Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 1, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Verizon and Motorola have finally begun rolling out the Gingerbread update for the Motorola Droid X2. [via PCMag]
  • Sticking with Verizon, the LG Revolution is in the process of receiving maintenance update VS910ZV6, which consists of a few new features and bug fixes. This is not a major refresh. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Desire Z has been updated to Gingerbread in the UK. As of now, only those devices without carrier branding are seeing the OTA show up. [via PocketNow]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play, Neo, and Arc should soon be added to the CyanogenMod repository. Once approved, we'll likely see nightlies appear in the near future. [via PocketNow]
  • Did somebody say Xperia Play? Yes, we did. It looks like the phone's finally been rooted, and the bootloader's been cracked. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Motorola Photon 4G came out last Sunday, but XDA was able to root it within a couple days. [via SprintFeed]
  • XDA's also the provider of a Froyo update to the Samsung Continuum. [via XDA]
  • Along with an official update for the Droid X2, an SBF is now available for download. [via Droid-Life]
Other platforms
  • The Dark Forces Team has released tools to enable custom ROMs to be used on your first-gen Windows Phone device. Currently, the supported phones are: the HTC Mozart, HTC Surround, HTC Trophy (excluding Verizon's version), and the HTC 7 Pro (excluding the HTC Arrive). [via Windows Phone Hacker]
  • Shortly after this, the HTC HD7 also got its first custom ROM courtesy of XDA. The downloadable package consists of a ChevronWP7 unlock, a Mango Beta 2 update, and the ROM. Head over to XDA to grab it. [via Windows Phone Daily]

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]]> 4g7 pro7Proandroid 2.3android updateandroid updatesAndroid2.3AndroidUpdateAndroidUpdatesarcchevron wp7ChevronWp7custom romCustomRomdark forcesdark forces teamDarkForcesDarkForcesTeamdftdroid x2DroidX2firmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdategingerbreadhd7htchtc 7 prohtc desirehtc desire zhtc hd7htc mozarthtc surroundhtc trophyHtc7ProHtcDesireHtcDesireZHtcHd7HtcMozartHtcSurroundHtcTrophylglg revolutionLgRevolutionmango beta 2MangoBeta2mobilemotomotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid x2motorola photon 4gMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidX2MotorolaPhoton4gmozartneophotonphoton 4gPhoton4grefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromrounduprrsamsungsamsung continuumSamsungContinuumsbfsoftwaresoftware updatesSoftwareUpdatessony ericssonSonyEricssonsurroundtrophyukunlockunlockingupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvs910zv6vzwx2xperiaxperia arcxperia neoxperia playXperiaArcXperiaNeoXperiaPlay Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0400 21|20005478 <![CDATA[HTC Gold with Windows Phone 7 in November, and more from a rumored UK roadmap leak]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/htc-gold-with-windows-phone-7-in-november-and-more-from-rumor/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/htc-gold-with-windows-phone-7-in-november-and-more-from-rumor/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/htc-gold-with-windows-phone-7-in-november-and-more-from-rumor/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments O, to see what Omio sees. The outlet has obtained what it claims to be "a huge UK mobile phone release schedule for the rest of the year... [from] all the manufacturers" (emphasis its own). So, from where would such an all-encompassing roadmap hail? We don't know, nor can we corroborate any of this, but the details are numerous so let's go through it -- albeit with cautious optimism and a few grains of salt. The biggest phone we can see of this baker's dozen of a lineup is the HTC Gold (sound familiar?), due in November and loaded with Microsoft's mobile OS newcomer Windows Phone 7. Unfortunately, that's all the information provided, but it's certainly enough to entice us. Also in November, we've got Samsung i8700 and Nokia E7 -- the latter being possibly a N8-esque QWERTY slider with AMOLED display and Symbian^3, and the former being a mystery (although Omio takes a gander that its aquatic Greek mythology might suggest a Bada-powered existence).

