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Jelly Bean flavored CyanogenMod 10 alpha released for 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones

Will the 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia lineup ever get a Jelly Bean update? Perhaps it will, perhaps it won't. It all depends on whether Sony can make the software work smoothly on its smartphones from yesteryear. In the meantime, however, there's a whole variety of custom Android 4.1 ROMs based on CyanogenMod, available for download from the XDA Developers forum...

Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies lands on Google Play, Xperia exclusive for 30 days

Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies has been finally released for Android after its iPhone debut. For the first month after its launch, however, only three smartphones will be given exclusive access to it: the Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia ion, and quite surprisingly, the 16-month-old Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY. Once the exclusivity period expires, however, anyone with a decent Android device should be able to enjoy some quality zombie shooting fun...

exclusive Sony explains why using its official bootloader unlock tool voids your warranty

You probably remember a story from a few days ago in which we told you how a number of customers ended up surprised that their warranty is voided due to them using the official bootloader unlock tool by Sony...

Sony refuses to repair phones with unlocked bootloaders

If you are a Sony user and plan to unlock the bootloader of your handset using the official Sony tool, you may want to read this article before you proceed...

Sony's last year Xperia smartphones not getting Jelly Bean update?

Sony’s last year Xperia smartphones won’t get updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. That’s the logical assumption one can arrive at after Sony UK product manager…

Sony Xperia S, P, U now available in the States

Three of Sony's new Android handsets are now available for purchase in the States; the Sony Xperia S, the Sony Xperia P and the Sony Xperia U can each be purchased unlocked from Sony's online store or from Newegg.com...,

Sony Ericsson Windows Phone prototype appears again, buyer wanted

There was a time when Sony Ericsson was interested in entering the Windows Phone territory with handset of its own. Obviously, that never happened, but in case you are wondering what such a smartphone would have looked like, the photos here will give you a pretty good idea...

Android 4.0 comes to Sony Xperia mini

With Sony promising to update its entire 2011 lineup to Ice Cream Sandwich, the Sony Xperia mini is next in line and since this is not an OTA update for the phone, you will need to use the PC Companion or Bridge for Mac to install the update...

Sony Xperia S getting ICS today

The Sony Xperia S is one of the hottest Android devices, but for some the fact that it originally runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread was a…

featured 10 cheap smartphones from makers you've actually heard of

Today we have for you a selection of 10 cheap smartphones – smartphones that can be bought for anything between $250 and $130. At the same time, all of them have been made by respectable companies – none of those non-sense Chinese knock-offs...

Sony's NXT line transparent bar set as notification light via 3rd party app, Xperia U gets all the colors

That transparent strip which lights up and looks so cool on Sony's NXT design line phones like the Xperia S, P and U, doesn't serve much purpose for notifications. Granted, on the Xperia U it lights up in red, white, yellow, green, purple and blue depending on the music you are listening to or the theme you are wearing, but that's about it. Up until now, since a third party app emerged called tellingly Illumination Bar Notification, and allows you to set the transparent strip on the Xperia U to light up in all the above colors for new messages, emails, missed calls and so on...

Watch Sony Xperia active used as bait in freezing water, stepped on and tied up to a snowboard

The water- and shockproof handset gets used as bait in freezing water, and then literally breaks the ice. He also ties it up to his snowboard while filming a video with it, for some alternative action shots, steps on it in the snow, and tosses it around. We'll save you the suspense - the Xperia active survives all that abuse, but its journey through the torture chambers is pretty entertaining to watch...

Sony bumps up Xperia Mini Pro to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony is one of the most disciplined Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updaters, and now its Xperia Mini Pro gets bumped up to the latest version of Android…

Sony Xperia Play 2 rumors squashed, launch looks unlikely

The Sony Xperia Play is one of those handsets we'd label as different – it was the first and still is the only phone with a slide-out dedicated gamepad, which is great for gamers…

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…

Xperia Play no longer slated for ICS upgrade

Sony has really been making a valiant effort to get all of its Android powered devices up to speed with Ice Cream Sandwich. Just the other day, it promised that all Sony...

Sony Xperia S getting ICS in "latter part of Q2"

The 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…

Sony planning Xperia S ICS update for May/June

Sony 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...

Major League Gaming and Sony are taking mobile games pro

Gaming 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...

Verizon version of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY gets update

Big 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...

Original design for Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY had additional QWERTY slider

A 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...

Sony patent suggests dual-keyboard Xperia Play could come in the future

The 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…

Sony starting Xperia Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade

Sony 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...

Sony stores in Canada are set to start selling the Xperia S exclusively on April 17

Sony 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...

featured 10 of the greatest Windows Mobile smartphones ever

Peeking 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...

featured The history of Sony Ericsson in phones: from the first color screen to the K series, the Golden Age

The Swedish-Japanese joint-venture Sony Ericsson stood for premium design, camera innovation and some innovative form factor ideas…

Sony applies for Xperia Duo trademark

The 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...

Android Ice Cream Sandwich vs Gingerbread: Sony's take

Sony 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...

Some Sony Xperia S units have a faulty display, Sony addresses the issue

There 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...

Sony provides ICS beta for unlocked Xperia Play devices

Sony is offering up a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to developers and Android enthusiasts with unlocked Xperia Play devices...

Xperia Play microwaved on video

If 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...

Sony Xperia S now has access to PlayStation store

The 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...

DEAL AT&T offering Sony Tablet P and Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G in $299.99 bundle deal

AT&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...

exclusive Sony open to Windows Phone, but waiting to see actual demand for it

In 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...

DEAL Sony Ericsson Windows Phone prototype ends up on eBay

There is a Sony Ericsson Windows Phone prototype currently available on eBay for $255. The device appears to be in working condition...

Sony promoting Xperia smartphones with real-life Reckless Racing

Ever 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...

Sony Tablet P to hit AT&T on March 3?

If 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...

featured Sony Xperia P Hands-on Review

The 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...

Sony Xperia P and Xperia U promo videos surface

The 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…

Sony's 2012 NXT lineup spec comparison: Xperia S vs Xperia P vs Xperia U

Sony 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…