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The Nightmare of Maintaining Your Music Library [Opinion]
Like many in my generation, I started listening to music on CDs. I used to sit in a rocking chair with my “skip free” portable CD player (I can’t remember if it was a Walkman or not) listening to Now 4 or No Doubt. Around the age of 16 or 17 I was given my [...]
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Android Overload: Sony Walkman App Ripped and Available For Rooted ICS Devices, Google Planning Street View For Mobile Web Browsers, and More
- Kaspersky Mobile Security for Android now takes pictures of thieves from your stolen/lost phone. [CRN]
- Old thumbnails taking a toll on your SD card? Clear them out with Thumbnail Files Deleter. [XDA]
- HTC launches new web-based tutorial for getting your new HTC device up and running. [HTCSense]
- Rdio starts paying music artists $10 for every customer they attract. [LA Times]
- Does iOS6′s adoption rate show that Apple’s closed ecosystem is better than Android’s open one? [Forbes]
- Android devices can reveal your network names to hackers. [PCMag]
- Good Guy Google plans to add Street View to Maps for mobile web browsers. iOS users are in luck. [AllThingsD]
- Sony Walkman music player app available to download. Should work on most (rooted) Ice Cream Sandwich devices. [XDA]
- Liquid Smooth RC3 ROM now available for 11 devices. [XDA]
- Sony brings their “Extra Bass” line of headphones to the US. [Engadget]
- Hands-on video of NTT Docomo’s squeeze-based smartphone UI. [TheVerge]
Walkman Player from some Sony devices now for rooted ICS devices
Individuals of a certain age may remember a time when a Sony Walkman was the technological, gee-whiz gadget of its time that set the standard for other portable music players. While much has changed over the years, the spirit of the Sony Walkman lives on today in the Sony Walkman Player app. Like other manufacturer specific apps included on Android devices in an effort to differentiate themselves, the Walkman Player is limited to Sony devices like the Sony Xperia S, Xperia T, and Xperia V devices. That situation has changed thanks to XDA forum member Rizal Lovins.
Using a copy of the app he extracted from his own Xperia S, Rizal Lovins has figured out how to get the app to install and run other Ice Cream Sandwich devices that have been rooted. Some quirks are still being worked out, but for the most part users can enjoy the visualizations, equalizers, animations, and other features of the music player app.
For instructions on how to install the Walkman Player on your rooted ICS device, hit the source link below.
source: XDA Developers forum
It’s Official: Sony’s Xperia T is coming to AT&T as the Xperia TL
We had an idea that Sony’s Xperia T would land on AT&T from the leaked image showing the AT&T logo, not to mention it hit the FCC recently. Well AT&T just announced they will carry it as the Xperia TL. It looks like it will be an identical phone sporting a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720) Reality display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4, 1GB of RAM, a 13MP camera, NFC, LTE, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It will also include three preloaded Sony media applications, Walkman, Movies, and Album. The Album app compliments the camera and features Geo-mapping in satellite and traditional map views, more than 25 editing options, and an improved layout of photo and video folders.
No word on pricing or availability, but I would expect it to launch by the holidays.
Full press release after the break:
AT&T Debuts Exclusive Xperia™ TL, Sony’s Best in Mobile Camera Technology, HD Viewing and NFC Connectivity
Xperia TL Will be Featured in the Upcoming James Bond Cinema Release Skyfall
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – AT&T* today announced plans to offer Xperia TL, the latest Sony smartphone bringing Sony’s best HD experiences, easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ sharing enabled by NFC (Near Field Communications) and award-winning** arc design. This 4G LTE smartphone takes connected entertainment to the next level with new Sony media applications.
Photo enthusiasts will delight in the impressive images taken with Xperia TL’s 13-megapixel primary camera that brings even the smallest of details to life. This high resolution camera captures quality images swiftly with its quick launch feature, going from standby mode (sleep) to first shot in just 1.5 seconds,1 making sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed. Plus, both the rear and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities for vivid video capture on the go.
Xperia TL gives you the ultimate in HD with a superb 4.6-inch HD display (1280 x 720), powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity and brilliance. The viewing experience on Xperia TL is accentuated by a stylish, slim form factor that emphasizes the display. For those looking to take their content from their smartphone screen to the TV screen, Xperia TL connects through MHL or wirelessly through DLNA.
To make enjoying content across devices even easier, Xperia TL supports ‘One-touch’ connectivity through NFC. Now, you can conveniently and instantaneously enjoy your music and photos across an array of NFC enabled devices by simply touching one to another to establish a wireless connection without a cumbersome pairing process. To get started with experiencing NFC, Xperia TL comes with one Xperia SmartTag in box. Using near field communication technology, SmartTags let you store device preferences for a variety of locations and situations – like opening and controlling volume on the music player if you head out for a run, turning on GPS and Bluetooth in the car or turning on your alarm and silencing your ringer at night.
