http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-getting-ICS-in-latter-part-of-Q2_id30421The Sony Xperia S can brag about having the beautiful signature design of the Sony NXT series, it might have a dual-core processor and a great camera, but it can’t be proud of…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 03:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-getting-ICS-in-latter-part-of-Q2_id30421/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-planning-Xperia-S-ICS-update-for-MayJune_id30150Sony has been one of the more open manufacturers when it comes to its Android device OS updates. We've seen Sony release alpha and beta builds of its Ice Cream Sandwich update to get community response, and now...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 16:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-planning-Xperia-S-ICS-update-for-MayJune_id30150/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Major-League-Gaming-and-Sony-are-taking-mobile-games-pro_id29752Gaming on your mobile device just became a serious sport. Major League Gaming, Sony Mobile Communications, and Gameloft have teamed up to unveil the Xperia Mobile Gaming Arena (XMGA) Presented by Sony Mobile...]]>NewsThu, 03 May 2012 10:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Major-League-Gaming-and-Sony-are-taking-mobile-games-pro_id29752/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025The HTC One X arrived after the Sony Xperia S, so it should be better, right? Moreover, it sports either a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, or a dual-core Snapdragon S4, compared to last year's S3 in the Xperia S. Well, we are not going to tell you right away who wins – we upgraded the phones to their latest firmware versions and charged ahead, so read on for the full picture...]]>ReviewsThu, 03 May 2012 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-version-of-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-gets-update_id29642Big Red's variant of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has received an upgrade that allows it to take screenshots, record video in 720p with continuous autofocus; the update also includes a hike to Android 2.3.4 along with some bug fixes...]]>NewsTue, 01 May 2012 01:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-version-of-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-gets-update_id29642/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Original-design-for-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-had-additional-QWERTY-slider_id29591A U.S. patent application has appeared, dated from October 2010, and shows a handset with two sliders; one slider was a gamepad similar to what is on the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and the other slider is a physical QWERTY keyboard...]]>NewsSat, 28 Apr 2012 01:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Original-design-for-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-had-additional-QWERTY-slider_id29591/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-patent-suggests-dual-keyboard-Xperia-Play-could-come-in-the-future_id29559The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play was and still is the only handset with a gamepad - the perfect addition to a handset for gamers, and now the newest patent filed by Sony suggests…]]>NewsFri, 27 Apr 2012 04:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-patent-suggests-dual-keyboard-Xperia-Play-could-come-in-the-future_id29559/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-starting-Xperia-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-upgrade_id29117Sony has officially announced that it will start its Android 4.0 upgrade for the 2011 line of Xperia smartphones today. Initially, this update is for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V, and Xperia ray owners located in...]]>NewsFri, 13 Apr 2012 15:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-starting-Xperia-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-upgrade_id29117/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-stores-in-Canada-are-set-to-start-selling-the-Xperia-S-exclusively-on-April-17_id28965Sony said in a press release that “a limited number of Xperia S smartphones will be available exclusively at Sony Stores across Canada, beginning April 17th.” Yes folks, you read that right, the Sony Xperia S will be available for purchase in a week, so the wait will all be over...]]>NewsTue, 10 Apr 2012 15:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-stores-in-Canada-are-set-to-start-selling-the-Xperia-S-exclusively-on-April-17_id28965/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-greatest-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-ever_id28911Peeking over the current crop of Windows Phone, devices like the Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Focus S, Dell Venue Pro, and HTC Titan II easily all stand out as the premier of the crop, but long before them, Microsoft built its reputation around its aging Windows Mobile...]]