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-sony Ericsson Accessories - Present stall owners prioritized - (5/19/2012)

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CAGAYAN de Oro Mayor Vicente Y. Emano said he would give priority to existing stall owners occupying inside the Cogon public market who are affected by the construction of the 858 Market Complex that is set to open business on June 2.

The mayor’s announcement came in response to concerns of present occupants who expressed fear that they be displaced when the complex opens following a local government unit’s order to vacate the area for the construction of the market center.

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The stall owners stationed at the second floor area were temporarily placed along the sidewalks with no guarantee that they be situated back to their stalls.

Allan Fernandez acting Manager of City Economic Enterprise Department said, however, the complaint was immediately resolved after they conducted a meeting with local officials here.

CAGAYAN DE ORO. a woman grills tasty corn on stick at the Cogon public market area. she said selling grilled corn on stick at streets can be hard but due to its relatively sizeable profit, she can afford to fund her family’s everyday needs. (Joey N. Nacalaban)

Fernandez said Emano would only provide 858 Market Complex 2,000 square meters instead of occupying the whole area to pave way for the existing 29 stall owners to continue trading inside the public market.

The multi-million 858 Market Complex’s operation was given to Chinese nationals by Emano to sell products same as what are presently displayed by local traders—bags, cell phone accessories, shoes and children’s wear, among others that irked some vendors in the area.

The market complex reportedly would sell their products cheaper than the existing vendors who would find the trading competition as “unfair.”

A dialogue is reportedly set between two parties to prevent future misunderstandings. both groups expressed willingness of the talk which is expected to happen anytime before the market center’s opening.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on May 07, 2012.

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Sony Ericsson W810i Contract Deal – Simply Amazing

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One of the most reputed names in the field of mobile phones undoubtedly is Sony Ericsson. Product after product it has showed its utility. Its products can be termed as path breaking in most cases. This is exactly the reason why it has gained the reputation of being the best in mobiles in entire UK.

Their latest offering W810i is a further addition to their long list of outstanding products. If you are a music buff then you can be rest assured that rarely will you come across a mobile as effective as this latest version of Sony Ericsson. an amazing mobile phone it focuses on the most amazing sound created by Walkman (TM) feature. it also comes superbly wrapped in a stylish casing.

Sony Ericsson W810i is armed with a superb digital camera of 2 mega pixel strength with a 4 x digital zoom and a photo light. The camera also includes such magnificent features like picture editor and picture effects for those perfect snaps. The camera can be switched from still to video with the click of a button to capture live events.

Sony Ericsson W810i has a fantastic media player which can claim to be the best amongst all mobile phones. it has Mega Bass, Music DJ, and Play now feature which transforms the mobile into a mobile DJ booth. it also has Disc 2 Phone(TM) music copying software for smooth copying of tunes to CDs. This version of Sony Ericsson comes with FM radio which allows the user to tune to their favourite radio station.

Sony Ericsson W810i provides high speed access to Internet. The EDGE technology ensures high speed Internet surfing, the phone also includes Internet browser for viewing of the preferred sites. also included in the phone is Bluetooth technology which allows wire free connection for any other Bluetooth compatible device.

Sony Ericsson W810i includes such magnificent messaging features like e-mail, instant messaging to online contacts, quick share, SMS which include the facility of sending a long message. Its multimedia messaging service ensures sending of text, sound, photos, images and video. This multimedia message can be sent to any other MMS compatible device.

In addition to it Sony Ericsson W810i also include such regular mobile features like calendar, contacts list, file manager, alarm clock, business card exchange, calculator, code memo, phone book, stop watch, task list, timer and notes, games, phone book.

This magnificent product can be purchased under a scheme which is formed with the intention of giving maximum facility to the buyer. The scheme concerned is contract mobile phone deal which gives such benefits to the buyers like free accessories, free mobile batteries, free line rental for 12 months etc. and all that one has to do is to get into a contract of 12 or 16 months with the network provider of his choice to get all the benefits.

-sony Ericsson Accessories - RIM names new COO, CMO - (5/18/2012)

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Computerworld – Research in Motion (RIM) on Tuesday appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) and chief marketing officer (CMO) as RIM prepares to launch BlackBerry 10 smartphones later this year in hopes of reversing a decline in its global smartphone share.

