Sony Has awarded PS certification to the Xperia Arc and never seen outside Japan- Arco. These are the only other two phones apart from the Xperia Play to win the Sony playstation certification. These phones will now be able to access and download PS certified games from the Sony-Android Marketplace which was earlier limited to the Xperia Play.
If you missed it you can catch the full review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Here.
The new Sony Ericsson Xperia Active left starts where the likes of the Defy left off. With a host of interesting things in the box, the Xperia Active promises to be a delight for those with an active lifestyle.
| Network | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Price | 20,500/- INR |
| Frequency | Quad Band |
| Phone Style |
Touch Screen Candy Bar |
| OS | Android 2.3.4 |
| Thickness | 16.5 mm |
| Length | 92 mm |
| Width | 55 mm |
| Weight |
110.8g |
| Built-in Memory | 1GB ROM (up to 320MB free) , 512 MB RAM |
| Additional Memory | microSD™, up to 32GB |
| High-speed Data | UMTS/HSPA 900/2100 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm audio jack,Bluetooth™ technology,WiFi |
| Screen Size | 3″, 320 x 480 Pixels, Dust and water resistant |
| Secondary Screen Size | N/A |
| Screen Colours | 16,777,216 color TFT |
| Camera | 5-megapixel, digital zoom – up to 8x,image stabiliser |
| Camera Resolution | HD video recording 720p |
| Colors | Black-RedOrange , Black with White , White-RedOrange , White – White |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone |
| Music Player | Yes |
| Music Formats | TBC |
| Radio | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Processor | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor |
| Internet | Yes |
| Browser | HTML |
| Games | Yes |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1200 mAh |
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An allegedly leaked shot of the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo has been leaked. This device is not yet announced so one can only hope that its real.
Almost identical in appearance to the Xperia Arc this device will boast a dual core processor to add to the amazingly awesome experience of the existing Arc.
There is a large edge to edge display which appears to be larger than 4.3 inches. The Timescape UI also looks pretty different with a new revamped dock that reminds us of the iOS multitasking toolbar.
Here is our wishlist
and while we are at it lets ask for a 32GB onboard and a 2000 mah Battery, hihg hopes, huh?
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Sony Ericsson has just announced a set of new Xperia phones to replace the budget/small sized phones in the series.
The Xperia Mini
Xperia Mini Pro
The Full Press Release
Sony Ericsson unveils next-generation Xperia minis
Introducing two powerful, versatile and compact smartphones
Xperia™ mini – the world’s smallest HD video recording smartphone
Xperia™ mini pro –intuitive fast messaging in a compact smartphoneMay 5th, 2011, London – Sony Ericsson unveils the new Xperia™ mini and Xperia™ mini pro, the latest additions to its Xperia™ family. Building on the success of the original mini series, 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, letting consumers manage documents and e-mails instantly and securely while on the move.
Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said, “We wanted to provide consumers even greater choice across the Xperia™ range, while building on the success of the original mini series. These turbo-charged smartphones now contain even more power, enhanced functionality, a larger screen and premium features unique to Sony Ericsson. They are packed full of features, making them a perfect choice for consumers looking for all the benefits of Android and Sony in a beautiful and easy to use compact form factor.”
Sony Ericsson also unveils today 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 closerSony 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.
Check out the Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products
Remember the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 ! The device was a budget version the the Xperia Lineup. Well, looks like Sony Ericsson is eager to get rid of stocks on hand. So , the X8 has been slapped with a walkman logo and being sold as the all new Walkman W8. See the spec sheet below, and tell us do you really see a difference in the devices except the strangely unique walkman logo.
If you ask us, Don’t buy this phone! You will just be buying something a year old, with a new name.
Pictures of what looks to be a Sony Ericsson prototype running Windows Phone 7 have recently surfaced. “Julie” the name that was given to a sliding prototype WIN 7 handset when SE was named Manufacturer at the WP7 event last year. It is becoming more and more apparent that manufacturers are keeping their options open in terms of Mobile OS selection and the demand for Windows Phone 7 Devices is far more than anyone would have anticipated. The only problem that remains to be showcased tis the difference in the hardware manufacture process. While all manufacturers are in an ability to provide similar hardware, what a manufacturer does better is what will set them apart in the coming future. Lets wait and watch.
Sony Ericsson Live at Mobile World Congress, Have just announced a flurry of cellphones
First the already announced Xperia Arc is showcased
With 4.2″ Reality Display
But the proud moment comes when SE announces the newest powerhouse the Xperia Neo
Features Include
The Next Device is the Xperia PRO. This features a Slide out Qwerty keyboard, along with similar specs to the neo. All devices are expected to be available next month.
Folks over at engadget got their hands on a prototype of the “Playstation Phone” . Which is actually officially called the XPERIA PLAY. Specs include (most of them are just guesses)
Hit the Source Link Below for a full preview of the device along with more than 50 images of the product.
Source Engadget