>NewsMon, 09 Apr 2012 12:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-greatest-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-ever_id28911/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-history-of-Sony-Ericsson-in-phones-from-the-first-color-screen-to-the-K-series-the-Golden-Age_id28660The Swedish-Japanese joint-venture Sony Ericsson stood for premium design, camera innovation and some innovative form factor ideas…]]>NewsThu, 05 Apr 2012 09:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-history-of-Sony-Ericsson-in-phones-from-the-first-color-screen-to-the-K-series-the-Golden-Age_id28660/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-applies-for-Xperia-Duo-trademark_id28788The Sony Xperia Duo might be real after all, judging by a trademark application that Sony recently filed with the USPTO. The device might have a lot to do with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo, which leaked last year...]]>NewsThu, 05 Apr 2012 05:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-applies-for-Xperia-Duo-trademark_id28788/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-vs-Gingerbread-Sonys-take_id28671Sony lists all the pros and cons of Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich, indicating that the latest and greatest is not suitable for everyone, and some might just choose to stay with the proven and stable Gingerbread for their 2011 Sony Ericsson handsets with 1-1.4GHz CPUs and 512MB of RAM...]]>NewsMon, 02 Apr 2012 07:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-vs-Gingerbread-Sonys-take_id28671/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Some-Sony-Xperia-S-units-have-a-faulty-display-Sony-addresses-the-issue_id28663There is a lot to love about the Sony Xperia S, but for some unfortunate users, it is far from the perfect device. A few units are plagued by a yellow tint on their displays that becomes apparent under certain conditions...]]>NewsMon, 02 Apr 2012 02:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Some-Sony-Xperia-S-units-have-a-faulty-display-Sony-addresses-the-issue_id28663/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-provides-ICS-beta-for-unlocked-Xperia-Play-devices_id28613Sony is offering up a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to developers and Android enthusiasts with unlocked Xperia Play devices...]]>NewsFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-provides-ICS-beta-for-unlocked-Xperia-Play-devices_id28613/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Xperia-Play-microwaved-on-video_id28468If you ever had the itch to throw your phone in the microwave and slowly cook it until its guts boil and the thing explodes into pieces - no need for that now. The professional microwave operators from dOvetastic Microwave Theater slipped a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, of all things, in a microwave oven, and cranked up those molecule-boiling waves...]]>NewsTue, 27 Mar 2012 06:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Xperia-Play-microwaved-on-video_id28468/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-now-has-access-to-PlayStation-store_id28026The Sony Xperia S now allows users to access the PlayStation store after a download that not only includes the storefront, but also adds the PS Pocket app; all of Sony's 2012 models are expected to receive PlayStation Certification...]]>NewsTue, 13 Mar 2012 23:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-now-has-access-to-PlayStation-store_id28026/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-offering-Sony-Tablet-P-and-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-4G-in-299.99-bundle-deal_id27918AT&T is offering a special bundle on the Sony Tablet P and the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G; the price for the dual screen Android 3.2 powered tablet and the PlayStation certified handset is $299.99 although a new 2-year contract is required for each device...]]>NewsFri, 09 Mar 2012 22:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-offering-Sony-Tablet-P-and-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-4G-in-299.99-bundle-deal_id27918/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-open-to-Windows-Phone-but-waiting-to-see-actual-demand-for-it_id27900In contrast to some other manufacturers, Sony has been somewhat quiet on the Windows Phone front... well, OK, it actually hasn't released a single product running this OS yet, but...]]>NewsFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:58:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-open-to-Windows-Phone-but-waiting-to-see-actual-demand-for-it_id27900/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype-ends-up-on-eBay_id27889There is a Sony Ericsson Windows Phone prototype currently available on eBay for $255. The device appears to be in working condition...]]