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The Engadget Interview: Sony product marketing manager Stephen Sneeden at MWC 2013
After wowing us at CES with the Xperia Z, Sony enticed us at Mobile World Congress with the Xperia Tablet Z. Both devices combine top-notch specs with beautiful industrial design -- pure rectangular forms with a mirror-like finish packaged in thin, light and water-resistant shells. We sat down with product marketing manager Stephen Sneeden in Barcelona to talk about these iconic products. We discussed the "omni-balance" design and the common user experience shared by both devices, which was spearheaded when Kuni Suzuki became Sony Mobile's president and CEO. He explained that some of these design elements will likely be incorporated into future (non-mobile) products and that the both the Xperia Z and Tablet Z are premium, aspirational devices which will become reference points for more affordable models. We then chatted about the Tablet Z's specs, in particular its impressive thickness (6.9mm / 0.27 inches) and best-in-class weight (495g / 0.99lbs). Mr. Sneeden mentioned the TV SideView app, an electronic programming guide with voice activation that's available from the Play Store and takes advantage of the Tablet Z's built-in IR blaster -- he also pointed out that Sony's Music Unlimited and Walkman Player apps will be fully integrated by summer. We touched upon a few other topics, including the Xperia Play and PlayStation Certified program for phones. Check out the full video interview after the break.
Engadget Mobile Podcast 165 - CES special - show 2
Not done with CES yet? Good, because the mobile crew are back on stage for more news from the show. Joining Brad and Myriam on stage this time are fellow Engadgeteers Joseph Volpe and Mat Smith, along with Sony's Stephen Sneeden. You know the drill by now, head south for the goods. Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen Guests: Joseph Volpe, Mat Smith, Stephen Sneeden Producer: James Trew Music: Tycho - Coastal Brake (Ghostly International) Hear the podcast
Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson's product marketing manager Stephen Sneeden joins us to discuss the future of the brand and hopefully give us the lowdown on all the spicy new mobile goodness headed our way soon. Head past the break for all the action at 3:30PM ET.
