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Sony rolls out Android ICS 4.0 upgrades for Xperia 2011 Smartphones

April 14, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Sony Mobile announced its initial round of upgrades to Android ICS 4.0 for Xperia 2011 smartphones starting April 13^th 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.

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via Sony Mobile Blog

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Sony Mobile launches the Xperia S Smartphone in India at Rs.32,549

April 10, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Sony Mobile has officially launched the Xperia S Android Smartphone in India. The Xperia S was showcased along the Xperia P and Xperia U at MWC 2012, which belongs to Sony’s next generation flagship, the NXT Series. The Xperia S flaunts beautiful style and design while boasting great hardware specifications for stable performance. It comes with a 4.3-inch Reality Display (1280×720 pixels) with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 1GB RAM, 32GB in-built storage, 1.3MP front camera (supports HD Video recording at 720p), 12MP rear camera with LED Flash (supports Full HD Video recording at 1080p), 1750 mAh battery and Android Gingerbread 2.3(supports upgrade to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year).

Get ready to experience next generation media sharing by NFC (with Xperia SmartTags), DLNA, HDMI, BRAVIA Sync (allows your phone to controlled via a TV), along with basic connectivity features like 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and A-GPS. The handset is available in Black and White color and can be purchased either at a local retail outlet or can be ordered online with leading E-commerce platforms like Flipkart etc.

Also Read : Samsung Galaxy Note ‘Berry Pink’ launched in South Korea

Following the release for Xperia S today, the Xperia P, Xperia U and Xperia Sola would arrive India by the second quarter of this year. Just to make you remember the handset is priced at Rs.32,549. Do remember to check all online portals to find a bargain before you make the final purchase.

Checkout these links for price comparison, freebies and promotions :

Flipkart – Get a Car Charger and 2 Xperia NFC SmartTags free when you order. (Rs. 32,549)
Letsbuy – Norton Mobile Security for Android absolutely free. (Rs.31,990)
IndiaPlaza – Get a Char Charger, 2 Xperia NFC SmartTags, Leather Case, and an HDMI cable free with your order. (Rs.30,999)

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Sony’s first Android ICS Smartphone: Xperia neo L debuts in China

March 22, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Today, Sony Mobile announced the Xperia neo L smartphone in China, the company’s first smartphone that would ship with Android ICS pre-installed on to it. The Xperia neo L is a successor to the Xperia neo and neo V smartphones that were introduced last year. The handset does not seem to carry major changes on the hardware front in comparison to its predecessors, it seems that the processor and other related specs remain more or less the same. The Xperia neo L sports a 4-inch FWVGA Display (854×480 pixels), 1GHz Single-Core Qualcomm processor, 1GB internal storage with Micro SD card support up to 32GB, 512MB RAM, 5MP camera with LED Flash (supports HD Video recording up to 720p), VGA front facing camera, 1500 mAh battery, and the key ingredient to the mix is Android Ice Cream Sandwich that comes pre-loaded.

The exact date for the product release or its exact availability is yet to be revealed. We still speculate whether the handset would only be available to markets wide China or would be released globally.

We also saw some great Android handsets that were introduced earlier this year by Sony that include the Xperia P, Xperia U, and Xperia Sola. All devices boast great specs, but still await an upgrade to Android ICS, which should hopefully come through by the end of this year.

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Sony Mobile announces the Xperia sola, debuts Floating Touch Navigation

March 13, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

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.

via Sony Mobile Blog