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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8: budget Android phone

Along with Cedar and Yendo, Sony Ericsson brought new member of Xperia family. Named as X8, this phone targets mid-to-low segments with less than EUR200 (US$247) for recommended price. Its size is between X10 mini and X10. 

The specs include 3 inch TFT HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen (single touch) with 16 million color depth fast 600MHz Qualcomm processor, 128MB internal storage with additional storage via microSD™ card (2GB included; up to 16GB supported), a 3.2 megapixel camera with VGA video recording, Wi-Fi 802.11g and HSPA at 7.2Mbps download.

The phone will be available on Q3, and oddly the Sony Ericsson team isn't decided whether the phone will be launched with OS 1.6 then be updated to OS 2.1 later or directly pre-loading OS 2.1. The situation is given because OS 2.1 for Sony Ericsson handsets is not yet ready to pass testing phase and will be ready by late of Q3, while at that time, Google is ready to unveil new version of their OS, codenamed Gingerbread or 2.3.

In the meantime, take a look at this official video from Sony Ericsson's Developer World.

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Posted 1 month ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson Jolie: a Win Phone 7 phone

Seems like more as leaked than rumor, Sony Ericsson is set to join Windows Phone 7 bandwagon by creating a phone codenamed Jolie. The known specs of Jolie are 1GHz (or more) processor, sliding keyboard, and 4 inch capacitive touchscreen, similar to X10, but with multitouch support.

The announcement date should be trailed with Windows Phone's official launch (and its phone line ups) by end of the year. 

[via SEMC Blog]

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Posted 1 month ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson Yendo: Walkman phone that look like Android

       
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Another new Android product Walkman phone that has similar X10 looks of Sony Ericsson. This time, it will be collaborated with Sony Ericsson's own flag, Walkman. The codename is Yendo and se-nse said it will be announced soon. Seems also equipped with MediaScape and TimeScape, this move shifts Sony Ericsson paradigm from multimedia phone to smartphone with "advanced" multimedia capability. There are abundant choice of colors too. The size may similar to what have been implemented to Xperia X10 mini. No further information available for now.

Update: Okay, verified not to be powered by Android, Yendo is basically Walkman phone which its UI pretty similar with MediaScape version of its Android siblings. The real Android phone in yesterday's launching is Xperia X8.

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Posted 1 month ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 with multitouch.. NOT!

We previously caught rumor that there will be update for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to support multitouch when X10 finally got OS 2.1 update in September. Apparently this news is basically just rumor since Sony Ericsson North America, via its twitter account, encounter this issue by stating that Xperia X10 will NOT support multitouch. Multitouch is still not a core feature in X10. This should be a disappointing news for X10 fans. 

Multitouch feature is sort of issue in United States since Apple has been granted several patents regarding these. Thankfully it won't be a dispute in the rest of the world. 

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Posted 3 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to receive an update on September, adds multi-touch capability

According to mobiles.co.uk, on the second half of 2010, probably around September, the X10 will have a very 'big' update and guess what... it will also include the multi-touch capability. This is really surprising, especially the multi-touch capability. Previously, we already know that the X10 will never support the multi-touch due to hardware related issue, but if the news is true, then the X10 is only having a software related issue. My bet is, on September, the X10 will eventually receive the Android 2.1 (which will allows the multi-touch) update its been longing for, but the real question is, will it receive the Android 2.1 OR will it receive the newer Android update? assuming that Google has released their newest Android update, Froyo. We'll just have to wait and see..

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Filed under  //  Android   Android 1.6   Android 2.1   rumor   Sony Ericsson X10   Sony Ericsson   Sony Ericsson Xperia X10   update   X10   Xperia X10  
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Posted 3 months ago by Bayu Wicaksono 

Zylo and Spiro: again, music phones from Sony Ericsson

While I am not into music phone anymore, seems like this market is still potential globally, at least that's what Sony Ericsson thought. Claimed to be sold more than 130 million units since 2005 (that's roughly 10 years), Sony Ericsson once again tried to combine its expertise in multimedia section with Walkman brand and built-in social networking capabilities. 