Xperia TL includes three preloaded Sony media applications, Walkman, Movies, and Album, introducing a consistent user interface across Sony devices. Album will be especially appealing to photo takers with features such as:
- Geo-mapping in satellite and traditional map views
- More than 25 editing options
- Improved layout of photo and video folders, both in device and online
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network***, covering 275 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you may be on a much slower 3G network.
Key Specs for Xperia TL:
- 4.6″ HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- 13MP quick launch-fast capture camera that goes from sleep to snap in just over a second
- Full 1080p HD video recording and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content
- Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC
- Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery efficiency and fast graphics performance
- Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Upgradable to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch.
- MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
- Available in Black
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** Xperia arc S and Xperia arc are winners of the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award for European Camera Phone 2011-2012. Xperia arc is also the winner of the prestigious red dot Product Design Award 2011.Xperia arc was announced at CES in January 2011 followed up by the announcement of Xperia arc S announced at IFA 2011
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Sony begins to rollout ICS to Xperia U, Xperia Sola and Xperia Go

Sony recent announced it has begun to roll out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to three of their devices. The Xperia U, Xperia Sola and Xperia Go were all released with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) as they represent entry level devices in Sony's lineup. We saw an update a few weeks back for these devices and we wondered whether or not that would pave the way for ICS, and we're glad to see that it did.
Here are some of the new features you can expect with the update:
- Lock screen with better functionality
- Resizable widgets
- Improved control of data consumption
- New ways to experience your Sony content in WALKMAN, Album and Movies
- The Xperia Sola will also be getting 'glove mode', which will add Sony's "floating touch" technology to make it work well while wearing gloves
Remember, if you are going to update, you'll need to ensure that your device is attached to a computer. The update is beginning to rollout today and it will continue over the next few weeks, so if you haven't seen it yet, hold tight.
Have you received your update yet? We'd love to hear from you in our Sony Xperia Forum.
Source: Sony
Sony pushing out Tablet S update, brings guest mode and new media applications

The Xperia Tablet S may be the new kid on the block, but Sony hasn't forgotten about the original Tablet S. U.S. owners of the original 'folded magazine' style Tablet S should be starting to see an Android 4.0.3 based update that brings some of the features of the newer tablet.
First up is guest mode. For many, the ability to share a single tablet, and restrict access to certain features, apps, as well as having personalizations for each person is a much desired feature. The Xperia Tablet S comes with the feature out of the box, and is sure to be a welcome addition to the Tablet S.
Also worth noting is the arrival of the new media applications from Sony. The Walkman, Movies and Album apps have all been updated visually and come packed with some new features.
The small apps too gets a boost, with the addition of some extra windows that you're able to overlay. And, widgets can be registered and utilised as small apps too. Handy for popping up your GMail perhaps while playing a little Crash Bandicoot.
The OTA update is pushing out now, so if you've yet to see a notification be sure to head into your Settings>About>System Updates to manually check. For the full rundown be sure to hit up the source link below, and head into the comments and tell us your thoughts if you've already downloaded.
Source: Sony
Sony Begins To Roll Out Ice Cream Sandwich For The Xperia Go, Sola, And U, Coming To Global Markets "Over The Next Few Weeks"
Following the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia P last month, Sony is now rolling out the same software to the Xperia Go, Sola, and U.
The rollout for all three devices is beginning today and continuing over the next few weeks in global markets, so keep an eye on your notifications if you’re eager to update your software.
As well as updating users’ devices to Ice Cream Sandwich, this latest update also comes with new Sony media applications, including a new Walkman app.
Some of the cool features and functionality you can look forward to include:
- New ways to experience your tunes, images, videos and films with Sony’s media applications – “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies”
- Extended standby mode, increasing standby time by up to four times (depending on user-profile and data consumption)
- Lock screen with improved functionality
- Resizable widgets for improved personalization
- Improved control of your mobile data consumption
- Recent Apps button for a clear overview of your applications
In order to update your phone, you’ll have to connect to a PC or Mac.
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- Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout Begins For The Sony Xperia P, Coming "Shortly" For The Xperia Sola, Go, And U
- Sony Continues Its Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout, Promises Updates For The Xperia Arc, Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Mini, Pro, Active, And Ray This Week
- [Update: Now With Dates] Sony Ericsson Promises Ice Cream Sandwich For 2011 Xperia Line… Again
- Sony Rolling Out Xperia Mini Pro And Xperia Live With Walkman Android 4.0 OTA, Continuing The 2011 Xperia Line Update Program
- Sony Begins Rollout Of Ice Cream Sandwich To The Xperia Arc S, Neo V, and Ray In Nordic Countries
Sony Begins To Roll Out Ice Cream Sandwich For The Xperia Go, Sola, And U, Coming To Global Markets "Over The Next Few Weeks" was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
Sony Xperia Tablet S gets bunch of official video demos

The Sony Xperia Tablet S didn't make a huge splash when it was announced last week at IFA, seeing as it looked like not much more than a marginally souped-up version of its predecessor, but this batch of video demos may change your mind. They go over a lot of the new software features that Sony is launching in their latest tablet, including guest mode, small apps, the universal remote, a Walkman app, and the custom multimedia album.
