Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of September 5, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Verizon was spitting out new refreshes left and right this week, as we saw Gingerbread begin to roll out as OTA downloads on the Motorola Droid 3, HTC Droid Incredible, and -- get this -- even the Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2 edition. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
  • Interestingly enough, Android 2.3 for the Droid 2 Global was already getting pushed out, but was pulled just a couple days later after a Microsoft Exchange encryption issue was discovered. We've been told the updates will resume "soon." [via Droid-Life]
  • Finally, Verizon also pushed out one other software upgrade -- this time on its 4510L LTE MiFi. (Thanks, Matt)
  • HTC continues to expand its bootloader unlock tool to more phones, region by region. This week the company enabled support for the EVO 3D in Canada and Europe. [via Phandroid]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The Motorola Droid 3 and Droid X both now have access to an SBF -- System Boot File -- to act as a safeguard for anyone who manages to brick their phones. [via Droid-Life (1) and (2)]
  • Recently we heard about the Honeycomb ROM for the HTC Flyer getting leaked by MoDaCo, but no screenshots were available at the time. This week, however, someone successfully grabbed a few images to share with the world (shown in the above image). The ROM appears to run on Android 3.2 with HTC Sense 1.1 for tablets as the featured UI. [via AndroidBugle -- thanks, Dennis]
  • Let's talk a little more about leaked Sense ROMs. We've already seen Sense 3.5 working on the Desire HD, and now we have another device to add to the list: the EVO 4G. [via XDA]
  • The first kernel for unlocked bootloaders on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now waiting for your download, so head over to the link for instructions. [via XDA]
  • If you've been waiting and hoping for CyanogenMod 7 on your HTC Sensation or EVO 3D so you can shed the Sense UI, that time may be very close at hand. According to a member of the CyanogenMod team, an early alpha build for both devices may be available by the end of this weekend, so keep an eye out. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • Two new unofficial ROMs -- one for Windows Phone Mango and another for NoDo --are now available for the Samsung Omnia 7. The Mango ROM improves the device's radio, camera drivers and motion sensors, in addition to a few other enhancements. [via WPCentral]
Refreshes already covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android Updates:
  • Remember the Gingerbread update that's rolling out to the T-Mobile myTouch 4G? If waiting for the OTA download doesn't mesh with your level of patience (or lack thereof), you'll be able to head to a corporate-owned retail store starting August 5th to receive the update manually. [via T-Mobile]
  • The Kyocera Echo's rollout of Gingerbread may be starting tomorrow and getting pushed out to customers over a four-day period. The new refresh also adds Swype 3.0 and security enhancements. [via SprintFeed]
  • Gingerbread is also currently heading to Verizon's Motorola Droid X2. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Sony Ericsson announced that users of the Xperia X10 won't be left off of the Android 2.3 bandwagon either -- it's been confirmed that global and carrier-unlocked versions are receiving the update, though it's up to specific carriers to decide if they want to push the update out as well. [via MobileBurn]
  • Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 is the recipient of a minor software update that aims to improve server connection for email and contacts. The OTA download can be yours by going into settings and having the phone check for updates. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The original HTC Desire's getting its turn for Android 2.3, but the OTA update is currently going out to unbranded devices only. [via HTC Desire Portal]
  • Users have been reporting an issue with their Samsung Fascinates receiving incoming calls after the latest update, and the latest update, called ED05, will be pushed to phones over the next few days to help resolve that concern, while fixing a couple SMS bugs as well. [via Droid-Life]

Unofficial updates, custom ROMs, and misc. hackery:
  • A new leaked Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G, EG22, can be had now. The leak bumps the device up to Android 2.3.4. [via PPC Geeks Forum]
  • The Motorola Triumph hasn't even been out for ten days, but it already has ClockworkMod Recovery. [via AndroidForums]
  • Peter Alfonso's released Android 2.3.5 as a custom download for the original Droid. Follow the via link for instructions on how to download and install it. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Revolutionary S-OFF tool has now been released as an early developer preview. The tool will give you full access to download and install custom ROMs for several devices, including the HTC EVO 3D and Sensation. [via AndroidCentral]

Other Platforms:
  • T-Mobile pushed out a firmware update to the HTC HD7 this week, though no change log was provided. If you didn't receive a notification on your phone informing you of the update, connect it to your Zune Desktop and check for updates. [via WPCentral]
  • The Dell Venue Pro's also on the receiving end of a firmware refresh, which brings with it a load of various bug fixes. [via Twitter]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Mike wrote in to let us know that Sony Ericsson is backing off again, now saying that information about the X10 update "was a bit too premature." Shocking, we know.

Xperia X10 gets Gingerbread update, gratuitous cookie pictures ensue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3.3androidgingerbreadgooglesoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesony ericssonSonyEricssonupdatex10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 getting Gingerbread in August, can finally show face in public (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-getting-gingerbread-in-august-can-fina/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-getting-gingerbread-in-august-can-fina/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-getting-gingerbread-in-august-can-fina/#comments It's no big surprise that Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 has some Android 2.3-filled days to look forward to -- heck, we've known that the smartphone would eventually be treated to Gingerbread before it actually got 2.1. At long last, the handset maker is finally offering up a few extra details about the inevitable upgrade, now set for early-August. The company has addressed some user concerns regarding changes to functionality that will come with the upgrade, assuring users that new version of the software will keep the phone's camera UI intact and will feature newer functionality like the company's Facebook Inside Xperia feature. Catch the Gingerbready video below, which unfortunately makes surviving the summer on a lesser build no less painless.

Continue reading Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 getting Gingerbread in August, can finally show face in public (video)

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 getting Gingerbread in August, can finally show face in public (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android 2.1 update now available for AT&T Xperia X10 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Adam]

Xperia X10 goes on sale for just a dollar on contract, Gingerbread-flavored future makes it appealing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S. - If you're wondering about the X10 Mini, X10 Mini Pro or X8, those are all stuck on Android 2.1.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Xperia X10 to get Android 2.3 this summer, makes us rub our eyes in disbelief originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's multitouch update rolling out now; X8, X10 Mini, and X10 Mini Pro getting ANT+ support soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonfirmwaremulti touchmulti-touchMultiTouchpinch to zoomPinchToZoomsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProx8xperiaxperia x10xperia x10 minixperia x10 mini proxperia x8XperiaX10XperiaX10MiniXperiaX10MiniProXperiaX8Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's pinch-to-zoom update starts rolling out this week -- in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/#commentsIt's been a long, tough, road, but customers of Sony Ericsson's beleaguered X10 have some reason to celebrate this week as the Japanese version offered on NTT DoCoMo becomes the first to get an official multitouch software upgrade. Mind you, it's not a full, perfect multitouch implementation: pinch-to-zoom is actually the only gesture supported, which means rotation (in Maps, for example) won't work, and it's also not guaranteed to work in all multitouch-capable third-party apps. Furthermore, Sony Ericsson isn't yet talking about when the update will be available for other markets -- and considering the phased Android 2.1 rollout, some markets could be in for a bit of a wait.

[Thanks, Vidit]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's pinch-to-zoom update starts rolling out this week -- in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson: no OS updates for Xperia X10 beyond Android 2.1, it's better than 2.2 anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1eclairfirmwarefroyomobile osMobileOsoperating systemOperatingSystemossoftwaresony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/#comments Holiday spirit over in Best Buy land must mean "getting rid of old stock by discounting it." The Droid Incredible and Xperia X10 are among the handsets to be featured in the big retailer's December mobile sale, which will involve offering up four free phones each day (one for each carrier) at a price of $0 upfront and subject to the usual two-year agreement. LG's Optimus T and Optimus S will also get their moment in the spotlight this month, though the discount there isn't exactly massive when you consider that the S started life costing $50 on contract. Speaking of S-branded Android phones, wasn't it Best Buy that first leaked out the next Nexus? Now that'd be a holiday offer worth talking about.

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Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video)

Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 hacked to support multitouch, sort of originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonhackmobilemulti touchmulti-touchMultiTouchsonysony ericssonSonyEricssontouchscreenx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak, HTC Surround, white Samsung Fascinate, and Taylor Swift-ified white SE X10 coming to Best Buy exclusively]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/#comments We've got a little more detail on those four new pre-orderable phones up in Best Buy Mobile's business this week now that the news has gone from leak status to official, and needless to say, the truth is even stranger than fiction. The Dell Streak will be available for the first time in retail stores for $299.99 on contract come October 24, joined by a white version of Verizon's Samsung Fascinate for $149.99 on contract; those two will be followed on November 8 by the HTC Surround for $199. Here's where it gets interesting, though: the white Sony Ericsson X10 for AT&T -- also rumored in our original leak -- will come pre-loaded with "The Essential Taylor Swift Experience," which frankly doesn't paint a picture of the target demographic we'd really expected. But hey, we like surprises! What does her essential experience entail, exactly? Two albums, a new single, ringtone and video content, and access to her new album when it launches on October 25. This bad boy also comes in on October 24 for $99 on contract. Best Buy claims that all four of these are in-store exclusives... which, particularly with the Surround, is pretty insane. Follow the break for the press release.

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Dell Streak, HTC Surround, white Samsung Fascinate, and Taylor Swift-ified white SE X10 coming to Best Buy exclusively originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattbest buyBestBuydellericssonfascinategooglehtcsamsungsonysonye ericssonSonyeEricssonstreaksurroundverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwhitewindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7x10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:27:00 EST<![CDATA[White Samsung Fascinate and Sony Ericsson X10 joining Dell Streak in Best Buy this month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/white-samsung-fascinate-and-sony-ericsson-x10-joining-dell-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/white-samsung-fascinate-and-sony-ericsson-x10-joining-dell-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/white-samsung-fascinate-and-sony-ericsson-x10-joining-dell-strea/#comments Let's be real: almost every phone looks better in white. Okay, so that's strictly a matter of personal opinion -- but if you're a white phone kind of person, turn your attention away from the forever-delayed iPhone 4 and toward a couple that are launching shortly thanks to some new details from Best Buy. Turns out Verizon's white Fascinate and AT&T's white X10 are both scheduled to hit on October 24, alongside the Dell Streak -- not in white, by the bye -- followed by the HTC Surround on November 8 (which we already knew). Any of 'em can be yours for a $50 deposit.

Update: We've been told that the white Fascinate and X10 will be exclusives for Best Buy, at least at first.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

White Samsung Fascinate and Sony Ericsson X10 joining Dell Streak in Best Buy this month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Sony Ericsson pushes Android 2.1 upgrade for X10 family back to 'late October' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOsdelaydelayedeclairfirmwaresony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's Xperia Android upgrade roadmap leaks out, shows 720p recording but no Froyo]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/sony-ericssons-xperia-roadmap-leaks-out-shows-720p-video-recor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/sony-ericssons-xperia-roadmap-leaks-out-shows-720p-video-recor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/sony-ericssons-xperia-roadmap-leaks-out-shows-720p-video-recor/#comments Sony Ericsson made it clear way back in May that the Xperia X10 family wouldn't stay at the antiquated Android 1.6 forever -- come Q4 2010, they'd get an Eclair with freshly revamped Timescape and Mediascape filling. Now, it looks like the company's codified that promise in this allegedly leaked German roadmap. Spotted by a tipster at the Xperia X10 Blog at IFA 2010 in Berlin, the document describes a 720p video recording mode (with continuous autofocus) for the Xperia X10 alone, plus Facebook and Twitter contacts integration, an HTML5-compliant browser and five homescreen pages for the entire Xperia series with the release of Android 2.1. There's also a separate "2.1x" release after that to bring the two 'scapes up to snuff, and it seems the Xperia X8's being bundled with the mini and mini pro as far as updates go. There's sadly no mention of Android 2.2, but we wouldn't yet count it out -- for all we know, the very next page of that leaflet could be oozing delicious frozen yogurt all over these phones.