Zylo and Spiro, both are entry level, christened to be next succession of iconic Walkman label. These two phones will be available on Q3 in selected countries with affordable prices. Zylo introduces the ability to play FLAC compression, while still able to maintain connecting with friends in Facebook and Twitter. Spiro, in other hand, is least attractive compared to its sibling, but of course the price will be cheaper. Should be a good choice to meet youngsters' needs on their daily activities. 

Take a look at these videos below for more comprehensive thought on what these phones capable of:

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Posted 3 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Big buzz of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in Japan

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 now available in many countries, including in Asia region. The flagship launch was held in Japan, exclusively available for NTT docomo users and created quite big buzz there. There are 50,000 pre-orders listed and the photos shown in Sony Ericsson blogs revealed some long queues to get this first Android phone from Japan-Sweden venture.

Beside in Japan, X10 has hit the stores in Indonesia and Malaysia. The regular price in Indonesia is IDR6,999,000 (around US$776), while in Malaysia, according to @CHIPMY, the X10 price is RM2,799 (US$871). Along with X10, Sony Ericsson also unveiled Vivaz and Elm for public.

Xperia X10 sports wide 4 inch TFT display, along with 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 8 megapixels camera. It brings customized Android OS 1.6 (Donut) with own TimeScape and MediaScape apps. Initially announced on November last year, this X10 series hopefully bring Sony Ericsson back into the game. 

If you have comment, impression, or problem with your X10, don't hesitate to drop one at Sony Ericsson Product Blog.

   
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Filed under  //  Android   docomo   Japan   NTT docomo   Sony Ericsson   Sony Ericsson Xperia X10   X10   Xperia   Xperia X10  
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Posted 3 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson XPeria X10 does not have multi-touch capability

Because of issues related to hardware, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will never support the multi-touch features. AndroidAndMe site also tells this story and this seems true.

Sony Ericsson X10 not able to adopt multitouch technology, is not only a constraint on the hardware, but also the software it uses does not support those features. Xperia X10 running Android operating system 1.6, which does not have an API to support these functions.

Sony Ericsson has said previously that the device will receive updates to the Android 2.1. Because Android 2.1 has the necessary APIs to support multi-touch, but with limitations of hardware it has, X10 still can not support this feature even if done a little hack to it.

[via: AndroidAndMe]

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Posted 4 months ago by Oki Rosgani 

Sony Ericsson X10 mini: smaller, faster, better?

While its sibling will make official step for the next weeks, X10 mini is in progress of keeping its Operating System faster. Does that statement similar to "better"? Take a look at video above. The X10 mini prototype shows off its lightning speed on navigating and scrolling, even faster than the-almost-official X10, as demoed by official Sony Ericsson's Developer World.

The culprit of this "fast-ness" may caused by its small display, ease the processor's work. Yet I must say I am not really a fan of those blue background of SE's customized OS 1.6. Is there anyway we can get rid that off, please? Oh, and hopefully when the X10 mini series are ready to be presented, make sure it is already powered with latest OS version, currently 2.1.

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Docomo will officially launch Xperia X10 on April 1

Since Sony Ericsson Indonesia has delayed the launching of Xperia X10 for public to April 5, seems like our Japanese comrades will taste this phone first. NTT Docomo confirms to offer this phone starting on April 1. 

This is the second Android phone to be offered in Japan. The first one is HTC Magic, dubbed as HT-03A, last July. While foreign phones like iPhone or Windows Mobile still struggle to find its niche in Japan savvy market, Docomo tries to prepare more for its Android platform by creating several own apps. 

Bear in mind that Docomo is member of Open Handset Alliance, business alliance led by Google to bring open standard to mobile devices. X10 is the first Android phone by Sony Ericsson, brings 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 4 inch screen wide, and 8 megapixels camera. 

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin