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Next major Android version codenamed Froyo
As many of you will know, each of Android’s major new releases have been codenamed after delicious bakery goods, as well as running in alphabetical order. So far we’ve had Cupcake (v1.5), Donut (v1.6) and Eclair (v2.0) and apparently the next iteration will be called Froyo i.e. frozen yoghurt. Engadget got the scoop via a […]
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Xperia X10 launch pushed back to February or later?
The Xperia X10 was originally set to launch on 18th January according to retailer Play.com. However, according to the listing that date has now been pushed back to 19th February. This will put it in the same time frame as the MWC conference, where no doubt new handsets will be released. Let’s hope we see […]
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Sony abandons Nexus name for its Android UI
When the Xperia X10 was first announced, Sony Ericsson announced that its user interface would be known as the Nexus platform. Since then, however, a lot has changed in the mobile world and Google has launched its own handset by HTC, the Nexus One. Given the buzz around the Nexus One, Sony Ericsson has decided […]
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Sony prepping Xperia X10 Mini-Me?
According to reports on the web, Sony Ericsson is preparing to launch the Robyn, which appears to me a mini version of the Xperia X10. First of all a tipster sent over some photos to GSMArena and then a few days later French site PointGPhone managed to get some snaps too. There are no specifications […]
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Xperia X10 heading to Rogers in Canada in Q2 2010
The first wireless carrier to get the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handset in North America has been named. Rogers will be the exclusive network operator in Canada to carry the Android smartphone. No specific release date was given, but the handset is expected to be “available in the second quarter 2010.” No news on Rogers […]
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Xperia X10 hits the FCC again; now with AT&T 3G compatibility
The Sony Ericsson already passed through the FCC last week and it has done so again, but this time with AT&T 3G bands. When it passed through last time it looked as if the handset was heading to T-Mobile US, but this news gives hope to all those on AT&T’s network. Of course, just because […]
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Xperia X10 user manual uncovered
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 handset is not due to land until Q1 2010, however a draft manual has been unearthed from those helpful guys at the FCC. It’s more of a user guide than a fully fledged manual but it still covers 40 pages of the phones features. We’ve painstakingly attached each page for […]
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Xperia X10 disassembled in pictures
Okay, we know that you’ve seen plenty of pictures Sony Ericssson’s Xperia X10 handset. However, we’re sure you haven’t seen any teardown pictures. Courtesy of the FCC, we have a number of internal pictures of the Xperia X10, which has been completely taken apart. A few shots also give us a good look at the […]
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Xperia X10 passes through the FCC
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has passed through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). This is normally a pre-cursory step before any wireless device lands in the United States. Hopefully this means that a worldwide Q1 2010 release date is intact. Interestingly, the tested UMTS bands were I, IV and VIII, or in other words 900/1700/2100MHz. […]
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Xperia X10 add-on for Android SDK released
Sony Ericsson has released the Xperia X10 add-on for the Android SDK (software development kit). This add-on will provide access to the Sony Ericsson splash screen, X10 colour backgrounds, a “skin” of the X10 as well as a hardware.ini file to set the operating parameters for screen, camera and audio. You can download it here.
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Xperia X10 hits UK pre-order; January release date
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now available to pre-order at Play.com and it’s not cheap. Play has the ‘Sensuous Black’ version listed for £529.99 and according to the retailer the recommended retail price (RRP) is £549.99. If this price is correct, Sony Ericsson could have a problem on their hands, especially considering how keenly […]
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HTC Bravo versus Xperia X10 face-off
2010 is really shaping up to be year of the Android. The HTC Bravo is rumored to be the latest & greatest Android smartphone from HTC and in likelihood will go head-to-head against Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10. The HTC Bravo has high-end specs including a 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, 3.7-inch (480 x 800) OLED display, 5MP […]
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Augmented Reality app Layar demoed on Xperia X10
The great thing about Android is the many apps that can be used to try for free in Android Market. One of the more popular apps is an augmented reality one called Layar. It uses the GPS and digital compass in the Xperia X10 to overlay on the screen the points of interest on the […]