Unlock Motorola Atrix 4G bootloader

[PUDDING] Edible Pudding! (Unlock your BL OLYFR/ATT)
Disclaimer: Tested on 1.8.3 using sbf_flash and RSDLITE 5.3.1, usual warnings being responsible for your own actions yada yada

YOU WILL LOSE ALL FILES IN /DATA backup is your friend.

Prepare: If you're in windows land you will need to re-install drivers. Thanks for the link.
If Titanium Backup destroyed your Fingerprint Scanner settings try this fingerprint fix for most cases.
RSDLite 5.3.1 link
x64 Windows drivers

Guide for beginners provided by: http://goo.gl/vfUXc

Unlocker sbf - flash this with RSDLite 5.3.1 or sbf_flash
http://diamantephoto.com/pudding.rar
http://gititbit.ch/ABLU -git mirror

Fastboot if you don't have it. (Windows version onry, linux users head over to the [HOWTO] link below for moto-fastboot linux)
http://diamantephoto.com/fastboot.rar
http://gititbit.ch/FAST - git mirror

Mods:
Eval and Unknow's Experimental SBF 2.3.4 Guide
Tenfar's CWM
Kennethpenn's AOSP Guide

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Xperia active - a smartphone for your active life

Introducing the Sony Ericsson Xperia active, the ultimate smartphone for your active life. Featuring a 1Ghz processor and running Android Gingerbeard, the Xperia active is dust-proof and water resistant meaning it's perfect for outdoor activities and people who love the great outdoors.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia ray demo videos

Want to get the lowdown on the sleek and stylish Sony Ericsson Xperia Xperia ray. Featuring HD video recording, Reality display with mobile BRAVIA Engine and Exmor R camera technology all running on the latest version of Google Android Gingerbread.

Check out the video to learn more about these fantastic features and more!


Introducing the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray.

Hear lead designer Shigeaki Suzuki sharing his inspirations and Linda Lissola shows us the similarities between beetles, a sunrise and the new Sony Ericsson Xperia ray.


We go hands on with the just announced Xperia Ray. See it compared against the Xperia arc & the Xperia mini. Then we take you on a tour through the different features. More live pics etc. can be found on http://se-first.com

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Atrix 4G Headed for July Gingerbread Update

When we last checked out the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Atrix 4G, we slated it for a late June to July over-the-air release date. Now, it seems that AT&T and Motorola are closing in on a final Gingerbread build for the Atrix that will be available via update some time in July. The July update will be the third over-the-air modification from Motorola and AT&T since the February release of this dual-core superphone.

The update will bring Android 2.3.3 to users on AT&T with a new and improved Motorola Blur skin. Sideloading will be enabled as per AT&T’s new ruling on the issue. Of course, Motorola’s packed some major features into this update including, but not limited to: overscroll glow, application grouping, re-built main applications, downloads management, an improved camera, better power management, a re-done keyboard, and some nifty new animations. The device’s new version of Blur looks a lot like the Droid X’s recently obtained update.

We recently checked out a newer Gingerbread build on the Atrix 4G numbered Build 4.5.47. The smoothness and relative buglessness suggest that a final build is not far from reach. Still, we’re looking at 2.3.3 for the July launch without the added Google Talk video chat capabilities from Android 2.3.4. We imagine Motorola will bring those to the Atrix with a future update in August (or perhaps September).

If you want to check out all of the neatly designed Gingerbread stuff built for the Atrix Gingerbread update, you should travel to our Facebook gallery. Make sure to “like” our page for more exclusive Atrix 4G news and rumors!

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New Xperia™ active video

Check out our latest video, where Marcus shows the new Xperia™ active. It supports ANT+ wireless technology for connecting sport and fitness equipment, and it is classed as IP67, which means that it can be under 1 meter (3 feet) of water for 30 minutes. A truly unique feature of the Xperia™ active lies in its pressure sensor for barometric measuring. As a developer, you can use this sensor in applications, which can be accessed through the Android sensor API.
Stay tuned to Developer World for more information about the pressure sensor in Xperia™ active going forward!

