Xperia s From sony With 4.3" Display, 1.5 GHz Processor, 12 MP Cam etc.

 

The new Xperia S is an Android smartphone that delivers a stunning viewing experience with a high resolution screen, Sony HD experiences and a 12MP camera that takes pictures in just 1.5 seconds from standby. Xperia S also comes with a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.

                              

                                     

Xperia S within the world of Sony
The new Xperia S enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen best suits their situation, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet. Consumers can watch their favourite content from the Sony Entertainment Network by connecting their Xperia S through HMDI to TV or share photos wirelessly with just one touch. Xperia S is also NFC (near field communication) enabled to allow consumers to share content with each other as well as enjoying an increasing number of NFC applications and services.
Biggest and best entertainment experiences from Sony
Xperia S will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios.

                                          Xperia S is also PlayStation Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation Store.Instantly Recognizable Design 
Xperia S showcases a new design approach referred to as “Iconic Identity”. The design will be replicated across the Xperia NXT series and creates a simple strong look that is instantly recognizable. The transparent element at the base creates an iconic silhouette where the display is emphasized and underlined. In addition, it provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components.
The user Interface has been redesigned to match the minimalistic design of the hardware. The home screen has a new colorful flow background making full usage of HD Reality Display and dual-core processing power.
Availability 
Xperia S will be available to consumers globally from the first quarter 2012. Launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread) Xperia S will be upgraded to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter 2012.
Key Features for Xperia S

• 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.
• 12 MP back camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode.
• NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
• With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia S delivers a full HD experience on TV.

Smart Extras for Android
The announcement of Xperia S is supported by the launch of three new Smart Extras accessories to enhance the experience on Android and to bring content to consumers’ smartphones in an entirely new way.
Xperia SmartTags – switch your smartphone settings with a single swipe 
Xperia SmartTags work with any NFC enabled smartphone, including Xperia S. Simply touch a NFC enabled smartphone to a SmartTag, which is the shape and size of a small round token, and it launches a pre-configured profile in the phone, such as the alarm clock for a SmartTag by your bed or a GPS application for the SmartTag in your car. These profiles can be easily personalised to reflect any taste, designed to save consumers time and make their smartphone lives easier.
Smart Wireless Headset pro – the Bluetooth headset that does it all
This Bluetooth stereo headset for Android smartphones offers multifunctional features in addition to superior sound. On the display of Smart Wireless Headset pro users can read text messages, see incoming calls, access calendar notifications and much more. When detached from the phone it functions as a standalone MP3 player and radio.
SmartWatch – access apps and smartphone features with a micro display for Android
SmartWatch is a micro display accessory for communicating with an Android smartphone via Bluetooth. Consumers can, for example, discretely access text messages, social media updates and manage calls or music. The display is mounted on a strap and can be worn as a watch. Applications allowing users to personalize their SmartWatch experience will be available on Android market.

Xperia S specifications

All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
Colour

• Black
• White

Facts

• Size: 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
• Weight: 144 grams
• Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Processor: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual Core

Camera

• 3D sweep panorama
• 12 megapixel camera
• 16x digital zoom
• Aperture f/2.4
• Auto focus
• Face detection
• Face recognition
• Flash/LED
• Front-facing camera (1.3 MP 720p)
• Geo tagging
• HD video recording (1080p)
• Image stabiliser
• Red-eye reduction
• Scene recognition
• Self-timer
• Send to web
• Sony Exmor R for mobile image sensor
• Sweep panorama
• Touch focus
• Video light
• Video recording

Music

• 3D surround sound
• Album art
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• Clear audio
• Clear bass
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow service
• Music Player
• TrackID music recognition
• xLoud Experience

Internet

• Android Market
• Bookmarks
• Google search
• Google Voice Search
• Pan & zoom
• Web browser (WebKit)

Communication

• Call list
• Facebook application
• Google Talk
• Noise suppression
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Speakerphone
• Twitter (Timescape integration)
• Vibrating alert