Going up the list Memento style, October purportedly brings across the pond-ers HTC Vision, the virtually unknown HTC Ace, Nokia N8, and Sony Ericsson's Xperia X8 and Yendo. September's a bit of a yawner -- SE Hazel and a Nokia X2 candybar -- as is August with the X6 8GB and BlackBerry Curve 9300. And July? Nokia E5-00, Sony Ericsson W20, and Samsung i5500. As is usually the case, the more you can wait, the better your options. Now, let's see if this supposed roadmap stays on course.

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]]> 9300acebadabbblack berryBlackBerrycurvecurve 9300Curve9300e5e5 00e5-00E500e7goldhazelhtchtc acehtc goldhtc visionHtcAceHtcGoldHtcVisioni5500i8700leakleaksmicrosoftn8nokianokia e7nokia n8nokia x2nokia x6nokia x6 8gbNokiaE7NokiaN8NokiaX2NokiaX6NokiaX68gbresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimroad maproad mapsRoadMapRoadMapsrumorrumorssamsungsesony ericssonSonyEricssonsymbiansymbian 3symbian3visionw20wavewindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wpwp 7Wp7x2x6x6 8gbX68gbx8xperiaxperia x8XperiaX8 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:20:00 -0400 21|19544116 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson pushes major firmware update for Xperia X2, all three owners celebrate]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/sony-ericsson-pushes-major-firmware-update-for-xperia-x2-all-th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/sony-ericsson-pushes-major-firmware-update-for-xperia-x2-all-th/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/sony-ericsson-pushes-major-firmware-update-for-xperia-x2-all-th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Alright, X2 owners, you ready for this? Odds are you aren't, since virtually all of you are east of the Atlantic where it's getting close to bedtime and you're not likely reading this -- and for our New World friends, the North American version is still inexplicably missing in action. Be that as it may, though, Sony Ericsson hasn't given up on its critically panned Xperia X2, delivering a sizable new firmware update that offers a variety of goodies like FM radio support, video calling, sundry performance and stability improvements, and SlideView 2.0 featuring "better usability throughout with a fresh design." It's currently being rolled out market by market, but the company expects everyone to have access to it by the end of the week -- except North Americans, of course, unless SonyStyle decides to get its but in gear in the next day or two.

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]]> ericssonfirmwaremobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm 6.5Wm6.5x2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:59:00 -0400 21|19428950 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 gets its Vodafone spotlight at long last]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-gets-its-vodafone-spotlight-at-long-last/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-gets-its-vodafone-spotlight-at-long-last/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-gets-its-vodafone-spotlight-at-long-last/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There'd been some drama not long ago on news that Vodafone was scrubbing its exclusive launch of Sony Ericsson's troubled Xperia X2, but it turns out they still wanted a crack at the thing after all -- just not in the UK, apparently, where it had originally been listed as "coming soon." Instead, it's Voda's Spanish outpost that's taking a crack at the phone, which features WinMo 6.5 (you might recall that this thing was announced way back around the time of 6.5's release) alongside a WVGA AMOLED display, 8.1 megapixel camera, and full QWERTY keyboard -- not bad on paper. Of course, at the €700 ($957) they're charging sans contract, you're probably going to want to sign your name on the dotted line if you plan on picking it up.

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]]> ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonspainvodafonevodafone spainVodafoneSpainx2xperiaxperia x1XperiaX1 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:08:00 -0500 21|19346712 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X2a appears on US site screaming 'I'm coming!']]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2a-appears-on-us-site-screaming-im-comin/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2a-appears-on-us-site-screaming-im-comin/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2a-appears-on-us-site-screaming-im-comin/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Whoa! After two months of delay Sony Ericsson's finally done something with the Xperia X2 -- giving it an extra 'a' (for North America) instead of pushing it out to us mere mortals. Mind you, the number of times we've seen this thing -- even as a KIRF -- may fool you into thinking it's been out forever, but the reality is it's slowly morphing into a unicorn. You know what though? If we wait for another two months, the X2 / X2a might even get a piece of that Windows Mobile 7 action. Or Windows Mobile 8, when SE's eventually done with its siesta.

