While Palm is relying on its future Pre to take it out of its misery, Sony Ericsson doesn’t have any hot phone coming soon. And the company isn’t doing that well either in terms of money making out of its cellphone business. First quarter of the year sales for Sony Ericsson have dropped 50%. That means a loss of around $500 million which is about double the loss of the quarter before. Let’s face it here, Sony Ericsson don’t have phones appealing to the average people going through this recession. What will happen when Ericsson will leave the partnership?

via Sony Ericsson

Tags: Mobile News, sales, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

A change of color and continent has made this T610 successor eligible for a place on O2’s cell phone lineup.  We know it was a long time ago when we told you about the T700 but let’s just say that it is a candy bar that sports quad-band GSM/HSDPA network support, a 240×320 QVGA display, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and IMAP/POP email capabilities, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and Stereo Bluetooth with some music playing capabilities, wrapped in a new attractive red and gold packing.

The Sony Ericsson T700 Rouge is available now in O2 stores across the UK and can also be bought online via O2’s website.

(more…)

Tags: Cell Phones, O2, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, t700, UK

We have seen many a leak come from different sources, but this one is special.  Seems like Sony Ericsson has unwittingly revealed a new cell phone in their ad campaign promoting the MS500 wireless speaker and guess what it’s called? Another lady-like name just as the previous codenames we have heard for most unreleased Sony Ericsson handsets of course, and this one is called Twiggy.  We don’t have much to go on now except for an indication that the Twiggy is to be the successor for the already available W350 Walkman phone, but something tells us we’ll know more about it before the month is up and if that happens, MW will keep you posted.

(more…)

Tags: Cell Phones, MS500, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Twiggy, w350

Last year we’ve heard various rumors saying that Sony and Ericsson will part ways. That hasn’t happened yet but it looks like something will definitely going to change. Ericsson wants out of the cell phone business and Sony if fine with it. In fact Sony will buy Ericsson’s share and continue on its own. So how do you like this new rumor? No official statements have been made yet so we’re still looking for confirmation for this one.

via MobileBurn

Tags: Ericsson, Mobile News, Sony, Sony, Sony Ericsson

With this new accessory from Sony Ericsson, let the world hear what you are listening to. While there are other types of speakers some people use, nothing beats getting an authentic one from Sony Ericsson.

Available in trendy orange and black or chic white and pink the MS500 speaker is the ultimate accessory for any dedicated pop rocker or dancing queen - small enough to fit into the palm of a hand and so light it can be taken anywhere and everywhere.

The MS500 speaker is designed for the outdoor environment with a durable splash proof shell and a handy strap which makes it perfect for attaching to a bag, or hanging from the wrist. This makes it an ideal outdoor accessory for everyday use and ensures your music will still be heard loud and proud.

The Bluetooth technology enables your phone to be used as a remote control to change tracks and increase volume, allowing you to just sit back and relax with music without the need to move. Simply connect the speaker to any mobile handset within a 10 meter range and in just seconds hear your favorite songs blast out, with clear treble and rich bass.

The Outdoor Wireless Speaker MS500 is compatible with most Bluetooth phones from Sony Ericsson and other brands.

(Source) Sony Ericsson

Tags: Accessories, bluetooth technology, dancing queen, everyday use, meter range, mobile handset, music, outdoor environment, Palm, remote control, rich bass, shell, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Speakers, splash proof, wireless speaker

The country which sees some of the best tech we envy before us seems to be the farthest on Sony Ericsson’s mind, at least when it comes to releasing its flagship Xperia X1 smartphone.  SK Telecom will be the lucky carrier to play mama to this multimedia monster, but are those tech-savvy Koreans really that eager to get their hands on it, considering the kind of Korean gadgets that we hear and see in pictures from time to time? The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 isn’t available here in the States too, but who cares when have the iPhone 3.0 to look forward to, huh?

(more…)

Tags: Cell Phones, korea, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, XPERIA X1

Looking for a new phone? AT&T is getting ready to launch quite a few of them and we’re ready to take look at them.

Nokia Piranha will be launched on March 24th. It’s a “thin smartphone with a touchscreen” so it’s either the 5800 XpressMusic but it could also be the E71x without the touchscreen thing.

The Samsung Propel Pro will arrive on March 19 while the Impression, a touchscreen slider, 3 megapixel camera will come on March 26. The last of the future AT&T Samsung handsets is the BJ 2 and it will arrive on May 9.

AT&T will launch the LG Xenon on April 9 and the Neon of May 9. June 9 will see one more handset coming, the C905 from Sony Ericsson. And you know what other phone is coming on June right?

via Engadget Mobile

Tags: At&T, LG, LG, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Now, here’s something that could become quite popular when it hits the streets.  A couple of pictures were seen floating around the planet-se forums showing a Sony Ericsson-branded mobile speaker with a W995 sitting snug on top it.  The speaker seems pretty small in comparison to the W995, but the MS-410 might gain some fans just because of its diminutive size that could go into anyone’s pocket right next to their favorite Walkman phone.

