The most important cell phone makers out there have already announced 12-megapixel camera phones or are on the verge of doing so. We already know that Samsung, LG or Sony Ericsson will offer their customers a 12-megapixel shooter and Nokia will not want to miss any of that action.

The Finnish company will launch a 12-megapixel camera phone by the end of the year. There’s no official news from Nokia about the new phone but the rumors say it will feature a Carl Zeiss lens capable of optical zoom. That optical zoom will definitely convince some people to pick this 12-megapixel camera phone over that the competition has to offer.

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Tags: 12 megapixel, Carl Zeiss, LG, LG, Nokia, Nokia, optical zoom, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

There’s good news for everyone charging their phones in Europe. It looks like there’s a phone charging standard coming to all those European handset owners. The European Commission has received today confirmation for that micro-USB charging socket from the most important names in the mobile business. Nokia, Sony, Ericsson, Motorola, Apple, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung and Texas Instruments are all going to play ball and we should expect them to launch devices ready to be charged via a micro-USB charger sometime next year. On the long run the micro-UBS standard could be adopted by other markets too since CTIA, OMTP and the GSM Association also support it. Can’t wait for the day when I won’t hate myself for forgetting a certain phone charger! What are your thoughts on this?

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Sony Ericsson unveils another a new portable device in the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone. Sony Ericsson has been known to produce quality mobile devices but this time around, they have gone beyond that. Now, they offer a multimedia feature that also delivers optimized video playback paired with excellent audio.

Hence now, Sony Ericsson W995 potential owners can look forward to a handy phone which may as well be called a portable media player as well. Among the features of the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman Phone include:

• Optimized video playback with style and performance
• Videos straight to your phone – Wi-Fi and Turbo 3G – easy access to YouTube and other entertainment sites
• 2.6” color display and 3.5mm audio socket
• 8.1 megapixel camera with face recognition, Photo Flash and up to 16x digital zoom
• Clear audio experience
• 8GB Memory Stick Micro
• Built-in stereo speakers and phone stand

(Source) W995 Media Site

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Better late than never right? That seems to be Rogers‘ policy concerning the Xperia X1. While Sony Ericsson is getting ready to launch the X2 at some point in the future, Rogers is only ready to sell the first version of the phone.

The phone will cost $249.99 with a 3-year contract and at this point in time it wouldn’t be that wise to get one. You’d be better of getting some of the new phones available or simply wait for the Xperia X2 to be launched. What say you, Xperia X1 phone fans?

Tags: Canada, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Rogers, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, x1, X2, xperia

Sony Ericsson has a new special event scheduled for this Wednesday, June 17. The company will probably launch at least one new phone if not more. Are we going to see that much rumored Xperia X2 officially emerge? What else could Sony Ericsson have up its sleeve? It should be pretty hot considering that Sony Ericsson wants to absolutely launch something ahead of the CommunicAsia event. Sony Ericsson’s event is scheduled for 4:30PM Singapore time and we’ll show you soon the new phones.

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Tags: communicasia, event, Singapore, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, X2, Xperia X2

Naite candybar phone is reasonably priced 3G device that is a part of the company’s new GreenHeart allegiance. The phone has basic e-mail and texting ability and even has support for video phone calls. The Naite, pronounced “nigh-tee,” sports a 2 megapixel camera with photo uploading capability, and also comes with many of Sony Ericsson’s advanced media player features. Users can surf the web with and take calls on a hands-free Bluetooth headset, too. These GreenHeart products do away with hazardous chemicals in production, reduce paper consumption and use smaller packaging. They also come with 5 star energy efficient chargers.

The Naite includes an Ecomate application, which helps its users make greener choices, as well as a Carbon Footprint calculator to see how much CO2 is being used each day. There will be a big campaign for the Sony Ericsson Naite in Latin America, Asia and Europe in the third quarter, as the company anticipates it will become one of its top sellers. It is expected to go on sale in Q3 of 2009.

Tags: eco-friendly, Ecomate, GreenHeart, mobile phone, Naite, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

We’ve already seen the Xperia X2 twice so far and we have an idea of what features to expect from it when it arrives. Today we get to see it in Silver and it certainly looks better. And a lot thinner I might add although at this point we’re still guessing. If the phone has been already leaked to everyone why isn’t Sony Ericsson do the honorable thing and announces it? Will any carrier be ready to pick this Windows Mobile 6.5 carrier up?

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Tags: Mobile News, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Windows Mobile 6.5, X2, xperia

The Sony Ericsson C901a GreenHeart is an eco-friendly phone formed from a minimum of 50% recycled plastics as well as an optimized display light sensor that uses less energy. The ocean white handset is colored with waterborne paint with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The included MH300 GreenHeart headset is constructed of 100% recycled plastics. Some of the other green features include an electronic in-phone manual instead of a paper booklet, smaller packaging that lessens transport related CO2 emissions by over 80 percent while the charger is low-power usage. The WalkMate application lets users count the steps they take compared with the same journey traveled by car.