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]]> cellphonemobile phoneMobilePhonesmartphonesony ericssonSonyEricssonwin mowin mo 6.5windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5WinMo6.5x2x2axperiaxperia x2xperia x2aXperiaX2XperiaX2a Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:50:00 -0500 21|19311159 <![CDATA[Vodafone nabbing Sony Ericsson X2 in November, Samsung Corby as 'Genio']]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Vodafone UK never seems to have a shortage of exciting new models in the pipeline; right now they've got no fewer than eight biggies listed on their Coming Soon page, and while we wouldn't necessarily categorize every last one as "exciting," there are a couple doozies in there. Besides the HTC Tattoo that we mentioned earlier, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is following on a month later in November holding down Windows Mobile 6.5 with its positively mind-bending customized home screen. Also notable is the Samsung "Genio," known globally as the recently-announced Corby -- Samsung intended it as an entry-level full-touch phone for the younger crowd, and to that end, Voda looks to be selling it on prepaid. It's gotta be a tough call deciding what to buy next for subscribers, but if you ask us, that's a positively awesome problem to have.

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]]> androidcorbyedgeericssongeniogsmhsdpahsupahsupa1htcmobilesamsungsonysony ericssonSonyEricssontattooukumtsvodafonevodafone ukVodafoneUkvodaphonewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo6.5wm6.5x2 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:16:00 -0400 21|19169234 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 lovingly unboxed on video]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We'll confess - Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2 is going to have quite the time attracting attention now that the Android-equipped X3 is all but confirmed, but those who aren't yet ready to ditch Windows Mobile may be interested in seeing the first video unboxing of the Q4-bound smartphone. Unfortunately, the actual box that it's emerging from is one of those ultra-plain units given to employees and the like when carrier testing is in full swing, but hey -- a box is a box. Have a peek in the read link below, but be sure to bring a cup of patience. You'll see.

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> edgegsmhsdpamobilesesmartphoneSony EricssonSonyEricssonunboxingvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5x2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:27:00 -0400 21|19168299 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 lovingly unboxed on video]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We'll confess - Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2 is going to have quite the time attracting attention now that the Android-equipped X3 is all but confirmed, but those who aren't yet ready to ditch Windows Mobile may be interested in seeing the first video unboxing of the Q4-bound smartphone. Unfortunately, the actual box that it's emerging from is one of those ultra-plain units given to employees and the like when carrier testing is in full swing, but hey -- a box is a box. Have a peek in the read link below, but be sure to bring a cup of patience. You'll see.

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> sesmartphoneSony EricssonSonyEricssonunboxingvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5x2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:27:00 -0400 21|19168290 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 to launch in France within two months?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
According to the French (who we'd like to take this opportunity to thank for Histoire de Melody Nelson), the WinMo 6.5-packin' Xperia X2 (which we got our hot little hands on about two weeks ago) will be hitting store shelves in France "within two months" from now. The cited price, some €600 (about $880) doesn't take carrier subsidies into account, so we'll keep our eyes peeled for that bit of information. We're looking forward to seeing how that new OS handles itself outside of the realm of preproduction, although the resistive touchscreen nature of the device doesn't give us much hope. Salut!

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]]> francemobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5x2xperiaxperia x2xperiax2 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:26:00 -0400 21|19166128 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 to launch in France within two months?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-to-launch-in-france-within-two-months/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
According to the French (who we'd like to take this opportunity to thank for Histoire de Melody Nelson), the WinMo 6.5-packin' Xperia X2 (which we got our hot little hands on about two weeks ago) will be hitting store shelves in France "within two months" from now. The cited price, some €600 (about $880) doesn't take carrier subsidies into account, so we'll keep our eyes peeled for that bit of information. We're looking forward to seeing how that new OS handles itself outside of the realm of preproduction, although the resistive touchscreen nature of the device doesn't give us much hope. Salut!