Messaging

• Conversations
• Email
• Gmail
• Instant messaging
• Multimedia messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• 720p HD display
• Auto rotation
• Gesture input
• Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
• Picture wallpaper
• Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Screenshot capturing
• Touch screen
• Wallpaper

Entertainment

• 3D games
• Accelerated Adobe Flash Video
• Google Media Uploader
• Media browser
• Motion gaming
• PlayStation Certified
• Radio (FM radio with RDS)
• Sony Entertainment Network
• TV launcher
• Video streaming
• YouTube

Organiser

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Contacts
• Document readers
• eCompass
• Airplane mode
• Infinite button
• Notes
• Setup guide
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Connectivity

• 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
• aGPS
• Bluetooth technology
• DLNA Certified
• GLONASS
• HDMI support
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Native USB tethering
• NFC
• USB High speed 2.0 support
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality

Display

• 4.3” 720p HD display
• Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 1280 x 720 pixels (342 ppi)
• 16,777,216 colour TFT
• Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass

Memory

• Flash memory: 32GB eMMC

Networks

• UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Battery life

• Talk time GSM: Up to 7 hrs 30 min*
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 450 hrs*

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 8 hrs 30 min*
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 420 hrs*

• Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs*
• Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 30 min*

• Embedded battery: 1750 mAh typical, 1700 mAh minimum

• *Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

In the kit

• Xperia S
• Built-in battery
• Stereo portable handsfree
• Charger
• Micro USB cable for charging
• Synchronisation and file transfer
• User documentation

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Sony Ericsson Txt- Features, Specifications

Friends app

Add your five best friends from your phonebook and see at a glance when they say smart things on Facebook™ or tell tales on Twitter™. Then text right back without the wait. Making your friends the centre of attention couldn’t be ea

 

 

 

 Wi-Fi connect

Connect the quick and easy way. On the move. In cafés. At the airport. Your Sony Ericsson txt has Wi-Fi support.

 

 

Say it with a tweet

Thought-provoking quotes. A word from the wise guy. That great song you just heard, and found out about through TrackID™. Let your friends - why, the whole world! - know about it through Twitter™.

 

 

Music recognition

What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds.

 

 

Facebook™. The people in your life – in your phone

What’s on? Read. See. Share. Your photos, messages, comments. Upload photos. Change your profile. On Facebook™, direct from your phone.

Empowered by QWERTY

Prefer typing the keyboard way? With full QWERTY, your phone lets you handle your messaging the easy way.

Email in your pocket

Built-in email client - access your inbox anywhere, check and send email from anywhere in the world.

FM Radio

There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.

Use your headphones

Got a favourite pair of headphones? Connect them to your Sony Ericsson txt through the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Media player

Enjoy your streamed and recorded video and music using the integrated Media player. Several file formats are supported.

Chat away with Google Talk

Send instant messages to your friends along with the pic of the day. Keep an eye on the status updates of long-distance friends. Then call them PC- PC for free.

Full Specification

Available colours	Blue , Pink , White , Black	Platform	Sony Ericsson
Size	106.0 × 60.0 × 14.5 mm / 4.2 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches
Weight	95.0 g / 3.4 oz	Memory	Internal phone storage: 120MB (up to 100MB free) Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB RAM: 64 MB Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Screen	2.55 inches / 320 x 240 pixels (WQVGA)

• Battery performance

Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and phone usage.

Networks	Talk time (up to)	Standby time (up to)	Video call (up to)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900	3 hours 12 min	416 hours
Music listening time: 23 hours

• Camera

Send to web

Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.

Camera - 3.2 megapixel

Capture and share special moments.

• Music

TrackID™ music recognition

Record a few seconds of a song and get track, artist and album information sent to your phone in seconds.

PlayNow™

Download music and games to your phone.

Media Player

An in-phone media player for music and video

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Music from your phone to headset over a wireless connection.