Sony Ericsson's Xperia Android upgrade roadmap leaks out, shows 720p recording but no Froyo originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Android 2.1Android2.1EclairSonysony ericssonSonyEricssonX10 miniX10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProXperiaXperia X10xperia X10 miniXperia x10 mini proXperia X8XperiaX10XperiaX10MiniXperiaX10MiniProXperiaX8Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia X10 family's Android 2.1 upgrade coming by end of September, says Sony Ericsson UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/#comments When we talked to Sony Ericsson for the Xperia X10 for AT&T review, reps informed us that the phone is upgradeable but no further information could be provided. Now, we can't say if this latest bit is global or just for those across the pond, but the official Twitter account of SE's UK arm wrote today that Android 2.1 is "due for release before the end of September this year." Certainly a step up from the Q4 2010 time frame we heard previously, but again, we've no clue if this applies to the US as well -- we've messaged a stateside rep and will let you know what we hear. A blessing for some X10 family owners, just a cherry on top for others.

[Thanks, Henrik]

Xperia X10 family's Android 2.1 upgrade coming by end of September, says Sony Ericsson UK originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1Android2.1eclairsesony ericssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-for-atandt-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-for-atandt-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-for-atandt-review/#comments We've already published a pretty exhaustive review of Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 some five months ago, but it's taken until this month for it to reach AT&T's network and retail chain. A lot's changed in the mobile phone market since then -- the iPhone 4, the EVO 4G, Dell Streak, numerous Verizon Droids, and so on. Does the X10 still compete? Read on to find out.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>at and tAtAndTattreviewsesony ericssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: Gluts and glory]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/switched-on-gluts-and-glory/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/switched-on-gluts-and-glory/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/switched-on-gluts-and-glory/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

Before the mass adoption of smartphones in the U.S., many fretted that the heavy subsidization model was feeding a free handset model that would keep Americans hopelessly addicted to basic voice plans and phones optimized for them. The price consumers paid in relation to the value of the handset, it was argued, was hopelessly out of whack. This year, a string of successful smartphones have shown that an increasing percentage of U.S. consumers are willing to pay $200 for a flagship device. On the other hand, there's still ample evidence that price and value can remain disconnected. And the carriers aren't making it much easier.

The smartphone surge has been driven in part by a desire to acquire the best and by a response to carrier advertising. However, a recent run-up in advanced smartphones have made it difficult to define a clear top of the line at many carriers, and carriers simply cannot promote them all with the same attention lavished on the iPhone or original Droid. Take the turn of events at Verizon, for example, which in the space of a few months has rolled out the Droid Incredible, Droid X and Droid 2, with the Samsung Fascinate in the wings. At least the first three have been all priced at $199, with strong precedent for the Fascinate coming in at that level. And while AT&T has been a bit more diverse in the operating systems of its recent spate of high-end contenders -- the iPhone 4, BlackBerry Torch and Samsung Captivate -- they too have all been priced at $199.

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Switched On: Gluts and glory originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Celebrity Nerds confirms what you always knew, deep in your heart of hearts: that stars are nerds like us. Send in your own confirmations of this fact right here.

Oh, Justin Timberlake. Why does he insist on confusing us? Known BlackBerry user (plenty of photographic evidence to back this one up) JTimbs recently got our hearts all a flutter when he tweeted -- about Entourage, no less -- from the Twitter for Android app. Wait, what? Android? Yes, that's right. So, of course we've spent the last hour doing 'research' on the internet searching desperately for photographic evidence. What did we find? Just a photo culled from the top of Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings -- but this is no BlackBerry, friend. No, they've got it all wrong, if you ask us. Timberlake, known Sony spokesperson, appears to be holding an Xperia X10. Of course, that raises an even more troubling question -- Twitter for Android works only on devices with OS 2.1 and above, so the X10 running its current version of 1.6 wouldn't cut the mustard. Unless Justin is getting special treatment from Sony with an Eclair device? Our heart just skipped a beat.

Update: Just to clarify, Timberlake's tweet did not come from the X10's Timescape app. As you can see right here, those tweets are identified as coming from "Sony Ericsson X10."

