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Case-Mate Xperia X1 Smooth Case Mini-Review

QuBic — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:31:40 +0000

If you are on the look out for a new case for your Xperia X1, perhaps you would consider the Case-Mate Xperia X1 Smooth case which mobilephonereviewsuk have briefly reviewed today.

The Case-Mate Smooth protects the Xperia X1 all round and comes with a screen protector for full protective coverage on the handset. It is soft touch and the X1 can be either charged whilst still in the case or can be docked with the removal of the bottom part on the case. This is one case that looks stylish while offering a good amount of protection for the original Xperia handset.

UK buyers can pick the Case-Mate Smooth up for as little as £5.99 with free shipping from MyMemory. The case is also available for $24.99 at the Case-Mate store.

Office Mobile 2010 free for Xperia X1 and X2

QuBic — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:38:58 +0000

With the release of Office 2010 for organizations, the mobile version has also been made available for Windows Mobile handsets. The Windows phone blog states that the app is only available for Windows 6.5 users, which would exclude the Xperia X1. However the Sony Ericsson product blog, has listed both the Xperia X1 and X2 as being eligible to receive the app for free, as well as the Aspen.

You can get the updated Office through the Windows Phone Marketplace. The 2010 version includes improved versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Sharepoint. It’s also touted as being more touch friendly.

Android ported to the Xperia X1

QuBic — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:02:23 +0000

For those who can’t wait any longer to run Android on an Xperia handset, fear not, a coder over at XDA Developers has ported Android 2.0.1 over to the X1. Like the Ubuntu port, it is limited but, fun to have a go at. Currently the camera, GPS and bluetooth don’t work. GSM and WiFi however do work, along with the screen still responding to touch. Other features apart from those mentioned should also function. You can view how you can port Android to your X1 here, or view the video of Android on the X1 in action below.

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SlingPlayer updated to 2.0

QuBic — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:45:20 +0000

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.

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Xperia X1 receives texts from 2016

QuBic — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:13:34 +0000

The Xperia X1 and other Windows Mobile devices have, since entering 2010 have received text messages from 2016. A small bug, possibly due to the HEX code, is causing text messages received, to display the date as being 2016 instead of 2010. In HEX, 10 is represented as 16. As of yet, there’s no official fix but, a small unofficial CAB has been released which solves the problem for now. The issue hasn’t been found on T-Mobile handsets.

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Windows Mobile 6.5 update not coming to Xperia X1

QuBic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:28:36 +0000

Many X1 owners have been hoping and asking if the updated version of Windows Mobile will be coming to the Xperia X1. It’s now been confirmed that it won’t be. A Sony Ericsson rep has told Crave Asia that Windows Mobile 6.5 will not be coming to the Xperia X1.

Other handsets have already received the update but, if your an Xperia user, you’re out of luck. Unless of course, you upgrade to the Xperia X2, which comes with Windows Mobile 6.5 pre-installed. From a business perspective, it does make sense but, if you’re not ready to upgrade, or have recently got the X1 and aren’t out of contract, then I’m afraid you’re out of luck, officially anyway. The 6.5 ROM has been floating around, which you can grab from XDA-Developers.

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Windows Mobile 6.5 to come to Xperia X1?

QuBic — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:15:00 +0000

There’s been some speculation over whether Windows Mobile 6.5 will become available for the Xperia X1 officially. There’s already been news about the updated Windows Mobile on HTC Touch Diamond2, Pro2 and Samsung Omnia but nothing about the X1. Some are sceptical about it, as 6.5 is due for release in October, when the Xperia X2 is to begin shipping. Could Sony Ericsson hold off bringing Windows Mobile 6.5 to the X1 in order to boost sales of the Xperia X2, which will come with 6.5? Well, while we haven’t got a definte answer, itje over at XDA-Developers leads us to believe that the X1 get the 6.5 rom. He’s gotten his hands on the official ROM for the X1 and is testing it out.

I GOT A REAL OFFICIAL 6.5 XPERIA ROM, YES, YOU READ CORRECT…OFFICIAL

The Build in the rom is a older 6.5..but what is important is:
-New XIP (real x1 nk)
-New OEM DRIVERS etc
-Some drivers from x2
-New netcf 3.7 (final)

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UK customers out of luck for Xperia X1?

QuBic — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:57:34 +0000

While stumbling through various internet pages, I found one article of interest on IT Pro Portal. They’ve listed the Xperia X1 as being available for free on a 24 month Orange contract. Unlike other vendors however, the handset is free on a sub £40 tariff. The Sony Ericsson X1 is available on a couple Orange 24 month contracts coming in at £35 per month. Previously the lowest I’ve personally seen, is £40 and up tariffs where the handset is free. After researching into the cost it seems that UK consumers who haven’t yet gotten hold of the X1 and want to, may soon be out of luck. While searching through all the major phone stores and websites, including Orange themselves, the handset was only available from BuyMobilePhones.net who are offering the handset for free on £35 tariffs and CarphoneWarehouse. From Carphone Warehouse, the handset isn’t available for free unless taken with a £40 plus tariff, so if you’re looking for the X1, either of these sites are worth checking out.

