Xperia arc S full details – specs, pictures, videos and white paper

by XB on August 31, 2011
in Hands On,News,Videos,Xperia arc

Sony Ericsson has published the official press release for the newly announced Xperia arc S (LT18i/LT18a). The handset is armed with a single core 1.4GHz chipset (MSM8255T) and will arrive with Android 2.3.4. Sony Ericsson claims that starting up the camera is 25% faster compared to the original 1GHz Xperia arc and web page rendering should be 20% quicker.

Apart from the chipset difference, all other specs/dimensions remain identical to the original Xperia arc. It will come with 512MB RAM and the Adreno 205 GPU. As part of the Android 2.3.4 update the handset will come with 3D Sweep Panorama, which we talked about last week, and Facebook inside Xperia 2.0 that allows you to share details about games and apps.

Except for that, the handset is expected to come with an 8.1-megapixel Exmor R sensor for with improved low-light sensitivity and a Mobile Bravia display, with the same size of 4.2 inches as its predecessor but a slightly higher resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, compared to the 800 x 480 on the original Xperia arc.



Sony also announced the Sony Entertainment Network that will allow Xperia customers to get access to over 10 million music tracks from the cloud based subscription Music Unlimited service and all the latest movie releases from the on-demand "Video Unlimited service". The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is expected to hit shelves in October.

The Xperia arc S handset will be available globally from October 2011 and will come in five colours: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black and Sakura Pink. You can find the white paper for the Xperia arc S (LT18i/LT18a) here and full specs here. See below for the first promo pictures/videos along with video hands-on impressions from SE-First.

Rumour titbits: Sony Ericsson Nozomi is global phone

by XB on August 25, 2011
in News,Rumours

An anonymous tipster has got in touch with a few bits of information regarding future handsets. First up, he says that the Sony Ericsson Nozomi, the next Sony Ericsson flagship rumoured to run a 1.4GHz processor and sport a 4.3-inch 720p display, will not only see release in Japan (through DoCoMo with model number SO-02D) but will also be released globally. It will come with the model number LT26i / LT26a.


Secondly, we recently wrote about the Sony Ericsson SK19 suggesting it could be a Xperia ray pro. However, he says this model is now cancelled. It was a keyboard slide phone being developed for AT&T in the US and would have sat in between the Xperia mini pro and Xperia pro. The reason we trust him? He told us all about the Xperia neo V before today’s announcement including the difference between it and the Xperia neo. We’ll bring you more news as we have it.

Thanks tipster!

New Xperia neo V announced – cheaper than Xperia neo with 5MP camera [Video]

by XB on August 25, 2011
in News,Videos,Xperia Neo

Sony Ericsson announced a new handset this morning, the Xperia neo V, along with news of the Android 2.3.4 update. However, before you get too excited the Xperia neo V (MT11i) is basically near enough identical to the current Xperia neo but will sport a weaker camera sensor (5MP versus 8MP Exmor R in Xperia neo) and will launch with Android 2.3.4 in Q4 2011.

Now you may be wondering why Sony Ericsson has made this move. Well price is one good reason -- it means Sony Ericsson should be able to disseminate the phone to an even wider audience at a cheaper price. How cheap you may ask? Well according to Mobil.se, it could be 500-1000 Swedish Krona (€55 to €110 at current exchange rates) cheaper. Not too shabby. However, we have been told that the main initiative behind this was down to component shortages following the Japan earthquake earlier in the year. You can find the white paper for the Xperia neo V here. See a video of the Xperia neo V after the jump.


SE Android 2.3.4 新軟體 + Xperia neo V 同步登場
Sony Ericsson 發表新款 Xperia neo V MT11i 智慧手機與 Android 2.3.4 新版軟體，除加入更強大的 Facebook inside 社群分享、Google Talk 視訊聊天、手機螢幕擷取圖片和支援 USB OTG 的 LiveDock 底座應用，也為手機新增 3D 全景攝影功能，可拍下 3D 全景相片並透過 HDMI 輸出到 SONY 3D 電視上欣賞。

Xpeira neo V MT11i 預計第四季推出，有白、銀、漸層藍三色；Android 2.3.4 軟體則在 10 月起陸續於市場中推出更新 (2011 Xperia 機型)。

 

