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Sony to update Xperia S to 4.0.4

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:48:50 +0000

Yesterday we reported that the Android 4.0 update for the Xperia S would be released in late Q2 and we can now confirm one of the reasons why the Xperia S is receiving the Android 4.0 update later than the 2011 range of Xperia handsets.

The Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for the 2011 Xperia phones has updated the handsets to Android 4.0.3, with 2.6.32 kernal. The Xperia S however, is most likely to be updated to Android 4.0.4, with a kernal version of 3.0.8. A snapshot of a leaked ROM from the Xperia NX shows the phone running a later kernal of 3.0.8 and 4.0.3 with a build number of 6.1.A.0.405.

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India release confirmed for Sony Xperia P

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:36:19 +0000

More Xperia release news tells us that India is to recieve the Xperia P smartphone handset into their mobile market from as soon as the end of May.

Sony have confirmed that the handset is due to hit the Indian retail shelves by the end of the month and one online retail company already have the Xperia P available for pre-ordering with a stated release date of the 26th of May although, this has already changed from the 25th of May which was originally their stated date of release, so perhaps the date could still slip a little.

Infibeam have the black, Gingerbread (Android 2.3) powered Xperia P listed at 25,500 INR (roughly £296).

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Xperia sola, Xperia P and Xperia U support manuals now available

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:50:44 +0000

As we start to see more of these handsets in the wild, Sony have moved to update their support website to include the user guides for three of their newest Xperia handsets, namely the Xperia P, Xperia U and the Xperia sola smartphones, shortly before the handsets themselves are released officially. (...)
Read the rest of Xperia sola, Xperia P and Xperia U support manuals now available

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Sony Xperia GX and SX announced for Japan

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:25:21 +0000

Sony have announced two new handsets for the Japanese market. The first handset is pretty much of standard specifications. The Sony Xperia SX features a 3.7″ display with Sony Mobile Bravia and an 8mp camera, along with a 1.5GHz dual core processor. Other features will include mobile TV, mobile wallet and infrared connectivity.

The Xperia GX on the other hand puts Sony’s flagship Xperias to shame. The Xperia GX is the first phone from Sony to feature a 13 megapixel camera, while the “flagship” Xperia S (and Xperia Ion) feature an impressive but, not quite as good 12 megapixel camera. The Xperia GX also has the largest display from the Sony range. The GX has a 4.6″ display, again with Mobile Bravia built in.

These will be the first LTE Sony phones to launch in Japan and will see the introduction of three new applications: WALKMAN, Album and Movies.

The “WALKMAN” application integrates signature high quality audio technologies such as clear stereo, clear bass, VPT surround sound, manual equalizer and xLOUD™ with new innovative ways to play, discover and recommend music.
The “Album” application brings new intuitive ways to sort and browse high quality photos and videos in blazing speed, as well as providing instant viewing, commenting and sharing of photos on Facebook and other online albums, leveraging the great camera capabilities of Xperia GX and Xperia SX.
The “Movies” application streamlines the playback and viewing of movies in high quality audio and video with intelligent database search to discover more info about the movie for a rich and immersive experience.

Both handsets are expected to launch in the summer and will be available in black and white. They will arrive with Android 4.0 straight out the box.

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China to see release of Xperia Neo L smartphone

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:34 +0000

Another new handset has been announced by Sony, in the form of the ‘Xperia neo L’, a smartphone handset that is due to be initially released in China.

Coming in the same vein specification wise as the previously released Xperia Neo V, the Neo L features a 4 inch display, 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM and a 720p capable 5.1MP camera. The handset also has a front facing VGA camera. The Neo L is slightly longer and thinner than the Neo V.

Pricing and exact release dates for the Neo L haven’t been confirmed by Sony as of yet however, the news that the Xperia Neo L will come preinstalled with Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich should encourage potential (Chinese at least) buyers as this is the first time Sony intend to release a handset with ICS available out of the box.

Sony Xperia Neo L White Paper can be downloaded here.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Xperia S Release Update

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:50:51 +0000

Although Sony haven’t offered up definite information regarding the release of Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) for their Xperia S flagship smartphone lately, at least there is ‘news’ filtering down from support staff on the Talk Sony Mobile forums of a potential date for the update rollout of ICS for the Xperia S.

Responding to speculation that the ICS update would be available in June or July, support staff member Markus announced that the update is expected in late May or early June and that the update will of course be a gradual roll out, reaching different areas and networks at different times.

“Xperia S is planned to get ICS somewhere around late May/early June. That’s what’s been said and that’s still what we’re sticking to. Any other dates (such as “June/July”) is just speculation”

Not too long to wait for Sony Xperia S owners either way, late May or early June will be here quickly enough and hopefully the roll out and the software will be glitch free when it arrives.

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ICS Xperia update continues to rollout Sony confirm

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:36:02 +0000

As most Xperia owners will know by now, Sony are busy rolling out the much awaited update to the Android operating software – namely Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich – on Xperia handsets that were released in 2011 or later eg the Xperia S, Xperia Arc, Xperia Neo and so on.

Although the company don’t give specific release dates, they are keen to keep us up to date and assure Xperia users that ICS is on the way and have posted an update doing just that. The ICS rollout is already hitting the Nordic countries and Sony are continuing to push forward with the release globally although networks are also involved in bringing the update to customers which may slow things down a little.

A list of already released Ice Cream Sandwich updates can be found at the Sony Blog and instructions on how to upgrade your 2011 Xperia handset can be found here.

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Developer ICS ROM released for 2011 Xperia models

bic — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:41:16 +0000

Sony have released a beta, aka developer version of the upcoming Android update, Ice Cream Sandwich. The update is for advanced developers, who have extensive knowledge in how to install and switch between ROMs, there fore shouldn’t be installed by any one who doesn’t really know what they’re doing.

If however, you’re comfortable with this, you will need an unlocked Xperia Arc S, Xperia Neo V, Xperia Ray or an Xperia Play running 4.0.2.A.0.42 and an unlocked bootloader. WiFi and Bluetooth are two key features that aren’t included in the beta version of ICS, nor are Google Mobile Services, including Gmail, Google Maps and Face Unlock.

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Deal of the day: Sony Ericsson LiveView further price drop

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:09:03 +0000

A short update on one of our previous posts regarding a low priced deal for the Sony Ericsson Liveview on Play.com. The retailer has dropped the price of Liveview even further but, for one day only this time round.

On the Play ‘deal of the day’ promotion, the Sony Ericsson Liveview accessory is reduced down to an even cheaper £12.99 with free delivery! At £15 the deal was cheap as chips but, at £12.99 it seems irresistible to anyone who has ever considered buying Liveview as an add-on for their phone.

This deal is available today – 14th of March 2012 and can be found at the following link: Play Sony Ericsson Liveview @£12.99

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Sony Ericsson Liveview down to £15

bic — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:46:09 +0000

Admittedly, the new Sony Watch which is essentially a next generation Liveview isn’t far off from launching but, seeing the Sony Ericsson Liveview bluetooth display down to just £15 couldn’t be ignored.

We’ve seen the price of the Liveview drop to £18 before through Play.com but, it only stayed at the low price for a couple of days before returning to £30, while other retailers still had the Sony Ericsson Liveview priced at £40-£45. The £15 deal for the Liveview is again available through Play and like last time, it may not last very long so you’ll need to be quick to nab one at this price.

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