The Sony Xperia Tablet S is a decent step up from the original Sony tablet. Here's a quick run-down of the specs. A closer look is available over here in our hands-on video.
- Slim new aluminium body and splash-proof design
- 9.4” HD display (1,280 x 800 IPS) with OptiContrast Panel with low-friction coating
- NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and Android 4.0.3 operating system
- Weight: 1.31 lb
- Various experiences with original applications and Sony’s network services
- 1-megapixel HD front camera
- 8-megapixel rear camera
- SD Card slot
- 16GB internal storage
The videos were uploaded around the same time as the announcement, but was tucked away in a separate YouTube channel for Canadian Sony Trainer reps. Are you guys finding any particularly interesting features in the videos below?
Via: PhoneArena
Sony Xperia Tablet S gets bunch of official video demos

The Sony Xperia Tablet S didn't make a huge splash when it was announced last week at IFA, seeing as it looked like not much more than a marginally souped-up version of its predecessor, but this batch of video demos may change your mind. They go over a lot of the new software features that Sony is launching in their latest tablet, including guest mode, small apps, the universal remote, a Walkman app, and the custom multimedia album.
The Sony Xperia Tablet S is a decent step up from the original Sony tablet. Here's a quick run-down of the specs. A closer look is available over here in our hands-on video.
- Slim new aluminium body and splash-proof design
- 9.4” HD display (1,280 x 800 IPS) with OptiContrast Panel with low-friction coating
- NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and Android 4.0.3 operating system
- Weight: 1.31 lb
- Various experiences with original applications and Sony’s network services
- 1-megapixel HD front camera
- 8-megapixel rear camera
- SD Card slot
- 16GB internal storage
The videos were uploaded around the same time as the announcement, but was tucked away in a separate YouTube channel for Canadian Sony Trainer reps. Are you guys finding any particularly interesting features in the videos below?
Via: PhoneArena
Sony’s Ice Cream Sandwich rollout now in final stages for 2011 Xperia devices
You have to hand it to Sony, the company’s more than made good on its Android 4.0 upgrade promise (save for that Play hiccup). After rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich to its NXT mid-ranger just a few days ago, it’s now ready to dole out the software goods to the majority of the 2011 Xperia lineup beginning this week. That’s only the first round though, as a trio of leftover devices — the mini pro, neo L and Live with Walkman — will be privy to this OS boost in the “next few weeks.” With this latest feel-good news reassuring brand loyalists and official word of the Xperia S’ entrance into AOSP, it sure seems like prime time to hitch your ride to the company’s Google-powered mobile wagon. After all, Jelly Bean’s bound to spill over at some point.
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Sony’s Ice Cream Sandwich rollout now in final stages for 2011 Xperia devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout Begins For The Sony Xperia P, Coming "Shortly" For The Xperia Sola, Go, And U
How often do you hear this? Sony has started to roll out Ice Cream Sandwich to the Xperia P ahead of schedule, beating its own date of August 19th.
According to a post on the Sony Mobile blog, the upgrade process is beginning today and continuing globally “over the next few weeks”, so if you’re an Xperia P owner, keep an eye out for any upgrade notifications on your phone. When ICS is ready for your device, you will be alerted, but Sony says that some users may have to use their PC Companion software to perform the update.
Some of the cool features and functionality you can look forward to include:
- New ways to experience your media with new media applications – “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies”
- Extended standby mode, increasing standby time by up to four times (depending on user-profile and data consumption)
- Lock screen with improved functionality
- Resizable widgets for improved personalization
- Improved control of your mobile data consumption
- Recent Apps button for a clear overview of your applications
The post also says that there will be another update for other Xperia phones “shortly”, listing the Xperia U, Xperia sola and Xperia go.
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- Sony Rolling Out Xperia Mini Pro And Xperia Live With Walkman Android 4.0 OTA, Continuing The 2011 Xperia Line Update Program
- Sony: Ice Cream Sandwich On Xperia Play? Denied!