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Ericsson Application Award winners

Yesterday, the winners of the Ericsson Application Awards were crowned. And the winners were the Italian team JustBit in the student category, and the UK based team HipSnip in the company category. Team JustBit’s winning Android™ application use RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and wireless connectivity to keep track of what groceries you have at home. This way the team tried to address not only an everyday problem that most people can relate to, but also a bigger issue with domestic food waste.
Company category winners team HipSnip presented a well structured and thought through idea and application regarding personal shopping. Check out the Ericsson and the Ericsson Application Awards website to learn more about the winning teams and the competition.
From Sony Ericsson, Karl-Johan Dahlström, Head of Developer Relations, and Joakim Nelson, Head of Industry Collaboration & Asset Management, participated as a presenters and Karl-Johan was also part of the jury. Sony Ericsson is very pleased to have been part of this competition, and we’re looking forward to support next year’s competition also!

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Maria Sharapova and Xperia™ active

As you might have heard the big tennis tournament Wimbledon is ongoing right now.
We’re a proud sponsor of the WTA and some of my colleagues got to meet our ambassador Maria Sharapova after she’d tried out the Xperia™ active.

They recorded this video where she really puts Xperia™ active to the test

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Pavan – The Review Competition Winner

A while ago we ran a competition on Facebook where our fans got to compete on being the first to review on of our two upcoming feature phones Sony Ericsson txt pro and Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman phone. Some of them got phones for review and finally four was selected as the finalists. The video reviews from these four finalists where put on Facebook where the other fans could select the winner by using the like button.

The assignment was a tricky one, record a video review that should show the phone in a creative and informative way – all this in only 45 seconds!

The one with the most likes was Pavan from India. Congratulations Pavan!
Here’s his review of the Sony Ericsson txt pro:

Some of my colleagues made a short interview with Pavan to get to know a bit more about him, why he entered this competetion and what he’s going to do with the prize:

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? – I am from Bangalore studying 3rd year Engineering course in Don Bosco Institute Of Technology.

Why did you enter the reviewer competition? – When I came across the review competition, I felt like this is something different, something unique, asking customers to make a review of a brand new phone. So I just had my 50 words submitted in seconds.

What did you think of the competition? – It’s the first time I have taken part in such a huge competition. Right from making the review video to the voting part I enjoyed every bit of it.

Have you always been a fan of Sony Ericsson? – Yes! I have always been a fan of Sony Ericsson. I love the walkman phones you make.

What do you usually look for in a phone? – Apps! A phone which supports a lot of apps would be an ideal phone for me.

What was your favourite feature of the Sony Ericsson txt pro phone? – I liked the Friends App and the threaded way of displaying messages. Both features make texting fun and easy!

Will you recommend the txt pro to your friends? – My friends are already excited to receive the phones!!!!!

What is your favourite Sony Ericsson phone? – My fav is the Xperia X10. One because it’s sleek and second I love the Timespace app it has.

Did you expect to get so many votes and great comments? – Initially I wished the judges selected the final winner, but as the voting went on I was happy to see my LIKES going up by 100 each day.

Now you have won the prize how are you going to decide on how to share the phones? – This is harder than winning the competition. I am waiting for the phones to decide on sharing.

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Pantech has released a new Android smartphone - Vega X +

South Korean company Pantech announced the release of an updated version of its Android smartphone Vega X, the name of which was added the prefix 'plus', and the index model number now IM-A725L.

Novelty is equipped with proprietary user interface, built-in support for playback of DivX files as well as equipped with a 4-inch touch screen resolution WVGA, and built-in digital TV tuner (T-DMB). The model will be sold at a local mobile operator LG U + at around 800 thousand Won (~ $ 740).

Brief specifications Pantech Vega X + (IM-A725L):

Support communications standards: 3G
Dimensions: 122,3 x63, 7x10, 98 mm
Weight: 119,5 grams.
Display: Display: 4-inch, 800x480 pixels
Camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus
Built-in TV primnik (T-DMB)
Memory: 500 MB user accessible slot for microSD memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, GPS
Battery: 1500 mA / h (standard)

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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 2 Tegra 3 and Ice Cream Sandwich will appear in October or November?

Convertible tablet Eee Pad Transformer from ASUS was quite popular on the market. His popularity has ensured the presence of a docking station, which also facilitates typing on the tablet and provides increased battery life of the device. At ASUS's consider the second model after the success of the iPad 2 from Apple and are going to release a successor to the successful continuation of the series. At the moment, was already sold more than 400,000 transformers ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and even some no doubt will be sold in the second half. Sources in Taiwan claim to be a key partner for the company Nvidia intends to pursue further cooperation aimed at the creation of hybrid tablets. Device ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 2 will Nvidia Tegra chip 3 and will be running the operating system Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The model should appear in October or November. Those same sources say that ASUS will get quad-core processor Nvidia netbook running Google Chrome. Called and the presumed value of the tablet Eee Pad Transformer 2 - in the U.S. it is $ 399. That price will generate more profit on sales of the dock, which is expected to be acquired by most buyers.

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HTC EVO 4G +: powerful smartphone for mobile WiMAX networks

HTC has officially announced a smartphone HTC EVO 4G +. Apparently, this model has already appeared in preliminary facts under the name HTC Rider. True, it focuses on the South Korean market and local networks of mobile WiMAX - WiBro, although works in networks GSM / EDGE and WCDMA / HSPA +. HTC EVO 4G + is similar to the American WiMAX smartphone HTC EVO 3D for Sprint, not only has the support of three-dimensional image. In addition, the new European flagship resembles HTC Sensation. The model has a 4.3-inch touch screen with high resolution for a smartphone 960 by 540 pixels, 8-megapixel camera that can shoot 1080p high-definition video and wireless adapters, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n. HTC EVO 4G + based on a powerful dual-core processor with 1.2 GHz and runs on Android 2.3 interface HTC Sense. Among other characteristics - 1 GB flash ROM and RAM, GPS-receiver, microSD-slot interface support HDMI.

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Motorola Droid Bionic will be released before the end of summer

Smartphone Motorola Droid Bionic was first introduced at CES earlier this year and has attracted attention due to a number of notable features. But since the announcement was more than six months, and the actual output device on the market did not take place. In April it was reported that the unit will not be delayed until early summer. Then it was reported that the delay associated with making changes to the original structure of the aircraft, which at the time was to become one of the main proposals of the operator Verizon Wireless with LTE-enabled networks. After this, too, passed a long time, but the release dates of the machine and have not been identified. Moreover, it was reported that due to internal problems, Motorola refuses to release a number of products, and Droid Bionic, strongly delayed with the release, it looked like a candidate for the cuts. But now the official Twitter company reported that the model still on sale and it will happen in the summer. The exact timing is not called, but said that he would receive a number of updates. At the time of the announcement at CES 2011 smartphone features Motorola Droid Bionic were as follows: 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of qHD, dual-core processor with 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, VGA front and the main 8-megapixel camera. In January, these characteristics seemed relevant best offers from other companies, but in July they were not so impressive - a visible advantage over the competition is not observed. Therefore, it is likely that at Motorola are busy refining the model to a level that would have allowed the fight to the flagship devices from other companies. First and foremost it is about creating an advantage over Samsung Galaxy S II and guessing the level of performance next-generation iPhone. Among the assumptions that it can add the engineers there are several versions, such as adding a hardware QWERTY-keyboard interface and modified over Motorola's operating system Android 2.3. But the answer to the question of what exactly will change in the smartphone will be known only to the receipt of the device on the market, which is now known, still take place this summer.