[Thanks, Trucker boy]

Celebrity Nerds: Justin Timberlake -- secret Android lover? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberrycelebrity blackberry userscelebrity nerdsCelebrityBlackberryUserscelebritynerdsjustin timberlakeJustinTimberlakesonysony ericssonSony Ericsson XPERIA X10SonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaX10twittertwitter for androidTwitterForAndroidx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 officially debuts on AT&T: $130 on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/#comments If ever there were a place for using the phrase "it's about time," this would be it. If you'll recall, we heard rumors that Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 would be headed to AT&T as far back as November of last year, possibly proving just how grueling the certification process is for getting a handset onto Ma Bell's network. Those whispers flared up again back in April, and our hunches about yesterday's tease seem to be confirmed today. The Android-powered X10 (v1.6 so far as we can tell, but the PR carefully dodges the issue) will be available for consumers starting on August 15th, with the handset boasting a 4-inch touchpanel, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, inbuilt GPS, 8.1 megapixel camera (with LED flash), 8GB of onboard memory, a 2GB flash card and a couple of SE's own apps atop the stock Android build (Mediascape and Timescape). AT&T's claiming that this bad boy will set you back $149.99 on a 2-year service plan, but Sony's saying that it can be picked up in a local Sony Style store for $20 less. Oh, and if you wait a week, it'll be $49.99 on contract over at Amazon. Decisions, decisions.

Update: Yep, it's Android 1.6. Commence weeping.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 officially debuts on AT&T: $130 on contract

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 officially debuts on AT&T: $130 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidgsmnow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleSEsmartphoneSnapdragonSony EricssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony teases something smarter, our money's on Xperia]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/#comments Sony's website is slowly ticking down the hours, minutes and seconds until the company's latest product launch, but like all other Sony teasers in recent memory, there's little real doubt. If references to "X10" peppered through the site's source code left any doubt, this picture should clear it up -- mark our words, that's an Xperia X10 underneath the clock. Apparently the four-inch Android smartphone is finally ready for its US debut, though whether it's "smarter" or no will probably depend on which version of the OS it ships with. Expect an AT&T launch, and be sure to read our full review.

Update: As numerous commenters and tipsters have pointed out, Sony hasn't gone to much trouble to hide what's going on -- all you need to do to see the trademark Xperia logo is drop that image into a photo editor and crank up the brightness.

[Thanks, Jason]

Sony teases something smarter, our money's on Xperia originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidcountdown clockCountdownClocksmarter is comingSmarterIsComingsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonteaseteaserX10XperiaXperia X10XperiaX10Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Samsung Eternity II hitting AT&T in the coming weeks?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/#comments You might remember that we'd said back in April that AT&T would be picking up the Sony Ericsson X10 in the 30th week of the year. Well, turns out we weren't exactly right, but it seems we're going to end up being pretty damn close. We're hearing that AT&T is lining up for a launch some time between the middle of August and the middle of September; smartphone data is required, of course, and it'll cost independent dealers $345 per unit (retail pricing is anyone's guess). Also launching in the same timeframe will be the Samsung Eternity II, a device BGR had mentioned back in June. No details on this one, but we'd assume it'll be a slicker, higher-spec follow-on to the original Eternity from way back in '08. Sadly, there's no indication these X10s will have anything other than the dusty Android 1.6-based platform they've been running everywhere since their global launch, so get ready to travel back in time if you end up cross-shopping this with the Captivate.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Samsung Eternity II hitting AT&T in the coming weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Sergio M.]

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Sony Ericsson X10 firmware update introduces wildly annoying WiFi bug originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugericssonfirmwaremobileSONYsony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been rooted, all is right with the world]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-has-been-rooted-all-is-right-with-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-has-been-rooted-all-is-right-with-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-has-been-rooted-all-is-right-with-the/#commentsSony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been rooted, all is right with the worldSony Ericsson's Xperia X10 has been out and about for some time, facing off against the competition and predictably getting ripped to shreds. Now it has reached the next natural step of its evolution: receiving the root treatment by a bloke at xda-developers. Users Jerpelea, biktor_gj, and Bin4ry over there have posted step-by-step instructions on how to locate your device ID, re-flash your phone, and then enable superuser abilities. It all looks particularly straightforward, as far as these things go, and so if you're looking for a bit more control this weekend don't hesitate to click on through.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been rooted, all is right with the world originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 gets software update (and no, it's not Eclair) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now you know that (one of) AMOLED's Achilles' heel is readability in direct sunlight. But Samsung's been working hard to fix that with its new Super AMOLED technology. Techblog took the display to task by pitting the Samsung Galaxy S (4-inch, 480 x 800 pixel Super AMOLED) against the HTC Desire (3.7-inch 480 x 800 pixel AMOLED) and Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 (4-inch, 480 x 854 pixel TFT LCD). It's clear from the video embedded after the break that the LCD still has the edge in the harsh Greek sun, but the Super AMOLED certainly makes a much stronger showing than its AMOLED sib. In fact, differences in visibility between the LCD and Super AMOLED are often indistinguishable, like the picture above. That'll be good news for us just as soon as Samsung can start meeting demand... regardless of what Stevie J has to say. Check the video after the break and be sure to click the source for some more side-by-side pics, including a few taken indoors where that Super AMOLED display really shines.

