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Sony Ericsson hangs ten, launches Xperia Active Billabong Edition

Ahmet — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson is looking to start a bromance with the McTwist-loving, Double-Cork-landing, A-Frame-riding masses jonesing for a new Android device. The handset maker has announced a “global strategic alliance” with Billabong to launch the Xperia Active Billabong Edition smartphone in select markets. The handset will come preloaded with exclusive content, including Billabong screen savers, and bundle several Billabong-branded games and applications.

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Sony Ericsson hangs ten, launches Xperia Active Billabong Edition

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX up for pre-order Feb. 10 in Japan, launches Feb. 24

Ahmet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:31:49 +0000

Sony unveiled the first members of their 2012 handset lineup back at CES, emphasizing the Xperia Ion for AT&T and its international brother the Xperia S. In The phone will be released with a set of features catering to the needs of Japanese mobile users as the Xperia NX, which has been announced for a February 24th launch on NTT DoCoMo .

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX up for pre-order Feb. 10 in Japan, launches Feb. 24

Apple Users In Uproar Over Foxconn Labor Conditions – Why Are Android Users Silent?

Ahmet — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:28 +0000

Apple has long been the target of criticism over their labor practices, specifically, at overseas factories like Foxconn where harsh working conditions, accidents and suicide rates for Chinese laborers working in these factories have all made headline. Foxconn even had to go as far as installing safety nets along the sides of their buildings to help thwart would-be jumpers.

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European Commission approves Sony takeover of Sony Ericsson

Ahmet — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:19:07 +0000

Inching one step closer to completely eradicating the Ericsson name from all future Xperia handsets, the European Commission has approved Sony’s takeover of Sony Ericsson.

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Sony Xperia S jogs past the FCC carrying AT&T 3G radios

Ahmet — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:16:00 +0000

The FCC boys were clutching at their multimeters in horror when they saw how much work they’d have to do when Sony’s new Xperia S rolled into the bunker. Still, their loss is connectivity’s gain, as the Ericsson-branded (for now, at least) phone packs quad-band GSM / EDGE, 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 UMTS and HSPA, RFID, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 802.11 WiFi b/g/n and GPS. ANT+ is also included, which is a healthy sign that support for the fitness tracker will carry on through Ericsson’s departure.

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Sony Xperia S jogs past the FCC carrying AT&T 3G radios

Sony Tablet S, P and Xperia Phones are Being Upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich in Spring

Ahmet — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:30 +0000

Sony has mentioned to The Verge that Ice Cream Sandwich is well on its way to their userbase. In Spring, owners of the Tablet P and S can expect the upgrade in tablet form while those on the Xperia side of the pond will also be getting some love

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Sony Tablet S, P and Xperia Phones are Being Upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich in Spring

Sony ST25i Kumquat could launch as the Sony Xperia U

Ahmet — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:41:26 +0000

As much as I love the potential for wordplay with the Sony ST25i’s Kumquat codename, it’s probably for the better that the handset won’t launch under that banner.

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Unlocked Sony Xperia Ion up for pre-order through third-party retailer, priced at $570

Ahmet — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:49:37 +0000

Sony is set to launch their Xperia Ion on AT&T in a few weeks and at least one third-party retailer is already offering the unlocked, SIM-free version of the phone for pre-sale.

Mystery Sony-branded Arc appears in Resident Evil trailer, Umbrella Corp. doesn’t comment on rumor or speculation (video)

Ahmet — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:59:00 +0000

While most rumors of a high-definition Arc were laid to rest with the reveal of the LTE’d Xperia Ion and the sumptuous Xperia S at CES, it hasn’t quite stopped smartphone fans poring over the web for a sniff of its possible existence. This time — get that salt shaker ready — it’s a cameo in the trailer for the latest cash-in release from the Resident Evil franchise.

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Mystery Sony-branded Arc appears in Resident Evil trailer, Umbrella Corp. doesn’t comment on rumor or speculation (video)

Sony Ericsson ST25i (Kumquat) spotted in the wild

Ahmet — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:58:06 +0000

Sony [Ericsson] looks to be sticking to the design trends set with the Xperia S for the rest of their 2012 lineup, as evidenced in this leaked image of the handset currently codenamed Kumquat.

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Sony Ericsson ST25i (Kumquat) spotted in the wild