Remember when we reported that Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 would not be receiving multi-touch capabilities, even after it was upgraded from Android 1.6 to 2.1? Well it looks like the guys over at AndroidAndMe have heard otherwise. Not only did we hear from Sony Ericsson’s PR team that the X10 would not receive multi-touch, we…
The mobile roundup – the hot hardware edition
We had a very eventful week in the mobile world, as we saw a bunch of new hardware, cool new programs and a few surprises. Microsoft’s introduction of the Kin devices was the biggest story of the week until Verizon Wireless introduced the hot Droid Incredible. Apple, Palm, and Sony Ericsson also made some waves.…
Sony Ericsson Q1 2010: $28.4 million profit, 10.5 million phones shipped, average price: $180
Sony Ericsson’s Q1 2010 financial results are out, the first of many large mobile telecommunications companies we’re going to hear about over the next 2 weeks, and they’re packed with good news. While analysts were predicting the company would be losing $173 million, they actually made some cheese, $28.4 million. That’s the first profit Sony…
Sony Ericsson Satio hits U.S. market
If you’ve been jonesing for the Sony Ericsson Satio, you’re in luck because the handset is now available in Sony Style stores for a mere $650 unlocked. I’d consider the Satio a cougar because it’s still pretty darn sexy but is kind of old – it was announced nearly a year ago. It has a…
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Now Available at Rogers
After much ado, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now available at Rogers for $149.99 on contract. The 8 megapixel camera, 4″ WVGA display, and 1 Ghz certainly make the X10 a contender for the affections of phone shoppers. It’s running Android, so there’s a wealth of applications and tinkering to be enjoyed, and unique…
Rogers Set to Drop 3-Year Pricing on the Bold 9000, Curve 8900, Galaxy Spica and More
Looks like Rogers is getting ready to put some price drops into play, effective April 15th (that’s tomorrow). All prices are applicable to new activations with a 3-year voice and data plan… Keep that in mind. Below are the drops we should see tomorrow! Blackberry Bold 9000 (Black and White) will be lowered from $124.99…
Sony Ericsson Launches Zylo and Spiro Walkman Phones
Somy Ericsson has just released two simple phones with an ear for music: the Zylo and Spiro. As you can see, both are sliders with the traditional numeric keypad, and come preloaded with social networkins apps, like Twitter and Facebook, as well as TrackID, for when you can’t quite put your finger on the name…
Fido Puts Eco-Friendly Devices On Sale
It’s not easy being green. Kermit the Frog said that once. However, as the years have passed since Kermit’s glory days, it turns out.. it IS easy being green. In fact, the folks at Rogers’ discount carrier Fido are making it easier than ever to be kind to the environment. All of Fido’s eco-friendly devices…
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 gets a firmware update
Sony Ericsson has released the first software update for its flagship Windows Mobile smartphone – Xperia X2. By now, the new firmware (MR1) should be available in most markets, though some countries may have to wait for an additional day or two. Here’s what’s changed: MR1 is built on a new core platform release from…
Sony Ericsson X10 Ready for Preorder on Rogers
Rogers has long ago announced that they’ll be selling the Sony Ericsson X10, but only today have they opened up the floodgates for preorder. The X10 Xperia is going for rather reasonable price on Rogers: $149.99, on a three-year contract, which lines up perfectly with earlier rumours. The Xperia X10 will be the beefiest Android…