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Submitted by Firefox 5 for Android

The company introduced an update Mozilla Firefox web browser for smartphones based on operating system Android. The fifth version of the popular browser differs in a number of improvements to accelerate the speed of napralennyh work, and it has the function of do-not-track, which was recently added in the desktop version. And like the desktop version of the on-off feature tracking is supported only a limited number of sites. According to the developers, Mozilla Firefox 5 for the Android OS has increased the speed of loading pages, which works in the case of 3G-connections, and improved responsiveness when panning. In addition, users can expect improved compatibility with keyboards SwiftKey and receive an increased number of mobile add-ons to the browser. Mozilla Firefox is 5 already available for download from the App Store Android Market.

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Amazon will begin shipping in September tablets?

We have already reported the company plans to Amazon to bring to market under their own brand tablets. Resource DigiTimes, citing its own sources among manufacturers klmplektuyuschih, reports that these devices will have two and they will be ready by late summer. Therefore, the most probable time data flow plates for sale is the end of August or September 2011, several formerly known earlier deadlines. Peak sales are expected before the sale is scheduled for Thanksgiving. In this case, though, Amazon and is a newcomer in this market, its plans are ambitious - to the end of this year, plans to sell about 4 million tablets in the production of 700 - 800 thousand per month. It is difficult to say whether such plans are feasible, but it is in these figures, the company estimates its capacity in planning ordering parts. Also, despite the fact that originally rumored to have been aware that the foundation will be laid plates Amazon processors Nvidia Tegra, in the end plates will be a platform family of TI OMAP. Touch panels will produce the company Wintek, previously worked with Apple, and devices manufacturing company as a whole will Quanta. Code name plates Coyote and Hollywood and it is possible that their development was attended by experts from Samsung. On their software until a little known - reported that they would support the Instant Video service from Amazon, and Amazon Appstore app store and player Cloud Player.

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«SMS Center" for the Android

Company «SMS Center" announced the release of the eponymous program for smartphones on Android. The program is analogous to the standard application for SMS and has many special features, including free sending SMS. The program is an alternative to the standard SMS-manager on the phone. In it you can view the incoming messages, write and send new SMS. The main feature of the application is the ability to send SMS via the Internet. If a smartphone is a Wi Fi connection or 3G (GPRS), the touch of a button you can choose to send SMS through the "World Wide Web" that will be significantly cheaper. Through this channel program allows you to send 30 SMS free every month. For 30 rubles. You can get unlimited SMS package for a month. In addition, the program provides the additional "features" that are not available in standard applications for use with SMS. For example, a user can send messages anonymously to customize pop-up windows with the text of incoming SMS and more. The program is free and available for download in the Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=uplay.SMSCenter

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Sony Ericsson adds three fantastic, new phones to product portfolio

In a press conference in Singapore today, Sony Ericsson introduced the addition of three new, exciting phones to its portfolio – the Xperia™ ray, Xperia™ active and the Sony Ericsson txt. Xperia™ ray and Xperia™ active are the newest members of the Xperia family of smartphones. The Sony Ericsson txt is an entertaining messaging phone.
Introducing the sleek and stylish Xperia™ ray

Xperia™ ray

If you’ve always wanted a smartphone that combines beautiful design with a rich feature set, your search ends here. The Xperia™ ray is a stunning, new smartphone with a stylish aluminum frame. Though only 9.4 mm thin, it still features a 3.3” screen and runs the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3). The smartphone has a powerful 1 GHz processor, a Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, and an 8.1MP camera with Exmor R® for mobile and HD video functionality. Finally, the Xperia™ ray incorporates a front-facing camera, integrates Facebook inside Xperia™, and provides direct access to over 200,000 apps via the Android Market™.
Xperia™ active – the perfect smartphone for the “on the go” lifestyle