Music tones - MP3, AAC

Use original artist recordings as ringtones.

• Web

Web browser - Obigo™ Q7

Full Internet browser with support for standard protocols, images and video.

• Entertainment

Radio - FM radio with RDS

Radio entertainment round the clock.

YouTube™

View your favourite YouTube™ videos, or upload your own - access is easy via the YouTube™ application.

Java

Add extra applications and games to your phone.

• Connectivity

WiFi™

Utilise high-speed Internet at Wi-Fi™ hotspots at airports and other facilities.

Micro USB support

Connect to your PC and other devices.

Bluetooth™ technology

Connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth™ devices.

• Messaging

SMS long (Text Messaging)

Concatenated text messaging up to 9600 characters. This feature must be enabled when sending text messages with pictures and sounds attached (EMS).

Picture messaging (MMS)

Colourful multimedia messaging.

Instant messaging

Online chat. On the move.

Email:

Built-in email client with inbox, outbox, compose, send and other functions

• Communication

Vibrating Alert

The phone vibrates and you can feel when a call comes in

Facebook™ application

Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook™ through your phone.

Google Talk™

Chat-style communication with friends and family.

Speaker phone

Loudspeaker suitable for using the phone as an office handsfree

Twitter™ - Application

Let the world know how you feel and what you think - say it with a tweet.

• Design

Keyboard - QWERTY

Text input made easy.

Picture wallpaper

Background picture on-screen when the phone is in standby mode

• Organiser

Timer

Set a time and your phone will give a signal when the time is up.

Stopwatch

Measure how much time anything takes.

Notes

Digital notes for things you need to remember.

Flight mode

Disable the radio receivers and transmitters in your phone so you can safely use other functions.

Calendar

Store appointment information and set reminders.

Calculator

Full-function calculator when you need it.

Alarm clock

Set your phone alarm clock to ring at the time of your choice.

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Mix Walkman-Coming Soon Multimedia Phone From sony Ericson

Wi-Fi connect

Connect the quick and easy way. On the move. In cafés. At the airport. Your Mix Walkman™ has Wi-Fi support.

Touch UI

The touch user interface makes navigation truly intuitive - whether you're browsing the media menu, adjusting your camera settings or playing music.

Zappin™

When pressing the Zappin™ key the phone will recognize and play 4s or 15s of the chorus of the song. You’ll know immediately if it’s the song you want to hear. Just press the key again and it will start the song from the beginning. With Zappin™ the music power is in your hand.

Chat away with Google Talk

Send instant messages to your friends along with the pic of the day. Keep an eye on the status updates of long-distance friends. Then call them PC- PC for free.

Karaoke

Press the Microphone button in the right bottom corner to launch Karaoke view. Sing along with the lyrics by pressing the buttons on the screen like play/pause. If you stay at Karaoke view for 5 seconds without doing anything, the control buttons and corner buttons will fade out so you can get more lines of lyrics.

Drag, drop, enjoy - Media Go™

The perfect entertainment organiser - Media Go™ makes it easier than ever before to bring your media with you, wherever you go. Transfer your media files between your phone and PC via drag and drop. File conversion is hassle-free, too: Media Go™ automatically converts films and music files to give you the best possible quality.

Use your headphones

Got a favourite pair of headphones? Connect them to your Mix Walkman™ through the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Music recognition

What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds.
All about TrackID™

Say it with a tweet

Thought-provoking quotes. A word from the wise guy. That great song you just heard, and found out about through TrackID™. Let your friends - why, the whole world! - know about it through Twitter™.

Facebook™. The people in your life – in your phone

What’s on? Read. See. Share. Your photos, messages, comments. Upload photos. Change your profile. On Facebook™, direct from your phone.

Email in your pocket

Built-in email client - access your inbox anywhere, check and send email from anywhere in the world.

FM Radio

There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.