- [Update: Now With Dates] Sony Ericsson Promises Ice Cream Sandwich For 2011 Xperia Line… Again
- Sony Xperia P To Receive ICS Update Between August 19th And 25th
- Sony Begins Rollout Of Ice Cream Sandwich To The Xperia Arc S, Neo V, and Ray In Nordic Countries
Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout Begins For The Sony Xperia P, Coming "Shortly" For The Xperia Sola, Go, And U was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
More press images of the new Sony Xperia tablet leak ahead of IFA 2012
Last week we learned about the new Sony tablet that will be unveiled at the IFA Conference at the end of the month. We were pretty certain this tab would be Xperia branded, but now it’s just about a lock as you can clearly see the Xperia logo. Also the UI is very Xperia-like, which shows us that the development for both phones and tablets are becoming more unified.
For now it looks like Ice Cream Sandwich will be the Android version of choice. One other item to note is the Walkman app icon that’s visible. It looks that will be the next big push for Sony. Why they ever let that name die continues to amaze me.
Sony really makes some really nice hardware so I’m really interested to get my hands on it. From what I see so far, this one will keep up with their tradition. The big question is if it’s going to be priced right? Hit the break for two more images.
source: xperiablog
Sony rep confirms some 2011 Xperia handsets won’t be tasting Google’s Jelly Bean
Some of you might be familiar with Sony’s earlier struggles to successfully (and in a timely manner) deliver Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich to a slew of Xperia handsets. And, as we all know, Android 4.0′s no longer the freshest treat around, thus the Walkman maker will now have to answer all the Jelly Bean questions to come. The first one to do so was a resident Sony mobile expert on the company’s UK Facebook page, revealing that the Xperia Arc S and the itty-bitty Xperia Mini Pro won’t be receiving the latest and greatest OS from Mountain View. Meanwhile, he also stated there’s nothing buttery in the works for the elegant Xperia S, though he did say “ICS should now be approved” for the device. Perhaps this is a sign it’s time to start looking for an upgrade, no?
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Sony Announces New Walkman Powered by Ice Cream Sandwich
Looking for a new MP3 player but simply refuse to use an iProduct? Sony has you covered. Just announced today, the Sony F800 Series Walkman sports a 3.5-inch display, runs Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box and comes in 8, 16, and 32GB configurations. Since the new Walkman is Android powered, it has full access to Google Play and even serves as a portable video player. Playback time is rated at 20 hours for audio and 4.5 hours of video but I suspect if you listen to audio via the built-in xLOUD speakers the battery life would be less. No details on pricing or availability at this time but as soon as we hear more we will let you know.
source: Sony
Sony unveils a new Android-based Walkman

Sony today announced the new Android-based F800 Series Walkman, with "an extreme on-the-go entertainment experience." OK, then.
There are three devices in the range, spanning 8-, 16- and 32-gigabyte models. The F800's got a 3.5-inch LCD display and, uh, plays music and videos and has access to the Google Play store. Playback time is listed at 20 hours for audio and 4.5 hours for video.
Missing, however, is the all-important pricing. Let's hope it's not too extreme.
Source: Sony
Sony introduces Walkman F800 with Android 4.0, launching in August

Sony might be all about Xperia lately, but another brand seeing new life thanks to Android is the toipic of their latest announcement. Sony has a new round of Walkman devices launching in August, a lineup that includes the first in the series to run Android 4.0. The Walkman F800 sports a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and 3.5-inch display along with an S-Master Digital Amplifier for improved audio quality. Also announced was the Walkman E470, which ranks as the thinnest Walkman yet at 7.0mm.
Pricing for the Walkman F800 starts at $269.99 for a 16GB model and goes up to $299.99 for 32GB. As for the Walkman E470, a 4GB options will retail for $79.99, while 8GB will be priced at $89.99 and 16GB at $109.99.
Sony Unveils Latest Android(TM) Powered Walkman®, Introduces Thinnest Walkman To Date
SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Sony today announced the new line of Walkman® Mobile Entertainment Players featuring legendary premium Walkman® sound quality. With Android(TM) 4.0, the new F800 Series incorporates Sony’s exclusive digital audio fidelity technologies delivering a richer, bolder and louder presence. The new line-up also includes the Walkman® E470 Series, the slimmest model in Walkman® history.
Designed for music lovers, by music lovers, Walkman® features unparalleled sound quality with Clear Audio technologies by Sony, assuring detailed sound with deep and powerful bass while restoring subtle high frequency details that get lost when listening to heavily-compressed digital music files. The integrated S-Master(TM) digital amplifier incorporated in the flagship F800 Series greatly reduces noise levels and distortion along with additional audio technologies to create an enriched music experience.
Rich Entertainment
The new Walkman® models serve as a portal to mobile entertainment. Music lovers have access to more than 14 million songs with Sony Entertainment Network’s cloud-based Music Unlimited Service(1). As part of a simple monthly subscription, Music Unlimited lets users transfer their favorite songs and ad-free radio channels to their Walkman® device for a world of music discovery even when offline. Making it easy for users to load up existing media, Walkman® supports drag-and-drop transfer of music, photos, videos, podcasts and playlists from iTunes®(2) for Windows® via Media Go software or Windows® Media Player.