Xperia™ active

For the person whose world is in constant motion – whether it’s biking to work, exercising at lunch, or tending to kids at the park – this busy life demands a phone that can keep up with all your activities. Look no further than the Xperia™ active, a compact smartphone designed for consumers with an active lifestyle. Running the latest Android platform (Gingerbread 2.3), this smartphone comes with a 3” screen, a Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA engine, a 5 MP camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1GHz processor. In addition, the Xperia™ active is dust proof and water resistant, and is able to work perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet.
Also, the Xperia™ active comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in real-time (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance.
Note: For more information on ANT+ support, including an ANT API for Android™, check out this article. For a video explaining how to use ANT+-enabled Sony Ericsson phones with ANT+ -enabled health and fitness products, view this YouTube clip.
A truly unique feature of the Xperia™ active lies in its pressure sensor for barometric measuring. Developers can use this sensor in applications, which can be accessed through the Android sensor API. One cool idea is to use the pressure sensor to calculate altitude, for example, changes in pressure relative to the altitude. Below is a known formula describing how to calculate the altitude.

Pressure to Altitude Conversion (Troposphere)

1976 US Standard Atmosphere is based on the assumptions:
Zero altitude pressure P0 = 101325 [Pa] (= 1’013.25 mbar)
Zero altitude temperature T0 = 288.15 K
Temperature gradient Tgradient = 6.5/1000 [K/m] in the troposphere
Temperature in the stratosphere = -56.46°C
R is the specific gas constant R=R*/M0 R = 287.052 [J/(K * kg)]
100 Pa = 1 mbar
Stay tuned to Developer World for more information about this sensor going forward.
Discover fun and functionality with the Sony Ericsson txt

Sony Ericsson txt

Need a phone that is easy to use, comfortable to hold and provides fast messaging on the move? The Sony Ericsson txt is the sister phone to the recently announced Sony Ericsson txt pro. The phone boasts a full QWERTY keyboard and SMS shortcut key. It also includes a “friends” application that enables users get a quick view of Facebook™ and Twitter™ updates from their top five friends. Sony Ericsson txt is Wi-Fi™ enabled and comes equipped with a 3.2 MP camera with video recording.

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Adapt your apps for the new LiveSound™ hi-fi headset and the LiveDock™ multimedia station

Today Sony Ericsson is announcing two new smart accessories: the LiveSound™ hi-fi headset and the LiveDock™ multimedia station. These phone accessories are designed to extend and enhance your phone experience in new innovative ways. The LiveSound™ hi-fi headset is also the first headset to support the new LiveKey™ feature, which is a button on the headset to get direct access to phone functions or applications.
For example, you can set it to start recording a voice message as a note, while listening to radio in the headset you can set the LiveKey™ button to identify the song you are listening by using the TrackID application or it can start and stop your fitness application while out exercising. The possibilities are endless! As a developer, you are able to configure your application to make use of the LiveKey™ feature on the LiveSound™ hi-fi headset, as we are releasing code examples and documentation to guide you in this.
The LiveDock™ multimedia station is a smart, new docking station for your phone, which will launch any application you have set in the LiveWare™ manager application. Maybe you want to launch the music player when you dock in the kitchen, or the alarm clock when you dock in the bedroom? LiveDock™ multimedia station is also the first accessory to support ConnectLaunch. This is a new feature in LiveWare™ manager that notifies a preselected Android™ application when an accessory is connected to or detached from a device. Developers will have the ability to configure apps to work with ConnectLaunch, and therefore the LiveDock™ multimedia station. We will also release code examples and documentation for this.


