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Friday, 6 May 2011

Sony Ericsson unveils next-generation Xperia Mini and Mini Pro

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Xperia mini

Sony Ericsson unveils the new Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro smartphones, the latest additions to its Xperia family. These innovative smartphones come packed full of features, powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and run the latest platform of Google's Android – Gingerbread 2.3. Beautifully designed, Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro both integrate best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and HD video recording (720p).

The products offer a full multimedia entertainment experience. Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro enable access to over 150,000 apps on the Android Market and has a 3" scratch-resistant, multi-touch glass screen. The improved user interface allows up to 16 apps displayed on the home screen. Facebook inside Xperia, a feature just announced for the Xperia family, provides a unique social media integration.

Xperia mini pro brings the optimised slide-out keyboard with smart functionality first seen on the Xperia pro to a compact smartphone. A subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard. Xperia mini pro also comes pre-loaded with Office Suite and McAfee antivirus software.

Xperia mini pro

Sony Ericsson also unveils a new integration, Facebook inside Xperia, which will be included in the new Xperia mini and mini pro and soon to be available across the wider Xperia range. Facebook inside Xperia integrates social connections throughout the phone, by making Facebook immediately accessible from the most used areas of the phone such as the picture gallery, music player, phonebook and calendar. As people are becoming increasingly reliant on their smartphones for instant communication, Sony Ericsson is enabling people to 'like', share and comment more easily than ever before with Facebook inside Xperia.

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini – Key features

  • World's smallest Android smartphone with HD video recording
  • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Place up to 16 apps in the corners of your home screen
  • Over 150,000 apps on Android Market
  • Facebook inside. Keeping your friends closer

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro – Key features

  • Ergonomic keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
  • HD video and Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Synch your email and view office documents safely on the go
  • Place up to 16 apps in the corners of your home screen
  • Over 150,000 apps on Android Market

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro and Xperia mini with HD will be available globally in selected markets from Q3.

For More Information Visit Sony Ericsson Product Blog

 

Sunday, 15 April 2012

Sony rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray

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Sony Android 4.0 update

Two weeks ago, Sony promised that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for update for 2011 Xperia smartphone beginning mid-April and now they are rolling out software update.

For the time being, the update will be made available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray consumers in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway.

According to Sony, The software will initially be made available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray for consumers in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway. For the above models, the software rollout will continue over the next 4-6 weeks, becoming available in other global markets.

In order to upgrade your 2011 Xperia smartphone you will need to connect to a PC or Mac – please visit http://www.sonymobile.com/update and follow the instructions.

Following on, Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will receive their scoop starting from the end of May/early June.

Friday, 30 March 2012

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Xperia smartphones, starting from mid-April

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Sony ICS

Sony Mobile has confirmed that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for 2011 Xperia smartphones will start from mid-April 2012.

The first Xperia models to receive the upgrade will be Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray. Following on, Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will receive their scoop starting from the end of May/early June.

Previously, Sony stated that Android 4.0 update for the Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray would commence from end of March/early April. This implies that Sony delayed the ICS update for Xperia line-up and not only that now you won’t receive any update requests or notifications and the update will be available for download via PC Companion and Bridge for Mac (i.e. not over the air via 3G or WiFi).

Source:- Sony Mobile

Thursday, 3 November 2011

Sony Ericsson’s Global Android 2.3.4 update includes gesture input

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Sony Ericsson Gesture input

Sony Ericsson now globally roll out Android 2.3.4 update for Xperia Line up and when that firmware hits your handset, don’t be surprised if you find "Gesture input" through which you can input text by swiping the finger from one letter to the next.

The phones that will get the software update are: Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia  pro, Xperia ray, Xperia active, Xperia neo V, Xperia arc S and the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman. The update will be available for all unlocked phones and most operator variants but there will be local deviations.  There are also some deviations on feature upgrade depending on phone model. Google Talk video chat will only be available for phones with front facing camera. Xperia PLAY will not get 3D panorama sweep but it will get HD video recording and the other goodies below.