[Via OLED Display]

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]]> francesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5x2xperiaxperia x2xperiax2 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:26:00 -0400 21|19166101 <![CDATA[Oh, by the way: September 7, 2009]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/oh-by-the-way-september-7-2009/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/oh-by-the-way-september-7-2009/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/oh-by-the-way-september-7-2009/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of mobile for Monday, September 7, 2009:
  • Samsung's got a version of the Jet for its domestic Korean market, the clumsily-named "Haptic AMOLED." Unlike its international cousin, the Haptic AMOLED packs a T-DMB tuner (as just about all Korean phones do) and it's available in spicy pink and white shades for the usual carriers SKT, KTF, and LGT.
  • Did you know that AT&T used to have a stake in the Indian wireless market? Yeah, us neither, but they did prior to the Cingular merger -- and rumor has it they're looking to get back in by buying a chunk of state-owned operator BSNL, ostensibly because the market -- which is still in a heavy growth phase -- is seen as a powder keg waiting to explode.
  • This one's been going around for a few days, and with the carrier's full-court press on Android, it makes total sense: the Bluetooth SIG is reporting that the Samsung T939 Behold2 for T-Mobile will feature "Google Mobile services," which would fit in with an earlier user agent profile leak. [Via Cell Phone Signal]
  • There's a new Samsung i8910 HD firmware that's starting to hit some regions, and it's a good one -- it features an all-new 3D task switcher and a built-in weather forecast widget for TouchWiz. [Via PhoneArena]
  • Surprise, surprise: Toshiba is relaunching the mighty TG01 with Windows Mobile 6.5 next month, a move that was fully expected all along. If anything, there'd be riots had this not happened.
  • Sony Ericsson's Panel SDK for the X2 is now available, featuring new "Panelizer" tools to convert existing apps into panels in a few easy steps -- and starting in the next few days, devs will be able to submit their work for inclusion in the PlayNow arena.
  • Vodafone has launched a range of eight new self-branded devices that'll be available in time for the holidays this year, and as usual, they're positioned squarely at the lower end of the market. Some of them like the E71 ripoff 1240 (pictured) are straight-up KIRFs, while others like the "Crystal" member of the 533 Catwalk Collection are trying to ooze fashion and style without killing the wad of cash stuffed in your pocket. Whether they've succeeded in doing that... well, that's another question altogether. [Via Unwired View]

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]]> 1240533533 catwalk collection533CatwalkCollectionandroidatandtattbehold 2Behold2bluetoothbluetooth sigBluetoothSigbsnlericssonfirmwarehaptic amoledHapticAmoledi8910i8910 hdI8910Hdindiakoreamobileobtwoh by the wayOhByTheWayomnia hdOmniaHdotherspanelpanel sdkPanelSdkqwertysamsungsdksgh-t939sonysony ericssonSonyEricssonsouth koreaSouthKoreasymbiant mobilet-mobilet939tg01tmobiletoshibaupdateupgradevodafonew850w8500w8550windows mobilewindows mobile 6.1WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1winmowinmo6.5wm6.1x2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:24:00 -0400 21|19153643 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 first hands-on (with video!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Here it is, folks. Sony Ericsson's newly official XPERIA X2 in the flesh. It's got a flashy (gimmicky?) home screen, along with a view for "snacking" on bubbled-up information. Lots of buzzwords, but we'll need more time hands-on to know how we feel. The hardware? It's still a heavy beast, but perhaps just a bit more loving in this incarnation. We don't love the resistive touchscreen one bit. After a strong caveat that what we're looking at is preproduction software, a Sony Ericsson rep admitted that Windows Mobile 6.5 isn't all it could be -- though we're unsure why Sony Ericsson didn't throw a bit more hardware at the problem, Toshiba style. Still, the interface breaks down to stylus-friendly Windows Mobile-isms with just a few taps, and none of the "wow" of the floating Sony Ericsson home screen seemed to excuse any of the UI lag it introduces. Again, early software, but the X1 didn't exactly rise above its preproduction jankiness.

