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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 leaks?

Chris Davies, Jun 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

This, if Engadget's anonymous tipster is to be believed, is Sony Ericsson's unannounced XPERIA X2, the smartphone that will eventually replace the company's XPERIA X1. Bearing a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, as with its predecessor, and what looks to be a curved profile, the X2 - codenamed "Vulcan" - bears the X Panel shortcut Sony Ericsson use to trigger their panel GUI. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson Idou up close with XPERIA X1, Nokia E71

Chris Davies, Mar 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

After yesterday's in-the-wild sighting, it's time for some more live shots of Sony Ericsson's Idou smartphone. This time courtesy of fony.sk, it's a chance to see how the Idou holds up compared to the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 and Nokia E71. It's hard to tell what stage the Idou's Symbian Foundation OS is at compared to yesterday's version, but the menus do look more complete. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 case cracks appearing

Chris Davies, Dec 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

Some European owners of Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 smartphone are reporting cracks appearing in their handsets. The issue, which appears to be predominantly affecting the silver version of the device, is generally observed near the stylus bay or battery compartment. More than 24 cases have been identified at XDA-Developers. Read The Full Story

Sony Xperia X1 delayed in the U.S.

Brenda Stokes, Dec 8th 2008 Discuss [1]

Even though we previously heard the Sony Xperia X1 smartphone would be available starting on November 28th, that day has obviously since passed and the X1 is still not in our hands. So what's up? It seems there is a significant delay with this one and we won't be seeing it until January 12th. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 hits US November 28th for $800

Chris Davies, Nov 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sony Ericsson have finally confirmed the US launch date for their XPERIA X1 smartphone. The Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro device - which has both a WVGA touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard - is available for preorder from today, with delivery and in-store sales beginning November 28th. As for the price, unsubsidized the SE XPERIA X1 will cost $799.99. That gets you quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and triband UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900/2100MHz) which, you might have noticed, does not include T-Mobile USA's commonly-used 1700MHz band. Read The Full Story

Saab 9-X Air concept has remote XPERIA X1 control

Chris Davies, Oct 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

Saab have partnered with Sony Ericsson to bring remote control of its latest vehicle to the touchscreen of the XPERIA X1. Demonstrated at the launch of the Saab 9-X Air concept at the Paris Motor Show last week, the system would allow XPERIA X1 owners to remotely control ambient lighting, lock the car, control seating, switch the lights on and off, and open the rear compartment, all via Bluetooth. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Panel Interface SDK released

Chris Davies, Sep 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Sony Ericsson have released the SDK for their upcoming Panel Interface, which will debut on the XPERIA X1 smartphone. While the smartphone is based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, the Panel Interface is Sony Ericsson's attempt to make the GUI more user-friendly. With the release of the free SDK, the company is hoping that developers will begin creating alternate functionality with distribution via an on-device Panel browser. Check out the video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Android is coming, how will handset manufacturers handle the relationship between their Windows Mobile handsets and Android handsets?

James Allan Brady, Apr 14th 2008 Discuss [0]

Android phones are starting to slowly come out of the woodwork with no official production ready models being announced yet. However there is an event in London involving HTC on May 6th, a company that vowed to release the first Android phone. They are also known for making some of the best Windows Mobile handsets that are on the market. So the question is, how does Microsoft feel about this, and more specifically, how will manufacturers like HTC keep the peace within their own companies? It just wouldn’t make sense for mobile phone manufacturers like HTC to make the exact same phone twice just offering your choice of Android or Windows Mobile, it would kind of be nice, but exclusive handsets tipped to one OS or the other are what really moves units. For example, would the XPERIA X1 be such a big deal if it wasn’t running the next generation of Windows Mobile software? Maybe, but I’d guess not. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 delayed?

Ewdison Then, Mar 3rd 2008 Discuss [1]

According to Sony Ericsson’s product roadmap database, the XPERIA X1 phone will not see any daylight until February 10th 2009. Originally Sony Ericsson planned the X1 for mid-to-late 2008 release when it made the introduction last month at Mobile World Congress. Read The Full Story