Xperia neo V MT11i 其實可以看作是 Xperia neo MT15i 的小改版，外型、配置和主要規格保持不變，但通過新增的 3D Sweep Panorama (3D 全景拍攝) 軟體功能，讓只具有單鏡頭的 Xperia neo V，在按下快門時以平緩的弧度移動相機後，便可以拍攝 3D 相片並透過 3D 電視觀看。這項技術是來自於 SONY 開發，類似的功能稍早也出現在幾款 SONY Cyber-shot 數位相機上，可說是 SONY 影音技術和 SE 手機設計的另一項結合。

Xperia neo V MT11i 延續今年年初原版 Xperia neo 的主要特色，融合最新的 Android 智慧手機軟體與 Sony 的極致娛樂體驗，包括搭載 Mobile BRAVIA Engine 的 Reality Display 顯示效果，功能更豐富的 Facebook inside Xperia，加強按讚、分享及探索的功能，也同樣配備 3.7 吋 480x854 畫素 TFT 螢幕，不過相機由原先 neo 的 810 萬畫素降至 500 萬畫素。Xperia neo V MT11i 採用 Android 2.3.4 系統，內建 Qualcomm MSM8255 1GHz CPU 及 Adreno 205 GPU，並擁有 512MB RAM / 1GB ROM。同時 Xperia neo V MT11i 也支援 3.5G HSDPA 網路和更快速的 Wi-Fi 802.11n 無線上網規格，並內建 xLOUD 音效、TrackID、DLNA、3.5 mm 耳機孔。

 

Android 2.3.4 新版軟體功能總覽：
• 2011 Xperia 智慧型手機將升級至 Gingerbread 平台 2.3.4 版本，其中有配備前置鏡頭的智慧型手機將可使用Google Talk 的視訊通話 Video Chat 等新功能。
• 功能更豐富的 Facebook inside Xperia，加強按讚、分享及探索的功能。
• Xperia 系列手機加入由 SONY 開發的 3D 全景攝影 (3D sweep panorama) 功能。
• 軟體升級後，使用者只要將支援 USB on the go 的周邊連接裝置（包含滑鼠、鍵盤或遊戲主控台）連接 Sony Ericsson LiveDock 多媒體底座，Xperia 智慧型手機便可搖身一變成為一台迷你行動電腦。透過 HDMI 將智慧型手機連接至電視，即可輕鬆享受大螢幕的觀賞樂趣。
• Swipe 文字輸入法 － 藉由指尖在字母間滑動，即可輸入文字 (在國際鍵盤輸入方式下)。
• Screen capture 擷取螢幕畫面－使用者可隨意擷取手機上任何操作或功能畫面。

※ 自 2011 年 10 月起推出的 Xperia 新機，將全面提供新版軟體。

You can see more pictures here.

Android 2.3.4 heading to new Xperia range in October [Video]

by XB on August 25, 2011
in Android,Firmware,Imaging,News,Videos

Back in May, we reported that Sony Ericsson were planning to update the 2011 Xperia range to Android 2.3.4 starting from October 2011. Lo and behold this is exactly what they’ve announced this morning. Along with the Android 2.3.4 update, Sony Ericsson will include a new 3D panorama feature and further enhancements to Facebook inside Xperia.

One of the big new features of Android 2.3.4 is that it will allow video chat through Google Talk. If you already use Skype or some other service this is unlikely to mean too much to you. The new Facebook inside Xperia features include the ability to share apps and games with friends/family.

There will also be camera improvements in the form of 3D sweep panorama technology. This means that images can be both captured and viewed in 3D once connected to an appropriate 3D TV via HDMI. For a detailed look at this including some sample images check out SE-First.

Other software improvements include swipe text input (we assume this is Sony Ericsson’s version of Swype), screen capture (take a screen grab from anywhere in the phone) and the ability to control your phone via USB peripherals through the Sony Ericsson LiveDock as seen here. See a hands-on of the new firmware in the video below.

Sony Ericsson LiveDock – use your mouse and keyboard to control your phone [Video]

by XB on August 23, 2011
in Accessories,Videos

The Sony Ericsson LiveDock is due to launch imminently. As you would expect the dock includes the ability to charge your phone or perhaps use it as a stand to watch videos. It also allows you to launch a specific app automatically from the LiveWare manager application such as a desk clock or photo slideshow.