Update: Video is after the break!

Gallery: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 first hands-on!

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]]> featureshands-onmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobilewindowsmobilex2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0400 21|19148824 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 first hands-on (with video!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-first-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Here it is, folks. Sony Ericsson's newly official XPERIA X2 in the flesh. It's got a flashy (gimmicky?) home screen, along with a view for "snacking" on bubbled-up information. Lots of buzzwords, but we'll need more time hands-on to know how we feel. The hardware? It's still a heavy beast, but perhaps just a bit more loving in this incarnation. We don't love the resistive touchscreen one bit. After a strong caveat that what we're looking at is preproduction software, a Sony Ericsson rep admitted that Windows Mobile 6.5 isn't all it could be -- though we're unsure why Sony Ericsson didn't throw a bit more hardware at the problem, Toshiba style. Still, the interface breaks down to stylus-friendly Windows Mobile-isms with just a few taps, and none of the "wow" of the floating Sony Ericsson home screen seemed to excuse any of the UI lag it introduces. Again, early software, but the X1 didn't exactly rise above its preproduction jankiness.

Update: Video is after the break!

Gallery: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 first hands-on!

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]]> featureshands-onsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonx2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0400 21|19148756 <![CDATA[Official: XPERIA X2 launching Q4, Windows Mobile 6.5 onboard (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/official-xperia-x2-launching-q4-windows-mobile-6-5-onboard-vi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/official-xperia-x2-launching-q4-windows-mobile-6-5-onboard-vi/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/official-xperia-x2-launching-q4-windows-mobile-6-5-onboard-vi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've been waiting with bated breath for some real news on the XPERIA X2, wait no longer. News has just broken that the re-styled, gutted refresh of Sony Ericsson's popular (and expensive) X1 is due to hit "selected markets" in Q4. According to a post on SE's Xperiancers blog, the company is in talks with various carries right now, and will be detailing the plans in the coming weeks. Additionally, the blog delivers some info on the device itself, calling out its 8.1 megapixel camera, inclusion of a standard 4GB microSD card, and 13 pre-loaded "panels" in its reworked Windows Mobile skin (which appears to have a new SDK for the forthcoming OS update). Oh, and speaking of Windows Mobile, it'll be shipping with 6.5 onboard. To learn much, much more, check the two videos after the break. We'll also be grabbing an up close and personal hands-on with the device in a few moments, so keep your inter-set tuned to the Engadget channel.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2

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]]> breaking newsBreakingNewsedgegsmhsdpahsupahsupa1launchmobileq4sont ericssonSontEricssonsony ericssonsonyericssonumtswindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5x2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:42:00 -0400 21|19148714 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2 demoed on video]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
You know what frustrates us? Someone with their hands on a totally sweet piece of gadgetry who clearly doesn't know what to do with it. Such is the case in the video below, which seems to depict a gentlemen fondling Sony Ericsson's next XPERIA installment, the X2. While there's not much to see of the device itself, the phone is apparently running a fairly recent version of Windows Mobile 6.5, and the company has clearly taken its skinning team to parts of the OS, as the user in the video manages to stumble past some pretty magnificent looking UI trickery. It doesn't seem as dressed up as the X1's Panel interface does, though this likely isn't the final product. Truck on after the break to see the X2 in action, and try to quell your anger as the phone is repeatedly put to sleep during the demo.

[Thanks, David]

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]]> mobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvideowindows mobilewindowsmobilex2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:26:00 -0400 21|19110528 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2 demoed on video]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/27/sony-ericssons-xperia-x2-demoed-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
You know what frustrates us? Someone with their hands on a totally sweet piece of gadgetry who clearly doesn't know what to do with it. Such is the case in the video below, which seems to depict a gentlemen fondling Sony Ericsson's next XPERIA installment, the X2. While there's not much to see of the device itself, the phone is apparently running a fairly recent version of Windows Mobile 6.5, and the company has clearly taken its skinning team to parts of the OS, as the user in the video manages to stumble past some pretty magnificent looking UI trickery. It doesn't seem as dressed up as the X1's Panel interface does, though this likely isn't the final product. Truck on after the break to see the X2 in action, and try to quell your anger as the phone is repeatedly put to sleep during the demo.

