We recently announced that the Xperia X10 would be released in April in the UK on Vodafone. We now know that the handset will also be launching in April in Germany. The handset will launch on T-Mobile there. Pricing information is unknown at the moment. The handset will support quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and triband UMTS/HSPDA/HSUPA at 900/1700/2100.
Hopefully we’ll be able to confirm release dates of other countries soon along with pricing information.
Vodafone may have cancelled the Xperia X2 from arriving on their network, it hasn’t stopped them from offering up the Xperia X10. The Android powered handset is due to hit Vodafone UK sometime in April. Hopefully there won’t be any delays but, with previous release dates pushed back, I wouldn’t set the April release date in stone just yet. There’s no tariff pricing information available either at the moment, but hopefully we’ll see this soon.
The Mini X10, which was codenamed Robyn, appears to have been renamed to Recall. Rumors are rife that Sony Ericsson will announce Recall at the Mobile World Congress next month. Sony Ericsson are also likely to announce Abelin there, which could well be the Xperia X9. Albein will feature a QWERTY keyboard and resemble the BlackBerry. Like the X10 and Recall, Albein will also run on Android. Albein will also feature a 5 megapixel camera, like the X10 mini. Other information on specs are not known yet, nor are they any images of Albein in circulation.
SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile has been updated to version 2.0. SlingPlayer Mobile already supports the Xperia X1 and now the HTC Pure, Touch Pro II and some others. The app has been redesigned, giving a better experience for touchscreen and widescreen formats.
New features included in the update, include unrestricted streaming, a better interface, which is icon based, which essentially eliminates the need to use a stylus, as well as Sling Account support, which means you no longer need to enter your Slingbox Finder ID and password. SlingPlayer Mobile is available to purchase for $29.99, or you can try it for free for 30 days.
Ericsson Labs have created an API that allows viewing of maps in 3D. The imagery is powered by Saab spinoff (a defense firm) C2 technologies, which uses satellite maps and renders them into 3D. The 3D maps are in high quality and realtime, making it perfect for a GPS app. Ericsson have demoed the 3D maps on the Snap Dragon powered Xperia X10. It’s unlikely we’ll see this on retail units on launch but, hopefully it will be made available over time. You can view the video of the 3D maps in action on the X10 below.
The much delayed Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 has finally shown up on the SonyStyle US website with a Coming soon notice. Over on the website, it’s listed as the X2a, for the American market. Hopefully this is a sign that the handset will eventually be released and soon. However, with the delays, Windows 6.5 may soon be outdated. Windows Mobile 6.6 is rumoured to be released next month and Windows Mobile 7 next year.
The Xperia X10 from Sony Ericsson is to arrive in Canada Q2 of 2010. The handset will be an exclusive to carrier Rogers. So if you’re hoping to get your hands on the X10, are you willing to switch carriers if not already on Rogers? The Xperia X10 will be the first Android powered handset released by Sony Ericsson. Elsewhere in the world, the expected release date of the handset is February, within Q1.
With all the set backs of the X2, it comes as no surprised that the target release date of February won’t be fulfilled. SEMC Blog are reporting that the Android powered handset has been set back to March. The one upside of the X10 coming out a month later, is that it may include Android OS Eclair 2.0 instead of Donut 1.6. UK online retailer Play however, still have the release date as February but, 9 days later than the 10th February announcement.
More pictures of the “Xperia X10 mini” have surfaced, thanks to PointGphone. They’ve taken snaps of the handset next to an Apple iPhone, giving you an even better picture of the size of Robyn. Further specs are still unknown at this time. There’s also been no announcement from Sony Ericsson but, hopefully we’ll get more leaked photos and specs on the handset soon.
An image of an unannounced Sony Ericsson handset has surfaced, which looks very much like the upcoming Android powered Xperia X10. The “mini X10″ is codenamed Robyn and first impressions lead us to believe it could be an X10 mini. Robyn also runs on Android like the X10 and features a downsized touch screen. The screen of Robyn measures almost a full inch smaller than the X10 at 2.6″. We can also confirm the handset features a 5 megapixel camera and comes in a choice of black, white, pink or yellow. Other specs are currently unknown but, there should be an official announcement at the MWC event on February 14th.
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The Mini X10, which was codenamed Robyn, appears to have been renamed to Recall. Rumors are rife that Sony Ericsson will announce Recall at the Mobile World Congress next month. Sony Ericsson are also likely to announce Abelin there, which could well be the Xperia X9. Albein will feature a QWERTY keyboard and resemble the BlackBerry. Like the X10 and Recall, Albein will also run on Android. Albein will also feature a 5 megapixel camera, like the X10 mini. Other information on specs are not known yet, nor are they any images of Albein in circulation.
