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When the world was first introduced to dual operating system environment on a single computer, it was definitely quite an achievement. In the world of smartphones, too, is quite a big deal, and XDA Developers member Letama has managed to come up with the Sony Xperia S Boot Manager that allows you to, theoretically, multi-boot different firmware, now how about that? To flesh out such an example, how about running CyanogenMod 9 or 10 loaded onto your smartphone and have it run alongside stock Sony firmware?

Talk about getting the best of both worlds, where you are able to live off the bells and whistles that CyanogenMod offers, and yet lets you switch back to stock firmware through a quick reboot in order for you to make use of the camera or HDMI functions. Of course, the lack of camera functionality is a bit of a letdown in CyanogenMod, since there are times when one needs to launch the camera quickly to capture an impromptu moment. The Sony Xperia S Boot Manager has yet to see a public release, but you can check it out in action above.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sony Xperia S now in Dark Silver, Sony Xperia SL spotted in silver edition,

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.

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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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Since Bruce Wayne aka Batman loves everything to come in black, here we are with a smartphone from Sony Mobile that might just appeal to the Dark Knight. We are referring to the Sony Xperia S which is said to come in a new shade – Dark Silver, and I am quite sure that this particular smartphone will jive well with the rest of the other gizmos and devices that Batman has in his rather extensive garage – or should I say, weapons research facility. The Sony Xperia S has been touted by at least one independent test (by Strategy Analytics SpecTRAX Database as of June 15th this year) to have the sharpest HD smartphone display in the market – and we are talking about 341.5 pixels per inch which is a wee bit higher compared to most of its contemporaries in the market that carry the 329.7 mark. It is rumored that the Dark Silver Sony Xperia S will arrive in a few weeks’ time, so all we need to do is remain calm and start looking out for future leaks as well as possibilities of a retailer carrying the handset earlier than the agreed embargoed date.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sony Xperia SL spotted in silver edition, Sony delivers Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U smartphones to the US ,

Yesterday, we did mention about Sony’s Xperia SL appearing in two new colors, and today, more photos of the upcoming Xperia SL from Sony has surfaced online. Needless to say, what you see above is the pick of the entire bunch, as the rest are more of angled shots of the handset which do not show off the phone completely in its silver glory. The images were sent over to GSM Arena courtesy of an anonymous tipster, where the silver livery is extremely prominent.

Not only that, here is a quick refresher course for those who are wondering just what the Sony Xperia SL offers underneath the hood – we are looking at a speedier 1.7GHz dual-core processor that ups the ante compared to the 1.5GHz Xperia S, but apart from that, everything else should more or less remain the same. If going silver is not your cup of tea, there is always a pink version for you to consider. Those who own the Sony Xperia S, would you be tempted to make a handset upgrade simply for the new color and slightly faster processor, or does your Xperia S serve you just fine at this point in time?

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sony delivers Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U smartphones to the US , Sony Mobile introduces Xperia S Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich open source code,

The waiting is the hardest part — just ask stateside fans of the Xperia NXT series. But in a welcome change of fortune, Sony’s breaking down international borders and making its Android trio available unlocked for American mitts. Interested parties can hit up Sony stores or visit the usual online mega retailers now to snag the 12-megapixel-toting Xperia S, WhiteMagic-y P and wee U for $560, $480 and $300, respectively. You’ll have to hitch your wireless ride to AT&T to take full advantage of the goods and there’s no 4G LTE service to speak of, but hey, beggars can’t be choosers. Hit up the source link below to get’em while they’re hot.

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Sony Xperia NXT series available now unlocked for US tastes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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