However, another cool feature is the ability to control your handset via a mouse and keyboard. Rog from SE-First aptly demonstrates this in the video below, where he connects a keyboard and mouse to the dock to control an Xperia ray. This allows you to write text very fast. It’s probably a gimmick more than anything but it’s still cool to watch nonetheless.



Via SE-First, Xperiablog.

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is the Android smartphone for music lovers

Posted: 2 hours ago, by Nick T.

Those who simply cannot live without their tunes will now meet a smartphone that might be the perfect device to complement their lifestyle. Introducing the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman – the latest Android-powered device to proudly bear the company's Walkman brand and to proclaim itself as the smartphone that a music lover should own.

One thing that makes the Sony Ericsson Live special is that it turns the simple act of listening to music into a social experience. Thanks to the smartphone's deep Facebook integration, users can easily make their buddies aware of what is currently spinning on their Walkman player. Another neat thing that the Sony Ericsson Live can do is to provide access to the Qriocity music and video streaming services for instant entertainment on the go. Pressing the dedicated hardware Walkman key instantly brings forth the smartphone's Walkman player, which besides playing back your favorite tunes can also search the Internet for more content from your favorite artists.

Besides being a versatile media player, let's not forget that the Sony Ericsson Live is a decent smartphone as well. Under its hood ticks a 1GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus is located on its back, and a front-facing shooter can come in handy when you are in the mood for a video chat. Its 3.2-inch HVGA display has a scratch-resistant coating and its 1200mAh battery can provide up to 17 hours and 30 minutes of audio playback. The smartphone comes with a 2-gig microSD card pre-installed, and the built-in stereo speakers with xLOUD technology are yet another welcome addition.

The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011 in select markets. Unfortunately, we have no word yet regarding its pricing or whether it will be sold in the US.

 

 

 

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™ at a glance.
*Please note that all services mentioned may not be available in every market.
Colours

• Black and White

Facts

• Size: 56.5 x 106 x 14.2 mm
• Weight: 115 g

Camera

• 5 megapixel camera
• 8x digital zoom
• Auto focus
• Face detection
• Flash/Photo light
• Flash/Photo flash
• Flash/LED
• Front-facing camera (VGA)
• Geo tagging
• HD video recording (720p)
• Image stabiliser
• Red-eye reduction
• Scene detection
• Self-timer
• Send to web
• Smile detection
• Touch capture
• Touch focus
• Video light
• Video recording

Music

• Album art
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow™ service
• Stereo speakers
• TrackID™ music recognition
• Walkman™ player
• xLOUD™

Internet

• Android Market™
• Bookmarks
• Google™ search
• Google Voice™ Search
• NeoReader™ barcode scanner
• Pan & zoom
• Web browser (WebKit)

Communication

• Call list
• Conference calls
• Facebook™ application
• Google Talk™
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Skype
• Sony Ericsson Timescape™
• Speakerphone
• Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
• Vibrating alert
• Video chat ready

Messaging

• Conversations
• Email
• Google Mail™
• Handwriting recognition
• Instant messaging
• Multimedia messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Type & Send widget

Design

• Auto rotation
• Four-corner Home screen
• Keyboard (on-screen, 12-key)
• Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
• Live wallpaper
• Picture wallpaper
• Touch screen

Entertainment

• 3D games
• Media browser
• Radio (FM radio with RDS)
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• YouTube™

Organiser

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document readers
• Emanual
• Flight mode
• Google Calendar™
• Google Gallery 3D™
• Infinite button
• Phonebook
• Setup guide
• Event
• Timer
• Widget manager

Connectivity

• 3.5 mm audio jack
• aGPS
• Bluetooth™ technology
• DLNA Certified™
• Google Latitude™
• Google Maps™ for Mobile
• Google Maps™ with Street View
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Modem
• Native USB tethering
• Synchronisation via Facebook™
• Synchronisation via Google™ Sync
• Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
• Synchronisation with computer
• Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• Synchronisation: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® via Moxier client
• USB mass storage
• USB High speed 2.0 support
• USB support
• Wi-Fi™
• Wi-Fi™ Hotspot functionality
• Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation

Display

• 3.2 inches
• 16,777,216 colour TFT
• 480 x 320 pixels
• Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
• Scratch-resistant

Memory

• Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
• Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB

Battery life

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 14 hrs 15 min*
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 600 hrs*

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 42 min*
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 850 hrs*

• Music listening time: Up to 17 hrs 30 min
• Video listening time: Up to 6 hrs 30 min