Users can also keep their music in tune with their mood with SenseMe(TM) technology by automatically categorizing music tracks into different channels.
Walkman® F800 Series
For an on-the-go entertainment experience, the new Android 4.0 powered Walkman® F800 Series offers a generous range of pre-installed apps, from email to maps and media gallery. Interacting with your digital music collection, applications and games is a pleasure thanks to the large, highly-responsive 3.5-inch multi-touch screen and powerful performance with NVIDIA® Tegra® 2 dual-core processor.
Users enjoy crisp highs and full, thumping bass powered by S-Master Digital Amplifier from Sony that cuts distortion and unpleasant clipping for clearer listening. And with a dedicated W. button, you can now jump to the music application while gaming or browsing the web and enjoy full playback and control their music collection.
The Walkman® F800 Series is also more than just a music player. The ability to connect to Bluetooth® enabled speakers, headphones, hi-fi systems or car stereos is also useful at home or on the go.
Walkman® E470 Series
The slimmest Walkman® player ever from Sony, the new E470 Series is the ultimate on-the-go companion at just 7.0-millimeters thin. Available in a metallic red or black finish and featuring crisp premium Walkman® sound quality, the new E470 Series models are also packed with fun features such as karaoke mode, synchronized lyrics and two pre-installed Tetris® and Sudoku® like games, Puyo Pop Fever and NUMBER PLACE, on a bright 2.0-inch LCD screen.
All Walkman® F800 and E470 Series models include soft hybrid silicone premium ear bud headphones.
Pricing and Availability
The new Walkman® Mobile Entertainment Players will be available beginning August 2012 at Sony Stores, participating retailers and online at www.sony.com/walkman .
The 16G F800 Series will retail for about $269.99 and the 32G will retail for about $299.99. The 4G E470 Series will retail for about $79.99, the 8G for about $89.99 and the 16G for about $109.99.
(1) Subscription fees apply. This service is subject to terms of use and not available in all countries and languages. See www.munlimited.com/legal
(2) only Non DRM content can be transferred from iTunes.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
*WALKMAN and SenseMe are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
*iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
*Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
*Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc.
Sony Announces The Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered Walkman F800 Series Media Player
Refusing the let the Walkman die, Sony just announced the newest iteration of the series: the F800. The newest member of the Walkman family runs Android 4.0, has a 3.5″ multi-touch display, Bluetooth, S-Master MX digital amplifier, Clear Audio technology, and xLoud speaker system. It will also have access to the Play Store.
According to Sony, the F800 should offer up to 20 hours of audio playback, and four hours of video playback. There will be three versions available: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, though firm price and launch date hasn’t yet been announced.
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- Sony Ericsson’s Indonesian Office Announces The W8 – First Android Walkman Phone
- Android 4.0 Now Available For The Sony Xperia S
- Music Lovers Rejoice – Sony Ericsson Unveils "Live With Walkman" Android Smartphone
- [Update: Now With Dates] Sony Ericsson Promises Ice Cream Sandwich For 2011 Xperia Line… Again
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Sony unveils new Walkman F800 media player powered by Android 4.0
Sony has added several new products to its Walkman line of media players today including the F800 series. Out of all the new devices, the F800 series are the most interesting since they are powered by Android 4.0. The media player can also connect to the Google Play store to download any app you want for mobile gaming and more.

The media player has a 3.5-inch multitouch screen and features Bluetooth. Users can connect to the Internet using Bluetooth connectivity or integrated Wi-Fi. The media player will come in three different capacities, including 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB. The media player charges via a USB port and is good for about 20 hours of audio playback or 4.5 hours of video playback.
The F800 series ships with earphones and has integrated xLoud speakers when you don’t want to wear earphones. Sony also unveiled the Walkman S770BT series, the E570 series, E470 series, and a speaker dock called the E473K. Pricing and availability for the products is unknown.
[via SlashGear]
Sony Xperia S Android 4.0 ICS Update Now Ready For Download
The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update for Sony Xperia S started rolling out yesterday, June 21st, 2012, but only a small percentage actually took some time to update their device. However, it is expected that majority of the owners will be doing the update this weekend. This will make the company’s servers a little busy and there could be some disruptions considering thousands, if not millions, of users will be downloading the package simultaneously. It might be better if you will not go with the rush.
Xperia S is the first Sony-only branded phone after the company bought Ericsson’s stake earlier this year allowing it to take out the name of the latter from its new smartphones. Eventually, the Japanese company became free in implementing features that reflect its reputation in the world of technology. For the most recent ICS update, Sony focused more on three aspects; Audio, Display, and Photo.
