Sony Ericsson boosts 2011 Xperia(TM) family with new experiences and new software
8/25/2011 4:00 AM EST
* 2011 Xperia(TM) range to be upgraded to Android Gingerbread platform version
2.3.4
* Enhanced Facebook inside Xperia(TM) functionality
* Introducing Xperia(TM) neo V Android smartphone with the best of
entertainment technologies from Sony and Google
25 August 2011, London, UK - Sony Ericsson today announced new functionality and
features to its 2011 Xperia(TM) smartphone range with a comprehensive software
upgrade from October 2011. Consumers with 2011 Xperia(TM) smartphones will
benefit from improvements to Sony Ericsson's unique Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
offering and 3D camera functionality from Sony. The upgrade also allows
consumers to enjoy the full benefits of the Android Gingerbread platform
including Google Talk with Video Chat[1].
Sony Ericsson's unique social experience provided by Facebook inside Xperia(TM)
has been super-charged enabling Xperia users to like, share and discover on
Facebook in a faster, easier and more intuitive way. The new functionality aims
to make entertainment more social by giving users the ability to share and
discover apps and games with friends through Facebook.
The latest camera enhancements from Sony introduce 3D sweep panorama technology
so that images can be captured and then viewed in 3D by connecting the phone to
a 3D TV using the HDMI output.
"With this software upgrade, we are bringing a wealth of new and really
entertaining experiences to all our 2011 Xperia(TM) smartphones, including
those already in consumers' hands today,"said Nikolaus Scheurer, Head of Product
Marketing at Sony Ericsson. "Our users will get to enjoy new features from
Google, an even richer Facebook integration, and enhanced camera functionality
from Sony."
Xperia(TM) neo V is one of the first new products to launch with the new
software and will include all the features like Google Talk with Video Chat, 3D
sweep panorama and enhanced Facebook inside Xperia(TM) functionality. Building
on the success of the original Xperia(TM) neo launched earlier this year,
Xperia(TM) neo V takes the latest Android software for smartphones and the best
of Sony entertainment experiences, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA®
Engine, to even more markets. Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) neo V will be available
globally in select markets from Q4 2011.
The software upgrade will be available in select markets through a phased roll
out starting from October 2011. Xperia(TM) owners will receive a notification
instructing them to instantaneously download the software over the air via 3G or
WiFi. Alternatively, they will have the option to connect to a computer and
download it via PC companion.
[1] For phones with front-facing cameras
Upgrade at a glance:
* Xperia(TM) smartphones[2] to be upgraded to the 2.3.4 version of the
Gingerbread platform with new features including Google Talk with Video Chat
for smartphones with front-facing cameras
* Updated Facebook inside Xperia(TM) functionality for enhanced like, share
and discover abilities
* Xperia(TM) smartphones introducing world's first 3D sweep panorama
functionality powered by Sony.
* The software upgrade enables consumers to turn their Xperia smartphone into
a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game
controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock(TM) multimedia station. Connect the
smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a big screen experience.
* Swipe text input - text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the
next
* Screen capture - allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere in the
phone
[2] Applicable for Xperia(TM) PLAY, Xperia(TM) arc, Xperia(TM) neo, Xperia(TM)
ray, Xperia(TM) pro, Xperia(TM) mini and Xperia(TM) mini pro smartphones
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Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) neo V at a glance.
*Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every
market.
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
| |Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) neo V |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Colours |White |
| |Blue Gradient |
| |Silver |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Facts |Size: 116 x 57 x 13mm |
| |Weight: 126g |
| |Operating system: Google(TM) Android 2.3 |
| |(Gingerbread version 2.3.4) |
| |Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| |MSM8255 |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Camera |3D sweep panorama |
| |5 megapixel camera |
| |16x digital zoom |
| |Auto focus |
| |Face detection |
| |Flash/LED |
| |Front facing camera (VGA) |
| |Geo tagging |
| |HD video recording (720p) |
| |Image stabilizer |
| |Red-eye reduction |
| |Scene detection |
| |Self-timer |
| |Send to web |
| |Smile detection |
| |Sweep panorama |
| |Touch capture |
| |Touch focus |
| |Video light |
| |Video recording |
| |Video stabiliser |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Music |Album art |
| |Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP) |
| |Media player |
| |Music tones (MP3/AAC) |
| |PlayNow(TM) service |
| |Sony Ericsson Music player |
| |TrackID(TM) music recognition |
| |xLOUD(TM) |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Internet |Android Market(TM) |
| |Bookmarks |
| |Google(TM) search |
| |Google Voice(TM) Search |
| |Pan & zoom |
| |Web browser (WebKit) |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Communication |Call list |
| |Conference calls |
| |Facebook(TM) application |
| |Facebook inside Xperia(TM) V2 |
| |Google Talk(TM) video chat* |
| |Noise Shield |
| |Polyphonic ringtones |
| |Sony Ericsson Timescape(TM) |
| |Speakerphone |
| |Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM) integration) |
| |Vibrating alert |
| |Video chat ready |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Messaging |Conversations |
| |Email |
| |Google Mail(TM) |
| |Instant messaging |
| |Multimedia messaging (MMS) |
| |Predictive text input |
| |Sound recorder |
| |Text messaging (SMS) |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Design |Auto rotation |
| |Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) |
| |Live wallpaper |
| |Picture wallpaper |
| |Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine|
| |Swipe to write |
| |Touch screen |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Entertainment |3D games |
| |Media browser |
| |Motion gaming |
| |Radio (FM radio with RDS) |
| |Video streaming |
| |YouTube(TM) |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Organiser |Alarm clock |
| |Calculator |
| |Calendar |
| |Document readers |
| |E-Manual |
| |Flight mode |
| |Google Calendar(TM) |
| |Google Gallery 3D |
| |Infinite button |
| |Phonebook |
| |Setup guide |
| |Widget manager |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Connectivity |3.5 mm audio jack |
| |aGPS |
| |Bluetooth(TM) technology |
| |DLNA Certified(TM) |
| |Google Latitude(TM) |
| |Google Maps(TM) for Mobile |
| |Google Maps(TM) with Street View |
| |HDMI(TM) support |
| |Media Transfer Protocol support |
| |Micro USB support |
| |Modem |
| |Native USB tethering |
| |Synchronisation via Facebook(TM) |
| |Synchronisation via Google Sync(TM) |
| |Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync |
| |Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange |
| |ActiveSync® |
|All services mentioned in this |TV Out |
|leaflet may not be available in |USB mass storage |
|every market. |USB High speed 2.0 support |
| |Wi-Fi® |
| |Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality |
| |Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Display |Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine|
| |16,777,216 colour TFT |
| | Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch) |
| | 3.7 inches |
| | 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA) |
| | Scratch-resistant |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Memory |Phone memory: Up to 320MB |
| |Memory card support: microSD(TM), up to |
| |32GB |
| |Memory card included: 2GB microSD(TM) |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Battery life |Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min* |
| |Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs* |
| | |
| |Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs* |
| |Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs* |
| | |
| |Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs* |
| |Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min* |
| | |
| |*According to GSM Association Battery Life|
| |Measurement Technique. Battery performance|
| |may vary depending on network conditions |
| |and configurations, and phone usage. |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|Networks |UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 |
| |GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| | |
| |UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100 |
| |GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|In the kit |Xperia(TM) neo V |
| |1500 mAh battery |
| |Stereo portable handsfree |
| |2GB microSD(TM) memory card |
| |Charger |
| |Micro USB cable for charging |
| |Synchronisation and file transfer |
| |User documentation |
+-----------------------------------+------------------------------------------+
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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times
are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and
various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may
differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available
in every market.
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