LiveSound™ hi-fi headset and Xperia™ ray.
Introducing LiveSound™ hi-fi headset
The Sony Ericsson LiveSound™ hi-fi headset delivers premium sound, premium design and a smart remote control. Constructed from solid metal housing, it features minute 6mm driver units with powerful neodymium magnets, flat tangle free cables, and an intelligent, full remote with mic. The LiveSound™ hi-fi headset is designed with meticulous precision to captivate your eyes and ears, making it THE Android™ headphones for your Sony Ericsson smartphone.
Adapt your apps for LiveKey™
Along with the LiveSound™ hi-fi headset, we are also releasing the LiveKey™ concept. LiveKey™ is a new feature that extends the capabilities of Android™ phones connected to a LiveKey™ headset and running the latest version of the LiveWare™ manager. When a user presses the LiveKey™ button, it communicates with the LiveKey™ framework. The framework then invokes a LiveKey™ Handler to handle the button press. A LiveKey™ Handler is any application that is developed or adapted to handle LiveKey™ events.
As a developer, you have extensive freedom in how your LiveKey™ Handler interprets and handles LiveKey™ events. As inspiration and examples, when a user presses a LiveKey™ button, a LiveKey™ Handler could perform actions such as these:
Read an SMS message in the headphone’s ear speaker.
Toggle for media playback effects, such as bass boost.
Read the current time in the headphone’s ear speaker.
Start the user’s favourite application.
Send an SMS message as a reply to a incoming phone call.
Trigger a remote camera.
Start a recorder or similar sound-recording device.
The code example for LiveKey™ consists of two projects, one that creates sample LiveKey™ Handlers, and the other that creates various tests of the sample LiveKey™ Handlers. You can download these projects into Eclipse or any other build environment and use them as reference resources. Download the LiveKey™ Handler code example and documentation to learn more.
LiveSound™ and LiveKey™ compatibility
The LiveKey™ feature itself is developed for Android™ phones connected to a LiveKey™ headset and running the latest version of the LiveWare™ manager available on Android™ Market. LiveKey™ is an important element featured in the LiveSound™ hi-fi headset for SonyEricsson phones.
The LiveSound™ hi-fi headset will be fully supported by Xperia™ ray, Xperia™ active, Xperia™ pro, Xperia™ mini and Xperia™ mini pro from launch. Other 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia™ phones will support LiveSound™ through software updates later this year. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/LiveSound to find out if your phone works with the LiveSound™ hi-fi headset.

LiveDock™ multimedia station and Xperia™ arc.

Introducing the LiveDock™ multimedia station
The Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station is an elegant Android dock for smartphones that launches apps. For example, you can get news updates in your kitchen, enjoy your mobile music in your living room, or use LiveDock™ as an alarm clock. Just choose the app you want LiveWare™ manager to launch when you dock your Android phone.
LiveDock™ will also have the possibility to be connected to a USB device such as keyboard, mouse and gamepad if the phone has support for USB OTG. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/LiveDock for detailed information about compatibility.
Adapt your apps for ConnectLaunch
As the LiveDock™ multimedia station is announced, we also introduce the ConnectLaunch concept. ConnectLaunch is a new feature in LiveWare™ manager that notifies a preselected Android™ application when an accessory is connected to or detached from a device.
The notification can be used to launch or stop the application associated with the accessory. For example, ConnectLaunch can be used to start a media player when a pair of Bluetooth™ headphones is wirelessly connected to a device, or to start a clock when a charger is connected to a device through a USB port.
The code example for ConnectLaunch also consists of two projects – one that creates a sample ConnectLaunch Handler, and the other that tests the sample ConnectLaunch Handler. You can download these projects into Eclipse or any other build environment and use them as reference resources. Download the ConnectLaunch Handler code example and documentation to learn more.
LiveDock™ and ConnectLaunch compatibility
The LiveDock™ will work with Android™ phones running the latest version of the LiveWare™ manager, available on Android™ Market. The LiveDock™multimedia station with ConnectLaunch feature will be fully supported in Xperia™ ray, Xperia™ active, Xperia™ pro, Xperia™ mini and Xperia™ mini pro from launch.
Other 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia™ phones, including Xperia™ neo and Xperia™ arc, will support LiveDock™ through software updates later this year. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/LiveDock for detailed information about compatibility and USB OTG support (phone software dependent).

