A few weeks back, Sony Ericsson released a firmware update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2. This update was dubbed the MR1 update, which added video calling support and and FM radio support. At the time, another update, the MR2 was promised which has now been released. Again, this update improves performance of the handset and usability but, the biggest part of the update, is that it brings Windows Mobile 6.5.3 to the X2. To upgrade, you’ll need to use the Sony Ericsson Update Service. If the update isn’t showing, check back in a few hours, as it’s being rolled out throughout various regions at a different speed.

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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.

After the recent update for the Xperia X2, Sony Ericsson are widening the handsets audience and will finally be making it’s way to the US. The handset is listed on Sony Style for pre-order for $599.99. It’s due to be released on April 29th. The handset comes unlocked and not tied in to any network contract.

The Xperia X2 features an 8 mega pixel camera, Windows Mobile 6.5, with a 3.2 inch touch screen display. Like the X1 it also features a slide out QWERTY keyboard. The X2 has 512MB on board memory and comes with a 4GB MicroSD card, which can be expanded.

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While the X2 can’t really be classed as a success with Vodafone UK giving up on the handset before it even launched and not available through any other vendor. The US hasn’t fared even better for the handset, with it still “missing in action”. Even so, Sony Ericsson have released a major firmware update for the handset. The update brings FM radio support, video calling, SlideView 2.0, which features better usability and a new design. The update also improves the performance and stability of the handset. This update is being referred to as MR1 and there is also talk of an MR2 update coming in May.

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The successor to the Xperia X1 is now available to purchase sim free from an online retailer. Wiredia are offering the handset up for $629.99 and is available for shipping immediately. The company also appear to ship the handset worldwide, useful to countries, such as the UK who still haven’t got the option to purchase the Xperia X2. Of course, a huge shipping chrge will be incurred though, with the UK postal price being around $100. While shipping to the US, is between $20 and $40 depending on the shipping service you choose.

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While Sony Ericsson and Vodafone might not have much love for the Xperia X2 in the UK, Tracy and Matt are offering up the chance to win an X2 handset. The handset in questioned, was picked up at Mobile World Congress, to be used in the competition. There are three ways you can enter the competition, the first is to become a fan of Tracy and Matt on Facebook, while the second requires you to retweet a Twitter message. Alternatively, they have a competition form set up for forum members. Check out the full details of how to enter here.

While Vodafone may have left the X2 high and dry in the UK, online retailer Play.com had put the Xperia X2 up for pre-order. Originally it was to be released on the 29th of January but, from then onwards for the next few days, the product listed said the handset was out of stock. The page has been updated again, offering the handset up for pre-order. This time the release date is expected to be the 17th of February. with rumors going around that the X2 has been cancelled in the UK altogether, it’ll be interesting to see if Play do ship this handset out, or whether the page will be taken down after the 17th. Hopefully Play will be able to release the handset unlocked to those in the UK who do want the Windows Mobile handset, over the upcoming Android powered X10.

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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.

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Yesterday we reported that UK online retailer Play.com had listed the Xperia X2 up for pre-order with a release date of January 29th. We also found that the X2 page on Vodafone had disappeared and instead returned a page not found error. The reason for this is because, Vodafone UK have dropped the X2.

In an internal email, staff were informed that they would no longer be selling the Xperia X2. Other websites are reporting that the X2 will now not be sold in the UK at all as the X2 was to be exclusive to Vodafone. However Play.com and other websites still have the page up for pre-ordering. Also the X2 was only to be exclusive to Vodafone for a short while. Others are reporting that O2 will stock the handset when it’s released on their network. As of yet though, O2 haven’t confirmed this, so we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed that they can bring the handset to the UK subsidized on a contract.

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Over at Play.com, you can now pre-order the Xperia X2. They have the release date as January 29th. The handset will cost £499.99 from Play. The Sony Ericsson Store does not have the release date posted but, still says January 2010. Vodafone on the other hand, the page for the X2 is no longer available. Instead a page not found message is displayed.

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