Many are expecting the Xperia X2 to launch soon and an official announcement to be made next week. However with no official word from Sony Ericsson just yet and the announcement only a rumour, has it been premature for UK phone stores to remove the Xperia X1 from their line up?

SportyPal for Windows Mobile updated

QuBic — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:38:03 +0000

SportyPal has been updated to version 1.0.7 for Windows Mobile users. Workout maps have been fixed and it’s recommended upgrading to 1.0.7 as you won’t be able to view you workout maps any more on previous versions. For running workouts, the pace will be displayed instead of your speed, but you can view the speed by selecting My Workouts>My Records.

Other fixes in the app are outlined below:

* Attempted to reduce memory usage. This should help users with high resolution devices like the Touch HD. We never experienced memory issues with our high-res devices, so make sure to let us know whether this works for you.
* Added yet another filter for erroneous coordinates.
* Fixed a bug that would cause user’s workouts to be uploaded to a bugged user.
* Hopefully fixed a bug that would cause the workout time to be displayed incorrectly on the website.
* SportyPal will no longer turn the screen off if the device is charging during a workout.
* Fixed a crash that occurred when new users would attempt to save a workout that doesn’t have enough valid points.
* Included several new user-made translations, including Polish, Dutch, Spanish, Bulgarian and Italian.
* SportyPal will no longer ask you to reenter your info when you reinstall the application.
* Fixed the numbers on the workout graph. The values displayed were incorrect if imperial units were selected.
* Fixed a crash that would occur when a user would attempt to push the left button while viewing a workout map.
* Fixed the profile screen so that not entering a value for inches (if the imperial unit system has been selected) will no longer cause an input error. Not entering a value for inches is now equivalent to entering a zero.
* Sped a few things up.
* Removed the “upload successful” message that appears box when you upload a workout immediately after it is finished and replaced it with a self-removing notification (like the rest of the uploads).
* Added a missing colon after “Units” in “My Profile”.
* SportyPal will now translate the “Register” caption that appears during device registration.

You can download SportyPal 1.0.7 here.

More Xperia tweaks and software suggestions

QuBic — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:02:02 +0000

We’ve posted some of the apps which are considered to be the “top 10” apps for the Xperia X1 and now Mixu’s Blog have also posted a list of their favourite apps and tweaks for the X1.

Obviously some of the apps are sure to make everyone’s list. One’s we’ve already told you about, include; Xperia Facebook Panel, Finger Keyboard and Xperia Tweak. But others, such as KeePassSD, we haven’t mentioned before and deserve a mention.

Mixu have organised the list within categories, which you can view after the jump.

Entertainment

Slide2Play (S2P)

A simple but useful mp3 player: the best feature is, it activates automatically when you plug in the headphones and exits when the headphones are removed. Available for free from A_C.

Xperia Facebook Panel

Access to Facebook using an interface optimized for mobile use. Available for free from Sony Ericsson via the More Panels icon on the phone.

Productivity

Syncplicity mobile (m.syncplicity.com)

Syncplicity is a online backup and syncronization tool for computers; it keeps files in sync across computers and is awesome. They have a mobile interface (http://m.syncplicity.com/) which allows me to access files that I have on my computer on the phone (with no extra effort). Available as a subscription service from Syncplicity.

Internet Sharing (installed by default)

Shares the internet connection via USB cable with a computer, allowing you to browse the web on your laptop using your phone as a GRPS/3G modem. Already installed.

NuevaSync (Google Calendar syncronization over the air)

Syncronizes my Google Calendar with the calendar on the phone, no docking needed! Their website may look really bad, but the free syncronization service is really good. No additional software installed, since they use Microsoft Exchange protocols to sync the data. Worth the extra effort of installing once; after that you get all changes on your calendar synchronized back to your phone. Available for free from NuevaSync.

Gmail Mobile (http://mail.google.com/mail/h/)

By adding “h/” to the address when making a bookmark, you get the mobile version of Gmail by default, which works great. (Works with Google Apps for Your Domain as well.)

WordPress Mobile Package (WordPress plugin)

After looking at the various blogging apps available for the phone, I found that it is much nicer to use a web interface. This is a mobile adminstration and reading interface for WordPress blogs. Installed on the blog, not on the phone, but works quite nicely on the phone via the Opera browser. Available for free from WordPress.org.

Pocket Informant

Awesome calendar and to-do list for your phone, synchronizes with Outlook. Commercial software from WebIS.

Tools

KeePassSD

Encrypted, protected storage for passwords and other information. Synchoronizes with the desktop version of KeePass. Available for free from KeePass/SourceForge.

G-Watch

A useful and pretty timer application. Available for free from Ageye.

HTorch

Controls the LED light on the back of the phone – makes for a decent light at the summer cottage. Available for free via Xda forums.

Tweaks

FingerKeyboard2

Enlarges the keyboard so that it can be used without the stylus. Available for free via Xda forums.

FingerMenu

Enlarges the menus so that they can be used without the stylus. Available for free via Xda forums.

Slide2Unlock (S2U)

An awesome automatic keyboard lock, which can be opened by sliding the bar on the bottom. Also allows you to answer calls by sliding the bar, and shows appointments/SMS. Available for free from A_C.

XperiaTweak

Tweaks a large number of settings on Xperia. Available for free via Xda forums.