It came with a bang, but even Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play seems to have already become yesterday’s treasure in a world swamped with dual-core superphones. Still, the Play remains the only Android phone on the market with a full-on slide-out gamepad, and while the library’s still lacking, there’s oodles of promise here. And that, friends, is where you come in. For those that forked over whatever it took to snag one, we’re anxious to know how you’d do things differently. We’re guessing that SE didn’t sink an absurd amount of resources into this thing without a successor in mind, so what are you hoping to see in Revision B? A higher-res display? A few more buttons to mash? Ice Cream Sandwich ? Get as crazy as you wanna be in comments below, won’t you? How would you change Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sony Ericsson signs deal with NFC chip maker, gets ready to do the Xperia pay
June 17th, 2011 
jedwan If Google ever hopes to lead the mass exodus away from credit card transactions with Google Wallet, a lot more NFC-packing handsets will need to hit the market. Thus far Sony Ericsson hasn’t exactly led the near-field charge, aside Japan’s Xperia Acro , but it looks like that may soon change, thanks to a deal struck between the phone maker and semiconductor producer, NXP, which will bring the company’s PN65 to future Android-based Xperia models. Wave your phone after the break to check out the official announcement. Continue reading Sony Ericsson signs deal with NFC chip maker, gets ready to do the Xperia pay Sony Ericsson signs deal with NFC chip maker, gets ready to do the Xperia pay originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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No Comments »Sony Ericsson to showcase over 20 new games optimized for Xperia Play
June 4th, 2011 admin One thing we criticized in our Xperia Play review was the lack of games specifically adapted to the handheld’s controls. So it’s only fair to mention that a bevy of new titles is on the horizon — some old, some new, but all optimized for this specific brand of button-mashing. Headline acts include Minecraft (a port we’ve already seen in action ) as well as Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard and Battlefield Bad Company 2, both of which have both been accruing headshots on iOS devices for a while now. Hit the PR after the break for the full list of titles, but don’t expect much in the way of pricing or availability. Those details will be announced at E3 next week, when the Xperia Play will have to compete for attention against the Sony NGP . Guess we’ll patiently have to twiddle our thumbs until it’s time to twiddle them with vigor. Continue reading Sony Ericsson to showcase over 20 new games optimized for Xperia Play Sony Ericsson to showcase over 20 new games optimized for Xperia Play originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Sony Ericsson boosts Xperia Arc and Play to 2.3.3, includes Facebook integration
May 27th, 2011 jedwan Well, Sony Ericsson might just deserve a gold star for effort. A week ago we reported that a possible rollout of the long-rumored Facebook integration update would come to select Xperia series phones this week, and we’re seeing the process begin today. The recipients of this particular push are the Arc and Play, though it will come to all new Xperia devices down the road. While the download includes Android 2.3.3 , the major focus is on “Facebook Inside Xperia,” another way for you to sync your social media with other aspects of your phone, such as contacts, calendar, and photo gallery. Other improvements in the package include WiFi stability, improved battery performance, HD video recording performance (Arc only), and bug fixes. Don’t stress if your phone hasn’t seen the update yet; Sony Ericsson says it’s rolling it out gradually due to issues with individual markets and carrier branding. No specific timeframe was given, though the company mentioned that “it can take a while.” Should you be one of the lucky recipients to get it today, however, sound off in the comments below. Continue reading Sony Ericsson boosts Xperia Arc and Play to 2.3.3, includes Facebook integration Sony Ericsson boosts Xperia Arc and Play to 2.3.3, includes Facebook integration originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 00:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: download, ericsson, facebook, facebook sync, Improvements, package, phone, sony-ericsson, Sync, update, video-recording, xperia, xperia-play No Comments »Sony Ericsson Facebook competition outs two upcoming feature phones
May 20th, 2011 jedwan We know it’s hard to imagine, but an interesting competition is taking place in Facebook that doesn’t involve Cityville. Sony Ericsson has unveiled two upcoming feature phones for the first time by announcing a contest on the social network. Twelve finalists will get the chance to review one of the phones, and the winner will receive ten of that model to dole out to friends and family. The contest forces you to guess the names of the new devices, but speculation is pointing to txt pro and Mix Walkman. We know one is Walkman -branded and the other is a smaller slider phone geared toward messaging; they appear to be the CK15i and ST18a we saw leaked a few days ago, although both are eerily similar to the Xperia Mini and Mini Pro . Since these handsets are being considered “feature phones”, we’re unsure if they’ll actually be shipped with Gingerbread or a watered-down variant. We’ll find out all the details no later than June 7th when the selected videos go live. If you’re hoping to be the brains behind one of them, submit your entry by visiting the source below before May 26th. [Thanks, Jacky] Continue reading Sony Ericsson Facebook competition outs two upcoming feature phones Sony Ericsson Facebook competition outs two upcoming feature phones originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 20 May 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: contest-forces, engadget-mobile, entry, facebook, facebookcontest, featurephone, guess-the-names, mixwalkman, mobile, sony-ericsson, sonyericsson, st18a, xperia No Comments »KDDI launches trio of Gingerbread-powered phones for the Japanese market