Walkman Application. For some reason, the term “Walkman” became synonymous to “portable music player” which started in the 90′s. Sony was actually the origin of this. Today, it is trying to implement audio quality that most people know about to its latest devices. This application does not only offer better sound quality, it has social features allowing users to discover, like and share music with their friends. It is also integrated with Facebook so sharing and commenting is open.
Movies Application. The 4.3-inch screen of Xperia S that features 720 x 1280 pixels resolution was built for multimedia purposes. Video streaming and HD video playback are even made easier and more entertaining. Its LED-backlit LCD screen features better and more vivid picture with the help of Sony Mobile Bravia Engine.
Album Application. Sony’s Cybershot technology has been a great success. While this smartphone does not bear the logo, the company has given it 12-megapixel camera to capture high-resolution photos which could then be organized using this app. Basically, the purpose of Album Application is for users to be able to sort the larger photos easier.
Sony promised a lot of things to users who have purchased this smartphone and one of them was the ICS update. Originally, Xperia S was released with Android 2.3 Gingerbread which, according to many tech experts, was a disappointment. This update is redemption for Sony and so far, owners are so pleased knowing they can now enjoy the features of Android ICS plus the Timescape user interface. There is a lot more to this update than just the three applications mentioned above. If you want to learn more about this update, you may want to check out the link below.
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Sony Xperia S to Receive ICS Upgrade with New Media Apps

Sony is pushing out the Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 upgrade to the Xperia S phone. On top of the update, the Japanese company also adds new media applications by Sony itself called WALKMAN, Album, and Movies.
The Sony WALKMAN app is more than a music player. Named after Sony’s iconic cassette player, it integrates social media with music by allowing users to share music with Facebook friends. Facebook in partnership with Gracenote as well enables Walkman App users to see information about the artist, and album art.
Album brings to users an intuitive way of viewing photos taken by the Xperia S camera, and adds a social element by letting users write comments and share images on Facebook as well as other web-based galleries.
Movies, for its part, permit users to enjoy a smooth playback of videos. This app is integrated with a library where users can search for information about movies as well as view movie posters.
Meanwhile, Ice Cream Sandwich expands the Android phone’s functionalities by including new lock screen functions, widgets that may be resized, more control over mobile data, and a fresh Recent Apps button.
Sony is making the upgrade easy by offering multiple options for downloading ICS and the free apps. The first option is to get it via Wi-Fi and mobile Internet. On the other hand, they may also download it though a computer. The update is available on the Xperia Update website as well as on PC Companion and Bridge for Mac.
That said, the update has a total size of about 200 MB, so Sony recommends directly downloading it from the phone itself. Sony has even produced an instructional guide on installing the upgrade which is available on the Xperia support page on Youtube for those who need assistance. The company is sending an alert to users when the update is ready for installation on their phone. However, this depends on the users’ carrier.
The ICS update with the Sony enhancements will be available for the Xperia S in the forthcoming weeks.
via sonymobile
Sony Xperia S Is Next In Line To Get Ice Cream Sandwich Treatment
Sure it’s been a while since Ice Cream Sandwich has been out, but at least more and more devices are (finally) being updated to the latest Android 4.0.4 software. Sony announced through its blog that its Xperia S smartphone is next in line to get the software makeover. It will gradually roll out the software starting today and promises to bring a host of goodies for Xperia S owners. On the ICS side, users will be treated to items such as an improved lock screen (which includes Facial unlock) and resizable widgets. On the Sony software side— users will be treated to things like the WALKMAN app, which blends Sony’s audio technology with social intergration (think Facebook or Twitter) and the Movies app— which allows users of the device to have the ability to take advantage of the phone’s screen and hardware to stream movies in high quality audio/video.
The update is pretty hefty— coming in at around 200MB or so. But hey, the end result will make everything worth it… believe us. Keep in mind if you’re on a carrier-branded version of the Xperia S, you may need to wait a while before you see that long-awaited upgrade notification on your phone.
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source: Sony Mobile Blog
Sony starts rollout of Android 4.0.4 for Xperia S
Sony has announced that it is beginning to roll out the latest software update for its Xperia S smartphone. The new update will bring new media applications and Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich to the mobile phone. Among the new features the update will bring you are Walkman, Album, and Movies applications.

The Walkman application uses signature Sony audio technology and social features to allow you to discover music your friends like and share your personal favorites. The Album application adds new ways to sort and browse photos and video more quickly. It also adds instant viewing, sharing, and commenting for Facebook photos.
The Movies application streamlines the playback of movies with high-quality audio and video and uses an intelligent database search to grab movie posters and information on the films for better user experience. Other upgrades the new version of Android brings include a lock screen with improved functionality, resizable widgets, improved control for mobile data consumption, and a recent apps button. The download for the update is around 200 MB and the rollout will continue over the next few weeks. The availability of the update and schedule vary from country to country.