The new RIM COO, Kristian Tear, served most recently as executive vice president at Sony Mobile Communications and previously as corporate vice president of Sony Ericsson, western Europe. he will oversee all operational functions for handhelds and services, including research and development, products, global sales, manufacturing and supply chain, RIM said in a statement.

The new CMO, Frank Boulben, was former executive vice president of strategy, marketing and sales for LightSquared, an LTE venture that had worked with Sprint until March when the deal was canceled.

Boulben will oversee global marketing efforts at RIM, a job that CEO Thorsten Heins ranked as a top priority when Heins in February replaced RIM’s co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie. Balsillie has since left the RIM board, as well.

At the time of his appointment, Heins said: “We need to be more marketing-driven, and we need to be more consumer-oriented because that is where a lot of our growth is coming from.”

RIM has not had a full-time CMO for more than a year, since Keith Pardy left in March 2011, prior to the PlayBook tablet launch.

Analysts consistently point out the need for RIM to move BlackBerry 10 smartphones to market early enough this fall to take advantage of seasonal sales. Heins didn’t commit to a date for a BlackBerry 10 launch as he unveiled a prototype handset called the Dev Alpha running the software at BlackBerry World last week.

RIM developers seemed to like the new 4.2-in. Dev Alpha prototype and its software with “conversations” layering, predictive text and precise photo-capturing. however, BlackBerry 10′s reception by the public and the number of new apps created for it are seen as keys to RIM’s success over the next year.

BlackBerry 10 smartphones are seen as vital to RIM’s efforts to halt global market share decline. in the first quarter of 2012, RIM’s share of the global market was 6.7%, down from 13.6 % in the first quarter of 2011, according to IDC.

The appointments of Tear and Boulben are the biggest decisions Heins has made in keeping on the path to reversing the market share decline, analysts said.

Independent analyst Jeff Kagan said the new executives and RIM must update their technology as well as the RIM brand, a job that falls primarily to Boulben. “They have to expand the brand, similar to what AT&T did when it was acquired by SBC several years ago. it too was a well-known, but tired, brand. They reinvigorated it and today it is successful once again. That’s what RIM brought Boulben in to do.”

“RIM’s marketing and branding certainly can use some work,” added Jack Gold, an analyst at J. Gold Associates. “BlackBerry has lost its mojo, so a new head of marketing could really help reconstruct or at least hone the message.”

But Gold said he was less certain that Boulben, a European who has worked for European carriers primarily, will be be informed enough about the U.S. and North American markets. “RIM really needs to up the game in North America first, where they are feeling the most pressure, and then follow up with the rest of the world.”

Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen or subscribe to Matt’s RSS feed. His email address is .

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Sony Ericsson W Series Phones – A Series of Rockers

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Sony Ericsson is always hailed as the manufacturer of world class music feature enabled mobile phones. these phones are not only famous for their elegant design and futuristic looks but also for they are performance-oriented widgets. That’s the reason why they are so popular among the youth. But very recently their W series mobile phones have managed to win the hearts of both the young generation as well as of the other age groups. Mobile phones like Sony Ericsson W760i, W890i and the W980i are the handsets that are dream of every gadget geek. The brief descriptions of these widgets are as follows.

Starting with Sony Ericsson W760i, this phone has got the class and astonishing finish in its design. Not only that its vital stats of 103 x 48 x 15 mm and weight of 103 grams perfectly complements its looks. Another chief feature is its TFT display screen which can support around 256000 colours and has got the reasonable size of 2.2 inches. The big display screen allows the users to have the better viewing of the screen which comes with preloaded with screensavers and wallpapers. The display screen provides the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. this widget from Sony Ericsson has got the 40 mega bytes of shared memory. Owing to its abundant memory it can keep the call records of 30 received, dialed and missed calls. it is enabled with all kinds of connectivity technologies such as 3G HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE and even built-in Bluetooth. Available in Rocky Silver, Fancy Red and Intense Black colours it also comes with a 3.15 mega pixels built-in camera that can capture crystal clear photos in any condition. it is also available with a built-in GPS receiver to provide extra comfort. it also has got a built-in FM radio with RDS. The battery of ony Ericsson W760i has got a back up time of approximately 400 hours.

