Sony should work harder on that PSP phone! If they don’t then everyone will soon start purchasing iPhones and iPods to play cool games while on the go. The new iPhone 3GS is definitely a better gaming platform than its predecessors and games like the Quake trilogy will be easily adapted for it.

Quake 1, 2 and Arena are said to be available soon for the iPhone which means you’ll be able to enjoy once again a game that you’ve played for hours when you were younger. Besides Quake you can expect to play other similar titles like Wolfenstein RPG, Doom 2 RPD and Doom Classic on the iPhone 3GS. Would it be too much to ask for multiplayer modes for some of these games?

Tags: 3G, 3gs, Apple, doom, gaming, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile Software, PSP Phone, Quake, Sony, Wolfenstein

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?

via Yahoo

Tags: Apple, Apple, charging, ctia, Ericsson, European Commision, GSM Association, LG, LG, micro-USB, Motorola, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Nokia, OMTP, qualcomm, Research In Motion, RIM, Samsung, Samsung, Sony, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Standard, Texas Instruments

Most mobile phones have taken a different route. Ideally, phones would integrate games with the standard mobile device we use today. But as far as Sony is concerned, it is the other way around. For their Sony PSP, a gadget that is familiar to us as a gaming device, rumors are flying around that it will be made as a mobile phone as well. Wise decision?

Some may like it while others may not. But it does make you wonder, bulky as the PSP may be, how would it fare compared to the slimmer and portable types such as the iPhone? Are we going to see a new PSP design soon?

If Sony is dead serious on this niche, well, one thing we can look forward to is the design outcome. We may soon see a slimmer and lighter PSP it all pushes through. But now, the next challenge awaits and a big question comes into mind; Is it worth turning a successful gadget into another niche where is may find itself crawling back to the top?

(Source) Crunchgear

Tags: gadget, games, gaming device, iPhone, mobile device, Mobile News, mobile phone, mobile phones, Portable Devices, Sony, Sony, sony psp

There’s nothing certain just yet but we may see Palm’s webOS on gadgets other than Palm’s. In the latest quarterly results conference call, Palm’s CEO Jon Rubinstein and CFO Doug Jeffries said that in the future, licensing that marvelous OS running on the Pre to third parties will not be “a religious issue”.

Palm has shared its previous OS with Sony for the Clie PEG-NZ90 so we might see that happen again. Sony Ericsson could definitely use webOS on one of its hottest phones, right? Unfortunately that will happen sometime in the distant future as there are “no plans at this time to even talk about” webOS licenses. What we’re really more interested in are future Palm handsets with webOS running in the background. Unfortunatelly none was yet unveiled in said conference call.

via SA

Tags: Licence, Mobile News, Palm, Palm, Portable Devices, pre, Sony, Sony Ericsson, webOS

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

Tags: audio experience, Cell Phones, easy access, face recognition photo, handy phone, memory stick micro, mobile devices, multimedia feature, photo flash, socket 8, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, stereo speakers, style and performance, video playback, W995, walkman phone, youtube

This is a nice but unexpected surprise! In case that there still are PlayStation 3 lovers out there, they should know that Sony might finally drop the price. According to rumors such a move will be made at the same time EA Sport will release the next Madden version this fall so you’ll still have to wait a while before getting a cheaper Playstation 3.

Considering that the PS3 has been trailing behind the Wii and the Xbox 360 for a while now, Sony should definitely charge less for it. Or can we go ahead and speculate that a new PlayStation console is going to arrive soon and therefore the price cut is absolutely necessary?
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Tags: consoles, Mobile News, Off The Topic, Playstation 3, Price drop, Sony, wii, Xbox 360

Google’s Android will have a bright future in the gadgets’ world. And it’s not just cell phones anymore. Android is getting ready to be used in netbooks and tablets and, from the looks of it, in Walkmans too. That’s right people, Sony is considering the Android platform for its future Walkman line. In fact the company might develop a common platform for MP3 players, mobile phones and Internet devices which will be entirely based on Android.

In a world dominated by the iPod, an Android music player capable of other tricks than just playing music would definitely stand out in the MP3 players crowd. We have no confirmation from Sony that indeed this is the way to go, but we can always hope that the next generation X-Series Walkman will come with Android inside.

via cnet

Tags: Android, Google, Mobile News, MP3 Players, OS, Portable Devices, Sony, Walkman, x series

Considering the apps that have come out at the Apple app store, you can bet that Apple has carefully taken that into consideration as far as conceptualizing the highly anticipated next iPhone. And while we all know that the iPhone has many uses, it seems Apple is planning to transform this mobile device into a gaming device as well, equipped with more features to complement the 3D graphics that is expected to highlight it as well.

As well as an improved 3D graphics chip for better visuals the phone will have better Bluetooth support for add-ons like game controllers and a higher-speed network suited to MMO games like World of Warcraft, which was earlier spotted on an iPhone.

This new features are to be expected. Today we see a lot of iPhone users going crazy over the apps they can get and a lot of them have come from familiar game consoles and platforms. The move is likewise seen as the incremental penetration of Apple into the gaming market so don’t be surprised to see Nintendo and Sony studying the moves of Apple from hereon.

(Source) Video Games Republic

Tags: 3d graphics, Apple, Apple, apps, game consoles, game controllers, gaming device, gaming features, gaming market, iPhone, iPhone, mobile device, Mobile Software, new features, Nintendo, penetration, Sony, video games, world of warcraft

The first Nokia slider phone in North America is now available at PureMobile.com. The Nokia E75 NAM comes from the e-series line, bringing a robust number of features that include:

• Wi-Fi for mobile browsing
• Stereo Bluetooth for handsfree calling
• MicroSD slot for storage up to 16GB

The Nokia E75 NAM was designed for North American use. This means that the 3G / HSDPA network on the phone will function on most North American carriers and will allow you to surf the internet at high speed levels.

The Nokia E75 NAM is currently available a PureMobile with other headsets and accessories to be released throughout the year by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry, LG, and Motorola.

(Source) Press

Tags: american carriers, BlackBerry, handsfree, Headsets, high speed, Motorola, Nokia, Nokia, nokia e75, nokia slider phone, north america, puremobile, Sony, Sony Ericsson, storage

There’s no Sony Ericsson PSP phone yet but there’s a new PSP ready to be unveiled by Sony. Luckily for all of us Sony has managed to leaked it over and now we get to at least look at it. The new handheld gaming console will be probably announced at the E3 2009 but by that time we will already know what it looks like. The PSP Go, that’s the name of it, is a slider ready for lots of gaming on the go. It will supposedly offer you 16GB of internal memory, built-in Bluetooth and a memory slot. There’s no price and availability date for the Go just yet so we’ll be looking closely for that official and hopefully very revealing press release. What we do know for sure is that this PSP Go doesn’t come with any phone capabilities yet.

via gamingconsolenetwork

Tags: E3, gaming, go, leak, Mobile News, Portable Devices, PSP, Sony

To some people who have devices such as eReaders, jackets and similar accessories can wait. But if you happen to be offered genuine leather jackets as coverings, then perhaps you may do well to get one while they are around. Protective covers of this kind are certain to run out fast so it would be best to get one as soon as you get the chance.

M-Edge has been known to provide great protective covers for eReaders and today, they unveil a new line of colorful and protective jackets for the Sony Reader PRS-505 and Sony Reader PRS-700. The readers come in three types, namely:

1. Executive Jacket for Sony Reader PRS-505 and PRS-700 – (MSRP $39.99)
2. Leisure Jacket for Sony Readers – (MSRP $29.99)
3. Platform Jacket for Sony Reader (MSRP $39.99)

Depending on your preference and style, anyone of these three lines should be a perfect fit for protection and fashionable eReader casings.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, casings, ereaders, genuine leather, leather jackets, perfect fit, Portable Devices, preference, Sony, sony ereader

All those people interested in music should turn their attention to the UK where Sony’s OLED Walkman is about to be officially launched. Tomorrow, May 13 is the day when you’ll be able to get it. The player will cost £209 or £279 depending on the version: 16GB or 32GB. Sure the price looks scary but let’s not forget that’s the UK pricing. No official announcements have been made just yet so we’ll be waiting for Sony to reveal the prices for other markets. Is anyone going to buy one tomorrow?

via pocket-lint

Tags: Mobile News, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, OLED, Portable Devices, Sony, UK, Walkman

Sony Ericsson mobile phone owners are going to get some help when it comes to personalizing their phones thanks to the new Themes Creator 4.0. The new program includes a wide range of attractive features, enabling customers to design their ideal ‘signature style’ directly on their mobile phone’s desktop.