The integrated 5.0-megapixel digital camera with Xenon flash takes sharp high-resolution photos and includes face detection, while smile shutter takes the photo when they smile. BestPic gives the user nine chances to capture the precise moment by taking four additional images as the button is pressed, and another four afterwards while the photo fix improves pictures by adjusting contrast, light and brightness for the best possible picture. The Sony Ericsson C901 Green Heart is able to support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. It has phone memory of up to 120MB and talk time for GSM / GPRS is up to 9 and half hours while stand by time for GSM / GPRS is up to 430 hours. This is a great example of sustainable design.

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After two photo sessions with the Xperia X2 it’s time to show you some specs of it. Unfortunatelly these features aren’t confirmed yet but they would very well fit with the pictures. So here they are:

• 8.1 megapixel camera with auto focus,
• VGA video recording at 30fps
• 3.5 inch WVGA OLED touchscreen display
• GPS, aGPS
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• accelerometer
• faster processor
• 512 RAM
• custom Windows Mobile 6.5
• XPERIA Panels with innovative features
• Upgrading to Windows Mobile 7 is supported by Xperia panels

The X2 seems a lot better than the X1, at least from where we’re looking. That Windows Mobile 6.5 OS we were talking about yesterday is there and it looks like the X2 will be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 7. We’ll be looking forward for Sony Ericsson to officially mention the X2.

Tags: Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile 7, x1, X2, xperia

We have just told you about the next Xperia smartphone from Sony Ericsson and it looks like more pictures of the X2 have been leaked. The Xperia X2 seems more and more certain and it even has a codename, the Vulcan. This Xperia will be black and it will run on Windows Mobile like its predecessor. According to the pictures it will also sport an 8 megapixel camera with flash. We’ll be waiting for the official Sony Ericsson announcement for more specs, but it might take a while since the phone could be launched only in 2011.

via SEMC Blog

Tags: leak, Mobile News, pictures, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, X2, xperia

The Xperia X1 was definitely one important phone for Sony Ericsson and it should be only logical for the manufacturer to work on a follower. Is this the one? Is this the X2? From what we can see in the picture it’s definitely a Sony Ericsson phone. It has an X Panel button and a Windows key so it definitely qualifies as the next Xperia. The handset offers a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard which is also consistent with what we’d expect from the next Xperia. Anyone interested in a potential X2?

via Engadget

Tags: Mobile News, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Windows Mobile, X2, xperia

Despite not doing that great lately, Sony Ericsson has new phones for us. The company has announced the C901 GreenHeart and the Naite.

Both the Naite and the C901 GreenHeart have lots of eco-friendly features like recycled plastic components, waterborne paint and eco-friendly packaging, the EP900 GreenHeart charger and the MH300 GreenHeart headset. When it comes to the actual phone features, the C901 comes with a 2.2-inch QVGA display, a 5 megapixel camera with xenon flash, 900/2100MHz HSPA connectivity and microSD support. The Naite comes with quad-band EDGE device, 2100MHz HSPA connectivity, a 2 megapixel camera, a 2.2-inch QVGA display and 100MB of internal memory.

We have no idea about pricing yet but we should get more details soon as the C901 sometime in Q2 while the Naite is coming in Q3.

via SonyEricsson

Tags: C901, eco-friendly, GreenHeart, Mobile News, Naite, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson seems good and ready to launch its first application store. Since everyone else is having a store of their own, why should Sony Ericsson be any different? But the company has taken a totally different approach on this one. Instead of creating a dedicated app store it decided to add the apps to the PlayNow arena. The service is used so far for music distribution and starting this month for movie rentals too. Is Sony Ericsson copying Apple’s iTunes?

The future apps will be available in 13 countries and it will run on about 38 Sony Ericsson phones when the app store is ready to be launched. The first apps you can expect will be Java- or Symbian-based but who knows what Sony Ericsson is preparing for later this year when at least an Android phone is expected. Developers will be able to submit their apps starting with July 1 and the store will therefore be launched at a later date.

via businesswire

Tags: App Store, Apple, Arena, iTunes, Mobile News, Mobile Software, playnow, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson has at least one more trick up its sleeve before going under. The company is getting ready to launch its mobile movie content business this June. It’s not an app store but it’s still a similar service. The new movie downloads section will be part of the existing PlayNow Arena service. Using the new service you will be able to download videos to your PC at first and then you’ll be able to bring them to life on your smartphone. The movies will be available to play for 90 days after being purchased so you will have plenty of time to enjoy them.