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CommunicAsia – New Xperias, Feature Phone and Smart Extras

Just now over in Singapore some of my colleagues are showing three new phones and two new smart extras, all of them will be available in selected markets from Q3 this year.

For the full press releases for all this with full specifications etc head over to the Sony Ericsson Press Room

The first two phones are the new additions to the XperiaTM family of smartphones:

XperiaTM ray

XperiaTM ray is a fully fledged Android smartphone on the latest Android platform for smartphones, a.k.a. Gingerbread. It also features the 8.1 MP Exmor RTM camera and the Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine as known from e.g. XperiaTM arc. What’s special about it though is its size and design. I’ve been using one for a few days internally now and it really is a special kind of smartphone. It’s sleek and beautifully designed and its more narrow form factor almost remind me of the feel of the successful models W880 and W890. Despite its slim (9.4mm) and small footprint it has a FWVGA display, i.e. same 854×480 resolution as e.g. XperiaTM arc, but in a 3.3 inch display size which give an amazing feeling of high resolution and clarity. It also has a very elegant blackness to the display which makes it nearly invisible when in standby, making it blend into the black glass front perfectly. The slimness, lightness and more narrow form factor really makes it slip into my jeans pockets perfectly. It’s also built around an internal aluminum frame that comes out on the edges as side lines. This gives an extremely solid feeling to it. Despite its sleek form factor it still packs the same 1500 mAh battery as XperiaTM neo so there shouldn’t be any compromise on battery life either. For me personally this could very well be the perfect form factor in a smartphone!

Here’s a video showing some of the thoughts behind the design of XperiaTM ray:

XperiaTM active

XperiaTM active is also a different kind of smartphone compared to the earlier phones in the Xperia family. While it packs a full feature set of Android Gingerbread, a 3 inch 320×480 Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine and a 5MP camera with HD-video recording etc it also is dustproof and water resistant. The resistance to dust and water meets the standard of IP67 which is described like this:

“According to International Protection Rating. IP67 implies that when the phone is correctly mounted to maintain its dust and water resistant qualities, there is no ingress of dust (digit 6) and that ingress of water (digit 7) in harmful quantity shall not be possible if the device is dropped in fresh water under up to 1 m of submersion for a duration of maximum 30 minutes.”
You can find more information in the IP rating standard here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_rating
What this really means is that XperiaTM active is the smartphone that you don’t have to be as careful with as previous ones. You can use it for an active live, out running in the rain etc without being worried that your phone will be damaged from it. If you’re not the active type there are of course also lots of other situations where a more resistant phone comes in handy, me being a lucky father of two little girls can definitely see a case for it besides exercising in the rain
The scratch resistant screen also uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or your fingers are wet.
Besides that it also is a beautiful smartphone which really gives a feeling of sturdyness to it even though it has basically the same form factor as the previously announced XperiaTM mini.

Remember, most of our phones, including XperiaTM active, also features ANT+ which makes it possible for you to connect a compliant heart rate monitor directly to your phone to monitor your heart rate in lots of different exercise applications out there.
Here’s a video of XperiaTM active:


We’re also announcing a new feature phone over in Singapore:

Sony Ericsson txt

The Sony Ericsson txt is a feature phone with features inspired by XperiaTM at an affordable price. As a sister phone to the previously announced Sony Ericsson txt pro it gives you excellent support for messaging on the go with a full QWERTY keyboard and incorporates an SMS shortcut key for quick and easy messaging. It also comes with an embedded “friends” application that lets you instantly follow Facebook and twitter updates from your selected top five friends. It comes with Wi-Fi, a 2.6 inch screen and a 3.2 MP camera.

Last but not least my friends over at Extras haven’t been lazy either. We’re announcing two new Smart Extras that further build on extending the proposition of our XperiaTM smartphones through accessories that enable new functionality.

