We may now have an official name to go along with the leaked pictures of the Sony (Ericsson) ST25i ‘Kumquat.’ Posted on the Indonesian Telecoms Regulatory body’s website (a body similar to the U.S.’ FCC) is an entry that suggests it could be known as the Sony Ericsson Xperia U. With Sony acquiring Ericsson’s share in their joint venture, it […]
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Picture of Sony Ericsson ST25i ‘Kumquat’ leaked
Just days ago, a leaked Sony Mobile Communications roadmap revealed that the Xperia S announced at CES would soon after be followed up by three additional devices. Among those is the Sony Ericsson ST25i ‘Kumquat.’ A picture of it has now surfaced with the Sony Ericsson name. The image still shows it as branded Sony Ericsson but that’s likely to […]
Sony 2012 smartphone roadmap leaked with pricing details?
A leaked document has given us a glimpse at what could be Sony Mobile Communications’ 2012 smartphone roadmap. If accurate, some 12 devices will be launched between March and September. While specific to the Indian market, it should apply to the rest of the world with some small scheduling differences. A number of devices on the list have already surfaced. […]
More smartphone manufacturers to focus on fewer devices in 2012?
Motorola may not be the only smartphone manufacturer looking to release fewer models in 2012. Digitimes is reporting that HTC, Research in Motion and Sony (as well as the aforementioned Motorola) are all looking to reduce the number of devices they release to focus their marketing efforts more tightly. Both Apple and Samsung (to a lesser degree) already use such […]
CES 2012: Sony Ericsson to become Sony Mobile Communications
Shortly after acquiring Ericsson’s share in their joint venture, Sony announced that future devices would be branded as Sony devices. At CES, the company also announced plans to rebrand its mobile division to Sony Mobile Communications. Future devices, including the just announced Xperia ion and Xperia S, will be launched under the Sony brand. Interestingly, Sony Ericsson’s green sphere logo […]
CES 2012: Xperia ion to be Sony’s first LTE smartphone
Sony’s first LTE smartphone was unveiled today as part of CES 2012’s AT&T keynote. The Sony Xperia ion is also the first Xperia device to be announced without the Ericsson brand (after Sony’s acquisition of Ericsson’s share in their joint venture). “With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, […]
Sony cuts Tablet S price by $100
If you have been eyeing the Sony Tablet S (which will be upgraded to Android 4.0) and it did not show up under the Christmas tree, a price drop in both Canada and the US may be the news you were waiting for to take the plunge. The 16GB version is now available for $399.99 (down from $499.99) and the […]
Sony reveals PlayStation Vita Canada and U.S. launch game lineup
Sony last week announced what titles will be released when the PlayStation Vita launches in Canada and the U.S. on February 22nd. It promised it to be “the biggest and best lineup we’ve ever launched across the history of PlayStation platforms.” 25 games will be available on launch day with more than 100 to follow later. The following will be […]