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OnLive heads to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

OnLive heads to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Posted on Dec 27, 2011 by MG1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play may have debuted to lukewarm reviews in 2011, but game streaming king OnLive has given it a reprieve by making its service available on the smartphone.
OnLive has managed to show the world that cloud gaming can actually work – especially on the big screen, where all you have to do is plug in its receiver to stream content.
Its launch on handheld devices earlier this month, however, was a harder sell. Yes you play premium games on a tablet but you have to use either fiddly virtual controls or and external joypad, which is decent but not perfect when your screen is no bigger than 10 inches.
Enter the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the only smartphone around with analo...

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Xperia Play now has 200 games available to download, some are free for the holidays

Xperia Play now has 200 games available to download, some are free for the holidays

Posted on Dec 13, 2011 by MG1

When the Xperia Play smartphone / gaming console hybrid launched in March, there were 60 games available for download; eight months later, Sony Ericsson has reached 200 games optimized for the device. We're glad to see the company's stayed devoted to the product and platform, but the 200 number might be a bit misleading — it includes a number of standard Android games that have been only slightly adapted for Sony Ericsson's device, and the number of Xperia Play-exclusive games is still quite small, though it includes good games like FIFA 12 and Dead Space. The company's made some strides toward getting PlayStation games onto the device, but those strides have been few and far between.

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA active launched the USA, $340 unlocked

Sony Ericsson XPERIA active launched the USA, $340 unlocked

Posted on Dec 07, 2011 by MG1

The folks at what will soon be simply Sony have released the XPERIA active here in the United States this week officially, complete with protection against elements of all kinds and connectivity on AT&T – though you’ll be purchasing the device off-contract at first. This 1GHz single-core processor toting Android device has a 3-inch HVGA display that’s scratch resistant, Wi-fi connectivity (or AT&T 3G if you wish), wrist strap, compass widget, heart rate and pulse monitoring apps, and a lovely orange coloring around the edges of the chassis. All this and a 5-megapixel camera for $340 unlocked – seem like your next device of choice, or has Sony dropped a brand new completely impenetrable brick...

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Alleged Sony Ericsson Nozomi official render leaks

Alleged Sony Ericsson Nozomi official render leaks

Posted on Dec 02, 2011 by MG1

From the confines of Chinese forums we found this little excerpt from what is claimed to be an official picture of the Sony Ericsson Nozomi. The side render coincides with what we've seen leaked in flesh and blood in the wild before, and confirms the phone is coming in white.
Granted, the image is very small, and the technical specifications are cut out, but you can still see the word "Dual" which would confirm once again that we might be having the first mutlicore Android handset from the company in the face of the Sony Ericsson Nozomi. Another proof is the 1920x1xxx line under the camera section, which would imply 1080p HD video capture that we usually associate with dual-core handsets.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S, neo V reach US unlocked

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S, neo V reach US unlocked

Posted on Nov 16, 2011 by MG1

Sony Ericsson on Tuesday began offering its Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V smartphones in the US as unlocked devices. The former costs $450 while the latter is priced at $350. The arc S gets a 1.4GHz Snapdragon processor and runs on Android 2.3.
It brings with it Sony's Qriocity services, including Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited. It also sports an 8.1-megapixel camera with an Exmor R sensor that has 3D capability. A 4.2-inch, 854x480-pixel display is present along with an FM radio, and an 8GB memory card is bundled with the device. An HDMI output lets users connect it to HDTVs.
The neo V has a 1GHz CPU and Android 2.3.4. Its 3.7-inch display has the same resolution as the Arc S, but the ...

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Xperia arc S up for order on Sony's site, could ship this week

Xperia arc S up for order on Sony's site, could ship this week

Posted on Nov 15, 2011 by MG1

Our friends across the pond have had a month's head start getting to know Sony Ericsson's Xperia arc S inside and out. Now, it appears that refreshed flagship's gearing up to hit stateside as early as this week in unlocked fashion. Shown as having an estimated November 15th ship date on Sony's site, the 4.2-inch Gingerbread handset brings its Mobile Bravia Engine display, 1.4GHz Qualcomm processor and 8 megapixel shooter to North American mitts for $499 in four distinct shades. If carrier subsidization is your preferred method of purchase, you'll have to hold off for a bit as official US plans have yet to be announced. But why wait? Your early access mobile bragging rights await you at the s...

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UK Deal: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S now available with Orange's £20.50/month contract at Phones4U

UK Deal: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S now available with Orange's £20.50/month contract at Phones4U

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 by MG1

Third-party phone retailer Phones4U has a great deal for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, offering the sexy smartphone for free with Orange’s 20.50 GBP per month plan. That money won’t get you too far though, but for some folks it could be a good enough solution – you get 200 voice minutes, 3,000 texts and 100MB of mobile data per month. Presuming you’re not calling a lot and rely mostly on Wi-Fi hotspots for mobile Internet, this plan could be just what you need. Otherwise — if you still want the Xperia arc S — you’ll have to pick some other plan with the phone.

