That your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be getting a Gingerbread update is not surprising. However, the update is also said to be bringing the “Facebook inside Xperia” feature to the handset. With Facebook features incoming From what the Mobile Indian has to say, a certain Sony Ericsson spokesperson said that the Gingerbread update will be arriving to handsets in India, but they didn’t have an idea about the timing of the launch. What we know is that the update should be launching at the end of this month or maybe beginning of July. A few days back we saw SE releasing the “Facebook inside Xperia” feature for the Xperia Play and the Xperia Arc. If these features make it to the X10, that’ll just add to the happiness to the X10 users, as well. These small progresses definitely are going to earn Sony Ericsson those brownie points that they have been in need of for a while now. Let’s just wish that there’s no change of plans or anything of that sort. |
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We found the Xperia Arc to be quite a turn on and with news of a smaller version of the same doing the rounds, we don’t mind getting some more of it either. The ST18i has been caught on camera again and this time with some specifications as well.
BRAVIA Engine on a 3-inch display
The ST18i had earlier made an appearance along with the CK15i, but back then there weren’t any specs of the former. Now GSMArena’s got hold of some more photos of the ST18i which is codenamed Urushi and flaunts a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor with an Adreno 205 GPU to give a boost to the graphics. The smartphone will be running on Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread and is said to have a 3.2-inch display that has a BRAVIA engine and comes with a nice resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. That’s not all though, the handset has an 8 megapixel camera with LED Flash that can record videos at 720p.
Belongs to the Xperia family
Keeping the specifications aside, there’s something about ST18i launching some time in September this year, but that along with the specifications has to be confirmed with an official announcement.
This month has already been a big one for mobile maniacs. We’ve been witness to big announcements and launches from the likes of LG, Samsung and HTC. While some handsets have already hit the shelves, others will be making their presence felt in the next month or so. As if making a choice for a smartphone wasn’t hard enough, it’s only going to get harder in the coming months. But just to give you a quick heads up, here’s a short list of upcoming devices you might want to consider.  Nokia X7 In a bid to obviously keep existing customers happy and try and enthrall new ones, Nokia has announced this rather funky/edgy looking handset, the X7. It’ll feature their newest upgrade to the Symbian platform that’s been dubbed Anna. Hopefully it’ll offer more than what Symbian ^3 does and possibly put it closer to the ranks of the very popular Android or iOS systems. The X7 will run on a 680 MHz ARM 11 processor and even offer DivX/XviD video codec support, much like the Nokia N8 and Nokia E7. However it seems to be sans an HDMI output but Nokia’s USB-on-the-go functionality is on board.  Not really a radical but ceratinly an edgy design The X7 features -
Samsung Galaxy S II One of the most anticipated handsets of this quarter is the Galaxy S II. It’s a slim, sleek looking handset that is equipped with all kinds of functionality to rival a tablet. From its 1.2 GHz dual Core processor to active noise cancellation, NFC support, DivX and Xvid codec support and a fresh new TouchWiz UI look, the Galaxy S II is going to turn a few heads when it makes it out in May. It’ll ship with Android Gingerbread even support full HD video recording and playback. With 8 GB or 16 GB capacities plus the ability to use microSD cards up to 32 GB, you’ll have plenty of space for media.  Galaxy S II, a powerhouse The S II comes with -
MILESTONE 2 The MILESTONE was a popular handset when it made it out but lacked that certain ‘oomph’ when it came to power. Realizing the space it left vacant, Motorola has rehashed and slightly redesigned the MILESTONE with some much needed upgrades. The MILESTONE 2 will be equipped with a gorilla glass display, support DivX and Xvid codecs and also come with 8 GB of internal storage. More importunately the processing power has been drastically upped to a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 model which should make it significantly faster running on FroYo.  MILESTONE 2, a few steps ahead of the original Here are what the MILESTONE 2's specs are like -
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Sony Ericsson’s Xperia range of devices is extremely popular as they’re designed to be funky and quite functionally stable. The Xperia Pro looks elegantly shaped and its slide out QWERTY keypad with separated keys looks well laid out. It will feature Android Gingerbread running on a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine to as well to enhance the display’s visual capabilities.  The Xpreia Pro, sexy and well designed Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Pro will also come equipped with -
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With a high resolution display falling just a tad short of Apple’s Retina Display in terms of resolution, the HTC Sensation is slated to be a handset to look out for. It’s packed with features that include the company’s latest version of their Sense UI with Sense.com added functionality. The 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and Adreno 220 GPU will ensure that the Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread UI runs smoothly. The handset will also support DivX and XviD playback and full HD video recording and playback as well.
