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Original Sony (Ericsson) Xperia arc, neo finally getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich

Original Sony (Ericsson) Xperia arc, neo finally getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony has been in the forefront of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates with its latest Sony Xperia arc S and neo V already bumped up to ICS in April, and now…

posted: 29 May 2012, 02:41

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and neo Android ICS firmware submitted for certification

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and neo Android ICS firmware submitted for certification

The ICS firmware has seemingly been submitted to the PCRB certification body on Friday for the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia neo handsets. We just checked those two, but probably the rest of the...

posted: 06 Dec 2011, 02:47

Sony Ericsson confirms it's working on Ice Cream Sandwich for its 2011 Xperia lineup

Sony Ericsson confirms it's working on Ice Cream Sandwich for its 2011 Xperia lineup

Sony Ericsson has confirmed that its 2011 Xperia family of smartphones will get updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich…

posted: 15 Nov 2011, 08:09

CyanogenMod being readied for 10 Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones

CyanogenMod being readied for 10 Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones

CyanogenMod, the most popular aftermarket Android ROM out there, is finally coming to Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones. Word comes from Steve Kondik himself, who confirmed that the next release of...

posted: 28 Sep 2011, 04:41

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc seen in white, Xperia Play seen in orange

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc seen in white, Xperia Play seen in orange

Perhaps colors are in fact making a comeback as the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play was spotted with an orange paint job while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc was sporting a white one…

posted: 22 Aug 2011, 09:09

European Sony Ericsson XPERIA arc & PLAY receive new software updates

European Sony Ericsson XPERIA arc & PLAY receive new software updates

For anyone holding dearly to the European versions of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA PLAY and arc handsets, they’ll be glad to know that new software updates are now available. Although it’s nothing dramatic and doesn’t...

posted: 02 Aug 2011, 10:59

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc announced for the US, $599.99 MSRP gets it unlocked and ready to go

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc announced for the US, $599.99 MSRP gets it unlocked and ready to go

Sony Ericsson is officially bringing the Xperia arc to US shores, and it will be sold for $599.99 by Sony's retail stores, as well at shop.sony.com in August. Retailers like Newegg, BestBuy...

posted: 27 Jul 2011, 09:27

Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc comes to the US via Sony's online store

Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc comes to the US via Sony's online store

Those living stateside that have been chomping at the bit to get their hands on the sleek Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc no longer have to wait as the unlocked version of the device has been made available online with...

posted: 07 Jul 2011, 19:03

Android 2.3.3 update for Vodafone's Xperia PLAY & Arc packs new Facebook UI

Android 2.3.3 update for Vodafone's Xperia PLAY & Arc packs new Facebook UI

Not only are the handsets being bumped up to the latest version of Gingerbread, but the software update packs along some additional perks that should appease owners. Specifically, it brings forth a few different...

posted: 03 Jun 2011, 11:11

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc to come in black

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc to come in black

The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc might flaunt some nice curves, but up until now your choice of color for the handset was somewhat limited. Now this changes, as the phone is coming up in a sleek new black version…

posted: 23 May 2011, 09:20

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and arc getting updated to Android 2.3.3, deeper Facebook integration coming

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and arc getting updated to Android 2.3.3, deeper Facebook integration coming

Software updates have been a hot topic for carriers and manufacturers, but Sony Ericsson is not taking any risks and is starting to roll out updates to Android 2.3.3 for its...

posted: 20 May 2011, 06:59

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc possibly getting a summer release in the U.S.

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc possibly getting a summer release in the U.S.

We already know that the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc is to debut in Canada in only a week's time, but news about the smartphone's U.S. launch has been pretty scarce. Luckily, a hint regarding its arrival emerged from...

posted: 20 Apr 2011, 10:47

Sony Ericsson treats four of its smartphones to a boot loader unlock

Sony Ericsson treats four of its smartphones to a boot loader unlock

Great news for all Android modders around the world comes from no other than cellphone manufacturer Sony Ericsson itself. Effective yesterday, some Android-powered Sony Ericsson smartphones can now have their boot loader...

posted: 14 Apr 2011, 09:57

It's official: Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc to be launched on April 28 in Canada

It's official: Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc to be launched on April 28 in Canada

Yesterday we told you that a rumour claims the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc are set to be available for Rogers subscribers...

posted: 14 Apr 2011, 09:20

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY & arc are rumored to launch with Rogers on April 28th

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY & arc are rumored to launch with Rogers on April 28th

Earlier in the month, we reported that Rogers has finally swung open the doors for pre-orders on both the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and arc, but now it seems we’re finally on the verge of an anticipated...

posted: 12 Apr 2011, 09:56

Wake up your inner weldor and drive with only the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc as your eyes on the road

Wake up your inner weldor and drive with only the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc as your eyes on the road

Another brilliant commercial from Sony uses only the Exmor R camera sensor on the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc for driving around a dusty road, covering the windshield and windows with...

posted: 11 Apr 2011, 04:50

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo delayed in the UK, shortages expected for the Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo delayed in the UK, shortages expected for the Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc

Bad news for all these guys who are eager to play with the newest offerings from Sony Ericsson, as both Clove UK and Sony Ericsson Italy...

posted: 08 Apr 2011, 09:40

Rogers throws open the doors for pre-orders of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc & PLAY

Rogers throws open the doors for pre-orders of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc & PLAY

If you happen to be a Rogers customer, you might be slightly ahead of the game in North America seeing that the carrier has opened up pre-orders for not just one Xperia handset, but two! Right now,...

posted: 01 Apr 2011, 14:52

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be available as early as March 21st in the UK?

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be available as early as March 21st in the UK?

From the sounds of it all, Mobile.co.uk will have stock of the highly anticipated Android powered device in time for the business week of March 21st – which is less than 2 weeks away from now. It’s going to...

posted: 09 Mar 2011, 14:00

World's thinnest smartphone introduced in Japan

World's thinnest smartphone introduced in Japan

The race for better productivity and dual-core chips comes with its share of bigger batteries and bulky handsets, but the NEC MEDIAS N-04C values size first. The handset will be the world's thinnest with a razor sharp 0.3 inches…

posted: 24 Feb 2011, 08:31

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