Another offering from Sony Ericsson is its W890i model. Sony Ericsson W890i model is blessed with elegant design and lustrous looks. like its design and looks it also has got a mind blowing dimensions of 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm and weight of only 78 grams. this proves that this phone will not prove a burden on the pockets of the users. Also it will fit into the hands of any users owing to its slim body. The TFT display screen that comes preloaded with Wallpapers and screensavers. Also the display screen provides the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. In addition to that it has got a size of 2 inches which is quite large by any standard . Sony Ericsson w890i has got 32 mega bytes of user memory which can also be expanded by employing Memory Stick Micro. In addition to that it comes with a 2 GB card. Due to the fact that this widget from Sony has got very huge memory space hence it allows its phonebook to store 1000 different numbers in 20 different fields. The Sony Ericsson W890i is loaded with all kinds of connectivity technologies such as EDGE, GPRS and HSCSD. it is also enabled with 3G HSDPA network that works at an astonishing speed of 3.6 Mbps. it also has got the built-in Bluetooth. it also comes with a 3.15 mega pixels built-in camera and also built-in FM radio with RDS, Walkman player 3.0 and TrackID music recognition which helps the user to gain all the information about the playing track. The battery of Sony Ericsson W890i has got the standby time of around 360 hours.

Last but not the least the Sony Ericsson W980i, though this model does not belongs to the W series phones still it is making waves. this model has got all the best features in this world and is loaded with all kinds of possible state of art technologies. Fashionable, stylish and sleek are the adjectives that come straight into the minds of customers once they see this phone. Dimensions of 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm and weight of 100 grams are enough to prove that. The TFT display screen is 2.2 inches in size and provides the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Besides that, there is also an second external display which provides the resolution of176 x 176 pixels. The Sony Ericsson W980i comes with 8 GB of shared memory and has got all kinds of connectivity technologies which include 3G HSDPA technology too. it also comes with a built-in camera of 3.15 mega pixels. In addition to that it has got other features of Walkman player, FM transmitter, FM radio with RDS, TrackID music recognition and Shake control. Its battery offers the standby time of 370 hours approximately.

At the end it would not be incorrect to say that Sony Ericsson W series phones rocks in every way.

-sony Ericsson Accessories - Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 Adds Key Evidence Analysis and Blackberry Data Carving, Supports The New iPad and Nearly 700 Android and Mediatek-based Phones - (5/7/2012)

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Oxygen Software updates Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012, the company’s flagship mobile forensic tool, adding new data carving and analysis functionality and extending the range of supported devices by nearly 700 models. the newly added Key Evidence section offers clean, uncluttered view of essential evidence, allowing investigators marking certain artifacts and events as “important” in various other sections, then reviewing selected evidence all at once in a single section. the latest release of Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 offers an additional possibility for data carving by providing access to Blackberry device logs. Device logs may contain information about items that were deleted by the user such as calls, text messages and other data generated by Blackberry apps. from compatibility standpoint, the updated Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 now supports the new iPad, nearly 600 Mediatek-based Chinese branded phones, as well as about 100 Android devices that are new on the market. Today, Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 boosts the number of recognized mobile devices to nearly 4,200.

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Key Evidence Section: Uncluttered View of Essential Evidence

The newly added Key Evidence section offers clean, uncluttered view of evidence marked as essential by investigators. Forensic specialists can mark certain items belonging to various sections as being essential evidence, then reviewing them all at once regardless of their original location. Key Evidence is an aggregated view that can display selected items from Phonebook, Calendar, Messages, Dictionaries, Web Connections and Location Services, as well as other sections available in Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012. the new section offers the ability to review relevant information at a single glance, concentrating one’s efforts on what really matters and filtering out distracting, unimportant data. Key Evidence is available to users of Analyst license.

Carving Deleted Data by Analyzing Blackberry Device Logs

Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 adds the ability to analyze the Device Logs section of Blackberry devices. Blackberry devices generate a wide range of logs, recording core and system events, the current state of the phone as well as data generated by installed applications. the new analysis method allows investigators retrieve time-stamped information about calls, text messages and application-specific information that was deleted by the user.

Supporting the new iPad, Newly Released Mediatek and Android Phones

The latest release of Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 adds support for nearly 700 new devices including the new iPad (iPad 3). In addition to the new iPad, Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 now supports nearly 600 new Chinese-branded models based on the Mediatek (MTK) chipset. About 100 newly released Android OS devices were also added to the compatibility list. the total number of supported models is now approaching 4,200.