May 18th, 2011 jedwan Last month, outdoorsy types in the states were treated to the G’zOne Commando , and now the Japanese market is about to get a macho Casio-made, Android-powered handset of its own. KDDI just launched the G’zOne IS11CA on its network, along with the Toshiba Regza Phone IS11T and the Xperia acro IS11S — all of ‘em Gingerbread-powered (sigh). The G’zOne IS11CA’s design is similar — but not identical — to the Commando’s, complete with rubberized bumpers, a 3.6-inch (480 x 800) display, and compliance with the US military’s 801G specifications for dust, shock, and immersion in water. Meanwhile, the Regza IS11T is a 4-inch (854 x 480) slider boasting full QWERTY keyboard, 8 megapixel camera, GPS, TV tuner, and DLNA support. And lastly, the Xperia arco IS11S is a slab with a 4.2-inch (480 x 854) display, available in three colors. No word yet on pricing, though we know the G’zOne IS11CA and the Xperia arco are coming in late June, while the Regza Phone is slated to go on sale in September. Candy-colored press shots at the source links. KDDI launches trio of Gingerbread-powered phones for the Japanese market originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 17 May 2011 20:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: casio, engadget-mobile, is11ca-on-its, japanese, kddi, regza-phone, regzaphone, sony-ericsson No Comments »Clearwire ditches plans to produce phones, satisfied Sony Ericsson drops logo lawsuit
May 15th, 2011 admin We thought Clearwire might have had a chance at legal victory against Sony Ericsson , but the wireless carrier has apparently dropped out of the ring. Clearwire told a federal court it no longer plans to produce a smartphone — which basically nullified Sony Ericsson’s worry that upcoming Clearwire handsets would oh-so-similar swirling orb logo. As a result, Sony Ericsson’s reporting today that it’s dropped the trademark infringement lawsuit, which sounds good for all involved, except it leaves Clearwire not producing much of anything now. Clearwire ditches plans to produce phones, satisfied Sony Ericsson drops logo lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: all-involved, ericsson, lawsuit, legal, legal-victory, longer-plans, not-producing, sony-ericsson, sonyericsson, trademark infringement, wimax No Comments »Sony Ericsson announces new generation of Xperia Mini and Mini Pro smartphones
May 5th, 2011 jedwan Sony Ericsson has just outed a brand new pair of compact Xperia smartphones. The new Xperia Mini will run Android Gingerbread (2.3) on a 3-inch, multitouch, scratch-resistant display, which comes with Sony’s proprietary Bravia Engine with Reality Display. There’s a 1GHz processor inside, access to Android Market, and home screen customization with custom shortcuts available in the four corners of the screen. A 30 percent improvement in battery life is also touted, courtesy of a larger cell. SE is also pretty jolly about having the world’s smallest smartphone capable of recording video in 720p HD. You’ll be able to grab yours in one of four different colors this August. The new Xperia Mini Pro also features a 1GHz processor and the same battery life improvements, but it adds that sliding QWERTY keyboard that made the original X10 Mini Pro such a favorite. The new model is coming at some point in the third quarter of this year. The launch presentation is still ongoing, but we’ll have more details and hands-on pics as soon as we can. Continue reading Sony Ericsson announces new generation of Xperia Mini and Mini Pro smartphones Sony Ericsson announces new generation of Xperia Mini and Mini Pro smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: 1ghz, bravia-engine, coming-at-some, gingerbread, global, official, qwertyslider, recording-video, slider, sony-ericsson, xperia, xperia mini, xperiaminipro No Comments »Sony Ericsson slaps Walkman logo on X8, renames it W8
April 22nd, 2011 admin Take one Xperia X8 , add a dash of color, paint a “W” on it and, voil
Posted in engadget Tags: 480-touchscreen, engadget, entry, german, low-end-specs, sony, sony ericsson w8, sony-ericsson, twitter, xperia x8 No Comments »Sony Photo Movie Creator app builds video collages, vacation slide enthusiasts applaud
April 19th, 2011 admin Nothing brings back the memories of your wedding, family reunion, or Bar Mitzvah quite like a sappy four-minute slideshow video with the soothing sound of John Mayer over it. Thanks to Sony, Android and iOS devices are on the receiving end of a new video app that will let us capture these cheesy memories easier than ever. Dubbed Photo Movie Creator, this app grabs your desired photos plus music, and then cranks out a cute little movie using one of the 18 preloaded themes. What’s more, you can then share your slideshows on Facebook, as we’re sure your friends would absolutely adore every precious moment as you do. Head over to the Android market now for this $2.49 app (free trial available), or you can wait for the iOS version due May. Demo video after the break. Continue reading Sony Photo Movie Creator app builds video collages, vacation slide enthusiasts applaud Sony Photo Movie Creator app builds video collages, vacation slide enthusiasts applaud originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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