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Sony Xperia S heading to Canada on April 17th, exclusive to Sony Stores

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Still patiently waiting to find out when Sony’s NXT child will hit Canadian shelves? According to the Japanese outfit, residents of the Great White North can finally expect the Xperia S to make a grand entrance on April 17th. The handset is set to be sold exclusively at Sony Stores around the country, but unfortunately, there’s no word on how much it’ll cost. That said, we do know that the 4.3-inch Gingerbread device will only be compatible with Rogers network, so Xperia lovers on Telus and Bell need not apply. So, not all Canadians can grab the new Sony slab, but at least some of you can before your neighbors down south. Continue reading Sony Xperia S heading to Canada on April 17th, exclusive to Sony Stores Sony Xperia S heading to Canada on April 17th, exclusive to Sony Stores originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink MobileSyrup | | Email this | Comments

 

Distro Issue 32: HP's glass-clad Envy 14 Spectre and the state of portable gaming

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With the Ultrabook onslaught in full effect, manufacturers are doing their best to make their Air opponents stand out from the crowd. For its part, HP has outfitted its ultra offering, the Envy 14 Spectre, with a touch of glass and NFC baked-in. In this issue of Distro we’ll find out if those two additions are enough to make it worth the $1,400 starting price. Also in this issue, Sean Buckley reports from GDC 2012 with a look at the portable gaming industry’s “big three.” In addition, we put HTC’s Sense UI 3.6 and Sony’s Xperia S to the test, Tango’s Eric Setton takes on the Q&A and Box Brown draws a Last Word with the drinksman in mind. So grab yourself a beverage and get to downloading. Distro Issue 32 PDF Distro on the iTunes App Store Distro in the Android Market Distro APK (for sideloading) Like Distro on Facebook Follow Distro on Twitter Distro Issue 32: HP’s glass-clad Envy 14 Spectre and the state of portable gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | iTunes , Play Store | Email this | Comments

 

Xperia S, now with more PlayStation Store

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While we generally liked our time with the Xperia S , we were a little perplexed as why it went on sale with a placeholder instead of proper access to Sony’s PlayStation Store . That changes today, as early adopters attempting to access it will now be pointed to a new page where they can download the storefront as-well as the PS Pocket app. Per Android Central , currently there’s around a dozen titles available, although curiously some still require the S’ more gaming-focused brother, the Xperia Play . Seeing the update? Let us know how you fare in the comments. Xperia S, now with more PlayStation Store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Android Central | Email this | Comments

 

Sony Xperia S review

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Has spring 2012 brought a rebirth to the Xperia range, or just a rebranding? On the face of it, that’s an easy one. The Sony Xperia S (codenamed ” Nozomi “) is the first handset we’ve reviewed in the post-Ericsson era and you only have to glance at its spec sheet to see that more has changed than just the logo. The 4.3-inch LCD display outguns older Xperias with a bright and contrasty 1280 x 720 resolution. This feature alone helps the device to sit more snugly on the Sony family sofa, where it can share popcorn with the tablets, PCs and TVs that Kaz & Co. want to merge into a seamless media-munching ecosystem. The Xperia S’ camera pushes in that same direction, shooting 12-megapixel stills and 1080p video and then streaming its creations to other displays over HDMI and DLNA. Rounding it off, you get quirky features like NFC and a distinctive, Bravia-like physical design. But not everything here is so fresh and spring-like: other aspects of the device are still tinged with winter, as you’ll discover if you read on. Gallery: Sony Xperia S review Continue reading Sony Xperia S review Sony Xperia S review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Sony's 2012 Xperia series gets together for awkward family portrait

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While Sony’s newly-christened Xperia phones are a bit difficult to tell apart, there’s nothing quite like getting the whole clan together to tell these statement slabs apart. It’s largely about the size and build differences here — while the 4.3-inch Xperia S readies itself for retail stores very soon, the middleweight Xperia P is showing off its aluminum unibody frame. The Xperia U then shyly rounds out the series with the smallest footprint of the bunch. Hopefully our gallery will help you decide exactly which Sony phone is the one for you. Gallery: Sony Xperia family portrait at MWC 2012 Sony’s 2012 Xperia series gets together for awkward family portrait originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Sony Xperia S now shipping globally, Ion to join the world tour come summer