Popular MTK-based models such as Alcatel, Fly, Huawei, Motorola, Philips and Pantech are supported. A large number of “fake” phones are also supported, including models branded Nokla, Nckia, Nktel, Nony, Nova, Nexian, Novo, Narnia, Nasaki, TV-Mobile and Tvmobile ‘Fake Nokia’ phones, Samkung, Samsong, Samsonic and Samskin ‘Fake Samsung’ phones, Suny-ericssom ‘Fake Sony Ericsson’ phones.

About Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012

Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 helps investigators and forensic specialists access and analyze data from a variety of mobile devices such as cell phones, smartphones, communicators, PDA and tablet PCs. Currently supporting more than 4,000 different models, Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 covers the widest range of mobile devices compared to competition, and allows fully automated acquisition and analysis of supported devices.

The unique Timeline feature offers convenient, single-place access to all activities and movements performed by the user arranged by date and time. Investigators can track user location at every moment, build and map their historic routes, and clearly see all activities performed by the user at each location.

Another signature feature of Oxygen Forensic Suite allows investigators performing a global search on all devices ever analyzed with the toolkit. the global search quickly reveals any connections (e.g. common contacts, exchanged calls, texts or emails) between the phone owners.

Oxygen’s statistical analysis tools allow investigators discover social connections between the users of multiple mobile devices. Calls, text messages and Skype conversations are analyzed to produce charts and tables revealing the users’ closest circle at a glance.

Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 guarantees zero-footprint operation, leaving no traces and making no modifications to the content of the devices, making it the tool of choice among government and law enforcement agencies, security services and forensic organizations in more than fifty countries.

About Oxygen Software

Founded in 2000, Oxygen Software offers the most advanced forensic data examination tools for smartphones and mobile devices. the company is dedicated in delivering the most universal forensic solution covering the widest range of mobile devices running Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iOS, and Android operating systems. as a result, Oxygen Forensic Suite receives great response at forensic conferences, exhibitions and trainings, and occupies a spot in the top of the list in relevant tests for extracting more data than competition.

More information about the company and its forensic solutions is available at oxygen-forensic.com

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Android Market struggles to keep up with Apple’s iPhone apps

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The Android Market has made steady improvements since its introduction. but will it ever overtake Apple’s app store and the iPhone? for the past few years, the glorious iPhone has boosted from having the best app store of any smartphone platform and hasn’t stopped users from snatching apps by the billions. in the meantime, Android Market falls behind as a close second. however, steady refinements have addressed developers’ complaints and established the market as a more desirable shopping destination.

here is a quick low-down of each:

Android OS is a mobile operating system owned by Google that can be used for cellular phones, tablets and netbooks. for users, Android Market is the online software store that is preinstalled and allows browsing and downloading apps published by third-party developers. Androids, unlike iPhones, have alternate keyboards, removable storage battery, and wireless app installation with cool third-party sites like AppBrain that make everything quicker. in addition, they obtain a true App Integration where one can integrate directly with the operating system.

On the iPhone side of things, there are four generations of models, accompanied by four major releases of iOS (formerly iPhone OS). The original iPhone 3G added 3G cellular network capabilities and A-GPS location. The iPhone 4 has two cameras for Facetime, video calling and a higher-res display with more than 300,000 apps from Apple’s infamous App Store. iPhone battery life is known to be incredible, has retina display, a wider selection of apps and regular upgrade cycles with new major releases once a year.

Google recently primped the Android Market to emphasize featured apps, recommending a few for each category in the store. but Apple has upped its discovery method as well, with pristine lists such as “iPhone Game of the Week,” “Apps for Movie Lovers,” and “App Store Essentials.” despite these curated lists, Android prospers in the ease of updates with an “update all” option, unlike the App Store, you can turn on automatic updates for any app you like.

“I travel frequently for work as a PR agency owner, and every extra ounce feels like a pound when walking through airports. My Android Atrix, docking station and QuickOffice Pro turns my phone into a notebook and saves me several pounds without hurting my productivity,” said President of PRSA Suburban Chicago and DePaul public relations professor Debra Bethard-Caplick on her appreciation of Android. “I never really considered an iPhone — I don’t feel the need to overpay for performance, just to be part of the crowd. It’s ironic, really, that Apple has become that monolithic giant in its iconic 1984 TV commercial it opposed by creating Macintosh.”