Unfortunately the whole selection process might not really suit your needs. You will be able to choose from 15 movies at any time and up to 60 movies per year with certain phones. The service will be available at first on the W995 and customers in Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK will get it this June. No news about prices yet but we’ll be waiting for the official launch to tell you more.

via playnowarena

Tags: Arena, Mobile News, Movies, playnow, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, videos, W995

The smartphone we have all come to know as the Idou is now Sony Ericsson Satio. Yep, other than the name change, Sony Ericsson has now announced it as we knew it to be before with its awesome features.  Here’s a quick look at what the Satio offers:

• 12.1 megapixel autofocus camera with Xenon flash, face detection, smile detection, geotagging, and 12x digital zoom
• 3.5-inch touchscreen display with true 16:9 quality
• Two versions supporting European GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSDPA 2100 networks and an AT&T version supporting GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100 frequencies
• Symbian S60 5th Edition
• WiFi and Bluetooth
• aGPS with Google Maps
• FM radio
• Facebook and YouTube support
• MicroSD slot (8GB bundled)
• Music player with PlayNow, TrackID, and Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) support
• 112 x 55 x 13.3 mm in size with a weight of 126 grams

The Sony Ericsson Satio will become available in the early fourth quarter of 2009 in Black, Silver, and Bordeaux colors.  There is no news on a price yet, but if you want it, you better start saving now as it won’t come cheap.

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Tags: Cell Phones, Idou, Satio, Sony Ericsson

Despite going to some rough times, Sony Ericsson can still afford to launch new phones like the Yari and Aino. The Yari is a slider ready for gestured-controlled gaming. It comes with a 2.4-inch display, GPS and support for those PlayNow services. The Aino comes with a 3-inch touchscreen and it offers a numeric slide-out keypad, a 8.1 megapixel camera, Sony Remote Play support, GPS and HSPA connectivity.

The Yari will be available in the last quarter of the year and it will cost you about $558. The Aino will also be available in the last quarter but we don’t have any pricing details so far. What will you choose between the Yari and the Aino?

via netzwelt

Tags: Aino, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Yari

Google is expecting anywhere from 18-20 Android phones this year from 8 or 9 different manufacturers. That means our Android universe will just get better. Andy Rubin said all that during the Google I/O conference but the number could be even bigger since some manufacturers might not have revealed their Android plans yet. So far we know that HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Acer, Dell, Sony Ericsson, Huawei, Kogan Agora and Asus have all announced one way or another that they are going to make at least one Android phone. Given these future choices, what will you buy? Android, Apple or Palm?

via New York Times

Tags: Acer, Android, ASUS, ASUS, Dell, Google, Google, HTC, huawei, I/O, kogan agora, Motorola, Motorola, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 fans in Canada will be more than happy to find out that Rogers is going to start selling the Xperia X1a starting with June 9. Considering that the Xperia is so last year, you might consider getting one of the fancy phones which are about to be available. And just in case you’re hooked on the Xperia then you should know Rogers is going to soft-launch the device. That means only selected Rogers stores will have it on June 9. Full retail launch will roll on June 30 in case you won’t get your hands on a new Xperia early next month. As for the price for the X1a, you will have to fork out $249.99 with a regular 3-year Rogers contract or be prepared to pay anywhere between $649 to $749 to get the handset free of contract.

Tags: Mobile News, Rogers, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Xperia X1a

The picture above shows a leaked Sony Ericsson. We don’t have all the details just yet but the handset above, codenamed the Kokura, is said to be the CDMA version of that famous 12-megapixel Idou handset. Will Verizon launch the Kokura? Is Sprint going to get it? Will you get the Kokura or the Idou soon? So many questions and so little time. We’ll be waiting for some sort of confirmation from the parties involved.

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Tags: 12 megapixel, CDMA, Idou, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Sprint, Verizon, Verizon

Okay so maybe the following handsets are not the all the phones Rogers Wireless will launch this summer but they will surely be among the most popular: the LG Rumor 2, Sony Ericsson C905 and Xperia X1, HTC Dream and Magic and the new iPhone. Here they are:

LG Rumor 2 (Solo Mobile) — ETA: May 25th, outright: $160.00, 2-year contract: $75.00

Sony Ericsson C905 — ETA: May 19th (delayed), outright: $449.99, 3-year contract: $249.99 ($299.99 without Rogers Vision)

HTC Dream — ETA: June 2nd (limited quantity, availability will increase by June 12th), outright: $649.99, 3-year contract: $199.99

HTC Magic — ETA: June 2nd, outright: $649.99, 3-year contract: $199.99

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 — ETA: June 30th (barring additional delays), outright: TBD ($649 - $749), 3-year: $299.99 (will launch at $249.99)

iPhone — ETA: unknown (July/August), outright: not allowed, 3-year: TBD

Unfortunately there’s no clear indication as when will the new iPhone arrive. Rogers will probably launch it around the same time the AT&T will for a similar price. What phone would you choose?

Tags: Apple, C905, Canada, Dream, HTC, HTC, iPhone, LG, LG, Magic, Mobile News, Portable Devices, rogers wireless, Rumor 2, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, XPERIA X1