 12MP rear camera with Exmor R for Mobile camera sensor, 1080p HD video recording on primary camera, 720p HD front-facing chat camera, 16GB internal memory with microSD expansion slot supports up to 32GB, PlayStation Certified and 1,900 mAh battery.

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Xperia miro and Xperia tipo Comparison

Detailed specs comparison between Xperia miro and Xperia tipo Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones.

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Sony unveils Xperia miro and Xperia tipo

Earlier this week, Sony teased us with an upcoming Xperia smartphone and today it announced two new Xperia smartphones, Xperia miro and Xperia tipo. Both running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Xperia miro is a slim (113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm), stylish smartphone with deep Facebook integration with contacts, gallery and the music player for sharing and discovery. It features 3.5-inch (320 x 480px) display, 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225A processor, 4GB internal memory,  5MP camera with flash, front VGA camera, Bluetooth, WiFi and a micro SD card slot.

Xperia tipo is a simple and easy to use smartphone experience targeting consumers who may be purchasing their first smartphone. It will be available in two edition – regular one and dual SIM version – Xperia tipodual in red, white, blue and black color option. It features 3.2-inch scratch-resistant mineral glass display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 2.9 GB internal memory expandable to 32GB via micro SD card, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a 1500 maH battery with >24hrs usage time.

Both smartphones will be launched globally in Q3 2012.

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Sony to announce Next Xperia Smartphone in 9 days

Sony is all set to announce its new Xperia smartphone -- for the first time allowing fans to decide actually when its going to happen. The official release date is set for June 22nd but anyone who visits Sony facebook page and click on "fast forward button", will bring the next Xperia announcement that little bit closer.

At the moment, the NXT Xperia release date is 20th June but its most likely to change. Other than device announcement game, Sony also allows you to enter a few competitions for winning the “secret” device. For more information hit the source link below.

Source:- Facebook

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Sony launches web-based Reader Store and update Android Reader App

Sony launched an online reader store and refreshes Android Reader App. New web based Reader Store now allows you to access your Reader Store account from any web browser, and sign in and purchase content without having to install any software to your computer.

Any e-Books purchased will be ready-to-read on the Reader app or wireless device. Reader Store eBooks also working on any Adobe DRM-supported apps and devices.

Sony also launched a new update for the Android Reader App, now available for download at Google Play features a sharper user interface, landscape viewing capabilities and an overall improved stability.

Source:- Google Play

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