[Thanks, David]

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]]> sonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvideox2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:26:00 -0400 21|19110509 <![CDATA[XPERIA X2 appears next to his sibling in a charming family photo]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
As you know, compelling pics of the X2 have been making the scene for quite some time now, and thanks to the gang at Mobile Bulgaria we can add a few more to the collection. Held up next to its predecessor for comparison, the newer model does indeed look like its more of the same, but for what looks like an improved keyboard (can't wait to put it through its paces) and a thinner form factor -- although the most exciting changes are taking place under the hood. Unless, of course, the rumored OLED display comes to pass -- that would be most excellent! Hit that read link to see the newest pics in all their glory.

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]]> ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvulcanwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperia Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:21:00 -0400 21|19105346 <![CDATA[XPERIA X2 appears next to his sibling in a charming family photo]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/xperia-x2-appears-next-to-his-sibling-in-a-charming-family-photo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
As you know, compelling pics of the X2 have been making the scene for quite some time now, and thanks to the gang at Mobile Bulgaria we can add a few more to the collection. Held up next to its predecessor for comparison, the newer model does indeed look like its more of the same, but for what looks like an improved keyboard (can't wait to put it through its paces) and a thinner form factor -- although the most exciting changes are taking place under the hood. Unless, of course, the rumored OLED display comes to pass -- that would be most excellent! Hit that read link to see the newest pics in all their glory.

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]]> ericssonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvulcanwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperia Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:21:00 -0400 21|19105263 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 drawings tell the tale from every angle]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-drawings-tell-the-tale-from-every-angle/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-drawings-tell-the-tale-from-every-angle/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-drawings-tell-the-tale-from-every-angle/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We've already seen Sony Ericsson's supposed next-gen Windows Mobile device in the wild a couple times, but there's one way we haven't seen it yet: as a sketch. Danish site mobil.nu appears to have stumbled upon engineering drawings that detail the XPERIA X2 from every conceivable angle, showing that it faithfully carries over the shapely slider curve made famous by its predecessor; the mesh on either end is an interesting design detail, too, but otherwise, nothing new has really been revealed here. If anyone notices a microprint release date buried somewhere in these lovely pictures, though, do let us know, alright?

[Via mobile-review]

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]]> drawingdrawingsericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:15:00 -0400 21|19090053 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson event at CommunicAsia to be a snoozefest, no X2?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Look, we're not going to stop you if you insist on staying up until 4:30AM ET tomorrow morning to see what Sony Ericsson has in store at its CommunicAsia press conference, we just don't want you to walk away with a broken heart if nothing cool happens there, alright? Xperiancers is now reporting that the show will be little more than a recap on the company's recent announcements -- chiefly the GreenHeart stuff, the Satio, and the Aino -- which means the X2 may not be happening for a while yet. That's disappointing, yes, but no one's exactly calling the X1 a slouch in the spec department just yet, so maybe this is a strategic win for Sony Ericsson -- particularly with a big Rogers launch just around the corner.

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]]> communicasiacommunicasia 2009Communicasia2009ericssonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonx2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:47:00 -0400 21|19069330 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson event at CommunicAsia to be a snoozefest, no X2?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/sony-ericsson-event-at-communicasia-to-be-a-snoozefest-no-x2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Look, we're not going to stop you if you insist on staying up until 4:30AM ET tomorrow morning to see what Sony Ericsson has in store at its CommunicAsia press conference, we just don't want you to walk away with a broken heart if nothing cool happens there, alright? Xperiancers is now reporting that the show will be little more than a recap on the company's recent announcements -- chiefly the GreenHeart stuff, the Satio, and the Aino -- which means the X2 may not be happening for a while yet. That's disappointing, yes, but no one's exactly calling the X1 a slouch in the spec department just yet, so maybe this is a strategic win for Sony Ericsson -- particularly with a big Rogers launch just around the corner.