Full Specifications

Available colours	Black - Pink cloud band on Black Phone , Black - Pink band on Black Phone , Black - Green bird band on Black phone , Black - Green band on Black Phone , Black-Chrome , Black-Gold	Platform	Sony Ericsson
Size	95.8 × 52.8 × 14.3 mm / 3.8 × 2.1 × 0.6 inches
Weight	88.0 g / 3.1 oz	Memory	Internal phone storage: up to 256 MB Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB RAM: 64 MB Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Screen	400 x 240 pixels (WVGA) / 3" 262,144 colour TFT

Battery performance

Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and phone usage.

Networks	Talk time (up to)	Standby time (up to)	Video call (up to)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900	9 hours 40 min	465 hours
A Standby time specification is an industry standard. The only intention is to allow comparison of different mobile phones under the same circumstances. Factors including - but not limited to - network, settings, location, movement, signal strength and cell traffic strongly effect standby power consumption. Therefore, Standby time specification comparisons of different mobile phones can only be done in a controlled laboratory environment. When using any mobile phone in real life - ie, under circumstances for which the mobile phone is intended - the actual standby time could be considerably lower and will be strongly dependent on factors as mentioned above.
Music listening time: 13 hours

Camera

Camera - 3.2 megapixel

Capture and share special moments.

Send to web

Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.

Music

Music tones - MP3, AAC

Use original artist recordings as ringtones.

Walkman™ player

Enjoy your favourite music sorted by artist, album and track. Create your own playlists.

TrackID™ music recognition

Record a few seconds of a song and get track, artist and album information sent to your phone in seconds.

SensMe

Music mood mapping. Listen to, and create, playlists of songs sorted according to the mood of the music.

PlayNow™

Download music and games to your phone.

Media Player

An in-phone media player for music and video

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Music from your phone to headset over a wireless connection.

Web

Web browser - Obigo™ Q7

Full Internet browser with support for standard protocols, images and video.

Google™ search

Find what you’re after with the Google™ search function.

Bookmarks

Quick access to your favourite Web sites.

Entertainment

Radio - FM radio with RDS

Radio entertainment round the clock.

YouTube™

View your favourite YouTube™ videos, or upload your own - access is easy via the YouTube™ application.

Java

Add extra applications and games to your phone.

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology

Connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth™ devices.

WiFi™

Utilise high-speed Internet at Wi-Fi™ hotspots at airports and other facilities.

USB support

PC to phone USB cable support

USB mass storage

Connect and move items between computer and phone.

Micro USB support

Connect to your PC and other devices.

3.5 mm audio jack

Share your music via the extra jack. Use any headphones with a standard-sized 3.5 mm connector.

Messaging

Sound recorder

A mini recording device in your phone that lets you record voice messages or other sounds

Predictive text input

Fast and easy text messaging.

SMS long (Text Messaging)

Concatenated text messaging up to 9600 characters. This feature must be enabled when sending text messages with pictures and sounds attached (EMS).

Picture messaging (MMS)

Colourful multimedia messaging.

Instant messaging

Online chat. On the move.

Email:

Built-in email client with inbox, outbox, compose, send and other functions

Conversations

Say it via chat-style text messaging.

Communication

Twitter™ - Application

Let the world know how you feel and what you think - say it with a tweet.

Vibrating Alert

The phone vibrates and you can feel when a call comes in

Speaker phone

Loudspeaker suitable for using the phone as an office handsfree

Google Talk™

Chat-style communication with friends and family.

Facebook™ application

Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook™ through your phone.

Friends application

Add your five best friends from your phonebook to the Friends app and see at a glance what they’re thinking.

Design

Four corner home screen - fixed icons

Quick access to favourite functions via four icons in the corners of the home screen.

Keyboard - Onscreen 12 key

Text input made easy.

Touchscreen

Intuitive navigation – just touch the screen.

Picture wallpaper

Background picture on-screen when the phone is in standby mode

Auto rotate

Switch from vertical to horizontal mode by rotating the phone. Whatever you're viewing will rotate to suit.