Recently, iPhone’s trendy photo-sharing app Instagram launched on Android after being on a single platform for only 16 months of its existence. despite this, the popular app created a whole lot of controversy. What should have been an exciting story about the exclusive photo app for Apple to Android flip-flopped into a wide public display of Apple fanboy arrogance. Criticisms on Twitter went off the charts the first week from Apple users “grossed out” by the now shared app.

Junior journalism major Gabriel Tyler loves his iPhone and isn’t afraid to show his love. “I just switched over to the iPhone 4S from Android, and it’s safe to say I will never go back,” he said. “What I love about the iOS platform is that it integrates with your entire life and all your devices and of course the apps! I can sync all of my Mac products and keep up to speed with my life across platforms. Compared to products featuring the iOS platform, Androids are prehistoric.”

from a different perspective, DePaul anthropology student Tessa Ferraro doesn’t see the need for the constant battle. “As a fan of both Apple products and Android phones, I hate seeing so much hate pushed around like this. honestly, I think it’s even worse than the old school Mac bashing, only worse because phones for some odd reason are also seen as fashion accessories. People like what they like, and it shouldn’t matter whose apps are better.”

The Android Market has come a long way over the past few years. although the iPhone seems preferred, Android’s major features such as refunds, updates and Web access in some ways clobber the iPhone.

It’s all a matter of preference and choice. when you set aside the open versus closed debate, it’s about being an open-minded consumer. both Android and iPhone each have their unique perks at the end of the day.

-sony Ericsson Accessories - Ericsson successfully prices its debut US corporate bond (03. Mai 2012, 07:32 Uhr) - (5/4/2012)

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Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has successfully placed a US dollar denominated 1 billion10-year bond with a fixed coupon rate of 4,125%. With this transaction, Ericssonmarks its entry to the US bond market, the world´s largest corporate bondmarket, and takes advantage of strong current corporate credit marketconditions. the bond will extend Ericsson´s average debt maturity profile andfurther diversify Ericsson´s funding sources.the proceeds will be used to refinance debt maturing in 2012-2014 and forgeneral corporate purposes.the offer was made pursuant to the Company´s shelf registration statement filedwith the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and a prospectus supplementthereto. the mandated joint lead managers for the transaction are Deutsche BankSecurities Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.Ericsson´s Euro Medium Term Note Program (EMTN) will remain in place.

Ericsson has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with theU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the offering of theNotes. before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registrationstatement and other documents Ericsson has filed with the SEC for more completeinformation about Ericsson and the offering of the Notes. Copies of theprospectus and prospectus supplement, and any other documents that Ericsson hasfiled with the SEC containing more complete information about Ericsson and thisoffering may be obtained, free of charge, by visiting Telefonaktiebolaget LMEricsson on the SEC´s Web site at sec.gov, or by requesting copies fromEricsson in writing at Investor Relations, SE-164 83 Stockholm, Sweden.this press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute anoffer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any othersecurities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of anysecurities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale wouldbe unlawful.Disclosure regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements included herein are forward-looking statements. There aremany factors that affect management´s views about future events and trends ofthe business and operations of the company, as is more thoroughly described inthe prospectus and related prospectus supplement and the company´s filings withthe Securities and Exchange Commission. except as required by law, the Companyspecifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publiclyannounce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statementsincluded herein to reflect future events or developments.

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-sony Ericsson Accessories - Sony Slaps Android on the Wrist - (5/2/2012)

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Sony (NYSE: SNE) on Thursday announced its SmartWatch Android smartphone accessory. the device, worn on the user’s wrist, links to the user’s smartphone through Bluetooth.

It acts as an intermediary to let users perform simple functions on their smartphones.

The SmartWatch works with most smartphones running Android version 2.1 or higher, Sony said. It’s offered at US$150.

The device can also be used with Sony tablets, Stephen Sneeden of Sony Mobile Communications told TechNewsWorld, but “our initial focus is on compatibility with Android phones.”

Handing out the Tech Specs

The SmartWatch measures about 1.4 inches square and is 0.3 inches thick. it weighs just over half an ounce.

The device has a 1.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 128 by 128 pixels. it uses Bluetooth 3.0.

The SmartWatch is charged through a standard USB port and has a battery life of up to four days.

The device is compatible with various Sony Xperia smartphones, Sony’s Sneeden said. It’s also compatible with various smartphones from HTC, including the Desire, Sensation and Wildfire; Motorola’s Droid 2 and Razr; and several Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S II, Galaxy SL, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy 5.

