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Android 2.2 gets integrated Flash support
Google’s VP of Engineering Andy Rubin has confirmed that the Android 2.2 (Froyo) release will bring with it full Adobe Flash support. Talking to the New York Times, Rubin promised that full support (hopefully Flash 10.1) is coming to the next version of Android. This is good news and fits with the fact that Adobe […]
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Rebranding your Xperia X10 [Tutorial]
Flashing the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 that was originally running X10i firmware to X10a (and vice versa) leads to a problem that means SEUS will not be able to update the phone for future updates. If you have this problem, we have posted a short tutorial below that will get your handset rebranded. If you […]
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X10 mini has a multitouch display
Just as we are learning that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handset is not multitouch capable, Michell Bak from the SE-Blog is reporting that its little brother, the X10 mini will support multitouch. He contacted Synaptics (a manufacturer of touchscreens) directly who told him that the X10 mini uses the ClearPad 2000 display (with dualtouch […]
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SE ends Xperia X10 multitouch speculation once and for all
Despite the efforts of brave modders trying to determine whether the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10’s display is capable of multitouch, SE has moved to end speculation on this for good. They have released a statement that says the X10 will never have multitouch capabilities. The statement says that a combination of hardware and software configurations […]
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Customising the X10 mini home screen [Video]
Much of the recent focus has been on the Xperia X10. However Sony Ericsson will also be launching another couple of Android 1.6 smartphones in the form of the X10 mini and X10 mini pro. Both phones are set to launch this summer and to give us an idea how SE worked around the UI […]
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Rogers X10 mini pricing, launch dates leaked
Anyone in Canada waiting for the X10 mini or X10 mini pro? It looks like both diminutive handsets will arrive between May and June. Price wise you are looking at an initial cost of C$49.99 for the X10 mini and C$69.99 for the X10 mini pro and a three-year contract. The X10 mini pro offers […]
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Xperia X10 disassembled in mission to end touchscreen debate
Enterprising modder McKebapp from the xda-developers forums has done what most wouldn’t dare to. He invalidated his warranty by disassembling his Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, just because he was bored “waiting for root on my mobile.” The whole process sounded relatively straight forward. Once the screws were removed, the case parts were clipped together and […]
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SE promises Xperia X10 updates throughout life of phone
Sony Ericsson will continue to support the Xperia X10 Android smartphone throughout the lifespan of the handset. Despite some of the recent criticisms regarding Android 1.6, it says that a big update will land in H2 2010 (most likely a new version of Android) but it won’t stop there and will continue to develop for […]
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AT&T to stock Xperia X10 this summer?
All of the rumours up until now have pointed to AT&T as being the US carrier for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. A trusted source of Engadget has also heard the same, giving some launch information along the way. The source suggests that the Xperia X10 will land at AT&T during fiscal week 30 of […]
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Xperia X10 Android update in September, along with multitouch?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be seeing an Android update in September according to a SE rep speaking at a press event for the phone. The employee said that a “very big update” was due in September, without citing exactly what this will entail (Android 2.1 or a newer Android flavour). Somewhat curiously the […]
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Flash 10.1 hitting certain Android handsets in H2 2010
Adobe Flash 10.1 will be hitting certain Android smartphones during the second half of this year, according to Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen. Only phones with enough power will get the update and the conditions include an ARM Cortex A-8 processor. This includes the Xperia X10 so hopefully we’ll get treated to the update later in […]
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Swedish Xperia X10 marketing campaign in pics
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android smartphone has been released across a number of regions now and the marketing campaign is most prevalent in the Nordics region right now. Rikard Skogberg from the SE Product Blog has taken a number of snaps in Stockholm using the Xperia X10 to highlight how the town is painted […]
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Debrand your Xperia X10 [Tutorial]
Those of you with carrier branded Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handsets need to fret no more. The guide below shows you how to unbrand the handset. Debranding enables you to get the latest updates quicker and hopefully speeds up the handset too. We have attached a quick tutorial and the necessary files to debrand your […]
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Improving your Xperia X10 battery life
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handset has now been released in a number of markets and one of the biggest negative points I’m hearing on the handset (apart from the keyboard) is its battery life. There’s no denying that the Xperia X10 does drain its battery quickly, even compared to some other Android handsets, however […]