Organiser

Calendar

Store appointment information and set reminders.

Timer

Set a time and your phone will give a signal when the time is up.

Stopwatch

Measure how much time anything takes.

Phone book

The information you need to keep in touch with friends and family.

Notes

Digital notes for things you need to remember.

Flight mode

Disable the radio receivers and transmitters in your phone so you can safely use other functions.

Calculator

Full-function calculator when you need it.

Alarm clock

Set your phone alarm clock to ring at the time of your choice.

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Sony Ericsson Launches Xperia Arc S

Entertainment at the speed of delight

Why wait to be entertained? Start the camera. Now shoot and save your best snaps super quick. The 1.4GHz turbo processor does everything at the speed of, well, delight. So download and play games, browse the web and watch videos, instead of watching them load.

Scenes that pop out of the screen. In 3D

Straddle the peaks. Dive into the depths. Make your breathtaking mountain panoramas look, well, breathtaking. Select Sony’s 3D Sweep Panorama and catch the scene. Now amaze your mates and show it on a 3D TV.

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Enhanced contrast. Richer colours. Less image noise. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine makes the super-wide, 4.2", LED back-lit screen sharp and crisp. And through reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear when you're outdoors, too.

Designed for style icons

Let your eyes go wide. The sleek curvature of the stunningly slim - just 8.7 mm - Xperia™ arc makes for a perfect palm-fit. This slender, strong and lightweight smartphone is built to make jaws drop.

You choose - Android Market™

Going out? Finding out? Or perhaps just chilling out? Download any application you want from Android Market™ and customize your Xperia™ arc S to make it exclusively yours.

Phone content. On your TV via Wi-Fi and DLNA

Show videos, photos and complete slideshows stored on your phone on your DLNA TV. It’s now easier than ever – no cables or over-complicated setup procedures needed. Just connect your Xperia™ arc S and your TV to the same wireless network. Then start the show from your phone.

Xperia™ arc/arc S awarded European Camera Phone 2011-2012

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc/arc S praised by the European EISA Awards for its 4,2' multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine.

Getting dark?

Dusk, dawn or just a crummy old light bulb? Sony's Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor lets you capture high-quality, bright pictures and videos in poor light conditions.

Keep your fingers on the screen

Got a message? The Gesture input function lets you zoom back a reply by swiping the words you want. Start on the first letter of your word, then just drag your finger to the next letters without taking it off the keypad. With input speeds of up to 40 words a minute, your mates will never have to wait to find out what you’re thinking.

See it. Catch it. Send it.

Share that cool game scene. Or show off that text string. Just push the power off button then press “screen capture” and share your screen with your mates, or post it on your favourite social network site.

USB host

Turn your Xperia™ arc S phone into a PC or games machine. Pop it into LiveDock™, connect a USB keyboard, mouse or gamepad via the USB port, and work – or play away. All day.

Connect to your TV via HDMI

Connect your Xperia™ arc S to your TV and cuddle up in the sofa. The HDMI connection lets you view pictures and videos from your phone on your TV screen using your TV remote control.

Your life in brilliant HD

Clips from your summer holidays. Your little baby daughter’s first smile. Shoot it. In brilliant, sharp HD video with one touch of a button.

Find the way - aGPS

You'll never get lost again. Your phone has built-in aGPS. Location-based services help you find the way to your destination. Or add location info to your images - use the geo-tagging function.

Wi-Fi connect

Connect the quick and easy way. On the move. In cafés. At the airport. Your Xperia™ arc S has Wi-Fi support.

Timescape™ - meet your mates

Sony Ericsson Timescape™ lets all your communication with a person come together in one place. Facebook™ posts, calls, text messages - all gathered, so you don't have to open loads of different apps to see what's going on.
All about Timescape™

Use your headphones

Got a favourite pair of headphones? Connect them to your Xperia™ arc S through the 3.5 mm audio jack.

