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Official Xperia X10 Android 2.1 promo video released
We’ve already seen a number of videos showing us what to expect from the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 update. Well as a sign that we must be coming close to release, SE support have released a fancy looking promo video on the benefits of updating to Android 2.1. It looks like video was released […]
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Leaked Éclair Xperia X10 screenshots hit web
The anticipation is building for the Android 2.1 update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 family of smartphones. If SE is true to their word, the handset will launch by the end of this week and there are a number of reasons to think that there will be no delays. First of all, the new […]
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‘Xperia X10 HD’ already shipping in France with Android 2.1?
We recently told you that Sony Ericsson may be looking to rebrand the Xperia X10 once the Android 2.1 update complete with HD video recording is released. Well according to French e-tailer RueduCommerce.com, the ‘Xperia X10 HD’ is already in stock and on sale, setting you back €529 (with a €50 postal rebate). If true, […]
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Xperia X8 rooted plus first review pops up
GSM Arena came out with the first review for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 earlier this week. The handset was praised for its size, balanced features and price tag. However, they felt that in the face of weak competition it doesn’t really have the wow factor. They also felt that Sony Ericsson was shooting itself […]
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Multitouch Xperia X10 debate surfaces again following convincing videos
The multi-touch issue surrounding the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been one of the key talking points since launch. Sony Ericsson continues to confirm that the handset does not support multi-touch in hardware or software, whilst there are a number of others who refuse to believe them. A number of videos have appeared over the […]
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New Xperia X10 ‘2.0.A.0.453’ firmware approved – Éclair release imminent?
A new firmware release for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 smartphone was approved yesterday that is leading some to believe the Android 2.1 update is round the corner. PTCRB has a pretty good record of the upcoming firmware releases and now has the new ‘2.0.A.0.453’ firmware as certified [X10a] on their site. There is nothing […]
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More snippets on Android 2.1 Xperia X10 update
Rikard Skogberg from the SE Product Blog has once again been active in the comment section giving little snippets of information that we have consolidated below. There are no major surprises: he confirms that the DLNA update will now come in the next update (following Android 2.1). He also says that the Android 2.1 update […]
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Lengthy Android development process explained by SE employee
One of the biggest criticisms that Sony Ericsson has faced over its flagship Xperia X10 smartphone is the lengthy delay in upgrading the phone from Android 1.6 to Android 2.1. For all those wondering what the big deal is, Erik Hellman, Senior Software Architect for Android Development at Sony Ericsson has given some insight into […]
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Timescape and social phonebook from Android 2.1 update demoed
Following on from last week’s video demo’s of some of the new found functionality in the Android 2.1 Xperia X10 update, Rikard Skogberg from the SE Product Blog has released another video highlighting the changes made in Timescape and the (social) phonebook. Timescape, on the face of it, looks largely unchanged, however there are some […]
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Xperia X10 Android 2.1 update and continuous focus officially demoed [Video]
Rikard Skogberg over at the SE Product Blog has released some new videos that show us exactly what we can look forward to from the Android 2.1 update on the Xperia X10. The software is still in a pre-release state but he goes on to say that SE are close to “releasing the final candidates […]
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‘Xperia X10 HD’ to land in a matter of weeks; same hardware?
Rumours are circulating in the French blogosphere that Sony Ericsson is set to launch a new mobile dubbed the Xperia X10 HD. It seems to be more of a marketing ploy though as the X10 will have the same hardware as existing handsets but will ship with Android 2.1 and HD video recording in tow. […]
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X10 Éclair update hitting France in late November plus more details on improvements
As news of the Xperia X10 Android 2.1 delay filters throughout the globe, many regional offices have been providing their own response to local (frustrated) X10 owners. We’ve come across two such pieces of communication one from Sony Ericsson France and the other from SE Brazil. Whilst much of the detail has already been covered, […]
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More details on Android 2.1 Xperia X10 delay
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 owners have been up in arms following yesterday’s announcement that the Android 2.1 update has been delayed by a month. The post on the SE Product Blog is nearly 1,000 comments strong, with some very harsh words for SE, and we’ve had over 200 similar comments on our post regarding the […]
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Xperia X10 Android 2.1 update officially delayed to end of October
Uh-oh, this is going to get ugly. We don’t like to be the bearer of bad news but Sony Ericsson’s Rikard Skogberg has confirmed over on the SE Product Blog that the planned Android 2.1 (Éclair) update for the Xperia X10 family has been delayed until the end of October. Just yesterday, Sony Ericsson UK […]
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SE white paper suggests no 16m colours for Xperia X10 Éclair update
Sony Ericsson has released a new white paper for the Xperia X10 that gives some more details on what to expect from the forthcoming Android 2.1 (Éclair) update. The paper (dated 16 September 2010) highlights that the TFT display will remain at 65,536 colours after the update. This will be a big disappointment for those […]