Catching up
Smartphone straggler Sony Ericsson has announced it will be rolling-out Android version 2.3.4 to the 2011 Xperia range in October, in selected markets. To celebrate it has also launched a brand-new smartphone running this version of Android, called the Xperia neo V, which will also become available in selected markets in Q4.
SE has a mixed record when it comes to keeping its customers up to date with the latest versions of Android, much to their chagrin. It is attempting to rectify this situation, and was keen to stress the following new features enabled by the update:
- 3D sweep panorama to capture images to view on a 3D TV
- Facebook Inside XperiaV2 key features: discover and share apps via Facebook, like music from FM radio, 'new from friends' gallery
- Use USB peripherals by connecting toSony Ericsson LiveDock
- Swipetext imput
- Screenshot capture
The Xperia neo V is a mid-range phone. It runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 SoC, which was appearing in some top-end smartphones towards the end of last year. It has a 3.7 inch display, front and back cameras, and HDMI support.
"With this software upgrade, we are bringing a wealth of new and really entertaining experiences to all our 2011 Xperia 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."
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Sony Ericsson XperiaTM neo V |
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Colours |
White Blue Gradient Silver |
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Facts |
Size: 116 x 57 x 13mm Weight: 126g Operating system: GoogleTM Android 2.3 (Gingerbread version 2.3.4) Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 |
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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 stabiliser Red-eye reduction Scene detection Self-timer Send to web Smile detection Sweep panorama Touch capture Touch focus Video light Video recording Video stabiliser |
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Music |
Album art BluetoothTM stereo (A2DP) Media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNowTM service Sony Ericsson Music player TrackIDTM music recognition xLOUDTM |
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Internet |
Android MarketTM Bookmarks GoogleTM search Google VoiceTM Search Pan & zoom Web browser (WebKit) |
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Communication |
Call list Conference calls FacebookTM application Facebook inside XperiaTM V2 Google TalkTM video chat* Noise Shield Polyphonic ringtones Sony Ericsson TimescapeTM Speakerphone TwitterTM (TimescapeTM integration) Vibrating alert Video chat ready |
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Messaging |
Conversations Google MailTM Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) |
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Design |
Auto rotation Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) Live wallpaper Picture wallpaper Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Swipe to write Touch screen |
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Entertainment |
3D games Media browser Motion gaming Radio (FM radio with RDS) Video streaming YouTubeTM |
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Organiser
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Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Document readers E-Manual Flight mode Google CalendarTM Google Gallery 3D Infinite button Phonebook Setup guide Widget manager |
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Connectivity
All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market. |
3.5 mm audio jack aGPS BluetoothTM technology DLNA CertifiedTM Google LatitudeTM Google MapsTM for Mobile Google MapsTM with Street View HDMITM support Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Modem Native USB tethering Synchronisation via FacebookTM Synchronisation via Google SyncTM Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® TV Out USB mass storage USB High speed 2.0 support Wi-Fi® Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality WisepilotTM turn-by-turn navigation |
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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 |
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Memory |
Phone memory: Up to 320MB Memory card support: microSDTM, up to 32GB Memory card included: 2GB microSDTM |
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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. |
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Networks |
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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In the kit |
XperiaTM neo V 1500 mAh battery Stereo portable handsfree 2GB microSDTM memory card Charger Micro USB cable for charging Synchronisation and file transfer User documentation |