FM Radio

There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.

Full Specifications

Available colours	Pure White , Gloss Black , Misty Silver , Midnight Blue , Sakura Pink	Platform	Android 2.3
Size	125.0 × 63.0 × 8.7 mm / 4.9 × 2.5 × 0.3 inches
Weight	117.0 g / 4.1 oz	Memory	Internal phone storage: 1GB (up to 320MB free) RAM: 512MB Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Screen	854x480 pixels / 4.2" 16,777,216 colour TFT

Battery performance

Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and phone usage.

Networks	Talk time (up to)	Standby time (up to)	Video call (up to)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900	7 hours 25 min	460 hours
UMTS/HSPA 800/850/1900/2100	7 hours 35 min	460 hours
UMTS/HSPA 900/2100	7 hours 35 min	460 hours
Music listening time: 37 hours

Camera

Aperture - f/2.4

The lower the f/value, the larger the lens opening (aperture) - which allows for more light to reach the image sensor.

Flash / light type - LED

When lighting conditions are poor, your picture can still be good.

Digital Zoom - up to 16x

Get close to your subject.

Camera - 8.1 Megapixel

Capture and share special moments.

Video stabiliser

Avoid bluriness caused by slight hand movements.

Video light

More light when shooting video.

Touch focus

Touch the screen to set the focus area.

Sony’s Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor

Image sensor with enhanced imaging characteristics.

Smile detection

Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.

Send to web

Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.

Red-eye reduction

Use it when taking people photos using flash.

Image stabiliser

Avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.

HD video recording (720p)

Record High Definition video with a simple touch of a button.

Geo-tagging

Have your photo tagged with information on where it was taken.

Face recognition

Your phone automatically recognises up to five faces in your picture.

Face detection

Your phone automatically sets the focus on the faces in your pictures.

Auto focus

Automatic focus for optimal clarity.

3D sweep panorama

Take your pictures with 3D Sweep Panorama. View them on a 3D TV or on the multi-angle 3D display.

Music

Music tones - MP3, AAC

Use original artist recordings as ringtones.

xLOUD™ Experience

Maximised, massive speaker sound thanks to the Sony xLOUD engine audio filter technology.

TrackID™ music recognition

Record a few seconds of a song and get track, artist and album information sent to your phone in seconds.

Sony Ericsson Music player

Enjoy your favourite music sorted by artist, album and track. Shuffle and smart playlists supported.

PlayNow™

Download music and games to your phone.

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Music from your phone to headset over a wireless connection.

Album art

Choose music by browsing CD album art or other images

Web

Web browser - WebKit

Full Internet browser with support for standard protocols, images and video.

Pan & zoom

View web pages as you like - get a quick overview or zoom in on details.

Google Voice Search

Use your voice to search the web or to quickly launch a call to a friend.

Google™ search

Find what you’re after with the Google™ search function.

Bookmarks

Quick access to your favourite Web sites.

Android™ Market

Get apps and games - download straight to your phone.

Entertainment

Radio - FM radio with RDS

Radio entertainment round the clock.

YouTube™

View your favourite YouTube™ videos, or upload your own - access is easy via the YouTube™ application.

Video streaming

Realtime video streaming, e.g. live cam

Motion gaming

Gaming gets physical - turn, swing, move your phone to control the action.

Media Browser

Media content in one place for fast and easy access.

3D games

Enjoy quality games with full color and depth.

Connectivity

Synchronisation with computer

Keep the data in your phone in sync with your computer. Connect your phone to a computer and use synchronisation software.

USB support

PC to phone USB cable support

ANT+ technology

Connect wirelessly to a wide range of health and fitness products.

Synchronisation - Exchange ActiveSync®

Stay seamlessly synchronised with your Microsoft® Exchange email server.

Google Maps™ - with Street View

Find your way to your destination.

WiFi™

Utilise high-speed Internet at Wi-Fi™ hotspots at airports and other facilities.

