Sony Ericsson to launch Android based CDMA Xperia series smartphones in USA

With the new line up for the Xperia phones on its way, Sony Ericsson is planning to launch CDMA versions of them as well. This will be the first time the company is going into CDMA phones.  They recently had a major change in their strategy for the US. They have been providing flip, music, and camera phones to AT&T and T-Mobile; like T-Mobile's successful TM506. But now future feature phones are doubtful as Sony Ericsson is switching to an all-Android line-up for all the US carriers.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play comes alive with advertisement

Seems like Sony Ericsson have gone bloody insane for their upcoming gaming phone, the Xperia Play. The company recently launched an ad in which the android droid gets thumbs from a human being stitched onto its hands. Pretty gross is everyone’s reaction; however it seems quite an idea. The ad is named “The Donor” and shows a guy waking up and reporting his lost thumbs to the police. The Xperia Play is expected to be released in Spain in April, but they are rumours as well.

Sony Ericsson’s Windows phone mystery

There have been rumours all around that Sony Ericsson have a Windows powered phone up their sleeves. Another rumour buzzing is that it was a formerly cancelled prototype. Whatever the case may be, the phone looks like a slim Xperia series with a slider QWERTY keyboard and Windows Mobile 7 onboard. Other details or should we say rumours say that it packs a 4-inch capacitive screen like the Xperia X10 and a 1Ghz processor. Oh and the code name, well yes this sexy phone has a sexy code name, Jolie.
 
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Xperia Play – Play Station Meets Android!

Xperia Play aka Play Station Phone can be said as the Crossover of a PSP Go and a mobile. For all those waiting to have a mobile embedded in their PSP, this is the one, the company claims that it delivers near performance of PS3.
 
Its features are:

• 4.2” Capacitive Multi Touch Screen
• Android 2.3
• 1Ghz-Quad Core Processor!
• 5 Mega Pixel Camera
• 1500 mAh Battery
• Dual Touch Pad Analog Stick
• Capability to Run PSP and PSX games
• Local Area Multi Player Gaming
• Wi-Fi

The design is similar to the PSP Go but the additional touch responsive surface provided at the back of the device will service the intense number of inputs for a game! Also it features a touch sensitive surface that replaces the analog joystick you find on the PS3 or PS2 Controller or even the PSP.

The company announced that it would be coming with one pre installed PS1 game, that hints that it supports the PS1 games, so guys dig your shelves and blow the dust away from the PS1 titles you own and rejoice those lovely moments with Xperia Play.

The company even announced that another 50 titles are on its way though there is no official price for this product and it is expected to hit the market as early as March.

An insight into the Sony Ericsson Vivaz 2

Sony Ericsson’s newest smartphone Vivaz 2 (also known as MT15i) adds to the tally of yet another Android Gingerbread handset.

Though it retains the same design philosophy as in Vivaz, it comes with a front-facing camera, a high power 1500 mAh battery and a bigger screen with a resolution of 480x854 pixels, the maximum on any Android phone at this point of time. Apart from this, the device boasts of a 512MB RAM, 300MB internal storage and is powered by a 1GHz  Qualcomm MSM7630 processor with Adreno 205 graphics resulting in a smooth and lag-free operation. It supports features like Bluetooth, Wifi and provides video reproduction up to 720p.

The phone is all set for a MVC unveiling and is expected to be released in April 2011 (tentative).













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Now Xperience the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc

Sony Ericsson has launched it’s latest smartphone, Xperia arc. The phone has an impressive design and a Super slim look measuring just 8.7 mm at its thinnest part. The 4.2-inch multi-touch Reality Display with BRAVIA enhances the users viewing experience.

The phone is well equipped with a 8.1 MP camera enables the capture of high quality pictures and HD videos even in low light. The phone is a perfect blend of Sony Technology and includes implicit smartphone features such as email, apps, Google Mobile Services and fast Internet all supported on the latest Android OS version 2.3. 

The phone promises to be a stunning multimedia experience and is expected to be available globally in markets from Q1 mainly in colours Midnight Blue and Misty Silver. It is expected to hit the Indian market in month of March.