Will surely casue a Sensation in the community
The Sensation will be loaded up with -
- 4.3-inch S-LCD touchscreen display (Gorilla Glass) with a 540 x 960 pixel resolution
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
- GPS with A-GPS
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0 + MHL
- 8 MP autofocus/Touch focus camera, dual LED flash, 1080p video recording
- Secondary VGA camera
- FM radio with RDS
- 1 GB internal memory and microSD card support
- TV out via MHL
- 3.5 mm handsfree socket
BlackBerry Bold Touch
RIM’s BlackBerry Bold series has been faring very well amongst the high end business class mobile users. However they haven’t really managed to offer the devices in a better form factor so it was only a matter of time before their tried a slightly different approach. From all the leaked information that’s been making it out about the Bold Touch 9930 aka the Montana, I’m eager to see just how well the added functionality of a touchscreen works for users, with not much of a change in overall design form still.
Same old design but with added fucntionality - Image Source
Although the details of the Bold Touch are still nor officially available from the company, here’s what the community claims it will feature -
- 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with a 640 x 480 pixel resolution
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
- GPS with A-GPS for Blackberry Maps (most likely)
- Bluetooth with A2DP, USB
- 5 megapixel AF camera with 720p video recording
- 4 GB of built in storage + microSD card support
Apple iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 is not one that I could leave out of this list as it’s also on its way even if it is a year late (as usual) and the next model is already peeking its display out from behind Apple’s veil. While we happen to live in a country and an age where technology, no matter when or where it’s launched is easily available (for a hefty sum), the iPhone 4 is still a handset we’re looking forward to having on our shelves in an official capacity.
No list seems complete without it
Here’s a quick recap of the specs in case you missed them earlier -
- 3.5-inch LED backlit IPS Capacitive Touchscreen with a 640 x 960 pixel resolution (Retina Display)
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with a hotspot option
- GPS with A-GPS support for Google Maps
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (proprietary)
- 5 Megapixel camera with autofocus, touch-focus, LED flash, 720p video recording
- Secondary front facing camera for Face-Time chatting via Wi-Fi
- 16GB or 8GB internal memory
- 3.5 mm handsfree socket
The mobile phone segment is growing tremendously as scrupulously devised handsets with breakthrough technology are being unleashed each day from distinct brands like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola and more. Sony Ericsson has now unleashed its new Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro.
These new phones are driven by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and the Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system. Designed with utmost elegance and style, the devices integrate superior imaging and display technology from Sony, comprising Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine and 720p HD video recording.
Users can personalize their mobile phone with several apps from the Android Market. Adorned by a 3-inch scratch-resistant, multi-touch glass screen, the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro render a seamless user interface and come along with Facebook inside Xperia feature which puts forth effortless social media integration.
The compact Xperia mini pro comes equipped with a slide-out keyboard. The typing experience is further enhanced with Type & Send functionality which avoids the necessity to open a dedicated app for each type of message while Smart Keyboard intuitively offers predictive messaging actions when the user slides out the keyboard. It also includes Office Suite and McAfee antivirus software.
The handsets are capable of displaying around 16 applications on the homescreen. The Xperia mini is dipped in attractive hues such as black, white, dark pink and blue whereas Xperia mini pro is drenched in black, white, pink and turquoise. Users can capture crisp images using the incorporated 5 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, auto-focus and LED flash. These new units also offer 320MB of internal memory and different Google services, and are powered by a 1200mAh removable battery.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro and Xperia mini with HD are expected to hit shelves globally in selected markets from Q3.
The mobile phone segment is growing tremendously as scrupulously devised handsets with breakthrough technology are being unleashed each day from distinct brands like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola and more. Sony Ericsson has now unleashed its new Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro.
These new phones are driven by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and the Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system. Designed with utmost elegance and style, the devices integrate superior imaging and display technology from Sony, comprising Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine and 720p HD video recording.
Users can personalize their mobile phone with several apps from the Android Market. Adorned by a 3-inch scratch-resistant, multi-touch glass screen, the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro render a seamless user interface and come along with Facebook inside Xperia feature which puts forth effortless social media integration.
The compact Xperia mini pro comes equipped with a slide-out keyboard. The typing experience is further enhanced with Type & Send functionality which avoids the necessity to open a dedicated app for each type of message while Smart Keyboard intuitively offers predictive messaging actions when the user slides out the keyboard. It also includes Office Suite and McAfee antivirus software.