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]]> communicasiacommunicasia 2009Communicasia2009ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobilewindowsmobilex2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:47:00 -0400 21|19069328 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson launching something at ComunicAsia this week -- XPERIA X2, maybe?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Nokia certainly took its launch lineup seriously ahead of CommunicAsia's grand opening in Singapore this week with the launch of the 5530 XpressMusic and E72, and considering that, we're willing to bet that Sony Ericsson would want to make a similarly big splash when it holds its press conference on Wednesday -- but what could it be? The Satio and Aino are already out there, so it seems like the odds-on favorite for announcement here would have to be the well-leaked XPERIA X2. If the leaks turn out to be spot-on accurate, we're definitely not sold that the phone's any better-looking than the X1 it replaces, but then again, it'd be awfully hard to argue with an 8.1 megapixel cam and OLED display running Windows Mobile 6.5, even if you're not a WinMo kinda person. The action kicks off at 4:30PM Singapore time, which works out to a torturous 4:30AM for you New Yorkers -- so just how badly do you want to see it possibly unveiled, eh? And more importantly, how peeved will you be if it isn't?

[Via WMExperts and Electronista]

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]]> communicasiacommunicasia 2009Communicasia2009ericssonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:19:00 -0400 21|19068049 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson launching something at ComunicAsia this week -- XPERIA X2, maybe?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/sony-ericsson-launching-something-at-comunicasia-xperia-x2-m/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Nokia certainly took its launch lineup seriously ahead of CommunicAsia's grand opening in Singapore this week with the launch of the 5530 XpressMusic and E72, and considering that, we're willing to bet that Sony Ericsson would want to make a similarly big splash when it holds its press conference on Wednesday -- but what could it be? The Satio and Aino are already out there, so it seems like the odds-on favorite for announcement here would have to be the well-leaked XPERIA X2. If the leaks turn out to be spot-on accurate, we're definitely not sold that the phone's any better-looking than the X1 it replaces, but then again, it'd be awfully hard to argue with an 8.1 megapixel cam and OLED display running Windows Mobile 6.5, even if you're not a WinMo kinda person. The action kicks off at 4:30PM Singapore time, which works out to a torturous 4:30AM for you New Yorkers -- so just how badly do you want to see it possibly unveiled, eh? And more importantly, how peeved will you be if it isn't?

[Via WMExperts and Electronista]

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]]> communicasiacommunicasia 2009Communicasia2009ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperiaxperia x2XperiaX2 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:19:00 -0400 21|19068036 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 shows up again, this time in silver]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Reaction to the rumored X2 pictures leaked this far has been lukewarm at best, but hold up -- it's looking a whole lot different (and arguably better) in silver. We can certainly buy that this is dead-on real, since... well, it looks real, and also because the X1's also available in both shades. We're still not convinced it outshines its predecessor for sheer sex appeal, but an 8.1 megapixel camera upgrade is hard to argue with, isn't it? Anyhow, with this many units seemingly floating around in the wild, let's hope we're not too far off from an official announcement.

[Via Daily Mobile, thanks Daniel]

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]]> ericssonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperia Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:28:00 -0400 21|19063662 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 shows up again, this time in silver]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-shows-up-again-this-time-in-silver/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Reaction to the rumored X2 pictures leaked this far has been lukewarm at best, but hold up -- it's looking a whole lot different (and arguably better) in silver. We can certainly buy that this is dead-on real, since... well, it looks real, and also because the X1's also available in both shades. We're still not convinced it outshines its predecessor for sheer sex appeal, but an 8.1 megapixel camera upgrade is hard to argue with, isn't it? Anyhow, with this many units seemingly floating around in the wild, let's hope we're not too far off from an official announcement.

[Via Daily Mobile, thanks Daniel]

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]]> ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonwindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmox2xperia Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:28:00 -0400 21|19063656