The highlights of the update are:

  • Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras
  • Updated Facebook inside Xperia functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities. We have talked about Facebook  inside Xperia on previous posts.
  • Xperia smartphones introducing world’s first 3D Sweep Panorama functionality powered by Sony.
  • 16x video zoom
  • The software upgrade will enable consumers to turn their Xperia  smartphone into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock multimedia station. Connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a big screen experience.
  • Gesture input – text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next
  • WiFi DLNA
  • Screen capture – allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere in the phone.

Source:- Sony Ericsson Blog

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Sony unveils Xperia GX and Xperia SX - the first Sony LTE smartphones for the Japanese market

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Xperia GX

Sony Mobile today announced two new Xperia Android smartphones designed specifically for the Japanese market. Xperia GX and Xperia SX join the popular Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD.

The Xperia GX boasts a 4.6-inch HD, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 13MP camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording and 16GB internal flash storage. Xperia SX

The Xperia GX is joined by the Xperia SX, which Sony claims is the world's lightest LTE capable handset, weighing only 95grams. It packs 3.7-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, an 8MP camera, and 8GB internal memory. It also features infrared port data exchange, mobile wallet and mobile TV.

Both Xperia GX and Xperia SX will launch in black and white with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich installed when they hit stores in Japan this summer.

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Sony Intros Xperia go and Xperia acro S water resistant smartphones

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Xperia go and Xperia acro S

Sony Mobile announced the two new Xperia Smartphones: Xperia go and Xperia acro S for those looking for premium specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance. First up, the Xperia go features a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking, a dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, running Android 2.3 (upgradable to Android 4.0), a 5MP camera and 8GB of internal phone storage. You can choose from white, black and yellow color options when the phone arrives in Q3 this year.

Xperia acro S boasts a 4.3-inch 720p HD Reality Display, a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, a 12MP camera, launching on Android 4.0,  NFC enabled and PlayStation certified. It features IP55 and IP57 Ratings for dust and water resistance and will be available in black, white and pink color options.

Sony Xperia go and Xperia acro S Specifications:-

Sony Xperia go and Xperia acro S Specifications

Monday, 14 February 2011

Sony Ericsson Unveils the Xperia neo and pro

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Xperia neo

Sony Ericsson unveils the Xperia neo and Xperia pro, the newest additions to the new generation of Xperia smartphones. Closely following the launch of the Xperia arc smartphone earlier this year, these latest smartphones also feature cutting edge technology from Sony and an exceptional multimedia experience on the latest version of the Android platform - Gingerbread.

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo – Key features

  • Exmor R. Great stills and videos even in low light
  • Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Built-in HDMI. Your stills and videos on HD TV
  • More than 100,000 apps on Android Market
  • Google services. At your service

The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will be available in the following colours: Blue Gradient, Red and Silver.

Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features

Xperia pro Black
  • Touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
  • Synch your email and edit office documents on the go
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine and Exmor R for mobile
  • HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector
  • Google services and more than 100,000 apps on Android Market

The Sony Ericsson Xperia pro will be available in the following colours: Black, Red, Silver.

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will be available globally in selected markets from end Q1 and Sony Ericsson Xperia pro from end Q2.

 

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V now available in the U.S.

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Xperia arc S

The Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) are now available for purchase in the U.S. at the Sony Store.

Xperia arc S Key Features and Pricing:

  • Android 2.3.4 operating system
  • 1.4 GHz processor
  • 8.1 megapixel camera with Exmor R for mobile image sensor
  • 4.2" Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • 3D and 2D sweep panorama photography
  • Available in Pure White, Gloss Black, Midnight Blue, and Misty Silver
  • MSRP $549.99, unlocked

Xperia neo V

Xperia neo V Key Features and Pricing:

  • Android 2.3.4 operating system
  • 3.7" capacitive, multi-touch screen
  • 5 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom
  • Front-facing camera
  • Available in Pearl White, Silver, and Blue Gradient
  • MSRP $349.99, unlocked

The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V are available unlocked, at Sony Store. Additional availability can be found at other retailers such as Newegg.com starting early December.