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- Sony Xperia S now available worldwide
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- Sony Xperia S heads to Canada unlocked on April 17th
- Sony Xperia S gets ClockworkMod and CyanogenMod 9
- Sony Xperia S getting ICS in June
Android 4.0 rolling out for the Sony Xperia S

The word on the street — and straight from the horse's mouth — this morning is that those nice folk at Sony Mobile are rolling out the Android 4.0 update to their recently released flagship device, the Xperia S. The update, in addition to being Ice Cream Sandwich, also brings some additional tweaks to the Walkman, Movies, and Album features on the device.
Of course this will be most welcomed by existing Xperia S owners but it may also give sales a boost. While many consumers do not know the difference between the different versions of Android, some will and this may well influence them when purchasing a new device.
Sony promised the update to Ice Cream Sandwich when the device was announced and they have stayed true to their word. It seems that gone are they days of Sony (or what was Ericsson) failing to keep up to date with software versions.
Good on ya, Sony. Check out the full feature video after the break.
Source: Sony
Android 4.0 Now Available For The Sony Xperia S
Say what you will about Sony and its mobile products, but the complete transparency regarding ICS updates on the 2011 Xperia line has been nothing short of impressive. In their most recent blog post, Sony has detailed the ICS update for the Xperia S, which is rolling out now.
The update features a new features a new suite of entertainment apps: Walkman, Album, and, Movies. According to Sony:
- The “WALKMAN” application blends the best of signature Sony audio technology with social features; to discover the music your friends like and share personal favorites. Facebook integration gives you a visual way to interact with content – accessing album art, artist images and information, directly from Gracenote®
- The “Album” application brings new intuitive ways to sort and browse high quality photos and videos in blazing speed, as well as providing instant viewing, commenting and sharing of photos on Facebook and other online albums, leveraging the great camera capabilities of Xperia S
- The “Movies” application streamlines the playback and viewing of movies in high quality audio and video, whilst using intelligent database search to grab movie posters and information for a richer experience
The update also brings all of the goodies that come along with ICS, like resizable widgets, improved lockscreen, mobile data usage control, and more.
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Sony Xperia Z Smartphone to Unleash in August 2012

Sony’s flagship device for the second half of the year year, the Sony Xperia Z, is rumored to be slated for an August 2012 launch. This device will replace the company’s current flagship device, the Xperia S.
The forthcoming Xperia Z handset joins Sony’s upcoming lineup of smartphones this year that includes the Xperia C, Xperia E and Xperia Y, three new second-generation NXT phones. Unlike the Xperia Z, however, these three devices will reportedly be launched earlier, possibly in July 2012.
These devices will all carry an OLED display and an S4 Snapdragon processor. Moreover, they will have camera lenses with Cybershot technology and lenses from the T Camera line. They will likewise sport PlayStation Certification and have an integrated Walkman audio player.
However, these specifications are only based on rumors, for now, and might not even be present in the phones. At the very least, we know that the specifications of the Xperia Z will be higher than those of the Xperia S, which is still a pretty decent phone according to today’s standards. The Xperia S sports a 4.3-inch LED-backlit capacitive LCD touchscreen and a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It also has a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon for its processor.
At any rate, consumers will know soon enough as Sony is scheduled to reveal its fresh Xperia devices in an Xperia media preview event to be held in Singapore this coming June 20th.
Since its separation from its former partner, Ericsson, Sony had been quite aggressive in producing and marketing its new devices. It made tech headlines recently through a Facebook campaign called “Fast Forward” that allowed users to decide when the company will unveil one of its new Xperia devices. This campaign revealed the Xperia Miro, an Android device targeted at the low- or mid-tier market. The Japanese company as well recently unveiled another low-end smartphone called the Xperia Tipo.
via xperia blog
Ice Cream Sandwich for Sony Xperia S caught on camera
Can’t wait to taste some Ice Cream Sandwich on your Sony Xperia S? If this latest video is anything to go by then you might not be waiting too much longer.
The video below surfaced on YouTube over the weekend and already has close to 50,000 views, a sure sign of the anticipation for the update. You can get a glance at Sony’s Walkman app, the new advanced camera features and of course all of the standard ICS features that we know and love.
Break out your Thai phrase book and enjoy the walk-through. Here’s hoping the roll out isn’t too far behind!
