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Guide to removing Timescape and other apps from your X10
We get many emails from Xperia X10 readers asking how to delete certain applications from their handset. There are a number of apps that will start on boot even if you have no intention in using them. These apps use unnecessary memory and processor power and they can also significantly drain the battery. By removing […]
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Who uses Timescape on a daily basis? [Poll]
This week’s poll is a simple one, we would like to know how many of our readers use the Timescape application. Both Timescape and Mediascape were pushed heavily by Sony Ericsson on the release of the Xperia X10. We actually like the concept, but don’t use Timescape as we found it a bit of a […]
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SE confirms latest Xperia X10 update is the big UXP update
Sony Ericsson’s Rikard Skogberg has confirmed over at the SE Product Blog that the latest firmware update for the Xperia X10 (2.1.A.0.435) is indeed the big fabled UXP update that was due to hit the handset during Q1. At the time, this update was said to bring improvements to Timescape and Mediascape and it seems […]
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Integrate Spotify within Mediascape and Timescape
We reported back in April, that Spotify, the popular music streaming service, had been integrated into the Mediascape and Timescape apps by Telia in Sweden. Well it seems that this is now open to all as long as you’re running the latest Android 2.1 update and have a premium Spotify subscription. You need to go […]
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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 feature set begins to leak
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is not expected to see the Android 2.1 (Éclair) update until late Q3. However, Sony Ericsson is no doubt testing the ROM extensively before release. gbil from xda-developers has managed to get hold of the test version and is revealing some information of what he’s found so far. First off, […]
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R2BA026 firmware hitting Xperia X10 handsets in UK, India
Sony Ericsson is hard at work on improving the Xperia X10 handset. Following on from the recent rollout of R2BA020-R2BA024 firmware, SE is now releasing R2BA026 firmware across a number of regions including India and the UK. R2BA026 updates the baseband to 1.1.31. SE do not provide a changelog but initial impressions appear to be […]
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R2BA020 Xperia X10 firmware rolling out, our first impressions
The much awaited firmware update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 looks like it is slowly starting to roll out. After rumours of hearing about the ‘R2BA013’ and ‘R2BA016’ firmware updates, the one actually being released is ‘R2BA020’. The most up to date Xperia X10 firmware prior to this release was R1FB001. This update has […]
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Xperia X10 gets rooted, this time with proof and benchmarks
Just over a month ago we reported on the good news that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 had been rooted using SETool. This joy was short-lived as accusations flew around that the root was fake, mainly due to a lack of evidence. Well for all those worried that we may never see root access on […]
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Xperia X10 family to get Android 2.1 from Q3 2010, further upgrade in Q4
Following a raft of new handset launches this morning, Sony Ericsson has confirmed that the family of Xperia X10 handsets (including the X10 mini and X10 mini pro) will receive the Android 2.1 update in Q3 2010. This is good news as the last official word from the company suggested a Q4 timeframe, earlier the […]
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First X10 mini review appears
The first proper review of the X10 mini has hit the web. GSM Arena has a comprehensive review up of the diminutive device and says that it is an “experiment, which works out well.” The X10 mini is easy to like and offers good value for money with a purpose-designed UI. They go on to […]
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Minor ‘R1FB001’ firmware update rolling out
A number of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 users are reporting a new firmware update (R1FB001) that is hitting their handsets via SEUS. SE hasn’t released a changelog but users are reporting a slight performance improvement in Mediascape/Timescape. This does not look like the update that will include the Creatouch app. There’s also no notable improvements […]
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Official: Xperia X10 to get Android 2.1 and HD video recording in Q4 2010
We’ve been waiting months for details, but now Sony Ericsson has given us a timeline on the Android upgrade. The Xperia X10 Android handset will get the Android 2.1 (Éclair) update along with HD video recording, DLNA wireless connectivity and improvements to Timescape/Mediascape in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Test Timescape live on the Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson already have a superb Xperia X10 virtual simulator for those wanting to see what the UI is like, but if you want to see a live example of Timescape in action then head over to XperiaXTen. The site basically consists of an Xperia X10 being streamed live in real time running Timescape. You […]
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New X10 firmware [R2BA013] to bring performance boost, Creatouch app?
Treat this with a pinch of salt until confirmed, but joakimudden over at esato has revealed some intriguing new information on the next firmware update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. He says the update (build number R2BA013) will bring with it small UI improvements in the Timescape/Mediascape apps as well as the Creatouch app. […]