02 February 2011 by Best Mobile Contracts
Sony Ericsson have begun the official roll-out of updates for the 2010 family of Xperia phones. The update will be available using PC software for most markets or through an OTA (Over the Air) download. The update fixes a host of problems including addition of new languages and Pinch Zoom touch for the X10 devices.
Unfortunately, the Xperia X10 is the only device that will receive the pinch to zoom for mobile internet and Google Maps. But all ...
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 deals on contract
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 is designed to keep you entertained at any time of the day. Features such as one-hand navigation, four corner shortcuts and Sony Ericsson’s signature Timescape system keeps you in the know, on the go.
The smart phone runs on a 600 MHz processor and is powered by Google Android version 1.6 (Donut) which means that it has access to numerous apps, widgets and personalization features to keep your device well suited for your unique needs.
The X8 is a highly capable messaging powerhouse. It has a provision for threaded SMS, always on top of your multiple conversations. Push Email support also enables you to view your newest messages, leaving you free to do what you want without worrying about missing something.
Music Virtuoso
There are plenty of things to like about the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8. Music lovers will surely enjoy the number of features dedicated to give them an unmatchable audio experience. The built in media player is able to recognize MP3, WMA, WAV and eAAC+ audio files. With the TrackID music recognition, you will never be at a loss while listening to new music. This feature lets gives you the song title and the artist who sang it. Even the X8’s FM radio is beefed up. With the RDS system, you will always catch the name of that new hit playing on the airways.
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Since the Android operating system is always growing, the possibilities are virtually endless for X8 owners. Up to date technology (such as wireless syncing), home brew games and unique productivity apps always go hand in hand with the open source platform.
To tie up your music experience with the social networking capabilities of X8, the Timescape feature gives you a one click access point for all the media and entertainment content displayed on your friends’ posts. Heading over to Sony Ericsson FM radio and checking out that new video of your best friend’s birthday bash is easily viewed by clicking a single button.
More Entertainment Choices
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 also gives you a myriad of games to choose from in the Android Market. If that does not tickle your fancy, you can always watch videos in the preinstalled YouTube app. Watching downloaded or transferred videos are also possible as long as they are in a WMV, MP4, H.263 or H.264 format.
Take your own videos with the built in 3.2 megapixel camera capable of capturing dynamic clips or still photos. Because the X8 is focused on providing entertainment options, geo-tagging, creating albums and uploading your creations in Facebook is effortless.
The Google Android Experience
While the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 is truly focused on entertainment, it also has plenty of wow factors elsewhere. Being powered by the Donut, the X8 offers users pan and zoom, bookmarks, predictive text and the whole suite of Google services including the Google Search client, Gmail, Google Maps (with street view), Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Talk and, of course, the Android Market and its slew of exclusive apps.
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