Sony Mobile announced its initial round of upgrades to Android ICS 4.0 for Xperia 2011 smartphones starting April 13th 2012. Xperia users in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway would be the first ones to receive the upgrade. The Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray get an uplift to Android Ice Cream Sandwich, followed by other Xperia devices. The upgrade would be not delivered over-the-air and would need Sony’s PC Companion or Bridge for Mac software to start the process on either Windows or Mac OS’s. The update package will be pushed over the next four to six weeks, with its gradual release across global markets. Information on worldwide upgrade schedule is yet to be out and would be shared as and when the update rolls out.
Following the aforesaid phones, the Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman would get the updated to Android ICS 4.0 by end of May or early June.
Sony Mobile has announced yet another designer smartphone for Xperia lovers, the Xperia sola. The Android powered gizmo debuts Sony’s new addition to its UI called “Floating Touch”, which would provide easy to use, quick, and smart web experience over the device. We have a 3.7-inch Reality Display with scratch resistant glass and Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine, a 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-loaded (supports upgrade to Android ICS 4.0 arriving this summer), NFC including the dynamic and revolutionary Xperia SmatTags, xLoud with 3D surround sound, DLNA and a 5MP camera with Fast Capture support. We even see great entertainment overdose packed into the phone with direct access to Sony Entertainment Network, which allows handset users to view unlimited music and movies over Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited streams. The Xperia sola is planned to launch globally over the second quarter this year. It would be available in three vibrant colors that include Black, Red, and White.
The exact pricing and release schedule for Xperia sola is yet to be out, we would share the update same as soon as it is up.
MWC 2012 has finally begun with loads of surprises in store. The first day was full of big announcements and press conferences with most developers and technology partners previewing new stuff. Sony has announced two new Android powered gizmos, the Xperia P and the Xperia U that would be added to the Xperia NXT series.
The Xperia P debuts Sony’s Whitemagic display technology allowing the screen to be visible in across beaches, snow, and locations with complex visibility while automatically adjusting the brightness settings to improve performance and save battery life. The 4-inch Reality display makes movies and videos fun by integrating Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine to provide ultra sharp image clarity. To enhance the overall multimedia and sharing experience one can also try multi-utility SmartDock that makes media sharing and playback easier and simple.
4-inch Reality display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
WhiteMagic display technology for crystal clear images with battery life efficiency
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year)
8MP rear camera with fast capture technology and support HD Video recording
2D and 3D Panoramic Image Capture
Multimedia Sharing features include HDMI, DLNA, NFC, Xperia Smart Tags
Vivid Color choices include black, silver, red with an aluminum based unibody
The Xperia U is one single compact genie topped up for all-in-one Sony Entertainment. The smartphone fulfills multimedia needs for music hunks by integrating xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound pumping up the best music experience. If you still need more, you may share you music via DLNA and shout it all loud. The phone comes with vibrant themes and exchangeable caps that make it your more personal phone.
Sony Xperia U Quick Specs:
3.5-inch Reality display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year)
5MP rear camera with fast capture technology and support HD Video recording
2D and 3D Panoramic Image Capture
Excellent sound enhancements include xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound
Colors to choose from include white and black with exchangeable pink and yellow base caps
The remaining specs are similar to that of the Xperia P.
The Xperia P and Xperia U are to be launched globally by second quarter this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and further details.
Sony recently launched it handheld gaming device the Sony PlayStation Vita also popularly known as the PS Vita with its initial release in Japan. The date is nearing closer as the product would be available across all major regions by 22 February 2012. The device is a successor of the highly acclaimed and everlasting Sony PSP with more bells and whistles added to its kitty. It features the ARM Cortex A9 processor with optional 3G support that provides non-stop connectivity for both gaming and social communication. The touch interface on the new console adds the flare that the older PSP was missing, not to forget the addition of a front and rear camera to the device while meeting essential features like Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth.
Sony PlayStation Vita (PS Vita – PCH-1000 Series) Quick Specs:
ARM Cortex A9 Processor
5-inch 16 million colors OLED multi-touch screen (960×544 pixels)
128MB Dedicated Video RAM and 512MB RAM (excluding video)