Source:- Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V

 

Saturday, 24 December 2011

Xperia Smartphone to get Android 4.0 ICS, starting from end March/early April 2012

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ICS Android 4.0

Sony Ericsson officially confirmed that the first 2011 Xperia smartphones will be upgraded to Android 4.0 starting from end March/early April 2012. The first smartphones to get the upgrade are Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray. Soon after, starting from end April/early May, Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini and mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active as well as Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will get their upgrades. 

Xperia smartphone owners will receive a notification in the phone instructing them to download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternatively, they can connect to a computer and download it via PC companion.

Source:- Sony Ericsson Blog

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Sony Ericsson intros Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD for Japan

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Xperia acro HD

Here we’re little confused by both Sony Ericsson and Sony brand but Sony Ericsson which is soon to be Sony, brings out two new smartphones for the Japanese market Xperia acro HD and Xperia NX alongside with Xperia ion and Xperia S.

The Xperia acro HD, the follow-up to Xperia acro with popular Japan-specific features including infrared port data exchange, mobile wallet and mobile TV. It features 4.3-inch HD LCD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, a 12MP rear camera with Exmor R, 1.3MP front-facing cam, supports handwriting input, a 1840mAh battery and 16GB of internal memory. It is scheduled to launch around March 2012 by NTT DoCoMo.

Xperia NX

Xperia NX, a variant of Xperia S for the Japanese market and has been scheduled for release in February 2012 by NTT DoCoMo.

Sony unveils Xperia S

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Sony Xperia S

At the International CES 2012 Sony today add new smartphone to Xperia NXT series–Xperia S. Xperia S features a 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R (1080p HD recording) 1.3MP front-facing camera (720p ) and will be available in both 16 and 32GB versions.

Xperia S will be available globally from the first quarter 2012. Launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread) Xperia  S will be upgraded to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter 2012.

Xperia S Key Features:

  • 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.
  • 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.
  • 12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode. Front-facing camera with 1.3 MP.
  • NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
  • With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia S delivers a full HD experience on TV.
  • PlayStation Certified, that guarantees a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation Store.

 

Friday, 29 July 2011

Qriocity’s video service coming to Xperia

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Xperia-Qriocity

Today, Sony announces that it will launch Qriocity video service for Xperia devices starting from August 1st. Initially it will only be available to Mini and Mini Pro owners, but eventually it'll be pushed to rest of the current lineup in nine market-UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia, Japan, Canada and the United States.

The mobile version of the video service is currently exclusive to Sony Ericsson 2011 Xperia smartphones and will be made available to Xperia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia PLAY, Xperia pro, and Xperia acro through a software upgrade later this year. The service will be available on Xperia active and Xperia ray when they launch.

Source:- Sony Ericsson Blog

 

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

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

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Xperia Z

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.

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Sony Announced Xperia SP and Xperia L

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Xperia SP

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. Xperia L

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.

Thursday, 6 January 2011

Sony Ericsson Introduces Xperia arc

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc

Sony Ericsson unveils the new Xperia arc smartphone with cutting edge Sony technology and an exceptional multimedia experience on the latest version of the Android platform - 2.3. Xperia arc is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones to be announced in 2011.

Super slim and light, Xperia arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest part and has a extra wide 4.2” multi-touch screen. Created from premium materials and with a stunning arc body, this smartphone is sleek, strong and designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand. The best of Sony technology is inside Xperia arc.  The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Furthermore, Sony’s award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor with the f/2.4 lens enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector.

Xperia arc will launch on the latest version of the Android platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available on the Android market. Xperia smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast Internet to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc – Key features

  • Slim, lightweight and strong, with perfect ergonomics
  • Extra wide 4.2” multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine to ensure ultimate multimedia and viewing experiences
  • Sony Exmor R for mobile: for best-in-class low-light photography and video capture
  • 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video recording capability
  • Android Market – thousands of applications to keep you entertained

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q1 in the colours Midnight Blue and Misty Silver.