The SmartWatch is dust- and splash-proof. it comes with a black rubber wristband and has a rear-mounted clip for attaching the device to the user’s clothing or belt when the wristband is removed. Users can purchase wristbands in five additional colors.

The SmartWatch supports English and several European languages as well as Chinese and Japanese.

It supports events, messaging, corporate email for Sony and Sony Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERICY) Android smartphones, Gmail for other Android smartphones, calendar notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Music Player, a Find Phone app and a weather widget.

More than 30 key apps, all customized for the SmartWatch’s 1.3-inch touchscreen, are available for download through Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Play, Sony’s Sneeden said. These include apps for social updates, workouts and music.

Users can make and take calls, or mute or reject them. They can also send pre-set SMS messages. SmartWatches let users read social updates, and send and receive text messages and email. it also lets them control music on their smartphones and snap pictures with their Android phones from a distance.

The SmartWatch is the first of many so-called Smart Extras that Sony plans to launch. Smart Extras connect with and expand a smartphone’s reach and user experience.

“SmartWatch is for anyone who wants to discreetly stay in touch with their Android smartphone or for those who are active and want to have their hands free,” Sony’s Sneeden remarked.

“I give Sony A for effort, but I think the SmartWatch may have limited appeal,” Andrew Eisner, a director at Retrevo, told TechNewsWorld. “It has such a small screen, and while it’ll be able to work with a lot of apps, I don’t think it’s going to be a huge seller for Sony.”

Other issues may also hamper sales of the SmartWatch.

“Nobody wears watches anymore, and while it seems the SmartWatch might appeal more to women who keep their phones out of reach in pocketbooks, they’re probably going to be less likely to wear something as geeky-looking as this,” Eisner pointed out.

Further, the SmartWatch has limited functionalities, Eisner pointed out.

“At least the iPod Nano when worn on the wrist can play music, and has a headphone jack, which the SmartWatch doesn’t,” Eisner elaborated.

Tik/Tok makes the LunaTik kit, which lets users convert their iPod Nanos into wristwatches, for $80.

There’s also Allerta’s Pebble smartwatch, which has an e-paper screen with backlight, links to iPhones and Android smartphones through Bluetooth 2.1 and offers various other features. It’s priced at $100.

-sony Ericsson Accessories - Sony Xperia S review - (5/1/2012)

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So the Sony and Ericsson affair has finally ended and the mobile tech world is waiting for Sony to reveal its pure blood offspring the way they would for the next pope. what Sony has released from its labs is far from anything that resembles a PlayStation-loving teenager. Carrying a 4.3” HD screen under a piano black glass that is mounted on a polycarbonate black-matte body, they have sent out a man in an Armani suit. 

Design and Construction

The Xperia S is more on squares and curves and less on lines compared to the Arc S. Sony’s designers could have gone with the flat back but instead opted for a curved one, making it more appealing to the hands (reminds us of the Xperia X10 too).

One thing that is definitely noticeable with the Xperia S is the transparent strip below the display which gives off a cool white glow. at first I thought it’s just for aesthetic purposes but later realized that it actually holds the phone’s antenna strip inside.

Located on the left side is the microUSB / charging port while on the right side are the micro HDMI port camera and volume button. Right up on top is the sleep/wake button. It is worth mentioning that the external buttons are made of brushed metal, which is less likely to discolor or fade compared to its chromed counterparts.

When the phone is inside my pocket, its slim form factor had me feeling it out every now and then just to make sure that it is still there. Probably because I’m more accustomed to thicker phones. although I would not advise keeping the Xperia S inside shallow pockets. the phone’s tall frame may slide off or easily get snatched.

Even with its polycarbonate body, the Xperia S gives an ample weight that makes it feel solid yet comfortable to hold. the build quality is certainly better compared to the SE Arc handsets but not the design.

UI

The Xperia S comes loaded with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread under the Timescape skin with five home screens for your favorite widgets and shortcuts. the home screen also has neat feature called Overview which allows you to view all your shortcuts and widgets from all five home screens with just a pinch gesture then just tap on the one that you like for quicker navigation.

Opening the app drawer brings out a 4×5 grid of apps which you can rearrange and delete with just a simple tap of another button. Sony has also managed to add animated themes but they’re all the same swirl effects that comes in 7 different colors. I was never a fan of skinned Androids but Sony’s version looks elegant and works well with the device.