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: s-ense
Sony Mobile Announces the Xperia GX and SX In Japan
Alas, Sony Mobile has not been hiding but actually working. The company has just announced two new devices to hit the market, the Xperia GX which is a high-end device and the mid range Xperia SX. The GX is a 4.6-inch 720 x 1196 display handset sporting a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU (possibly the Snapdragon S4). In addition, there’s 16GB’s of on-board memory, LTE radios, a 13mp camera with an Exmor sensor and full HD recording capabilities. The device is being dubbed as an Xperia Arc successor and will come with a matte texture finish for its exterior. The SX is being touted by Sony Mobile as the lightest LTE phone to date, weighing in at a mere 95 grams. The device will also house a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU but sport a smaller 3.7-inch 540 x 960 qHD display. There will be 8GB’s of internal storage and an 8mp camera instead of a 13mp sensor. The device will also come with some Japanese specific specs such as an infrared port for quick data transfer as well as a mobile wallet and mobile TV.
The new devices will come jam packed with new features such as rich media applications like the Walkman app sporting clear stereo and clear bass technologies as well as VPT surround sound with a manual equalizer. We take it this is Sony’s attempt to compete with Beats Audio technology. Of course, and as expected, both devices will launch with ICS 4.0 on board and will sport a number of photo and sharing applications for sharing content with all of your favorite social networks. Expect the devices to launch this summer of which the GX may actually make it into the states if not both shortly after their release. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below. Press release after the break.
Press Release:
9 May, London, United Kingdom - Sony Mobile Communications today announced two new Xperia(TM) Android smartphones designed specifically for the Japanese market. Xperia GX and Xperia SX join the popular Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD, currently among the best selling smartphones in Japan. Both Xperia GX and Xperia SX enable easy connectivity with multiple screens to share and enjoy content on whichever screen best suits the situation, whether it`s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Xperia LTE smartphones for Japan
The first Sony branded smartphones to launch in Japan Xperia GX and Xperia SX are LTE enabled with download speeds of up to 75mbps. They come with 1.5GHz dual core processors for faster performance and Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity, full HD video and Sony Exmor R(TM) for mobile, enabling the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. With HD sharing through DLNA, and HDMI, controlling the smartphone with the TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia GX also deliver a full HD experience on the big screen.
New media applications
Bringing the best of Sony technology and premium entertainment experiences, Xperia GX and Xperia SX also introduce three new media applications:
- The “WALKMAN” application integrates signature high quality audio technologies such as clear stereo, clear bass, VPT surround sound, manual equalizer and xLOUD(TM) with new innovative ways to play, discover and recommend music.
- The “Album” application brings new intuitive ways to sort and browse high quality photos and videos in blazing speed, as well as providing instant viewing, commenting and sharing of photos on Facebook and other online albums, leveraging the great camera capabilities of Xperia GX and Xperia SX.
- The “Movies” application streamlines the playback and viewing of movies in high quality audio and video with intelligent database search to discover more info about the movie for a rich and immersive experience.
Xperia GX – capture ultra real memories in high definition
Xperia GX boasts a 4.6″ HD resolution screen for superior viewing. With a 13MP camera and full HD video recording, Xperia GX enables consumers to capture unforgettable moments in the highest quality, wherever they are. Building on the design success of Xperia arc, Xperia GX incorporates a matte texture and slimline body which fits perfectly into the consumer`s palm or pocket.
Key features for Xperia GX
- 4.6″ Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine for razor-sharp clarity.
- 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.
- 16GB internal flash storage.
- 13MP camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording, and Sony technology to take 3D panoramic images.
- Launching on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Available in white and black.
Xperia SX – the world`s lightest LTE smartphone
Xperia SX combines a sleek and simplistic design with high functionality. Xperia SX is the world`s lightest* LTE smartphone weighing only 95 grams. It has an iconic design with a slim body makes it easy to fit into the consumer`s hand or pocket.
Key features for Xperia SX
- World`s lightest LTE smartphone, weighing only 95g.
- 3.7″ Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
- 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.
- 8GB internal flash storage.
- 8MP camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording, and Sony technology to take 3D panoramic images.
- Japanese specific features such as infrared port data exchange, mobile wallet and mobile TV.
- Launching on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Available in black and white.
Xperia GX and Xperia SX will be available in the Japanese market from summer 2012.
Sony on track with its Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 rollouts for 2011 Xperia smartphones

Back in March, Sony highlighted some details surrounding their rollout of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the 2011 line of Xperia smartphones and at the time, their plans looked a little like something like this:
- Xperia Arc S, Xperia Neo V and Xperia Ray, starting mid-April.
- Xperia Arc, Xperia Play, Xperia Neo, Xperia Mini, Xperia Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, Xperia Active and SE Live with Walkman, getting ICS "the end of May/early June."
Sony has now taken to their blog to let everyone know the updates, especially for the Xperia Arc S, Xperia Neo V and Xperia Ray are rolling out as planned and they will continue to roll out the updates globally as soon as possible. To further address the matter, Sony has been listing the devices and their carrier related software version numbers so that folks may check to see if their device update has been approved. Although we're sure some folks will still be upset with the wait time, it's nice to see Sony keeping folks in the loop.
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