No information on price or a release date, but we are sure Sony Ericsson is already prepping one.

Tags: Accessories, Cell Phones, mobile speakers, Portable Devices, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson’s Idou is a 12 megapixel camera phone which might make an impression once it arrives. The handset will be a great tool for both mobile entertainment and fast communication and it looks like Sony Ericsson has prepared a Stylus which seems destined to go with the handset. Sony Ericsson hasn’t made it clear if the stylus will be bundled with the Idou or if you will have to get it separately. But it’s good to know that we’ll have an alternative to our fingers to control this device.

via planete-nokia

Tags: 12 megapixel, Ericsson, Idou, Sony, Sony Ericsson, stylus

The Athena is on its track and we’re waiting for it to be released in Q3 this year. And it might not be called the Athena after all so make sure you check for the Sony Ericsson S312 once it gets released. We don’t have all the details so far but we should expect the Athena to be an entry- to mid-level phone. We have no prices for you just yet but stick around and we will deliver.

via SE Wap Profile

Tags: Athena, Mobile News, S312, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

A Samsung 12 megapixel camera phone has been rumored just before MWC but we haven’t seen it yet. What we’ve seen at MWC was a Sony Ericsson able to shoot 12 megapixel pictures. LG seems also interested in developing such a camera phone and it’s said to be working on it already.

LG Mobile’s head of marketing in the UK says that LG has the 12 megapixel camera phone in the works:

We’ll very much be releasing a 12MP cameraphone. However, it’s important that people realize when taking 12MP images, they’ll be using huge amounts of data, and it will be more difficult to do things like send such files.

Question is, do we really need that many megapixels in our camera phone? Shouldn’t we be buying real cameras with real camera features if we want really professional photos?

via techradar

Tags: 12 megapixel, LG, LG, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Do you own a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone? How would you like to be able to personalize it with new panels? Sony Ericsson has unveiled four new panels for the Xperia X1. They will be available for download some time in March for download:

A new CNN panel keeps you constantly updated with the latest news, sport, or weather and a host of CNN content including access to CNN’s popular citizen journalism tool, ‘i-Report’. Browse information by category, personalise your experience or plug in your location and get instant updates for wherever you are in the world.

A unique Skype panel brings quick access to Skype on the X1, telling you at a glance which of your friends are online. Browse easily through your contacts and call or instant message them in just a couple of clicks, or customise your handset using the evening, daylight or event based effects.

For those who just want to have fun, a new Mytopia panel lets you play bingo and poker games with people around the world. With millions of users there is always someone online to play against or you can play by yourself. You can even collect virtual coins and improve your rank by winning live matches.

For those always on the move, the specially developed ‘On the Road’ panel includes large touch icons and a simple layout. Offering direct access to your music playlists and tracks, navigation tools and easy to use call-handling, this panel will makes your driving convenient and entertaining wherever the road takes you.

Are you ready to enhance your Xperia X1 experience? They will be yours in about a month or so.

via Press

Tags: Mobile News, Mobile Software, Panels, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, XPERIA X1

In what is deemed to be a pinnacle of what generalizes the whole business effort of Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson today launched ‘Entertainment Unlimited’, and it is probably one of the biggest and most important announcements yet.

Sony Ericsson also showcased a new mobile phone under the concept name Idou today. This is supposed to give us a glimpse of what Sony Ericsson has in store for us, and it is one of a number of projects that will be launched this year under the umbrella of Entertainment Unlimited.

Tags: content applications, Cyber-Shot, entertainment unlimited, Mobile News, mobile phone, Mobile Software, Pinnacle, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, walkman music

Sony Ericsson has launched a new camera phone. The anticipated phone is the Idou, which features a 12.1-megapixel camera with auto focus and an array of advanced camera touch features such as true 16:9 widescreen format and a xenon flash. The ‘Idou’ is one of a number of projects that will be launched this year under the umbrella of Entertainment Unlimited.

Idou encapsulates the future of mobile entertainment in the palm of your hand delivering visual communication like never before.

Based on what will become the Symbian Foundation operating system, thousands of applications are available online letting you install new applications and download exciting content from PlayNow™ to make the Idou truly yours.

Dick Komiyama, President, Sony Ericsson said, “Entertainment Unlimited is at the core of Sony Ericsson’s philosophy, building on the strength of our great entertainment assets such as Walkman and Cyber-shot phones and our unique service and applications integration. Many of the strategic initiatives we’ve announced in the past year have laid the internal framework to launch this new consumer proposition to the market and Sony Ericsson is now ready to drive the next wave of market development with Entertainment Unlimited.”

Idou will be available 2nd Half of 2009. *”Idou” is a concept name for this phone and not the final name under which the product will be marketed to the public.

Tags: advanced camera, auto focus, entertainment unlimited, new camera, playnow, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, xenon flash

When news of the Hikaru came out some days ago, this was actually the code name for the latest powerhouse multimedia phone by Sony Ericsson. Today that codename has been decoded and given the proper model name in the Sony Ericsson W995. This new phone aims to combine cyber-shot technology with the Walkman and become one of the high-end handsets for the company.

