Good news for Sony Xperia Ion users today, the wizards over at XDA have discovered a root method that’s pretty simple to use.
It looks like once you’ve got your bootloader unlocked, all you’ll need to do is flash an insecure kernel which will allow you to run a root script. That’s it. A quick download of busybox and superuser from the Play Store will let you take advantage of your newly acquired freedom. » Read the rest
Sony’s Xperia Acro S is designed to be durable, water resistant, scratch resistant and generally well equipped to survive the elements. With that in mind it’s no surprise to learn that the device passed the FCC’s slightly less demanding tests without batting an eyelid.
If you fancy getting your grubby paws on a device that is built to take on everything you can throw it yet still offers high end specifications then look no further. With a 4.3″ 720P display, 12MP camera, 1.5GHz dual-core processor and Android Ice Cream Sandwich on board, the Xperia Acro S ticks all the boxes.
If you want to get your geek on, you can check out the test results in the link below.
Source: FCC
Sony Mobile is now delivering on its promise to deliver their NXT lineup of Android devices unlocked in the U.S. The Xperia S with a dual core 1.5 Ghz Qualcomm CPU, 4.3″ (1280 x 720) HD display, and capable 12MP camera is available for $469.99 from Newegg in black or white. The Xperia P rocking a 1Ghz dual core CPU, 4″ (960 x 540) qHD display, and 8MP camera is up for $388.99 from Newegg. While the budget friendly Xperia Sola with its 1Ghz dual core CPU, 3.7″ (854 x 480) display, “floating touch” technology, and 5MP camera can be had for $299.00 from Newegg.
All three models will receive Sony Mobile’s ICS update and will work on AT&T’s 3G network. The Xperia U is not yet available, but should be up sometime soon. These are all capable devices and should only get better once they have the Android ICS update installed. Anyone interested in one of these devices?
source: Xperia Blog
Sony Mobile continues work on shepherding a new phone referred to as the LT30 through various approval processes. Sony has now obtained Bluetooth certification for the device. The entry on the Bluetooth SIG web site reveals a few details about the device beyond the fact that it has obtained Bluetooth certification. » Read the rest
The options for budget, entry-level Android phones just keep getting better and better. Do you think a social media centric phone with a 5.0MP camera running on Ice Cream Sandwich all for the tiny sum of £126 ($195) sounds good to be true? Thankfully it’s not as that is the exact price UK based tech specialists Clove are selling Sony’s Xperia Miro for.
There’s no word on delivery dates just yet however the pre-order page is ready and waiting. Hit the link below if you think this deal is too good to pass up.
Source: Clove
In the database of products maintained by the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, keen-eyed monitors discovered a new model number for a Sony Xperia smartphone. The name listed in the database is for a Sony Xperia SL and carries a model number of LT26ii. This can be contrasted with a Sony Xperia S which carries the model number LT26i in the same database.
Some are speculating the very minor differences in the model names and numbers are a sign that the new item is an upgrade to the Xperia S. The question is whether it is really an upgrade with better hardware or just some minor differences, like radios, to allow the Xperia S to be sold in different markets.
Are you hoping for a better Sony Xperia S? Let us know in the comments.
source: PhoneArena
As expected, one of the Google products to get some attention at Google I/O is the Google TV platform. Google continues to increase consistency across product lines and Google TV is no exception. The UI has been updated to provide access to the Google Play store that is similar to that found on other Android devices. Consumers can purchase movies, music, and TV shows through the store. Because Google Play works across devices, one will be able to start a show on one device and continue watching it across other devices.
Beyond the interface with the Google Play store that most consumers will see, Google is making improvements to the APIs, libraries and code that is available to developers. This should improve the availability of apps on the platform, such as the recently announced Sirius XM app. » Read the rest
Sony showed off their brand new Google TV set-top boxes today, which include the NSZ-GS7 for $199 and the NSZ-GP9 for $299. The difference between the two is the Blu-Ray player that’s included with the NSZ-GP9. That model won’t be available till later this year, while the NSZ-GS7 will be available next month. The main differences between this year’s models and last year’s is they are now made with an ARM processor and the remote control has been totally redesigned. The new remote features a full QWERTY keyboard, a touch pad for easy navigation, and a three-axis motion sensor for gaming. Also Sony is the first manufacturer to bring Google TV outside the U.S., which I’m sure everyone abroad is excited about. Hit the break to check out all the cool stuff.
Last week Sony Mobile announced they were rolling out updates to their Experia S line of smartphones so users would be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich. Once the upgrade process started rolling out several people began reporting problems. Sony acknowledged these initial issues with the Android 4.0.4 ICS updates and commenced working to address them. They asked users to “stay calm” pending additional information.
On the Talk Sony forums, Sony now reports all updates will be “re-released.” Users can continue to check periodically to see whether their phone recognizes the new update as being available or wait for Sony to issue a new announcement regarding the re-released updates.
Although it is unfortunate that Sony is experiencing these problems rolling out the ICS update, it is good to see them keeping communication channels open and updating their users on progress towards a resolution.
source: Xperia blog
Google TV has had a rocky start with Logitech pulling out and adoption rates overall pretty low. But Google is not giving up. In fact, as we already expected, Google will be announcing a big update during Google I/O this week. The update is said to combine live TV listings, your own DVR content, and Netflix. The idea is to put content front and center.
The Mountain View company is certainly dedicated to making Google TV a success. Through several learning sessions during I/O, Google will help make it easier for developers to get their content onto the platform. Partners are also being added, such as Sony who announced that their NSZ-GS7 Internet Player with Google TV will be available July 22nd for $199.
It is not yet known exactly when the update will hit and what devices will get it, though I’m sadly expecting it to bypass my Logitech Revue.