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Sony to start Xperia upgrades to Jelly Bean by mid-Q1, rules out all 2011 phones
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We’ve got mixed news for those who were wondering just where Sony’s Jelly Bean updates were headed. The good? Sony has narrowed down its upgrade schedule for the Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V to the middle of 2013’s first quarter, or roughly February. Just about every other reasonably capable 2012 model is also getting an upgrade once Sony has narrowed down the timetable, ranging from the Xperia S through to the Xperia ion and Xperia go. Brace yourself for the dark side of the news, however: not a single 2011 Xperia phone will make the Jelly Bean leap, no matter how quick or recent it might be. The company was “not able to guarantee” the experience the devices would have with the newer OS, we’re told. While we know that some older phones would have been borderline at best, that cutoff won’t be pleasant for anyone whose Xperia Arc S is already out of the Android upgrade loop after less than a year.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony
Sony to start Xperia upgrades to Jelly Bean by mid-Q1, rules out all 2011 phones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sep 16
Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. 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 we could find during 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!
Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of September 10th, 2012
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Refresh Roundup: week of September 10th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Sep 2012 21:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 15
Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. This past week, C Spire Wireless activated its first LTE networks and we discovered strong indication that Isis will leverage the GSMA’s SIM-based NFC standard for its mobile payments system. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the “best of the rest” for this week of September 10th, 2012.
Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of September 10th, 2012
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Mobile Miscellany: week of September 10th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 04
When Google’s Android Open Source Project lead Jean-Baptiste Queru promised an AOSP build for the Sony Xperia S, we didn’t know just how much help he would get: Sony has been welcoming of the effort, but the lack of any immediate assistance didn’t make for an auspicious start. Much to enthusiasts’ delight, Sony says it wants to be more involved with the back-to-stock strategy than just well-wishing. The company is posting vital binaries like drivers to kickstart the process. It’s also planning longer-term help by dedicating senior engineer Björn Andersson to monitoring and patching the project when needed. Sony is still wary enough not to get its hopes up, or ours — it’s not convinced that Queru’s strategy will lead to a truly reliable build. All the same, the contribution is an important step towards expanding AOSP’s scope beyond its usually Nexus-centric past.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Sony posts binaries to back Googler’s AOSP project for Xperia S originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 18
Android Open Source Project targets Sony Xperia S, wants to get experimental
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The Android Open Source Project has typically (and understandably) been a very Nexus-focused affair — until now that is. Technical Lead for the AOSP, Jean-Baptiste Queru, announced this week that for a “new challenge” he’d like to target new hardware — and Sony’s Xperia S is the lucky benefactor. The choice of hardware is said to be due to it being a powerful, current device with an unlockable bootloader, with Queru noting that Sony has always been kind to the project. There’s not a lot in the git project right now, but Queru appears keen to rally support from developers to get the ball rolling. Wondering how this might differ from CyanogenMod’s device targets? Where CM might have a focus on stability, Queru believes that AOSP will head in a more experimental “bleeding edge” direction. Sound like something you can get behind? Head on over to the source for more info.
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Android Open Source Project targets Sony Xperia S, wants to get experimental originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 14
If you’re the media-hungry type sold on Sony’s first smartphone in the post-Ericsson era but felt the standard black or white color choices didn’t quite fit your style, how about something in between? Sony’s outed a new color for its Xperia S, “Dark Silver” — although we’d say it’s closer to grey than the precious metal moniker suggests. There are no changes to anything but the plastic here, so you’ll still be getting the same Ice Cream Sandwich device with an impressive display. If you’re planning an upgrade soon and the Dark Silver edition is floating your boat, we’re sorry to say availability info is absent from Sony’s reveal, but we would expect the option to find its way to retailers before too long.
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Sony Xperia S gets a Dark Silver wardrobe, no release date originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 30
You asked, you pined and here it is — welcome to our first (but certainly not last) UK competition. To kick off proceedings, we have three of Sony’s latest flagship, the Xperia S, to offer up to our readers on the eastern side of the Atlantic. As it’s our first competition for Britons, we advise that you read up on the rules after the break, then just leave a comment below to enter.
Unfortunately, the adorable robot isn’t up for grabs in our giveaway (we asked), but if you manage to track down a similar automaton around the UK, Sony’s running a separate contest where you can net a free Xperia U in exchange — visit the more coverage links for hints. Good luck!
Continue reading Engadget’s first UK Giveaway: win one of three Sony Xperia S phones!
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Engadget’s first UK Giveaway: win one of three Sony Xperia S phones! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 16
If you can’t get the carriers onboard with your new smartphones, why not just sell them unlocked directly to customers? That’s what Sony is hoping to do with the NXT series. The phones have been available in Europe for the past month or two and are just now hitting the United States. Sony will be offering the Sony Xperia S, Xperia P, and Xperia U fully unlocked in a range of different colors from Sony stores and at Newegg.
These are the exactly the same phones that Europeans have already played with, but the American pricing is new. If you fancy the current flagship model, the Xperia S, you’ll be paying $559.99 for the unlocked black or white version. The Xperia P, meanwhile, will set you back $479.99 with silver, red, and black options, and the Xperia U is the cheapest at $299.99, available in black and white.
Thinking about buying one and using it on T-Mobile? Unfortunately, you won’t have much luck. Sony lists the compatible HSPA bands for each model, with the Xperia S and Xperia P supporting 850/900/1900/2100, while the Xperia U only supports 850/1900/2100. If you still want to pick one of the NXT line for AT&T or one of its MVNOs, you hit up Sony’s online or retail stores, plus Newegg and “other online retailers.”
Sony Xperia NXT series now available unlocked in the USA is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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