• *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

Networks

• UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

• UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

If you want to take a look at the full press release you’ll find it in our press room.

source: Sony Ericsson Malaysia, advantech96.blogspot.com, Sony Ericsson Product Blog, 

Smartphone with Walkman on the latest Android platform (Gingerbread 2.3)

22th Aug 2011 - Posted by: Phat^Trance in Android

     Sony Ericsson today announced Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, an Android smartphone that delivers a unique social music experience. A dedicated Walkman hardware button provides instant access to the music player and consumers can also like, share and discover content through a deep Facebook integration. The infinite button lets the consumer explore even more and the *Qriocity service from Sony provides music and video content for the consumer to enjoy.

     With attractive curved design, a glossy finish and a mineral glass display, the phone has a 3.2” screen and a powerful 1Ghz processor. A front facing camera is enabled for Skype video calling, while a 5MP AF camera can capture 720p HD video recording. Sony’s xLOUD enhances audio  output, while the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3) provides access to over 250,000 applications on the Android Market.

     Nikolaus Scheurer, Head of Product Marketing, Sony Ericsson said: “Consumers want smartphones to deliver a rich and social entertainment experience. Rather than a one dimensional music experience, they want instant and seamless access to new content, combined with the ability to share and connect with their friends. The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman provides exactly this, in a powerful package with great style.”

A perfect combination of social networking and music entertainment:

• Deep Facebook integration: Allows users to instantly access Facebook through the most used areas of the phone such as the picture gallery, music player, phonebook and calendar.
• Media Discovery Application: A dynamic application placing the world of music and videos at consumer’s fingertips including Facebook™ recommendations from their friends.
• Infinite button: Tapping it within the media player enables consumers to have instant access to new content about their favourite artist, such as music videos, artist information and lyrics search.
• Qriocity music and video content services from Sony: Consumers can access millions of songs from all major labels and watch thousands of movies from all major studios. Only Sony Ericsson Android smartphones provide consumers with unique access to the  entertainment services from *Sony.
• *Sony’s xLOUD technology: Enhances audio output of the inbuilt speakers at high levels.
• TrackID: Identifies the music track you are listening to within the FM radio and music player. The track can then instantly be shared or downloaded.

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will be available globally in selected markets from Q4 2011.

Xperia Mini Pro Launching in Malaysia on 25th August 2011

Good News,

   The Xperia Mini Pro @ RRP 869.00 will be available in Malaysia on 25th Aug 2011. Celebration of Merdaka Raya is around the corner, be the first to get the LATEST Xperia Mini Pro with Android 2.3.3 version.

Special gift Promotion for Xperia Mini Pro during the FESTIVE Season = Extra back cover; F.O.C Incar Charger AN 400. While stock last.....

It is coming to you at last, get your pre-order now with the Promotion gift; while stock last. (Mighty but Powerful).

Sony Ericsson SK19i unearthed – Xperia ray pro in development?

by XB on August 21, 2011
in News,Rumours

It may hard to believe but yet another new Sony Ericsson model number has been discovered via a benchmark. The AnTuTu Benchmark registered a ‘SK19i’ handset, a model number we’ve not come across so far. What we can tell from the benchmark is that the handset runs on Android 2.3.3 and has a 1GHz processor, very much in line with the current Xperia line-up.

 We would guess that this handset has a 3-inch display and sits slightly above the mini family. In fact if you look at the Xperia ray model number (ST18i) and compare it to the Xperia mini (ST15i) and Xperia mini pro (SK17i) – we can make a sensible guess that the SK19i is a possible keyboard variant of the Xperia ray.

If true, it would be a bit unusual given that one of the virtues of the Xperia ray is its thin aluminium chassis. However, the SK19i could be altogether a different handset. We’ll keep you posted with further developments.

 Via juggly.

Gmail plugin for Timescape now available.

by XB on August 21, 2011
in Applications,News

     Those if you who regularly use the Timescape widget will be glad to hear that Mobile Solution Works over at xda-developers has developed a Gmail plugin. The extension will show messages from your gmail account, although security restrictions mean that it cannot directly open the specified conversation.


     Other limitations include the fact that no contact images will be displayed due to the processor/battery overhead. Also, the plugin will not work on the latest version of the Gmail app (2.3.5) due to new security restrictions that have affected a number of third-party apps reliant. To get round this you could always download Gmail 2.3.5 without signature permissions here. This free Gmail plugin is available in the Android Market right now.

