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Sony Ericsson is now pushing the Android 2.3.4 update for most of its Xperia phones sold all around the world. The new software is released for the following Sony Ericsson devices: 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. Moreover, some deviations on feature upgrade will depend on phone model. For instance, Google Talk video chat will only be available for phones with front facing camera, while Xperia PLAY will not get 3D panorama sweep.
Other notable feature upgrades include:
- Updated Facebook inside Xperia functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities.
- 16x video zoom
- Ability to connect USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock multimedia station, and to connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI.
- Gesture input
- WiFi DLNA
- Screen capture
Now you should check for software updates (Settings -> About phone) and take it from there…
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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