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All Sony Ericsson smartphones announced this year will get Android 4.0

All Sony Ericsson smartphones announced this year will get Android 4.0

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 by MG3

Sony Ericsson confirmed that all of its 2011 smartphones will get Android 4.0. The Dutch arm of the Swedish-Japanese handset maker turned to Facebook to announce the news, which will affect a number of devices such as Xperia Play, neo, neo V, mini, mini pro, Ray, Pro, active, arc and arc S. In other words, the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich is optimized enough to be able to run on phones with a single-core 1GHz processor or at least Sony Ericsson thinks so. The company will first release Gingerbread 2.3.4 updates, though.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia pro on sale this October, corporate thumbs flex in anticipation

Sony Ericsson Xperia pro on sale this October, corporate thumbs flex in anticipation

Posted on Oct 18, 2011 by MG1

Back at Mobile World Congress in February, Sony Ericsson managed to surprise attack us with the reveal of its Xperia pro. Now, nearly a full year and oodles of leaks later, that Android 2.3 QWERTY slider's ready to find comfort in consumers' hands. Hitting retailers globally this October, SE's 3.7-inch enterprise-minded handset comes pre-loaded with Mc Afee mobile security, Office Suite Pro, and is designed to make syncing with MS Exchange and other email clients a cinch. Business-friendly add-ons aside, the device packs ANT+ (to keep you in peak road warrior shape), and a generous 8.1 megapixel rear camera outfitted with an Exmor R sensor for HD video and 3D Sweep Panorama capture. There's ...

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Sony Ericsson kills off feature phones as part of Q3 2011 report

Sony Ericsson kills off feature phones as part of Q3 2011 report

Posted on Oct 17, 2011 by MG1

ony Ericsson posted its Q3 2011 financial results today, and while the numbers were better than those of the previous quarter, the company is still down from where it was last year. Sony Ericsson's CEO Bert Nordberg stated that the company's focus for 2012 will be entirely on smartphones, and that it will not longer offer feature phone models.
According to the figures, Sony Ericsson's Q3 sales were 33 percent higher than Q2 2011, with 9.5 million units shipped and 1.586 billion EUR (US$2.18 billion) in sales. Last year the company shipped 10.4 million units and had 1.603 billion EUR (US$2.2 billion) in sales for the same quarter. Despite the lower number of phones shipped and the slightly lo...

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Three UK offers Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S for free on a 25 GBP per month contract

Three UK offers Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S for free on a 25 GBP per month contract

Posted on Oct 13, 2011 by MG1

Three UK is offering the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S for free on a two-year 25 GBP per month contract. That deal gets you the carrier’s Text 500 plan, which comes with 500 voice minutes, 5,000 text messages along with a single gig of mobile data every month. Of course, you can upgrade and grab the more expensive “all you can eat” plan that costs just 3 GBP more (28 GBP per month) that give you unlimited of everything. What’s more, there’s an option to grab the phone sans any strings attached, the benefit that will cost your 299 GBP outright.
Not bad for a device as powerful as Xperia Arc S. Sure, it doesn’t have a dual-core processor, but its single-core CPU clocking at 1.4GHz should prove as...

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Xperia Ray makes US debut, goes unlocked for $425

Xperia Ray makes US debut, goes unlocked for $425

Posted on Oct 04, 2011 by MG1

Giving you a new opportunity to tell your favorite carrier exactly where it can stick that nasty two-year agreement, the unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has made its official debut in the United States. In partnership with NewEgg, the handset carries an MSRP of $425 (although it currently sells for $380), where shoppers may choose between gold, black, white and pink varieties. As carrier compatibility goes, the phone features quad-band GSM support, along with 3G capability over the 2100 / 1900 / 850MHz airwaves, which makes it best suited for AT&T in the US, or Bell, Rogers and Telus up north. The Xperia Ray packs an MSM8255 SoC -- which features a 1GHz CPU and an Adreno 205 GPU -- along w...

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Sony Ericsson lends hand to FreeXperia devs, shows love for CyanogenMod 7.1

Sony Ericsson lends hand to FreeXperia devs, shows love for CyanogenMod 7.1

Posted on Oct 03, 2011 by MG3

Turns out, Sony Ericsson is really coming around to the understanding that Android phones are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. After taking notice of the FreeXperia team's tireless efforts to bring CyanogenMod 7.1 to certain SE devices, the company is now "pulling a Samsung" by lending its support to the cause. The firm has provided the group with approximately 20 phones, along with debugged and rebuilt camera library binaries to ensure a proper user experience. Not stopping there, Sony Ericsson hopes to make these bits available to all developers under a special EULA in the near future. Of course, the company continues to remind its users that it doesn't specifically condone unlocking t...

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Sony Ericsson lets the Xperia ray shine in U.S. stores

Sony Ericsson lets the Xperia ray shine in U.S. stores

Posted on Oct 03, 2011 by MG3

Sony Ericsson has announced that its Xperia ray smartphone is now available to purchase unlocked from U.S. retailers. The Xperia ray is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone that features a 3.3-inch touchscreen display, aluminum construction, and an 8.1 megapixel camera. It can be had for $424.99 from newegg.com and other online retailers.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S available now on Vodafone UK

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S available now on Vodafone UK

Posted on Sep 30, 2011 by MG1

Can't wait for your high-speed Xperia Arc upgrade? Well, you'll be glad to hear that Vodafone's Xperia Arc S page has now gone live, and we've confirmed with the UK phone network that the curvy smartphone will also be available in-store from tomorrow. Signing up for a two year plan at £31 per month nets you the gradient blue version for free. Aside from a new super-charged 1.4GHz processor and a "3D sweep panorama" mode, other specs are all-but identical to the original. Certainly not a deal-breaker, with an Exmor-equipped 8.1 megapixel shooter and that 4.2-inch Reality Display both squeezed into its very pocketable profile. So, please form a orderly queue at your nearest Vodafone store if t...

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