USB mass storage

Connect and move items between computer and phone.

TV out

Go for a bigger screen – connect the phone to a TV, projector or other device.

Synchronisation via Google Sync

Use your Google account to synchronise the contacts in your phone.

Synchronisation via Facebook™

Match your Facebook™ friends with your phone contacts.

Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync

Synchronise your phone contacts, calendar, tasks, bookmarks and notes* via the Sony Ericsson website. Sony Ericsson Sync is based on SyncML. * Synchronisation items may differ depending on the device.

Modem

GSM internet dial-up support

Micro USB support

Connect to your PC and other devices.

HDMI support

Share pictures and videos on your TV using your TV remote control.

Google Latitude™

See where your friends are - and share your own location with them.

DLNA Certified™

Connect wirelessly to other devices.

Bluetooth™ technology

Connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth™ devices.

aGPS

Use GPS-powered location-based services.

3.5 mm audio jack

Share your music via the extra jack. Use any headphones with a standard-sized 3.5 mm connector.

Messaging

SMS long (Text Messaging)

Concatenated text messaging up to 9600 characters. This feature must be enabled when sending text messages with pictures and sounds attached (EMS).

Sound recorder

A mini recording device in your phone that lets you record voice messages or other sounds

Predictive text input

Fast and easy text messaging.

Picture messaging (MMS)

Colourful multimedia messaging.

Instant messaging

Online chat. On the move.

Google Mail™

Gmail for mobile lets you send and receive e-mail wherever you are.

Email:

Built-in email client with inbox, outbox, compose, send and other functions

Conversations

Say it via chat-style text messaging.

Communication

Speaker phone

Loudspeaker suitable for using the phone as an office handsfree

Twitter™ - Timescape™ integration

Let the world know how you feel and what you think - say it with a tweet.

Vibrating Alert

The phone vibrates and you can feel when a call comes in

Sony Ericsson Timescape™

All your communication with one person in one place.

Noise shield

Filter out the sounds around and make yourself heard.

Google Talk™

Chat-style communication with friends and family.

Facebook inside Xperia™ version 2

Facebook status updates. Share and recommend the apps you like, and like the music you love, even direct from the FM radio.

Facebook™ application

Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook™ through your phone.

Design

Screen capture

Press the power off button and then 'screen capture' – and you’re ready to share your screenshot.

Keyboard - Onscreen QWERTY

Text input made easy.

Wallpaper animation

Animated wallpaper – moving background pictures. In standby, your display wallpaper has a pleasing graphic pattern with smooth movement and colour blending.

Touchscreen

Intuitive navigation – just touch the screen.

Gesture input

Swipe your finger across the on-screen QWERTY keyboard.

Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Crystal-clear colours and crisp images.

Picture wallpaper

Background picture on-screen when the phone is in standby mode

Auto rotate

Switch from vertical to horizontal mode by rotating the phone. Whatever you're viewing will rotate to suit.

Organiser

Phone book

The information you need to keep in touch with friends and family.

Infinite button

Just one press to all about your friends or all the artist info you need.

Google Calendar™

Create, add and edit events. Set up reminders and mobile notifications.

Flight mode

Disable the radio receivers and transmitters in your phone so you can safely use other functions.

E-manual

Save on paper usage. The printed manual is replaced with an electronic version in the phone.

Document readers

Edit documents in popular formats.

Calendar

Store appointment information and set reminders.

Calculator

Full-function calculator when you need it.

Android™ platform

Powered by Android™ for great performance. Personalise with all the apps you need from Android Market.

Alarm clock

Set your phone alarm clock to ring at the time of your choice.