Key Specifications of Sony Xperia arc are:
Form Factor : Candybar
Dimensions : 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
Weight :  117 g
Display : 4.2-inch capacitive multi-touch ,854x240 pixels(FWVGA)
Camera : 8.1MP with flash along with features such as geotagging , autofocus and more
Internal memory : up to 512MB
External memory : microSD 8GB included , expandable up to 32GB
Operating System : Android OS version 2.3
Processor : 1 GHz Qualcomm processor
GPS : yes, support for A-GPS
Bluetooth : yes
Wi fi : yes
Sensors : Accelerometer, compass
Talk time : up to 7 hrs
Standby time : up to 430 hrs
Frequency : GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 ; UMTS HSPA 800/850/900/1900/2100

This phone sports a 1 GHZ processor will it be successful in front of the dual core processor phones? That is a question which remains to be answered

Sony Ericsson unveils new accessory - LiveView for Android based phones

Sony Ericsson has unveiled LiveView. It is the first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android platform. The Sony Ericsson LiveView is Micro display device that mirrors the phone. It uses Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible Android based handset and allows users to control the phone without taking it out of their pocket or handbag. Read text messages, see incoming calls and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

The Sony Ericsson LiveView allows the user to control the Sony Ericsson music features of the handset from the micro display, selecting tracks and controlling volume.  The product also serves as a calendar reminder, displaying calendar events and other phone applications.
 
The Sony Ericsson LiveView will be available in stores across Asia Pacific from Q4, 2010. Price details are not yet revealed.

Sony Ericsson collaborates with China Mobile, launches new smartphone A8i

Sony Ericsson is tying up with China Mobile in China to expand its user base by launching , the Sony Ericsson A8i. This smart phone is launched in China Mobile's TD-SCDMA network. The Sony Ericsson A8i was developed in collaboration with China Mobile specifically for the Chinese market and runs on the operator’s OMS 2.0 smart phone platform. On the launch, Bert Nordberg, President & CEO, Sony Ericsson said - "China is a hugely important market for Sony Ericsson and we are committed to maintaining our strong position and driving growth by continually introducing new and exciting products into this market".  

• Runs on OMS 2.0 smartphone platform
• 3.5-inch (9 cm) touch screen
• 5 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, Auto focus and flash
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• aGPS
• Phone memory : Up to 200 MB
• Memory card support : microSD, up to 32GB
• Talk time GSM/GPRS: 5 hours
• Talk time (TD-SCDMA) : 7 hours 30 min
• Standby time GSM/GPRS : 260 hours
• Standby time (TD-SCDMA) : 260 hours

Sony Ericsson to launch 6 new phones in India

Sony  Ericsson has unveiled its six new phones, including smartphones, GreenHeart and affordable walkman phones. The Xperia X8, GreenHeart Cedar and Aspen, and Walkman phones – Yendo, Spiro and Zylo, the portfolio will soon be available India. Prices of these phone in India are not yet announced.

Sony Ericsson Cedar : This 3G enabled phone has a 2.2 inches display and 2 MP Camera. It comes under Sony Ericsson's Green Heart Portfolio. For more details click here.

Sony Ericsson Yendo : It has a 2.6 inch screen which supports 262,144 colors  and has a resolution of 320x240 pixels. Its overall dimensions are 93.5 x 52 x 15.8 mm and it weighs around 81 grams. For more details click here.

Sony Ericsson Aspen : Aspen comes under Sony Ericsson's Green Heart Portfolio. It has a 2.4 inches display and 3.2 MP Camera. For more details click here.

Sony  Ericsson Zylo and Spiro : Sony Ericsson Zylo and Spiro are Walkman series phones . Both these mobile provides their users ability to use various social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook etc at  a touch of a button while still listening to the music on the Walkman player. Another key function available on both phones is TrackID – which allows consumers to access the name and artist of a Zylotrack they hear playing wherever they are. This function has proved popular with music lovers world-wide with 129 million TrackID lookups in 2009 alone.