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Super AMOLED vs AMOLED vs LCD in direct sunlight... fight! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoleddesiredisplayfightgalaxy sGalaxyShtclcds-amoledsamsungsony ericssonSonyEricssonsunlightsuper amoledSuperAmoledtft lcdTftLcdvideox10xperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:45:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/how-would-you-change-sony-ericssons-xperia-x10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/how-would-you-change-sony-ericssons-xperia-x10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/how-would-you-change-sony-ericssons-xperia-x10/#comments You may not agree with Sony Ericsson's time table, nor their decision on what flavor of Android to use, but let's face it: you were intrigued when SE told you the Xperia X10 would be its first Google-fied smartphone. To date, the X10 has yet to gain the kind of global appreciation shared by the Motorola Droid, Nexus One or iPhone, but that's not to say quite a few of you haven't ended up with one. We had our fair share of gripes and grins when reviewing the thing, but as you well know, this is no place for us to rehash what we've already explained. Rather, we're curious to know how exactly you feel about the Xperia X10. In what can only be described as the most competitive smartphone landscape in the history of the world, the X10 is going up against some huge players; do you feel that the product SE has delivered is up to snuff? Would you have rather seen a different version of Android from the start? Any issues with the touch panel, camera, or industrial design? Digging those hard buttons below the display? We have to imaging that the X11 is already floating around in someone's mind, and chances are high that they'll be looking in comments for advice on where to turn. No pressure.

How would you change Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfeaturesgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycSESony EricssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:03:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't!: Sony's Sir Howard says 'when you beat Apple, you're dominating']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-sir-howard-says-when-you-beat-apple-youre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-sir-howard-says-when-you-beat-apple-youre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-sir-howard-says-when-you-beat-apple-youre/#comments Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has always been delightfully direct, and he didn't hold back at Google's I/O conference: talking about Sony Ericsson with Eric Schmidt during the Google TV launch, Sir Howard noted that the Xperia X10 is the best-selling handset in Japan, and that "when you beat Apple, you're dominating -- it's the new definition." Strong words from a gadget titan -- we'll leave it to you to debate their veracity.

CE-Oh no he didn't!: Sony's Sir Howard says 'when you beat Apple, you're dominating' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidce oh noce oh no he didntce-oh noce-oh no he didntce-oh-noce-oh-no-he-didntCe-ohNoCe-ohNoHeDidntCeOhNoCeOhNoHeDidntgooglehoward stringerHowardStringerjapansir howard stringerSirHowardStringersonysony ericssonSonyEricssonx10xperia x10XperiaX10Thu, 20 May 2010 14:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson X10 family to get Android 2.1 in 'Q4 2010']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sony-ericsson-x10-family-to-get-android-2-1-in-q4-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sony-ericsson-x10-family-to-get-android-2-1-in-q4-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sony-ericsson-x10-family-to-get-android-2-1-in-q4-2010/#comments The Xperia X10, one of the big mindshare-grabbing devices of the smartphone world, made us wait a cool six months between its November announcement and wide retail availability in April. One of the secret hopes while all that waiting was going on was that perhaps SE would surprise us and upgrade the dusty old Android 1.6 base installation to a fresh and creamy Eclair (2.1) or even a frosty Froyo (2.2) treat shortly after launch. Time to lay those dreams to rest, dear friends, as Sony Ericsson has come with an official schedule for upgrading the firmware on the Xperia X10 and its X10 mini and X10 mini pro siblings, which places the Android 2.1 delivery in the fourth quarter of 2010 -- and knowing the company that probably means closer to Christmas than Halloween. All we can say is you'd better really like that UX platform a great deal, because it'll be the only thing you'll be seeing for quite a while on Sony Ericsson's Googlephones.

