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Sony brings three new accessories to complement the Xperia S
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January 11, 2012
By: ccsoya
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Sony has announced three new accessories it calls Smart Extras to complement its next generation Xperia smartphones including the Xperia S.
First up, we have the Xperia SmartTags. The Xperia SmartTags is a novel approach towards propagating NFC technology. The tags are essentially NFC chips designed in a shape of round tokens that you can purchase and place at various places in your home, car or office. With the programmable tags you can launch pre-set actions just with a simple tap, best of all, the tags work with any NFC-enabled phone. Check out the video above for a clearer explanation.
Next, we have the Smart Wireless Headset pro stereo Bluetooth headset that features an LCD display that can show text messages, incoming calls info and calendar notifications just to name a few. In addition to being a Bluetooth headset, the Smart Wireless Headset Pro can function as a standalone MP3 player and radio as well.
Finally, we have the SmartWatch Bluetooth micro display. The SmartWatch features a square 1.3-inch 128×128 pixel OLED touchscreen display. The SmartWatch acts as secondary display for your smartphone, allowing you to discretely access text messages, social media updates and manage calls or music from the display without the need to reach for your device. The display can mounted on a strap and can be worn as a watch and comes with a vibration function, accelerometer and is both dust and splash proof.
No pricing or availability detail has been announced. We’re really interested in the SmartTags and SmartWatch, so we’re expecting these accessories along with the Bluetooth headset to be available at the Asia launch of the Xperia S happening later today. Keep your browser locked on to SoyaCincau.com and follow us on Twitter for live updates from the event.
For more info on the accessories, click here. More videos explaining the accessories after the jump.
Sony Ericsson Nozomi with Android 4.0 leaked
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December 4, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Sony Ericsson has yet to come out with a dual-core smart phone and we have heard rumours that they are coming out with one soon. What you see above is a purported leak of the Sony Ericsson Nozomi which is said to be running on dual-core processor and the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
The details are scarce but from the truncated snapshot above reveals the possible name of “Xperia Cloud” and said to be having a 720p display. As always, this is still unconfirmed but it is certain that Sony Ericsson would need to step up their game for 2012. Majority of Android device makers are rushing to debut a Android 4.0 native device with better processors and displays.
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Rumour: Sony Ericsson Xperia HD leaked
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November 6, 2011
By: ccsoya
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There has been some talks about a new Xperia coming. Initial specifications include a 4.3-inch 1280×720 pixel screen pushing out 320ppi density but little else is know about the device that’s rumoured to carry the name Xperia HD and is expected to be released within the first quarter of next year.
We now have leaked pictures of the device and we’re disappointed with what we’re seeing. Mainly because it looks like this new device will not have a dual-core processor. As you can see in the Quadrant benchmark score, the unreleased device manages a 1,800. This is way below Quadrant benchmarks set by dual-core devices like the Galaxy SII (3,500 — Exynos), HTC Sensation (2,245) and the LG Optimus 2X (2,500). This suggests the unreleased Sony Ericsson could be running at the very least a 1.4GHz processor or a 1.5GHz single-core unit.
Another disappointment is the RAM, the mystery device only has 691MB of RAM when flagship models from other manufacturers are pushing 1GB. Then, there’s the operating system. From the pictures we can see that the device is running Gingerbread (most probably 2.3.4 or perhaps 2.3.5). The thin sliver of light at the bottom part of the device also houses Sony Ericsson’s trademark three navigation buttons which suggests that the device is made to run Gingerbread.
Sony Ericsson is the only major manufacturer that doesn’t have a dual-core Android smartphone in its line-up and in a market where everybody else is looking at quad-core flagships, this could hurt sales. Let’s hope that the other leaked Xperia — the Xperia Duo — is not vapourware.
More pictures after the jump.
EA offers up free games for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play users
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October 1, 2011
By: ccsoya
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EA and Sony Ericsson are currently running a free games giveaway for four EA titles. From October 1 2011 to January 15 2012, the following EA games are free for you to download in your Xperia Play:
- Dead Space
- Battlefield Bad Company 2
- Need for Speed Shift 2
- Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
The games are hundreds of MBs large so you’ll need to connect your Xperia Play to a solid WiFi connection before you can begin downloading.
For more details, click here.
Xperia ray: A design story
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September 26, 2011
By: ccsoya
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When a device manufacturer takes you to a faraway land just so you can meet the designers, engineers and marketeers who are behind their products, you know that they really want to make an impression. And that’s exactly what Sony Ericsson did.
We were flown to Japan recently to get a deeper understanding of the product story behind the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray. Sony Ericsson organised for us to meet up with the people who were directly involved in designing the Xperia ray and to learn from them the reason why the product was created and the inspiration behind the design of the device.