The handsets are capable of displaying around 16 applications on the homescreen. The Xperia mini is dipped in attractive hues such as black, white, dark pink and blue whereas Xperia mini pro is drenched in black, white, pink and turquoise. Users can capture crisp images using the incorporated 5 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, auto-focus and LED flash. These new units also offer 320MB of internal memory and different Google services, and are powered by a 1200mAh removable battery.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro and Xperia mini with HD are expected to hit shelves globally in selected markets from Q3.
Sony said in a Friday blog post that it is considering how to "show appreciation" for its customers' patience in dealing with the ongoing PlayStation Network outage.
Sony Online Entertainment also said that it will be holding "special events" for subscribers to its "DC Universe Online" and "Free Realms" massively multiplayer online games.
Sony's online network has been down since April 20, when the company took down the PlayStation Network and the related Qriocity cloud music service due to a external intrusion, or hack into the network. Sony has since been sued over the hack, accusing the company of failing to adequately protect, encrypt, and secure its customer data. The suit seeks damages for the data loss and PlayStation Network downtime.
That may have been on Sony's mind on Friday, when the company's latest blog post addressed what will happen to customer's saved games, data, and other aspects of game play.
Perhaps the most interesting bit of information is listed at the bottom, however: "Will there be a goodwill gesture for the time we haven't been able to utilize PSN/Qriocity?" the blog's FAQ asks. "We are currently evaluating ways to show appreciation for your extraordinary patience as we work to get these services back online."
The blog also addresses the two MMOs.
"What if we have a subscription to PS3 MMOs DC Universe Online or Free Realms? Will we get compensation for that?" it asks.
"From Sony Online Entertainment: 'We apologize for any inconvenience players may have experienced as a result of the recent service interruption,'" the FAQ states. "'As a global leader in online gaming, SOE is committed to delivering stable and entertaining games for players of all ages. To thank players for their patience, we will be hosting special events across our game portfolio. We are also working on a "make good" plan for players of the PS3 versions of DC Universe Online and Free Realms. Details will be available soon on the individual game websites and forums.'"
Sony also goes on to say that download lists, friends history, and settings will not be affected, and that trophies (Sony's version of the Xbox "Achievements") will also be intact and sync with the server when the PSN is restored. Cloud saves will also be "retrievable," Sony said.
Sony has also said previously that its credit-card data has been encrypted, theoretically preventing it from being stolen. Still, it said, it cannot rule out the possibility that it was obtained by the hackers.
On Friday, reports circulated that the credit-card information had in face been obtained and was being circulated by hackers.
Sony said in a Friday blog post that it is considering how to "show appreciation" for its customers' patience in dealing with the ongoing PlayStation Network outage.
Sony Online Entertainment also said that it will be holding "special events" for subscribers to its "DC Universe Online" and "Free Realms" massively multiplayer online games.
Sony's online network has been down since April 20, when the company took down the PlayStation Network and the related Qriocity cloud music service due to a external intrusion, or hack into the network. Sony has since been sued over the hack, accusing the company of failing to adequately protect, encrypt, and secure its customer data. The suit seeks damages for the data loss and PlayStation Network downtime.
That may have been on Sony's mind on Friday, when the company's latest blog post addressed what will happen to customer's saved games, data, and other aspects of game play.
Perhaps the most interesting bit of information is listed at the bottom, however: "Will there be a goodwill gesture for the time we haven't been able to utilize PSN/Qriocity?" the blog's FAQ asks. "We are currently evaluating ways to show appreciation for your extraordinary patience as we work to get these services back online."
The blog also addresses the two MMOs.
"What if we have a subscription to PS3 MMOs DC Universe Online or Free Realms? Will we get compensation for that?" it asks.
"From Sony Online Entertainment: 'We apologize for any inconvenience players may have experienced as a result of the recent service interruption,'" the FAQ states. "'As a global leader in online gaming, SOE is committed to delivering stable and entertaining games for players of all ages. To thank players for their patience, we will be hosting special events across our game portfolio. We are also working on a "make good" plan for players of the PS3 versions of DC Universe Online and Free Realms. Details will be available soon on the individual game websites and forums.'"
Sony also goes on to say that download lists, friends history, and settings will not be affected, and that trophies (Sony's version of the Xbox "Achievements") will also be intact and sync with the server when the PSN is restored. Cloud saves will also be "retrievable," Sony said.
Sony has also said previously that its credit-card data has been encrypted, theoretically preventing it from being stolen. Still, it said, it cannot rule out the possibility that it was obtained by the hackers.
On Friday, reports circulated that the credit-card information had in face been obtained and was being circulated by hackers.