Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X2 is being rolled out, and the fine folks at SE have shared their plans for software upgrades. Come March, Windows Mobile 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 upgrades will be released, and will include video calling, FM radio, faster GPS locking, and overall stability improvements. Then in May, the X2 will get Windows Mobile…
Videos: First Sony Ericsson Vivaz video samples are crystal freaking clear and impressive
When the Sony Ericsson Vivaz was announced I largely ignored it because it looks downright hideous. Sure the spec sheet is nice, it’s the first 720p video recording mobile phone with continuous autofocus, but man, if I had to pull a Vivaz out of my pocket I’d feel embarrassed. I’m still not going to buy…
Rogers’ Lineup to Boast Many New Touchscreen Devices in Early 2010
The next few months are going to see quite a few new touchscreen devices appearing on Rogers. Among them are the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, the LG Pop, Samsung CorbyPRO and LG KM555. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 boasts a 4″ capacitive touchscreen display, 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 8MP camera, GPS, WiFi, micro SD and more.…
Eco-Friendly Sony Ericsson ‘Aspen’ Announced
Sony Ericsson have just announced the Win-Mo powered ‘Aspen’. The device is the latest in its line of ‘GreenHeart’ eco-friendly handsets. For companies looking to make a more environmentally friendly decision, the Aspen will be worth a look. That is, if Win-Mo is their thing. Key features of the Aspen include a 3.2MP camera (with…
Sony Ericsson X10 Headed to T-Mobile Germany this April
Japan, China, and Canada, are all getting Sony Ericsson’s latest Android endeavour, the Xperia X10, and now Germany can be added to the list by way of T-Mobile. Running a 1 GHz processor and OS 1.6, enjoying a whooping 4” WVGA touch display, Wi-Fi, GPS, and an 8 megapixel camera slapped on the back, the…
AT&T now offers Sony Ericsson W518a in Red
AT&T’s Sony Ericsson W518a is now available in new color – Red, making the phone more appealing to the ladies. Specs wise, the Walkman clamshell remains unchanged — features include a 3.2-megapixel camera, Walkman 3.0 music player with shake control support, Facebook client, threaded messaging, Bluetooth and so on. Additional details are available on AT&T’s…
T-Mobile’s Sony Ericsson Equinox now available in “Ocean Blue”
T-Mobile USA is now offering Sony Ericsson’s stylish Equinox clamshell in new color – “Ocean Blue.” Specs wise, the device remains unchanged, but it’s not about the features with these kinds of handsets, anyway. Here’s a sentence from the official announcement: Unique as your many facets, the Equinox phone’s dancing lights sparkle with color to…
Sony Ericsson X10 Coming to China in Spring, Despite Other Android Delays
Motorola and Samsung Android devices have been delayed in China due to ongoing friction between Google and the government there, but Sony Ericsson said confidently at the Japan X10 launch that their own Android device will be landing in China in the Spring without delay. It’s easy to imagine the politics of a move like…
Japanese DoCoMo launches Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 as Smartphone Xperia
NTT DoCoMo is the first major carrier that has announced the addition of Sony Ericsson’s Android-powered Xperia X10 to its portfolio. The operator will start selling the device as Smartphone Xperia in April. You already know everything there is to know about the X10 so I won’t go into the specs here. I’ll only add…
Video: Ericsson’s 3D Landscape Mapping APIs for Android
Oh hey, Ericsson has labs just like Google and Nokia. Neat. They’ve published their first YouTube video, showing off a map with 3D structures working on the Xperia X10. Of course, the X10 runs Android, the APIs for which have been available since November, but it’s pretty sweet to see them in action. Ovi and…