>NewsFri, 09 Mar 2012 05:25:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype-ends-up-on-eBay_id27889/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-promoting-Xperia-smartphones-with-real-life-Reckless-Racing_id27706Ever wondered what a Reckless Racing 2 game would look like in real life? It seems like the guys at Sony have been thinking the exact same thing before coming up with this promotional stunt for the Xperia lineup...]]>NewsTue, 06 Mar 2012 04:57:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-promoting-Xperia-smartphones-with-real-life-Reckless-Racing_id27706/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-S-Review_id2970Sony is starting fresh after 10 years of marriage with Ericsson, and thus the Xperia S marks a whole lot of firsts for it. It is the first handset branded simply “Sony”, as well as the first with the new “Iconic Identity” design of the renamed Xperia NXT line. That’s the big picture, but the device itself also consists of elements that have never been in a Sony smartphone, like an HD display, multicore chipset and microSIM card slot...]]>ReviewsFri, 02 Mar 2012 09:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-S-Review_id2970/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Tablet-P-to-hit-AT-T-on-March-3_id27459If you fancy gadgets with unusual form factors, than this bit of news might interest you. The Sony Tablet P, which is a foldable dual-screen Android tablet, may launch on AT&T on March 3, if the pair of spy shots that we have here is to be believed...]]>NewsTue, 28 Feb 2012 05:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Tablet-P-to-hit-AT-T-on-March-3_id27459/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-Hands-on-Review_id27352The Sony Xperia P, which was once known only by its Nypon code name, was one of the smartphones that we were expecting to see at CES 2012. Of course, that didn't happen. Today, however, we are finally given the opportunity to go up close and personal with this mid- to high-range offering by Sony...]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 16:40:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-Hands-on-Review_id27352/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-and-Xperia-U-promo-videos-surface_id27344The Sony Xperia P and Xperia U are the two latest additions to Sony’s NXT series where they join the Sony Xperia S to round up the number at three…]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 14:33:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-and-Xperia-U-promo-videos-surface_id27344/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-2012-NXT-lineup-spec-comparison-Xperia-S-vs-Xperia-P-vs-Xperia-U_id27340Sony has just updated its 2012 portfolio with two new devices: the Sony Xperia P with its super bright WhiteMagic display and the compact yet stylish Sony Xperia U…]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 13:40:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-2012-NXT-lineup-spec-comparison-Xperia-S-vs-Xperia-P-vs-Xperia-U_id27340/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-brings-the-Xperia-SmartDock-to-MWC-its-compatible-with-latest-Xperias_id27337Now, here’s a neat idea - your smartphone could be your PC. Sony brought its Xperia SmartDock to prove that concept at MWC 2012…]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 12:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-brings-the-Xperia-SmartDock-to-MWC-its-compatible-with-latest-Xperias_id27337/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-breaks-cover-flaunts-4-inch-WhiteMagic-display-aluminum-unibody-construction_id27334It's official, folks! The Sony Xperia P has just been unveiled at MWC 2012 becoming one of the latest Android smartphones to join the company's portfolio. What we are dealing with is a stylish handset flaunting an unibody construction and crafted out of brushed aluminum...]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 12:44:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-P-breaks-cover-flaunts-4-inch-WhiteMagic-display-aluminum-unibody-construction_id27334/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-U-makes-an-entrance-stylish-phone-with-a-3.5-screen-dual-core-processor_id27332The Sony Xperia U has arrived and it’s just as gorgeous as the Xperia S, but smaller - with a 3.5-inch display…]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 12:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-U-makes-an-entrance-stylish-phone-with-a-3.5-screen-dual-core-processor_id27332/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Watch-Sonys-MWC-2012-event-live-here_id27335Sony’s press event at MWC 2012 is kicking off in seconds and you can watch it live and dive in the atmosphere of MWC 2012…]]>NewsSun, 26 Feb 2012 12:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Watch-Sonys-MWC-2012-event-live-here_id27335/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-officially-kills-Sony-Ericsson-website-replaces-it-with-Sony-Mobile_id27162It was really just a matter of time before this happened, but this seems like the most official thing we've seen to show that Sony and Ericsson really are no longer Sony Ericsson anymore after Sony bought out Ericsson...]]>NewsWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-officially-kills-Sony-Ericsson-website-replaces-it-with-Sony-Mobile_id27162/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/More-images-of-the-Sony-Xperia-U-surface_id27047The Sony Xperia U by now is not a secret - we’ve heard about it under its codename Kumquat, and now pictures of the smaller cousin to the Sony Xperia S have surfaced…]]>NewsMon, 20 Feb 2012 09:03:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/More-images-of-the-Sony-Xperia-U-surface_id27047/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-Ericsson-stake-buyout-a-done-deal-phones-will-be-branded-just-Sony-and-part-of-the-four-screen-strategy_id26941Sony announced it had completed entirely the Ericsson stake buyout paperwork, and the Sony Ericsson joint-venture of a decade or so is no more, long live Sony Mobile Communications...]]>NewsThu, 16 Feb 2012 02:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-Ericsson-stake-buyout-a-done-deal-phones-will-be-branded-just-Sony-and-part-of-the-four-screen-strategy_id26941/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Will-Sony-switch-to-Vita-OS-from-Android_id26822Losing money with Android, would Sony ever consider using the Vita OS for its smartphones and tablets? Sony's incoming President and CEO Kazuo Hirai has been hinting at such a plan, although any switch to it from Android is well in the future...]]>NewsSun, 12 Feb 2012 22:16:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Will-Sony-switch-to-Vita-OS-from-Android_id26822/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-state-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-updates_id23418Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is a big update to Android for handsets. So big, that it's got some phone makers hesitant whether they'd even update their devices to the new version. First, it was LG…]]>NewsFri, 10 Feb 2012 02:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-state-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-updates_id23418/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-active-Billabong-Edition-brings-the-sports-enthusiast-out-of-you_id26566Today, Sony Ericsson announced a global strategic partnership with Billabong – you know, the company that makes all of those cool sports themed clothing apparel and various boards. In order to show their mutual love towards one another, we’re being introduced...]]>NewsFri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-active-Billabong-Edition-brings-the-sports-enthusiast-out-of-you_id26566/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Play-delays-its-launch-of-Sony-Xperia-S-in-U.K._id26429Bad news for those in the U.K. who were hoping to soon be sporting the flagship Sony Xperia S as the stylish, sexy CES standout is now expected to ship on February 13th according to Play; another U.K. retailer, Clove, is expecting its stock in the first week of March after MWC...]]>NewsTue, 31 Jan 2012 02:49:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Play-delays-its-launch-of-Sony-Xperia-S-in-U.K._id26429/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Nypon-to-end-up-named-Xperia-P_id26399The Sony Xperia Nypon was one device we saw leak out multiple times prior to CES, but disappointingly it didn’t arrive at the show in Las Vegas…]]>NewsMon, 30 Jan 2012 07:02:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Nypon-to-end-up-named-Xperia-P_id26399/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/EU-tells-Sony-that-it-can-buy-out-Ericsson_id26370Like Lennon without McCartney, Abbott without Costello and Cecil without Beanie, soon Sony will be without Ericsson; the deal for Sony to buy out its former joint venture partner became one step closer to being finalized with approval from the EU...]]>NewsSat, 28 Jan 2012 15:57:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/EU-tells-Sony-that-it-can-buy-out-Ericsson_id26370/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-visits-FCC-wearing-AT-Ts-3G-bands_id26368AT&T customers will be happy to hear that besides the Sony Xperia ion, it looks like the Sony Xperia S might be heading to the U.S. as the CES star visited the FCC with support for AT&T's 3G bands; the device is expected to be launched overseas at the end of Q1...]]>NewsSat, 28 Jan 2012 12:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-visits-FCC-wearing-AT-Ts-3G-bands_id26368/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-repels-dirt-and-recharges-fast_id26318One of the most talked about handsets at CES was the Sony Xperia S and the handset was recently tested by Swiss test site PocketPC.ch; two new features of the device have been brought to light, the special dirt-repellent and a process that cuts charging time in half...]]