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Sony to Acquire Ericsson’s Share of Sony Ericsson

Sony Corporation (“Sony”) and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (“Ericsson”) announced that Sony will acquire Ericsson’s 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (“Sony Ericsson”), making the mobile handset business a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.
The transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate smartphones into its broad array of network-connected consumer electronics devices – including tablets, televisions and personal computers - for the benefit of consumers and the growth of its business. The transaction also provides Sony with a broad intellectual property (IP) cross-licensing agreement covering all products and services of Sony as well as ownership of five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

As part of the transaction, Ericsson will receive a cash consideration of EUR 1.05 billion. 

During the past ten years the mobile market has shifted focus from simple mobile phones to rich smartphones that include access to internet services and content. The transaction is a logical strategic step that takes into account the nature of this evolution and its impact on the marketplace.

This means that the synergies for Ericsson in having both a world leading technology and telecoms services portfolio and a handset operation are decreasing. Today Ericsson’s focus is on the global wireless market as a whole; how wireless connectivity can benefit people, business and society beyond just phones. Consistent with that mission, by setting up a wireless connectivity initiative, Ericsson and Sony will work to drive and develop the market’s adoption of connectivity across multiple platforms.
“This acquisition makes sense for Sony and Ericsson, and it will make the difference for consumers, who want to connect with content wherever they are, whenever they want. With a vibrant smartphone business and by gaining access to important strategic IP, notably a broad cross-license agreement, our four-screen strategy is in place. We can more rapidly and more widely offer consumers smartphones, laptops, tablets and televisions that seamlessly connect with one another and open up new worlds of online entertainment. This includes Sony’s own acclaimed network services, like the PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Sony’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Stringer also noted that the acquisition will afford Sony operational efficiencies in engineering, network development and marketing, among other areas. “We can help people enjoy all our content – from movies to music and games – through our many devices, in a way no one else can.”

“Ten years ago when we formed the joint venture, thereby combining Sony’s consumer products knowledge with Ericsson’s telecommunication technology expertise, it was a perfect match to drive the development of feature phones. Today we take an equally logical step as Sony acquires our stake in Sony Ericsson and makes it a part of its broad range of consumer devices. We will now enhance our focus on enabling connectivity for all devices, using our R&D and industry leading patent portfolio to realize a truly connected world” said
Hans Vestberg, President and CEO of Ericsson.

When Sony Ericsson started its operations on October 1, 2001, it combined the unprofitable handset operations from Ericsson and Sony. Following a successful turnaround the company has become a market leader in the development of feature phones by integrating Sony’s strong consumer products knowledge and Ericsson’s telecommunications technology leadership. The WalkmanTM phone and Cyber-shotTM phone are well known examples.

With the successful introduction of the P1 in 2007, Sony Ericsson early on established itself in the smartphone segment. More recently, the company has successfully made the transition from feature phones to Android-based Xperia™ smartphones. By the end of the third quarter of 2011, Sony Ericsson held a market share of 11 percent (by value) in the Android phone market, representing 80 percent of the company’s third quarter sales. During its ten years in operation Sony Ericsson has generated approximately EUR 1.5 billion of profit and paid dividends totaling approximately EUR 1.9 billion to its parent companies. Prominent models include ”XperiaTM arc” and “XperiaTM mini” which received 2011 EISA Awards, while recent notable additions to the lineup include “XperiaTM PLAY” and “XperiaTM arc S”.

The transaction, which has been approved by appropriate decision-making bodies of both companies, is expected to close in January 2012, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

As a result of obtaining full control of Sony Ericsson, Sony will consolidate Sony Ericsson from the closing date of the acquisition. The resulting impact of the acquisition to Sony's consolidated results for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2012 is currently being evaluated.
Facts about Sony Ericsson
Sales (FY 2010)             EUR 6,294 million
Net income (FY 2010)    EUR 90 million
Number of employees     7,500 (December 2010)
Headquarters                  London
R&D sites                       Beijing, Lund, Silicon Valley and Tokyo
Market share                  11% in Android (FY2011/3Q)
80% of sales are smartphones (Android)
About Sony
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world.  Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $87 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. 
Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
About Ericsson
Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. 
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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