Sony Ericsson X10 family to get Android 2.1 in 'Q4 2010' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android eclairandroid osAndroid2.1AndroidEclairAndroidOsbreaking newsBreakingNewseclairfirmwaresoftwaresony ericssonsony ericsson x10sony ericsson xperia x10SonyEricssonSonyEricssonX10SonyEricssonXperiaX10updateupgradeuxuxpx10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia X10 Mini coming to Vodafone soon?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/xperia-x10-mini-coming-to-vodafone-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/xperia-x10-mini-coming-to-vodafone-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/xperia-x10-mini-coming-to-vodafone-soon/#commentsWeight: 88 grams. Talk time: 4 hours. Pictures and video: right here. We told you everything there was to know about Sony Ericsson's diminutive Xperia X10 mini during Mobile World Congress, but we didn't know when and where it might arrive. According to the image at right, the answers are "soon" and "Vodafone," respectively; Cool Smartphone tells us the pic was plucked from Vodafone's May catalog. Assuming it's the real deal, expect Robyn to land on European branches this summer for an undisclosed price, and appear in teenybopper music videos next fall.

Xperia X10 Mini coming to Vodafone soon? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 04:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>RobynSEsony ericssonSony Ericsson XperiaSonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiavodafonex10x10 miniX10MiniXperiaXperia X10Xperia X10 miniXperiaX10XperiaX10MiniMon, 03 May 2010 04:52:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T scheduled to get Sony Ericsson X10 in week 30 of this year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/atandt-scheduled-to-get-sony-ericsson-x10-in-week-30-of-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/atandt-scheduled-to-get-sony-ericsson-x10-in-week-30-of-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/atandt-scheduled-to-get-sony-ericsson-x10-in-week-30-of-this-year/#commentsWe've just gotten word from a trusted source that AT&T is currently signed up to get Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 in fiscal week 30 of 2010, which represents the tail end of July and the beginning of August. Naturally, those plans can change -- AT&T has been known to drop Sony Ericssons from the lineup at the last minute, after all, and there's no way they could have that week 30 time frame locked in with certainty this far in advance -- but it seems at least plausible considering the fact that an 850 / 1900MHz 3G version of the device exists (we've tested it) and that AT&T's significantly ramping up its support for Android this year. Of course, the relevance of an Android 1.6-powered X10 in the third quarter is an open question, but sadly, it could very well be the top-of-the-line Android device in AT&T's roster even that far down the road. We'll see how this plays out.

AT&T scheduled to get Sony Ericsson X10 in week 30 of this year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson X10 can do multitouch after all, will get Android 2.1 in September? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1ericssonmulti-touchmultitouchsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/#comments Occasionally we've had strangers -- very likely non-Engadget readers -- coming up to us and ask, "Sorry mate, but is that the iPad?" To which we reply, "No, it's the Dell Mini 5." This may sound like a silly boo-boo to make, but there is this common misconception of the iPad being just "a bigger iPhone" while not knowing how much bigger it is (despite our best effort). To clear this up once and for all, we've brought the two devices in question together -- the Mini 5 / Streak smartphone on the left, and the iPad on the right. Now it's up to you guys to spread the love.

As a bonus, we also threw in various phones -- HTC HD mini, Nexus One, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, and HTC HD2 -- to pile on top of Apple's latest toy, just to kill the Sunday afternoon. No magical and revolutionary devices were harmed in the making of this article.

