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Explore a virtual Xperia X10 before you buy
This is superb. Sony Ericsson has released a virtual simulator for the Xperia X10 Android smartphone that allows you to try almost every feature of the phone. You can flick through menus and explore the Timescape/Mediascape apps. You can even see what the camera menu is like. For those considering buying the handset, then we […]
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Xperia X10 gets cool promo video
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has seen its launch this week in a number of different regions. It is now that we’ll start to see the marketing campaign kick off in earnest. We’ve come across the first Xperia X10 promotional video that extols the virtues of its Timescape application. You can catch the video after […]
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SE producing 4-5x less Xperia X10’s compared to Satio?
Mobile phone blogger Eldar Murtazin says that Sony Ericsson’s production numbers for the Xperia X10 handset are just 20-25 percent of that compared to the Symbian-based Satio. The Sony Ericsson Satio sports a 12MP camera that has been plagued with software bugs from its release, leading to some UK retailers to suspend the handset in […]
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DoCoMo says Xperia X10 gets 50k pre-orders in Japan
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android smartphone is now on sale in Japan. NTT DoCoMo is the main Japanese carrier and its President, Ryuji Yamada, has revealed that the handset has received over 50,000 pre-orders in a special launch event for the phone. The company is doing its best to fight off competition from the […]
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Rogers Xperia X10 pricing and availability leaked?
The last we heard about Xperia X10 from Canadian carrier Rogers was that pre-orders would open soon. The guys over at MobileSyrup now have it on good authority that it will launch for $549.99 without a contract and $149.99 on a 3-year contract. It is expected to launch between April 7th and 14th according to […]
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Xperia X10 unboxing vid roundup
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android handset is starting to hit consumers hands now and we’ve come across a few unboxing videos on YouTube. What’s immediately apparent is that there are different accessories bundled in the package depending on which region you’re from. Some have a 16GB memory card installed along with the MW600 Bluetooth […]
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T-Mobile and Virgin Media have Xperia X10 in stock
T-Mobile and Virgin Media have stolen a march on other UK mobile operators and is now stocking the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android handset. This is ahead of Vodafone, Orange and O2. The Xperia X10 is available for £30 per month from Virgin Media on a two-year deal, with a free phone. Or you can […]
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Xperia X10 does not support hardware multitouch
One of the most frequently asked questions I get over the Xperia X10 (apart from when Android 2.1 will be supported) relates to its multitouch features. The handset that has already been released in some regions only features single-finger gestures. It was widely believed that gestures such as pinch and zoom would feature when Android […]
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Xperia X10 Review Roundup #2
Following the last review roundup, a few other major sites have put the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handset through its paces. The main points carry over from the first round of reviews that includes criticism of Android 1.6 over newer firmware, along with the text input keyboard. Positives include its 8MP camera, which is gaining […]
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Rogers says Xperia X10 coming soon
Canadian carrier Rogers has been sending out emails to interested customers that the Xperia X10 Android handset is “almost” ready to pre-order. First time I’ve heard of a pre-order notice! “The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is almost here – exclusively from Rogers… PLUS! Stay tuned for additional info on an exclusive Xperia X10 pre-order”. Rogers […]
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Sony Ericsson launches Xperia X10 family in India
Sony Ericsson launched the Xperia X10 portfolio in India amidst a fanfare of fireworks and Bollywood superstar endorsements. The Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro handsets were announced for the Indian market including the Vivaz and Vivaz Pro. Sony Ericsson has partnered with regional and local content and application providers such as MTV […]
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Xperia X10’s display shapes up against 7 peers
One of the key factors that defines the modern smartphone is its touchscreen display. There are many variables including the size of the display, the type used (capacitive/resistive or TFT/AMOLED) and resolution. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has a gorgeous 4-inch (480 x 854) TFT display. Apart, from the size, in case you are wondering […]
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Xperia X10 pre-orders open at Vodafone UK
T-Mobile UK orders for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 are already open, but now Vodafone has also opened its doors. On Vodafone, the device will be available on April 2nd for free with a 2-year £35 ($52) monthly contract with 900 minutes, unlimited texts, and 500MB of mobile internet.
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Xperia X10 manual now live
Just a quick post to let you know that the manual for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android handset is now live. Click here for 94 pages of PDF goodness. I haven’t had a chance to browse through the full document yet, but from a quick whizz it seems to be fully featured, even walking […]
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Xperia X10 units hits US retailers
Whilst we still await for European retailers to list the Xperia X10, it appears that some US sites already have them in stock and are shipping to customers. The cheapest price I’ve come across is from Plemix and timtechs that are selling it for $770 sim-free. I don’t imagine this includes shipping or insurance costs […]