LiveDockTM

The first Smart ExtraTM out in Singapore is the LiveDockTM multimedia station. It gives you the ability to seamlessly integrate your Xperia smartphone into your home. Simply connect your phone to the docking station and it will launch your specified application automatically for you. If you own more than one LiveDockTM you can even set them to launch different applications, e.g. a world clock at your desk at work and perhaps a photo gallery for slideshows, kind of like a digital photo frame, at home.

LiveSoundTM

The LiveSoundTM hi-fi headset gives an excellent sound experience combined with a stylish tangle-free design. It also has LiveKeyTM control which gives you the possibility to access applications in your phone directly with a simple push of a button on your headset. As an example you can start your sports app by pressing the LiveKeyTM control. Pressa again during your workout to get information such as heart rate or distance covered. All this keeping your phone in your pocket. It’s built on a new generation of speaker drivers which combines a decrease in physical size with a breakthrough in audio quality. For me personally the new softer ear buds (that come in different sizes) gives a perfect fit and the flat tangle-free cord is a brilliant enhancement.

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Get fit with Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active

Dust proof and water resistant smartphone powered by Android™
Scratch resistant multi touch screen with wet finger tracking
All the applications for your active life, including on-screen heart rate monitoring through ANT+

Sony Ericsson announced Xperia™ active, a compact smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle, in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1Ghz processor. Xperia™ active is dust proof and water resistant* and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet.

The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance. Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia™ allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

Fredrik Månsson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “Xperia™ active is the ultimate smartphone for an active life. Not only is it packed with all the features and applications consumers need for a worry free mobile life, it also comes with a set of accessories that make it fun and easy for them to take it everywhere, whatever their daily plans are.”

Maria Sharapova, a three time grand slam winning tennis player added: “I love this smartphone because it perfectly fits both my professional and personal needs. It keeps me in touch with my friends as I travel the world on the pro tour and tracks my fitness both on and off the court.”

Extras included in the box to further build the consumer experience:

One extra exchangeable soft touch back cover
Detachable ear hooks for the portable handsfree active headset
Wrist strap to keep the phone close at all times
An arm case for use during a workout
2GB memory card to save all your special moments
Micro USB cable for charging and computer data transfer
*Water resistant – the phone can be kept under 1m of water for 30 mins.

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active will be available globally in selected markets from Q3 2011.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active at a glance.

*Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.

Colours

Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
Facts

Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Size: 55 x 92 x 16.5mm
Weight: 110.8 grams
Camera

5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Aperture f/2.6
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash/Photo light
Flash/LED
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Red-eye reduction
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Music

Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackID™ music recognition*
xLOUD™
Internet

Android Market™*
Bookmarks
Google™ search
Google Voice Search*
NeoReader™ barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication

Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application*
Google Talk™
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Skype™**
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)*
Vibrating alert
Messaging

Conversations
Email
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design

Auto rotation
Four-corner Home screen
Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Touch screen
Live wallpaper
Dust and water resistant
Wet finger tracking
Entertainment

3D games
Health mate
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
Walk Mate
YouTube™*
Organiser

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
eCompass™
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™*
Infinite button
iMapMyFitness
Phonebook
Setup guide
Stopwatch**
Tasks**
Timer**
Torch functionality
Widget manager
Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS*
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA™ Certified
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ for Mobile
Google Maps™ with Street View*
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
Pressure sensor***
Synchronisation via Facebook™*
Synchronisation via Google Sync™*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation with computer
Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB support
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation*
Display

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch) with wet finger tracking
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory

Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSD™
Battery life

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 53 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 351 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 31 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 335 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs 30 min
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Networks

UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
In the kit

Xperia™ active
1200mah removable battery
Sport stereo headset
Arm case
Wrist strap
2GB microsd™ memory card
Exchangeable cover
Charger
Micro USB cable for charging
Synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

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