[Thanks for the toys, Chris and Andy]

Gallery: iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on)

Apple iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Phil T.]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 coming to Rogers on April 15, free Bluetooth headset in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcanadaericssongooglemobilerogersrogers wirelessRogersWirelesssonysony ericssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia X10 multitouch issue is hardware-related?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/xperia-x10-multitouch-issue-hardware-related/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/xperia-x10-multitouch-issue-hardware-related/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/xperia-x10-multitouch-issue-hardware-related/#comments Sony Ericsson's flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia X10, has been plagued by laggy performance since we first laid eyes on it, but that won't always be the case; the company has confirmed repeatedly that upgrades (including a newer Android OS version) will come. However, it now seems that multitouch is not in the cards. "There's no multitouch in X10 - and I also can confirm that it's not only related to [software] but also to [hardware]," said product manager Rikard Skogberg at the official company blog. If true, that means the X10 won't get multitouch even when rooted, much less a Nexus One or Milestone-like level of native, official multitouch support. But remember, Sony Ericsson has fancy UI quirks of its own -- though you may never pinch-to-zoom on an X10, at least you can enjoy reticulating Splines.

[Thanks, Björn R.]

Xperia X10 multitouch issue is hardware-related? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidmulti touchmulti-touchmultitouchRikard SkogbergRikardSkogbergrootrootedsesony ericssonSony Ericsson Xperia X10SonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaX10splinesX10XperiaXperia X10XperiaX10Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-review/#comments Of the world's largest phone manufacturers, perhaps none has taken a more twisted road to smartphone ubiquity than Sony Ericsson. It began its journey back in the pre-joint venture Ericsson days by throwing its weight behind Symbian, a smartphone platform that would ultimately become the world's most popular -- but it made a fatal error in supporting the doomed UIQ flavor that never saw even a fraction of the support its S60 cousin did. UIQ's untimely (but predicted) collapse last year left the company nearly rudderless and ill-equipped to deal with competitors like Nokia, HTC, and Apple, all of whom had long since embraced other platforms -- all with fighting chances of market dominance.

Left without a platform to champion, Sony Ericsson would ultimately continue supporting Symbian through its involvement with the Symbian Foundation and phones like the Satio and Vivaz... and it would ramp up support for Windows Mobile with the Xperia X1 and X2... and it would bring Android into the fold with the X10, all within a few months of each other. All told, Sony Ericsson enters 2010 actively supporting three unrelated smartphone platforms, and comments by CEO Bert Norberg at MWC in February lead us to believe that they'd be happy to take on a fourth (or more) if the opportunity presented itself. It's an odd strategy to be sure, particularly for a company that's struggling mightily and shrinking its workforce more than any other top-five manufacturer. How it intends to effectively compete on three different fronts without spreading itself hopelessly thin, well... that remains a huge question mark.

That said, the Xperia X10 is perhaps the most promising of Sony Ericsson's confusing crop of modern smartphones, combining attractive hardware with killer specs, Android, and an intriguing custom skin. Does it hold its own against modern competitors like HTC's Nexus One and Desire? And more importantly, can it keep Sony Ericsson from going over the brink? Read on to find out.

Note: Sony Ericsson contacted us shortly after the review was published to let us know that this particular X10 is running pre-production firmware, which may account for some of the issues we had with keyboard performance and occasional sluggishness. Let's hope!

Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6donutericssonreviewSONYsony ericssonSonyEricssontimescapex10xperiaXPERIA X10XperiaX10Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 finally arrives in UK, T-Mobile will deliver it within 10 days]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-finally-arrives-in-uk-t-mobile-will-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-finally-arrives-in-uk-t-mobile-will-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-finally-arrives-in-uk-t-mobile-will-de/#comments At long last, the protracted wait for Sony Ericsson's first Android phone is coming to an end. T-Mobile's web store has this morning added the Xperia X10 to its stable of mobile devices, though it requests 10 days' worth of patience before getting the handsets out to their impatient new owners. Pricing is surprisingly higher than that associated with the HTC Desire -- the £15 per month two-year contract that nets you the Nexus One clone for £129 ($194) requires a steeper £191 ($287) for the X10. Mind you, with that delivery delay dragging you into April, you might want to hold out a tiny bit longer to see what propositions Vodafone may have in store for prospective purchasers of the X10.

[Thanks, Jay]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 finally arrives in UK, T-Mobile will deliver it within 10 days originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson X10 unboxed by -- who else -- Sony Ericsson originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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