Sony Ericsson Malaysia revises pricing for Xperia ray
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September 26, 2011
By: ccsoya
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We’ve just received an advisory from Sony Ericsson Malaysia telling us that they have revised the pricing of the very sleek and sexy Xperia ray from RM1,899 initially to very attractive RM1,279.
The new pricing is definitely great for Sony Ericsson fans who have been eyeing the Xperia ray for some time but have been turn-off by the off-the-top pricing. In fact, the new pricing makes the Xperia ray very attractive to anyone looking for a new phone.
For a little under RM1,300 the Xperia ray comes with all the things you love in the Xperia arc including a 1GHz single-core processor with 512MB of RAM and 1GB of on board storage space. The ray features 3.3-inch Reality Display that offers an almost Retina display like sharpness with 854×480 pixel resolution pushing about 297ppi. On top of that, the ray comes equip with Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine display enhancement technology.
In the camera department, the ray features the same 8.1MP sensor as the Xperia arc complete with Sony’s Exmor R sensor for a noticeably better pictures in low-light situations. The camera also shoots 720p videos. There’s also a VGA front-facing camera.
We’re currently using the Xperia ray for a while now and we have a lot of good things to say about the device. It is definitely one of the best looking Androids in the market at the moment.
Update: We’ve been informed that shops were already selling the Xperia ray for RM1,279 at launch. The advisory sent to us today by Sony Ericsson is to correct a misquote in an earlier press release announcing the availability of the Xperia ray in Malaysia. The device was never intended to be sold at RM1,899, the correct initial price for the Xperia ray was supposed to be RM1,279. Hope this clarifies. Question is, will those who purchased the Xperia ray earlier get a refund on the price difference?
Xperia arc RRP drops to RM1,899
Posted:
August 22, 2011
By: ccsoya
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Good news people! One of the most deliciously designed single-core Android smartphones in the market — the Xperia arc — has a revised pricing.
The Gingerbread running, 8MP Exmor-R totting, Mobile Bravia Engine enhanced, Reality Display equipped, stylishly thin Xperia arc now retails for RM1,899 from the original price of RM2,099.
Yes, you can get an LG Optimus 2X for the same price but the arc has the dual-core value-phone beat when it comes to style and camera performance. Also, in terms of real-world performance, the single-core arc cuts it pretty close against the dual-core LG but the hard numbers tell a completely different story.
In case you’re curious, we got some benchmark figures of the two devices after the jump.
The Xperia challenges
Posted:
August 11, 2011
By: ccsoya
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It all began with one crazy challenge — to drive a car using only what you see through the display of the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc. Then someone wondered whether a flower can bloom with just the glow from the screen of the Xperia arc? or can a group of skaters skate around town using the camera and display of the Xperia neo as their eyes?
And the challenge was set…
Marketing stunts aside, these beautifully done videos are just a joy to watch.
Sony Ericsson’s first dual-core Android device leaked
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July 13, 2011
By: ccsoya
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At the Sony Ericsson Global Conference in Singapore last month we noticed something missing from their new line up of Android devices — dual-core processors. None of the SE reps could give us an answer as to why this is the case but it looks like there’s no point pondering on that question any longer.
The device you see here is the first dual-core Sony Ericsson known as the Xperia Duo and this looks to be the new flagship Android from SE. The specs are mightily impressive even though they are still unconfirmed at the moment.
The Duo is rumoured to feature a 1.4MHzGHz dual-core processor from either the NovaThor A9500 or U8500 chips or the Qualcomm MSM8260 variant. Supplementing the blazing 1.4GHz dual-core chip is a whopping 1.5GB RAM. Powering this impressive processing power is a huge 2500mAh battery.
In addition, there is a 4.5-inch qHD screen enhanced with Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA engine. Imaging comes in the form of a 12MP camera.
The Xperia Duo runs Android 2.3. Launch is slated for September this year but there’s no official word from Sony Ericsson just yet.
If the current crop of Sony Ericsson Android phones are anything to go by, it looks like there is a lot to like about this new super Xperia.
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Gingerbread 2.3.3 update available for Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
Posted:
June 21, 2011
By: ccsoya
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Just a short heads up for all you Xperia arc users out there. Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 update is now available for your device. Head on over to Sony Ericsson Malaysia’s Facebook page for details on the update.
The update is nothing major but it pays to keep your devices updated with the latest OS version. Other than that you get enhanced Facebook integration throughout the device including in the system’s calendar and picture gallery.
Hit the source link to jump to Sony Ericsson arc Android update Facebook page.
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