Xperia arc and Xperia mini win EISA 2011-2012 awards [Video]

by XB on August 21, 2011
in News,Videos,Xperia arc,Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro

     We must have missed this from earlier on in the week, but two Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones managed to pick up awards in the latest annual EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) gong fest. The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc won the European Camera Phone 2011-2012, whilst the Xperia mini won the European Green Smart Phone 2011-2012.

     The Xperia arc winning the camera award is hardly a surprise with its 8.1MP Exmor R sensor, despite some very tough competition in the form of the Nokia N8 and iPhone 4. The Xperia mini won the award for its green credentials i.e. being made from recycled plastics and sporting reduced packaging. See the EISA justifying their decisions in the videos below.


European Camera Phone 2011-2012 – Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.

EISA Awards - European Camera Phone 2011-2012 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc from EISA on Vimeo.


European Green Smart Phone 2011-2012 – Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini.

EISA Awards - European Green Smart Phone 2011-2012 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini from EISA on Vimeo.

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray (codename: ST18i) 精巧而强劲, 全球首发.

     8月18日消息，索尼爱立信今天在北京世贸天阶举行新品发布会，

正式在中国市场推出了设计时尚的Android 2.3智能手机Xperia ray 

ST18。同时，索尼爱立信还宣布携手苏宁电器，从当日起通过苏宁遍

布全国的零售网点展开这款手机的全球首销活动。

     索尼爱立信Xperia ray ST18i是一款外形设计相当小巧精致的产品，它的机身厚度仅为9.4毫米，

重量仅为100克，金属材质的边框和机身上的弧线元素不仅带来了绝佳手感，也让手机更显时尚。

还此外，它还拥有金、白、粉、黑四种元素可选。

   Xperia ray ST18i不仅有优雅的外观，更有强劲的性能。它采用了1GHz高通MSM8255高速处

理  器，3.3英寸WVFA分辨率的屏幕拥有索尼Mobile BRAVIA Engine (手机图像处理引擎)技术，

显示细腻清晰。此外，810万像素摄像头在索尼Exmor R™高感光影像传感器的支持下可拍摄高质

量的照片，并且支持720 P高清摄录。

在发布会上，首位华人世界小姐张梓琳也应邀出席，并在现场与Xperia ray ST18i的设计师就起背

后的设计故事进行了对话。在发布会后，索尼爱立信与苏宁电器高层还和张梓琳共同出席了

Xperia ray ST18i的现场全球首发签售仪式。

Luster White Xperia arc spotted (again).

by XB on August 20, 2011

in News,Xperia arc

It has been a while since we’ve heard any rumours about a white version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc. However, a few photos have emerged from an Xperia ray launch conference in Asia where somebody was caressing this white beauty.

The model was glossy white which fits in with the white versions of other handsets like the Xperia X10, Xperia PLAY and upcoming Xperia ray. We don’t know when this will release (it may even be the Sony Ericsson LT18i i.e. the rumoured 1.4GHz Xperia arc refresh), however we’ll keep you posted. You can see a few larger pictures after the break.

 

Via CNMO.

旗舰添彩 索尼爱立信LT15i白色版曝光.

     凭借出色的性能和时尚的超薄设计，索尼爱立信旗舰机型Xperia arc LT15i成为眼下一款热门
Android手机。此前这款手机有黑色款和银色款正式发布，而日前，在索尼爱立信ST18i发布会上，我们意外看到了一款全新的白色款索尼爱立信LT15i的身影。

索尼爱立信Xperia arc LT15i白色版.



     这款白色的索尼爱立信Xperia arc LT15i出现在出席活动的一位嘉宾手中，抢眼的白色让我们在昏暗的环境中依然注意到了它。相比黑色和银色款，白色的LT15i看起来是另一种纯洁的时尚感。

索尼爱立信Xperia arc LT15i白色版背面.


     从产品上的贴膜来判断，这还是一部测试版的产品。此前我们并未得到索尼爱立信将推出白色版LT15i的消息，不过索尼爱立信近期推出的多款新品都拥有白色款，作为目前最受欢迎的高端旗舰，LT15i如果推出白色版，相信也会受到消费者青睐。

索尼爱立信Xperia arc LT15i白色版.