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Root now available for latest Xperia X10 firmware
Sony Ericsson patched the ability to root an Xperia X10 in the latest firmware update release (2.0.2.A.0.24). The guys over at xda-developers worked around this by releasing pre-rooted versions of the new firmware. However, there is now a fully-working root solution for those who had already upgraded to the latest firmware. The method uses SuperOneClick […]
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Xperia X10 reaches EOL on AT&T in early March?
Whilst AT&T Xperia X10 customers are still waiting for the update to Android 2.1, it appears that the handset will reach end-of-life (EOL) on March 6 according to a tipster at AndroidCentral. This is a bit surprising given that AT&T only launched the handset in August 2010. The move is probably down to lacklustre sales […]
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New Custom Android 2.2 ROM for Xperia X10 released
Zdzihu from xda-developers has released a new custom Android 2.2 (Froyo) ROM for the Xperia X10. The release is timely considering that Sony Ericsson yesterday officially confirmed that the X10 family will not see an Android revision beyond Android 2.1 (Éclair). The ROM is currently in Beta and can be installed through xRecovery. A hot […]
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T-Mobile UK gets exclusive black Xperia X8
Wondering where to get a black Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 in the UK? Well T-Mobile UK have opened a pre-order page for the handset and claims that the black colour is exclusive to them in the UK. The phone will start shipping in January along with a free Cardio Trainer app and arm band. Price […]
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New firmware update (2.1.A.0.390) to bring dual-touch support?
A new firmware update was yesterday certified by the PTCRB. Firmware version 2.1.A.0.390 hasn’t hit handsets yet, but a quick look at the open source code released by the SE Developer site highlights that this firmware may be bringing us the multitouch fix for the Xperia X10 family. We’ll bring you more news as we […]
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Sony Ericsson X10 mini/pro and X8 to get ANT+ fitness support in Q1 2011
Sony Ericsson has announced that several existing Android phones including the X10 mini, X10 mini pro and X8 will support the ANT+ communication standard by the end Q1 2011. This will enable the phones to connect to a wide range of fitness and medical sensors including heart rate monitors and pedometers. This makes SE the […]
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Stop crying. Sony Ericsson UK says its Android 2.1 update is better than 2.2
In what looks like a very misguided comment, Sony Ericsson UK has further enraged Xperia X10 owners in light of news that their handsets won’t be upgraded to Android 2.2 (Froyo) or later. The SE UK team tweeted the following: “We believe the features included in the Android 2.1 phone are on par with, and […]
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Official: Xperia X10 family will not receive upgrade to Froyo or beyond
Sony Ericsson UK have officially confirmed with us this morning that the Xperia X10 family (including the X8) will not see an Android firmware revision above 2.1 (Éclair). Whilst the company’s new line of Xperia phones will launch with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the X10 will not be supported past Android 2.1. The company instead plans […]
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Our new sister site has launched today!
Just a quick heads-up to let you know that we have launched our new sister site (XperiaBlog.net) this morning. We know some of you have been frustrated by the non-Xperia X10 news, so this new site will allow us to cover the new family of Xperia smartphones. Don’t worry though, this site will be staying […]