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Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia active now available in the U.S. for $369.99
While not that many U.S. carriers are selling Sony Ericsson smartphones, the company is going for the folks who want their devices unlocked and who don’t want to sign contracts with mobile operators. That said, one Sony Ericsson smartphone, Xperia active, has found its way to Newegg, which is selling the SIM-free version for $369.99. Yeah I know that sounds kinda steep, but as I said – you don’t have to sign a two-year contract with the purchase. Those who don’t know what this particular handset is all about should … Read more
Yoeau
Sony Ericsson to be rebranded to Sony by the middle of next year
Back in October Sony announced that they were going to purchase Ericsson’s half of the decade old joint venture Sony Ericsson. We didn’t really get a lot of details about what the future of the company would be, other than that Sony would keep on making mobile phones. Now thanks to Kristian Tear, an executive VP at Sony Ericsson who spoke to The Times of India, we have a bit more clarity about the situation. With regards to the Sony Ericsson brand, Kristian says that it’ll be phased out by … Read more
Stefan Constantinescu
Sony Ericsson kills its Sync service, suggests Google Sync as alternative
Sony Ericsson announced that its Sync service will stop working on December 29th. The Swedish-Japanese handset maker said its service was made for old generation phones and is now pretty obsolete. Instead, they suggest Google Sync to its users or some third-party service like Plaxo or UNYK. Here’s what they said: We are phasing out Sony Ericsson Sync service since it was meant for old generation phones and our aim is to create a more enhanced and integrated smartphone experience for you. As an alternative to Sony Ericsson Sync service, … Read more
Dusan Belic
Sony Ericsson’s TrackID app now available in the Android Market
Like SoundHound and Shazam are not enough, Sony Ericsson decided to launch its own music recognition app in the Android Market. TrackID is now available as a free download, making it easy to discover new music and share what you’re listening to with your friends on Facebook. As soon as TrackID identifies some tune, you can “Like” it to make it instantly visible on your wall so that your e-buddies can see it. Additional options include the ability to access artist biographies, view music videos on YouTube and add any … Read more
Dusan Belic
Sony Ericsson teams-up with Ingram Micro to reach more buyers in the U.S.
Sony Ericsson has signed an agreement with Ingram Micro, which is the world’s largest technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, to distribute its unlocked phones in the U.S. The agreement includes several of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia smartphones, and all products will be made available through Ingram Micro starting later this month. Globally, Ingram Micro distributes millions of mobile solutions to their reseller partners such as Amazon.com, Best Buy, Buy.com and Newegg.com. Now I’m not sure this will prove as successful for Sony Ericsson as it would a deal with some … Read more
Dusan Belic
Sony Ericsson Neo V and Arc S now available in the U.S. unlocked
Sony Ericsson just announced the release of its Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V, which are now available for purchase in the U.S. at the Sony Store. Both devices were recently updated to the latest Android operating system Gingerbread 2.3.4 that brings improvements to Sony Ericsson’s unique Facebook inside Xperia. Other noteworthy features for the arc S and neo V include the following: Xperia arc S Key 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 … Read more
Charles West
Sony Ericsson’s 2011 Xperia portfolio due to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Bought a Sony Ericsson smartphone in 2011? Wondering if it’s ever going to get upgraded to that brand new shiny version of Android that Google showed off in October? Martina Johansson, from the Sony Ericsson Product Blog, is here to answer your questions and save the day: There have been a few questions here on the blog and in our support forums regarding our upgrade plans beyond Gingerbread. We can today confirm that we plan to upgrade the entire 2011 Xperia™ portfolio* to the next version of Android known as … Read more
Stefan Constantinescu
O2′s Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 getting the Gingerbread update in a week
O2 has finally green-lighted the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for its Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. According to the Telefónica-owned mobile operator, there were significant problems with the new firmware, causing the delay. Heck, even now things are not running smoothly and O2 suggests installing the new software with a caution – X10 may run slower with Gingerbread. Here’s what they said (an excerpt): The move from FroYo to Gingerbread does carry a risk that we want you to be aware of. The X10 was really only meant to work with … Read more
Dusan Belic
BlackBerry maintains strong market share in UK and Canada
While the U.S. may be the biggest smartphone market out there, and RIM’s foothold there is slipping, BlackBerry continues to be popular in the UK and Canada according to recent survey data. In Canada, BlackBerry has snatched 41% of the smartphone market, which is more or less in line with where RIM sat at the beginning of the summer. Apple claimed 25% as of August, with the other major manufacturers claiming 27% collectively. In the UK, Android leads with 44.8%, but BlackBerry still manages to beat out iPhone 22.5% versus … Read more
Simon Sage
Greenpeace puts BlackBerry dead last in eco-friendliness
RIM made its debut in the Greenpaece Guide to Greener Electronics this month, and it’s not a good start. The maker of BlackBerry is dead last among other electronics manufacturers, including LG, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, and Apple. RIM gets a beating in the ratings for not providing external verification of its greenhouse gas emission reduction, nor setting any renewable energy targets for the future. RIM apparently works with trade associations that oppose stringent energy efficiency standards in products, though RIM does avoid using conflict minerals in production, and gets … Read more
Simon Sage
Leak: First images of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD, codename Nozomi, hit the net
Less than 100 hours ago we were tipped off about the release of an upcoming Sony Ericsson device called the Xperia Arc HD. As the name implies, it’s set to feature a screen with a 720p resolution, similar to the recently announced HTC Rezound and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Now we have images of the device, which is said to be known as Nozomi LT26i internally, along with a detailed spec sheet that may or may not change by the time this thing becomes official. Here’s what set to be under … Read more