Android update junkies are in for a treat from Sony Ericsson . The handset maker’s serving up the hottest batch of Gingerbread to its Xperia line of smartphones starting this October. Bundled in to this 2.3.4 rollout are a group of aftermarket enhancements, bringing along deeper Facebook integration that’ll assist you to like and share your app discoveries with friends, and “3D sweep panorama technology,” so that you can snap those self-portraits for 3DTV viewing. SE’s also thrown in a local screen capture function and, needless to say, there’s Google Talk with Video Chat. The Neo V could be the first phone out of the launch gate with these baked-in tweaks, but when you’ve a beefier Xperia device, it’s probably better simply to wait.
Sony Ericsson boosts 2011 Xperia™ family with new experiences and new software
2011 Xperia™ range to be upgraded to Android Gingerbread platform version 2.3.4
Enhanced Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality
Introducing Xperia™ neo V Android smartphone with worthwhile of entertainment technologies from Sony and Google
25 August 2011, London, UK – Sony Ericsson today announced new functionality and contours to its 2011 Xperia™ smartphone range with a comprehensive software upgrade from October 2011. Consumers with 2011 Xperia™ smartphones will make the most of improvements to Sony Ericsson’s unique Facebook inside Xperia™ offering and 3D camera functionality from Sony. The upgrade also allows consumers to benefit from the full benefits of the Android Gingerbread platform including Google Talk with Video Chat.
Sony Ericsson’s unique social experience provided by Facebook inside Xperia™ was super-charged enabling Xperia users to love, share and discover on Facebook in a faster, easier and more intuitive way. The hot functionality aims to make entertainment more social by giving users the power to share and discover apps and games with friends through Facebook.
The newest camera enhancements from Sony introduce 3D sweep panorama technology in order that images could be captured after which viewed in 3D by connecting the telephone to a 3D TV using the HDMI output.
“With this software upgrade, we’re bringing a wealth of latest and very 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 gets to enjoy new features from Google, a good richer Facebook integration, and enhanced camera functionality from Sony.”
Xperia™ neo V is among the first new products to launch with the hot software and may include the entire features like Google Talk with Video Chat, 3D sweep panorama and enhanced Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality. Building at the success of the unique Xperia™ neo launched earlier this year, Xperia™ neo V takes the newest Android software for smartphones and the perfect of Sony entertainment experiences, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, to much more markets. Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V might be available globally in select markets from Q4 2011.
The software upgrade might be available in select markets through a phased roll out ranging from October 2011. Xperia™ owners will receive a notification instructing them to instantaneously download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternatively, they’ll give you the option to connect with a working laptop or computer and download it via PC companion.
Upgrade at a look:
Xperia™ smartphones to be upgraded to the two.3.4 version of the Gingerbread platform with new features including Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras
Updated Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities
Xperia™ smartphones introducing world’s first 3D sweep panorama functionality powered by Sony.
The software upgrade enables consumers to show their Xperia smartphone right into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station. Connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a large screen experience.
Swipe text input – text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next
Screen capture – allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere within the phone
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Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V at a look.
*Please note that each one services mentioned below will not be available in every market.
Colours
White
Blue Gradient
Silver
Facts
Size: 116 x 57 x 13mm
Weight: 126g
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread version 2.3.4)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
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
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
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Facebook inside Xperia™ V2
Google Talk™ video chat*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Video chat ready
Messaging
Conversations
Email
Google Mail™
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotation
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Live wallpaper
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Swipe to write
Touch screen
Entertainment
3D games
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Video streaming
YouTube™
Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D
Infinite button
Phonebook
Setup guide
Widget manager
Connectivity
All services mentioned on this leaflet will not be available in every market.
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA Certified™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ for Mobile
Google Maps™ with Street View
HDMI™ support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google Sync™
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
Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation
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
Memory
Phone memory: As much as 320MB
Memory card support: microSD™, as much as 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSD™
Battery life
Talk time GSM/GPRS: As much as 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: As much as 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: As much as 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: As much as 400 hrs*
Music listening time: As much as 31 hrs*
Video playback time: As much as 7 hrs 25 min*
*Based on GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary dependent on network conditions and configurations, and call usage.
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Inside the kit
Xperia™ neo V
1500 mAh battery
Stereo portable handsfree
2GB microSD™ memory card
Charger
Micro USB cable for charging
Synchronisation and file transfer
User documentation
Legal
1) Facts and lines may vary counting on local variant. 2) Operational times are stricken by network preferences, variety of SIM card, connected accessories and assorted activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The entire range of accessories is probably not available in every market.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2011
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