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Those of you that have been waiting to get your grubby paws on Sony’s Xperia S are in luck, as Sony just confirmed during its keynote that it’s started shipping globally, with the first units available at Sony’s Barcelona store during MWC. Those with stellar memory will recall that’s more concrete than its former Q1 suggestion. To recap, those taking the plunge will be privy to a 1280 x 720 4.3-inch display, a 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel camera all wrapped in a gorgeous shell — albeit one that runs Gingerbread, with an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in due course. Additionally the electronics giant also confirmed the Xperia Ion will be available globally, however those interested will have to wait until summer. It too, totes Gingerbread and a 12-megapixel sensor, but plays host to a larger 4.6-inch display (albeit at the same resolution as the S), a presumably faster dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and delectable LTE. If either strikes your fancy, we humbly suggest our pair of hands-ons from CES — at least if neither the freshly unveiled Xperia U or P are to your liking. Sony Xperia S now shipping globally, Ion to join the world tour come summer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Xperia S UI poses for Mr. Blurrycam, calls itself 'UXP NXT' (video)

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We’ve seen the Sony Xperia S before, heck, we’ve even gotten our grubby mitts on it. The Xperia S UI, on the other hand, has been a bit of an elusive beast. That is, until now — the tech world’s very own out-of-focus paparazzi caught a look at the handset’s upcoming UI, revealing a slightly blurry view of the Xperia S ‘ finer details. The UI is apparently being christened “UXP NXT” and is slathered on top of Android 2.3, though a 4.0 update is reportedly on the way. The video shows off the home and lock screens, gallery, music player and a new rendition of Timescape. Anywho, feel free to check out the above vid in all its blurrycam glory. Xperia S UI poses for Mr. Blurrycam, calls itself ‘UXP NXT’ (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink PhoneArena | YouTube , XperiaBlog | Email this | Comments

 

Sony Xperia U 'Kumquat' pics leak, gets sized up ahead of MWC

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It looks like one of Sony’s latest creations, the Xperia S , could be getting a little brother at next week’s Mobile World Congress, according to a series of leaked pics. Sixteen crystal-clear images show the new sibling — none other than the previously seen ST25i , aka Xperia U or Kumquat — snuggled up to the Xperia S. As it appears, the handset will likely be a lower-end offering in the Xperia lineup: it’s said to feature a 3.5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) Reality Display, a 1GHz dual-core CPU, Exmor R sensor with 720p video capture and a tiny user-replaceable 1,290mAh battery. Oh, and Android 2.3.7 is rumored, though the rumor specifically mentions it will soon be upgraded to ICS. If these whispers turn out to be accurate, the U will likely be pitched as a smaller and less expensive option for fans of the Xperia S’s design. Also, we don’t foresee the device’s Sony Ericsson branding to make an appearance at the show, given the two companies’ recent divorce . To check out the full suite of comparison pics, check out the source link below. [Thanks, Pavlo] Continue reading Sony Xperia U ‘Kumquat’ pics leak, gets sized up ahead of MWC Sony Xperia U ‘Kumquat’ pics leak, gets sized up ahead of MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink DataCider (translated) , GetNews | IT168 | Email this | Comments

 

Sony Xperia Sola appears at US Patent Office, forgets to mention its codename

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So far, the extent of Sony’s 2012 smartphone portfolio for the US extends only to the AT&T-bound Xperia Ion , with no word just yet whether the see-through banded Xperia S will arrive on American shores. What happens if it was called the Xperia Sola? That very name’s showed up at the US Patent and Trademark Office, although that’s largely it. So it could be a phone we’ve already seen, or perhaps one of those many road-mapped pseudonyms . Well, with a certain big mobile event just around the corner, we’re sure to get a few more answers on Sony’s other plans for the New World later this month. Sony Xperia Sola appears at US Patent Office, forgets to mention its codename originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink PocketNow | US Patent and Trademark Office | Email this | Comments

 

Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012

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This week may not have been incredibly packed with news in the mobile world, but it was still easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here’s some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of January 23, 2012: Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012 Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments