Sony Ericsson
Meet the men designing Sony's mobile future
We talk with the heads of Sony Mobile's Tokyo design team about the creative process, new devices, and differences across countries. The lead phone from 2012's lineup, Iconic Identity, is the Xperia SX; a 3.7-inch marquee Android device for Japan.
O2 refuses to update Xperia Arc, Ray, and Neo to Android 4.0 due to 'speed and performance' issues
O2 will not update the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Ray, or Neo to Android 4.0 for any customers on its network.
Sony corrects itself, says it hasn't ruled out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on any 2011 phones
Sony has refuted an earlier statement in which a spokesperson claimed the Xperia Arc S and Mini Pro would not get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, saying it was still considering OS updates.
Sony's high-end Xperia GX could go global, leaked photos suggest
Leaked photos show Sony Xperia phone called the LT29i, apparently an international version of the Xperia GX with Android 4.0 and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.
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Sony Xperia ion review
Sony launches an LTE phone with a 720p screen in the US, but is it really ready for the big leagues?
Android 4.0 update for Xperia Arc and Neo now rolling out
Both the Sony Xperia Arc and Neo are finally receiving Android 4.0 updates.
Sony Mobile drops Xperia Play from ICS upgrade list
Sony may have decided to cancel the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia Play, with the phone not appearing on the company's list of devices to be upgraded to Android 4.0.
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Apple and Samsung scoop up 99 percent of handset profits
Apple and Samsung together have earned 99 percent of all the profits in the mobile phone industry, according to Asymco. HTC is the only other major handset maker earning a profit, only 1 percent of the total.
The PlayStation phone that might've been: a 'lead device' for Google with an extra slide-out keyboard
Two newsbits this week paint a picture of what might've been for the "PlayStation phone," including a patent for a device with two slide-out panels — a gamepad and a QWERTY keyboard — and a Google slide that shows it was intended as a flagship Android 2.3 Gingerbread device.
Sony Xperia phones getting Android 4.0 update starting mid-April (update)
Sony has announced that it will begin upgrading its 2011 Xperia phones to Android 4.0 starting in mid-April. A second round of upgrades will commence in late May or early June.
Kuni Suzuki named Sony Mobile's new President and CEO
Sony's Kunimasa Suzuki has been named the President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications. Suzuki is relieving Bert Nordberg, who will become Chairman of the Board.
Sony Xperia smartphones get updated ICS release schedule, rollout to begin mid-April
Sony Mobile has updated the Ice Cream Sandwich update release schedule for its 2011 Xperia phones, moving the start back to mid-April.
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Sony continues global rebranding with Wes Anderson-directed stop motion ad
A new global ad campaign from Sony Mobile Communications features a stop motion commercial directed by Wes Anderson.
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Sony Ericsson rises from the grave for tennis tournament next week
There's no longer any such thing as Sony Ericsson — it's all just Sony now — but try telling that to the estimated 300,000+ attendees of the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament starting Monday.
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'Julie,' prototype Windows Phone 7 handset from Sony Ericsson, appears on eBay (but has since vanished)
It looks like a rumored relic from Sony Ericsson's past — a Windows 7 phone codenamed "Julie" — has just appeared for sale on eBay.
Xperia S launches on NTT Docomo as Xperia NX, retains Sony Ericsson branding
The Sony Xperia S has launched on Japan's largest provider, NTT Docomo, but it's sticking with the Sony Ericsson branding and has been dubbed the Xperia NX.
Sony Mobile releases beta Android 4.0 ROMs for the Xperia Ray, Neo V, and Arc S
Sony Mobile is continuing to aggressively court Android fans, releasing a beta preview of its forthcoming Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia Ray, Arc S, and Neo V.
Sony Xperia S promo reveals new Android skin features
A promo video for the Xperia S smartphone has revealed a number of new features for Sony's Android skin.
Sony ST25i (Xperia U?) sized up against Xperia S in leaked photos
Sony's ST25i, rumored to be released as the Xperia U, has been pictured in a number of photos comparing it with the Xperia S.
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Sony completes Ericsson buyout, Sony Mobile Communications is born
Sony has completed its buyout of mobile partner Ericsson, renaming its mobile division Sony Mobile Communications.
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EU approves Sony buyout of Ericsson
The European Union has approved Sony's buyout of Ericsson's share in the joint Sony Ericsson venture.
Grand Theft Auto III for Android gets Transformer Prime support and improved controls
Grand Theft Auto III for android has been updated with support for the Asus Transformer Prime and improved gamepad controls.
Sony Ericsson ST25i 'Kumquat' appears in leaked photo?
Sony Ericsson's ST25i "Kumquat" has been leaked in a photo. It's rumored to have a 3.5-inch screen, 1GHz dual-core processor, and a 5-megapixel camera.
Sony adds Glonass positioning to numerous Xperia phones, cites accuracy benefits
Sony has revealed support for Glonass positioning in select upcoming and existing Xperia Android handsets
Sony Ericsson reports $317 million loss in Q4
Sony Ericsson posts €247 million loss in Q4 ahead of its Sony buyout.
Sony Xperia family portrait shows off a few new phones
A portrait of several Sony Xperia phones has been leaked. A couple of new devices, including the Nypon and two others that we haven't seen before are in the shot. We'll likely know more come MWC in Barcelona next month.
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Sony teases 'Dot Switch' universal infrared remote control?
Sony "dot switch" teaser hints at 21 February announcement of IR remote control.
Xperia NX SO-02D and Acro HD SO-03D announced on NTT Docomo
Japanese wireless provider NTT Docomo has announced two new Sony Ericsson handsets for the Japanese market — the Xperia NX SO-02D, and the Acro HD SO-03D — the Xperia line's first water-resistant handset.
Sony Smart Watch (aka Sony Ericsson LiveView 2) hands-on
Last night we spotted what looked like the successor to Sony Ericsson's LiveView auxiliary display, and it's true: this is the Sony Ericsson Smart Watch.
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Sony Smart Watch (aka Sony Ericsson LiveView 2) hands-on pictures
Here's Sony's Smart Watch in some shiny close up photos.
Sony Xperia S hands-on (update: more pictures)
Sony Xperia S hands-on
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Xperia ion hands on pictures
We just snagged some hands-on with with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ion, the company's first LTE smartphone for AT&T. It's running Android 2.3.7 with Sony Ericsson's custom skin on top, which is relatively lighter than it has been in years past, limited to a custom app launcher and the ability to pinch the homescreen to view all your widgets.
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Sony Ericsson Ion hands-on pictures
We just snagged some hands-on with with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ion, the company's first LTE smartphone for AT&T. It's running Android 2.3.7 with Sony Ericsson's custom skin on top, which is relatively lighter than it has been in years past, limited to a custom app launcher and the ability to pinch the homescreen to view all your widgets.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ion hands-on photos and video
We just snagged some hands-on with with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ion, the company's first LTE smartphone for AT&T. It's running Android 2.3.7 with Sony Ericsson's custom skin on top, which is relatively lighter than it has been in years past, limited to a custom app launcher and the ability to pinch the homescreen to view all your widgets.
Sony Xperia Ion coming this spring on AT&T: LTE, 4.6-inch 720p display, 12MP camera
Sony and AT&T will be launching the Xperia Ion smartphone with Android 2.3 this spring.
Sony Ericsson's rebrand to Sony starts today
With the announcements of the Xperia S and Xperia Ion today, Sony has dispensed of the Sony Ericsson name.
