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Sony Ericsson android handset confirmed

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:07 +0000

Just a little while ago information about a Sony Ericsson Android handset made the scene. The handset was being called the Rachael and bore an Xperia logo according to the images that were apparently leaked. According to new reports the handset has now been confirmed. A set of new images have also made it out and this time a white handset is being showcased.

It seems like Sony Ericsson has also customized the user interface, the same reports are stating. A few of the features that have also come to light include GPS and 3G capabilities. Still no word on pricing or availability and of course we’ll have to wait for an official press release to figure out what the actual specs are so stay tuned.

Sony ericsson playNow service available in India

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:44:38 +0000

Sony Ericsson’s latest ‘one-click content service’ PlayNow service is now available in India and content can be downloaded at a price between Rs. 9 and Rs. 99 with music also available in a range of local Indian languages.

PlayNow provides unlimited access to a wide range of music tracks (MP3 tones, polytones, truetones), games, themes, wallpapers and animations from major record companies around the world and premier developers globally directly from your Sony Ericsson phone.

PlayNow services come packed, with game titles like Need for Speed, Harry Potter, FIFA, SIMS; a gamut of foot tapping music numbers and vibrant wallpapers from Bollywood and Hollywood; themes and much more. Compatible with GPRS services, PlayNow also offers a seamless billing integration saving the hassle of payments through credit cards.

Sudhin Mathur, General Manager, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India, “At Sony Ericsson, we have always tried to keep ourselves abreast with evolving consumer needs. The youth in India are constantly on the move today. In fact, they comprise the new download generation. Mobile downloading is fast gaining momentum as the youth want their mobile phones to cater to a range of needs in tune with their dynamic lifestyle. PlayNow is the apt answer to this emerging need.”

“Our focus is on expanding the range of content that we offer to consumers through global and local partnerships. With PlayNow, Sony Ericsson provides integrated hardware, applications and services that enable consumers to seamlessly discover and consume content as they desire,” he added.

For free music and gaming content, Sony Ericsson offers Fun and Downloads – a Sony Ericsson web portal and WAP service – offering Sony Ericsson mobile phone users high-quality content for download. Focusing on fun and entertainment, the content offering on Fun and Downloads includes ringtones, images, video clips, wallpapers, themes, animated content and games for a wide range of Java ME platform Sony Ericsson phones.

Sony Ericsson C903 camera phone announced

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:43:56 +0000

Sony Ericsson introduced their newest camera phone, the C903. One of the first features you notice on this device is the large 2.4-inch auto rotating display, which slides down to reveal the keypad. One the front the C903 is equipped with dedicated buttons for the 5.0 megapixel camera packed with functionalities like Face Detection, Smile Shutter, 16x digital zoom, autofocus and flash.

On the music side, the Sony Ericsson C903 features a media player capable of playing all major audio formats. You won’t be able to carry many songs on the 105MB internal memory, but a Memory Stick Mirco (M2) card will take care of the problem.

Other features include Bluetooth stereo with A2DP, aGPS, TV-Out, FM radio with RDS, Google Maps, Geo tagging of photos.

The Sony Ericsson C903 will begin shipping in the second quarter of 2009 in Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red.