It’s all about all-in-one powerhouse mobile platforms these days. Multiple processors, high-megapixel camera support, high-speed data support, mobile TV, 3D gaming – the trick is getting all that power integrated into a single platform. Ericsson has just gone live with their very own powerhouse mobile platform, the Ericsson U500 (not pictured). With a next-generation architecture…
Rumor: Sony Ericsson to launch G series at MWC, new accessories too
Straight from the rumor mill: Sony Ericsson to launch a new compact touch enabled line of phones to be called the G series. The first 2 devices will be the G900i (Codename: Tyra) and it will have a 2.6 inch screen, 5 megapixel camera and WiFi, the G700i (Codename: Josephine) is similar with a 2.6…
Official: Ericsson interested in buying Motorola’s Mobile Unit
Quote of the week: Swedish telecoms firm Ericsson is contemplating buying a spun-off Motorola mobile business if it becomes available, company chief Carl-Henric Svanberg said today at an investment analyst conference. [Via: Electronista] I don’t want to pat myself on the back, but I told you so.
Video: PlayNow Arena Demo, Sony Ericsson users are creepy
In a short commercial portraying a scenario that would never happen in real life, a young woman is sitting one a bus enjoying her music when a charming charismatic gentlemen enters the vehicle and proceeds to sit in front of her. He puts his Sony Ericsson W890i up to her headphones and uses TrackID to…
Video: Brief Sony Ericsson Z555 preview
The Z555 is a mid range Sony Ericsson device that has a 1.9 inch internal screen, external OLED screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, but what sets it apart is the gesture control. Wave your hand over the device and your alarm will be silenced, your call, etc. Interesting gimmick for sure, but will it be enough…
Sony Ericsson Tweety Z310 and Z610 limited editions spotted
Sony Ericsson is rolling out special Tweety editions of two of its clamshell phones – Z310 and Z610. The devices will only be available in their turquoise-blue colors and will feature a huge Tweety on the back. In addition, to further sweeten the deal, the Swedish-Japanese handset maker will bundle some Tweety mobile content (wallpapers…
Sony Ericsson K530i available in Fiery Red
Nokia may have fetish with naming their smartphones as “multimedia computers” or “enterprise terminals,” but Sony Ericsson has the thing with colors. Instead of calling them simply silver and black, they refer to them as “Warm Silver” and “Thunder Black.” Yeah, there are multiple shades of each color, but do they really think anyone will…
Sony Ericsson outsourcing production of T270, T280, R300 Radio, and R306 Radio handsets to Taiwan-based makers
In an effort that seemed envisioned to boost efficiency and cut costs along the way, Sony Ericsson is outsourcing production of its recently announced mobile phones to two Taiwan-based OEMs. According to DigiTimes, Arima Communications will be making T270, T280 as well as R300 Radio models, while Chi Mei Communication Systems (CMCS) will handle the…
Sony Ericsson patents mobile phone with removable display
Sony Ericsson has filed a patent for “Detachable Housings for a Wireless Communication Device.” Basically you’re mobile’s screen can be detached from the actual device. Is this useful? I’m drawing an absolute blank here. [Via: Unwired View]
Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena launched with the addition of more than 5 million new, mostly DRM-free, tracks
Recently at the MIDEM conference in Cannes, France – Sony Ericsson launched the updated PlayNow arena mobile content store. The old-new service now has more mobile content than ever before thanks to the deals signed with 10 major record labels — including Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, EMI, The Orchard, IODA, The PocketGroup, Hungama, X5…