“With Media Go™ there’s no need to worry about format, resolution and ‘frame per second’ anymore.” said Alexandre Cardon, Global Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “No longer will the video you transferred from your PC to your phone play in low resolution or bad quality. With Media Go™ and the W995 the experience is as good on your phone as it was on your PC.”

“The W995 Walkman™ phone brings together the very best music experiences of any phone, augments this with best in class video and sharing capabilities to offer the most complete communication entertainment package to date.” said Alexandre Cardon. “This powerful mobile phone delivers the best possible video resolution that can fit in your pocket and with enough battery stamina to watch two full length feature films. The W995 also comes complete with the award winning clear audio experience and an 8.1 megapixel camera for the highest quality picture and sound available in a mobile phone.”

This promises to be a fantastic addition to Sony Ericsson’s portfolio. An 8 megapixel camera, Clear Audio experience, 2.6-inch screen and Wi-Fi in one package makes this phone truly awesome. The phone will ship during Q2 this year in the colours Cosmic Silver, Energetic Red, and Progressive Black.

e Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman™ at a glance
(more…)

Tags: camera software, Cyber-Shot, face detection, handsets, megapixel camera, slider phone, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, video stabilizer, Walkman

The swivel phone in the picture here is a Sony Ericsson new handset. But is it the Reese? Will we see it at the MWC?

The Reese comes with “a unique swivel design reveals a QWERTY keypad below the large portrait screen which allows you to view several messages of any one kind in high definition. It also comes with one-click access to your favorite networking sites. So now it’s never been easier to keep up with your mates.”

We don’t have all the details about the Reese but we’re counting on Sony Ericsson to announce it at the MWC.

via esato

Tags: Mobile News, MWC, Reese, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Swivel

It was only a matter of time until Nokia released its own 8 megapixel camera phone. The Finish company will announce the new phone at the MWC in Spain. The photo above appeared on Nokia’s site as it was taken with the deice. It’s a 3264 x 2448 pixels shot or an 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss lens. How will the phone look like? We have no idea yet but we’re count on it to fight against Samsung’s and Sony Ericsons’ current 8 megapixel camera phones.

via Nokia

Tags: 8 megapixel, MWC, Nokia, Nokia, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Well, well, what we thought to be a mid-range Cybershot phone might have a trick up its sleeve after all.  We already know about its 3.2 megapixel camera, 2.2-inch QVGA display, accelerometer, and that nifty YouTube upload feature, but what we missed the last time is the direct integration of Facebook in the Sony Ericsson C510, a first for any cell phone right now.  According to mobile.se, once it is installed and launched, the Facebook app will be able to retrieve relevant data from Facebook and provide features like viewing friends’ status, photos, the user’s groups, and also directly upload a picture to the user’s Facebook account.

Go here to watch Facebook Mobile in action (Swedish) or you could wait till this coming Sunday, when Sony Ericsson and Facebook will reportedly go public during a press conference in Barcelona.

(more…)

Tags: C510, Cell Phones, Kate, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson focuses on youth by bringing consolidating music listening with their mobile phone solutions in the Sony Ericsson W395. The W395 promises to provide a full range of great music through this mobile phone with bonus special stereo speakers that are sure to boost listening pleasure and pump up the volume with the HPM-64 stereo headset with stereo widening for a great sound experience.

The affordable W395 also comes complete with dedicated control keys for managing your music, a 1GB memory card and an FM radio to keep users up to date with the latest tracks. Sony Ericsson favourite TrackID™ will help you find that elusive song, even if you’re not sure of the name, while PlayNow™ provides a full range of mobile entertainment content downloadable from your handset – from unique themes and wallpapers to specially developed ring tones.

Features:

Powerful built-in stereo speakers with high quality bass

Stereo headset to turn your phone into a dedicated music player – be your own DJ

True music machine with Walkman™ music player, TrackID™ and PlayNow™

TrackID™ - find the tracks you love easily

PlayNow™ - download a full range of mobile entertainment

Crystal clear 2.0” display – view your photos in all their glory

Motion gaming support

(Source) Sony Ericsson

Tags: 1gb memory card, Cell Phones, fm radio, great music, mobile entertainment, music player, phone solutions, quality bass, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, stereo headset, stereo speakers, walkman phone

Sony Ericsson has been busy today. Besides the C903 it launched a Bluetooth car kit. It’s the AB900 speakerphone which will be available for purchase soon, for an undisclosed price so far. The AB900 won’t surprise you with features but you can expect it to come with an RDS feature which will let you broadcast music to your car’s FM stereo over an unused frequency. The Bluetooth device will also offer you voicemail or access to your favorite five numbers, all at a touch of a button, 26 hours of talk time and up to 40 day standby.

Will the Sony Ericsson AB900 be a hit? You decide!

via Press

Tags: AB900, bluetooth, Mobile News, Portable Devices, RDS, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, speakerphone