>NewsThu, 26 Jan 2012 20:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-repels-dirt-and-recharges-fast_id26318/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-open-sources-its-Android-WebGL-code_id26309Sony Ericsson announced they will publish their implementation of WebGL for Android 4.0 to the open source community...]]>NewsThu, 26 Jan 2012 11:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-open-sources-its-Android-WebGL-code_id26309/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Fan-shot-Xperia-music-video-is-better-than-ads-Xperia-fans-got-the-moves-like-Jagger_id26293If you’re a fan of Sony Ericsson, soon to be only Sony, you can definitely shoot a song, but you’d need to be a true fan to shoot that good of a video…]]>NewsThu, 26 Jan 2012 04:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Fan-shot-Xperia-music-video-is-better-than-ads-Xperia-fans-got-the-moves-like-Jagger_id26293/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Kumquat-will-launch-as-the-Sony-Xperia-U_id26224A tipster has reported that the midrange Sony Ericsson Kumquat will ship as the Sony Xperia U later this year...]]>NewsTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Kumquat-will-launch-as-the-Sony-Xperia-U_id26224/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Kumquat-photo-leaks-model-has-mid-to-high-end-specs-with-a-smaller-form-factor_id26142Designed for those who want a higher-end Android model with a smaller form factor, the Sony Ericsson ST25i, also known as the Sony Ericsson Kumquat, was the subject of photographs that have been leaked; with a 3.5 inch display, the device is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor...]]>NewsSat, 21 Jan 2012 14:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-Kumquat-photo-leaks-model-has-mid-to-high-end-specs-with-a-smaller-form-factor_id26142/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-images-show-even-more-of-the-Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype_id26093Believed to be none other than a landscape QWERTY slider, due to the slit found separating the device, it seems yet another set of images have been leaked showing us even more details with the prototype. Although we can visibly see the Sony...]]>NewsThu, 19 Jan 2012 17:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-images-show-even-more-of-the-Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype_id26093/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericssons-last-quarterly-results-before-it-becomes-just-Sony-arent-pretty_id26048Sony Ericsson just published its Q4 and FY2011 earnings, and the issues that seemingly plagued HTC and, basically everyone but Samsung and Apple, like "intense competition and price erosion", have made it swing to a $317 million loss in Q4. Before that, in Q3, the company even eked out a profit, but now it tacks on "restructuring charges", and "Thailand flooding" to the list of reasons for its significant loss for the last quarter...]]>NewsThu, 19 Jan 2012 02:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericssons-last-quarterly-results-before-it-becomes-just-Sony-arent-pretty_id26048/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-acro-HD-flaunts-its-waterproof-colorful-bod-in-a-promo-video_id26022There's Victoria's Secret's fashion show, and then there are Sony's gadgets promo videos. The latest one is of the Sony Xperia acro HD, essentially an Xperia S for the Japanese market, but without the new NXT design with the illuminated transparent strip around it. It is offered in a few cool chassis colors, though, not only in black and white...]]>NewsWed, 18 Jan 2012 09:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-acro-HD-flaunts-its-waterproof-colorful-bod-in-a-promo-video_id26022/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-2012-portfolio-launch-schedule-leaks-with-pricing-exotic-food-codenames-in-tow_id26006Sony's sales report for India is making the rounds, and the part that leaks its upcoming handsets for 2012, is particularly interesting, more so since they leaked with the suggested pricing...]]>NewsWed, 18 Jan 2012 02:49:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-2012-portfolio-launch-schedule-leaks-with-pricing-exotic-food-codenames-in-tow_id26006/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Bound-for-the-UK-possibly-this-month-with-love_id25991UK retailer Play is currently accepting pre-orders for the Sony Xperia S, but more importantly, it is “due for release on 30 January 2012.” Sounds awesome, right? Of course, there’s still the matter of shelling out $693 (£449.99) to buy this one-of-a-kind assassin...]]>NewsTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:49:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Bound-for-the-UK-possibly-this-month-with-love_id25991/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-new-Sony-Xperia-phones-leak-out_id25972Along with the leaked image of a yet unreleased Sony (Ericsson) Windows Phone handset, here’s not one, but a couple of handsets carrying the Sony Ericsson logo that…]]>NewsTue, 17 Jan 2012 08:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-new-Sony-Xperia-phones-leak-out_id25972/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-upcoming-Nypon-handset-to-feature-its-WhiteMagic-display-with-1000-nits-of-brightness_id25963The Sony Ericsson LT22i "Nypon" prototype that was leaked a while ago, is seemingly coming with Sony's White Magic display tech, which features 1000 nits of brightness, as much as the brightest display out there on the Nokia 701...]]>NewsTue, 17 Jan 2012 04:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sonys-upcoming-Nypon-handset-to-feature-its-WhiteMagic-display-with-1000-nits-of-brightness_id25963/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Images-of-Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype-come-to-light_id25946Two images of a Windows Phone model for Sony Ericsson have been leaked by NokiaWP.net which swears that it is running Windows Phone 7.5; the design of the device seems to indicate that it is a side-sliding QWERTY model which may or may not ever get released...]]>NewsMon, 16 Jan 2012 19:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Images-of-Sony-Ericsson-Windows-Phone-prototype-come-to-light_id25946/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-available-beginning-of-March-already-on-preorder_id25867Clove UK issued a note for its customers that they will have the first batches of the Sony Xperia S with the mighty 12MP Exmor R camera sensor starting the week of March 5th. You can actually preorder now for the fairly expected price of around $700 unlocked...]]>NewsFri, 13 Jan 2012 09:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-available-beginning-of-March-already-on-preorder_id25867/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-12MP-camera-samples_id25781The Sony Xperia S is a spectacular device any way you look at it, and that 12MP camera with an Exmor R sensor that it carries there on its back is just one more reason why you should consider this model when you'll be on the hunt for a new phone later this year...]]>NewsWed, 11 Jan 2012 21:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-12MP-camera-samples_id25781/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-12MP-Exmor-R-sensor-in-the-Sony-Xperia-S-appear_id25773The Asian presentation of the Sony Xperia S just finished, and bloggers there had a chance to shoot a few impromptu snaps with the 12MP Exmor R camera sensor, as well as capture some video. The results are not that impressive, with the image getting quite noisy when the light goes down, but we don't know if what they were given for a hands-on trial is a final version...]]>NewsWed, 11 Jan 2012 18:43:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-12MP-Exmor-R-sensor-in-the-Sony-Xperia-S-appear_id25773/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Ice-Cream-Sandwich-ROM-leaks-for-the-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY_id25671An early Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has surfaced on the web. Feel free to give it a shot, if you have the necessary skills, of course, and be aware that it is not perfect...]]>NewsTue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ice-Cream-Sandwich-ROM-leaks-for-the-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY_id25671/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-hands-on_id25649Upon closer inspection, one can find a translucent acrylic piece separating the phone towards the bottom. Indeed, it’s not something we tend to see on phones, which gives it a very fresh look, but it’s actually a part of the handset’s antenna system...]]>NewsTue, 10 Jan 2012 04:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-hands-on_id25649/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-is-no-more-long-live-Sony-Mobile-Communications_id25640Sony just shed some light on the official break-up with its Sony Ericsson jailhouse tat, which has been bugging it for quite some time. The mobile phone joint venture with the Swedish telecom company Ericsson had a good run for over a decade, but recently it became an obstacle for Sony's grand "four-screen" idea for seamless convergence across its smartphone, tablet, computer and TV lineups...]]>NewsMon, 09 Jan 2012 20:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Ericsson-is-no-more-long-live-Sony-Mobile-Communications_id25640/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-CES-2012-press-conference-live-streaming_id25632Sony has already made some headlines here at CES 2012 with the introduction of the Sony Xperia ion for AT&T. Very cool device, indeed! But it's now time for the manufacturer's own press conference to take place. Let's see what they are up to...]]>NewsMon, 09 Jan 2012 19:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-CES-2012-press-conference-live-streaming_id25632/commentsPhone Arena