Moreover, the Themes Creator also enables mobile phone users to choose from dynamic and intuitive animations that are based on Adobe Flash technology, and which will vary according to the time of the day, will change as soon as the season changes, and are even able to change colors when the battery is low on power.

Tags: adobe flash, animations, attractive features, Cell Phones, flash technology, free offers, mobile phone owners, mobile phone users, Mobile Software, power source, season changes, signature style, Sony, Sony Ericsson, sony ericsson mobile, sony ericsson mobile phone, splashes of color, time of the day

Guess what application is available for the iPhone? Well if you love watching online game shows then Jeopardy should be something familiar to you. Yep the popular favorite quiz game show can now be played on your iPhone thanks to Sony Pictures Television.

Put your knowledge to the test in this exciting new game created for the iPhone and iPod touch! Pick a category and dollar amount and answer clues written by Jeopardy writers. Buzz in quickly and answer correctly to watch your earnings rise, then hum along with the classic Final Jeopardy theme music while you respond to the final clue.

Features:

• Use the touchscreen to write your name on the podium, just like a real contestant on Jeopardy
• Play in Landscape mode so that you see the contestants and the categories on the same screen
• Includes real sounds from the game, including the class Final Jeopardy Music
• Listen to the famous voiceover “This…is…Jeopardy!” from the famous Johnny Gilber when the game starts
• Create your own custom contestant
• Packed with over 1500 clues, enjoy hours of entertainment

Tags: Apple, final jeopardy, game show, gilber, iPhone, iPhone, jeopardy music, jeopardy theme music, landscape mode, Mobile Software, quiz game, real sounds, Sony, sony pictures, television, touchscreen, voiceover

Here is a great new device that techie people will love. If you are envious about the Sony Vaio users, here is an alternative mobile computing device you can consider getting. It is the Wistron Firstbook.

The Wistron Firstbook will have the ARM Snapdragon processor running within, and also holds the distinction of being the first Linux-based netbook. The Firstbook shares some resemblance to a Sony Vaio P and features the following:

• integrated 3G WWAN connectivity
• 11.1″ widescreen display
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi support

It remains to be seen though if the Wistron Snapdragon netbook will make it to the masses, or is just a demonstration platform for ARM.

(Source) Ubergizmo

Tags: 3G, connectivity, firstbook, Laptops, Linux, mobile computing device, Portable Devices, resemblance, Sony, Sony VAIO, wistron

Not long ago we told you how people say Ericsson is interested in leaving Sony for good and Sony is trying to come up with the funds required to buyout its partner. It looks like that was all a rumor as s Ericsson isn’t going anywhere. A new report from Dow Jones is confirming that Ericsson “has no plans to abandon its joint venture Sony Ericsson.” I guess we don’t need more confirmation than that. Although Sony might indeed be thinking differently about the whole issue.

via WSJ

Tags: Ericsson, Sony, Sony, Sony Ericsson

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

Probably best known as a familiar brand if you are looking for a music player, Emgeton has a mobile phone division as well. And to prove it, they have released their latest handset, the Emgeton Enzo, a 3G candybar that kind of looks like Sony Ericsson’s C902. One thing that should be noted though, this phone does not come with the usual camera.

Features:

• 2.2 inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 260k colors
• Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (900/1800/1900)
• HSDPA 2100 connectivity (only for the first SIM card)
• Bluetooth
• MP3 / video player
• E-mail
• 2MP camera
• VGA camera for video calls
• 50MB of internal memory
• MicroSD card support, up to 4GB
• Talk time: up to 5 hours
• Stand-by time: up to 10 days
• 117 x 49 x 16.5 mm
• 109 grams

This phone should be available starting April, carrying a SRP of $388.

(Source) Emgeton

Tags: camera features, candybar, Cell Phones, dual-sim, e mail, edge connectivity, enzo, mobile phone, mp3 video player, music player, sim card, Sony, Sony Ericsson, talk time, tri-band, vga camera

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