Overall, the UI is really attractive, smooth and responsive even with lightest of touch. as a person who values functionality over aesthetics, this is good enough for me. I just hope that it won’t take long before Sony pushes the Ice Cream Sandwich update to give the Xperia S the justice it deserves.

Display

At 342 pixels per inch, the Xperia S packs a denser display than that of the iPhone 4S, which is at 330 ppi. With the help of the Mobile BRAVIA Engine and the ability to pop out 16 million+ colors, the images and videos come out more vibrant with high level of detail, while the icons and widgets appear glossy and sharp.

Sunlight legibility is good. Under direct sunlight most of your view will be obstructed by your fingerprints and glare but I can still manage to read text messages and navigate the phone with no hiccups.

Camera

I’m not quite sure if Sony is playing the megapixel mind game with the Sony Xperia S but if you’re planning to hook this up on your beloved HD TV so you can view your images and 1080p videos, then the 12.1 megapixel shooter on the Xperia S is a justified fact. as an added treat, this sleek device has the capability to shoot simulated 3D images. I say simulated since dual-lenses are needed to capture images in real 3D, the Xperia S only has one. Either way, this is good for those with 3D TVs.

You can see more photos here in the gallery (raw files).

Like what we mentioned in our first impressions, the camera has a fast shutter speed that can produce clear and crisp images especially under bright conditions. But in a dimly lit environment, Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor experiences some difficulty when it comes to focusing. There were a few times when I have to focus twice before I take a shot, making me lose some precious moments. another problem is taking photos under yellow light like in restaurants or cafes, the camera makes the photo even very yellowish even with the flash on. There’s some color over-saturation in occasional instances.

The Xperia S can also shoot full HD videos at 1080p resolution. You can check out the sample video below:

Low-light performance when recording videos is very good as shown in this sample video below (recorded the same scene with the iPhone 4S and the difference is significant).

For the front-facing camera, even at 1.3MP it is a little disappointing. It is sluggish at times and even under bright conditions, image noise is very evident. the iPod Touch 4th Gen’s front camera performs even better. Of course, the front camera is designed for video calls and as an emergency mirror to make sure that your nose is clean.

Multimedia

The Xperia S’s display can be fully utilized when playing HD videos like the samples that come with the phone. Sony included a movie trailer and a sample video that shows the playback capability and display quality of the Xperia S. the videos look stunning and has this certain level of vibrancy that watching it too close will almost hurt the eyes.

The 4.3 inch wide display is was put there for a reason, and one of them is to make sure that watching videos would be a great experience. the Xperia S can play MP4 files very well including videos in MKV format with no stutters or skips. It managed to play an AVI file smoothly but with no audio. It was a bit of a letdown for me since most of my video collections are in AVI but installing a video-playing app such as MX Video Player did the trick.

Music playback is not a chore with the Xperia S. I just simply drag and drop the MP3 files to the phone’s music folder and it’s ready to play. You can also choose from 8 equaliser presets to suit your listening preferences. Viewing album art covers on the Xperia S is also a visual treat which makes playing of songs more enticing. No album cover art and info? that wouldn’t be a problem since the music app can download album art and track information via Gracenote and update your music files right away.

Sounds coming from the speaker is clear and very audible but I find the bass lacking but Sony’s xLoud technology does a very good job in enhancing it. although sometimes I still find myself cupping a hand behind the phone to be able to hear more. on the other hand, playing tunes with xLoud turned off seems like listening to a faint, distant sound, so may I suggest that you keep it on. what I hate though is the speaker placement which is right smack at the back. Place it on your bed or any surface that can muffle the speaker and you’ll find xLoud or any sound almost useless.

Performance

Aside from the smooth and responsive system, the Xperia S got really high marks in a number of benchmarks we run on unit. Antutu benchmark gave it a nice 6,308 points while in Quadrant Standard, it was able to hit as high as 3,197 besting the Galaxy Nexus by a wide margin (as shown in the chart below).

On the other hand, the Nenamark 2 benchmark showed 37.5fps and considering the high resolution of the screen, this is already very good.

Over-all, the Xperia S got one of the best benchmark results we’ve ever seen in a handset. these are just figures but they somewhat help us give a better idea when comparing other similarly spec’ed phones.

Battery Life

All that HD display, BRAVIA engine, xLoud tech, and dual-core processing power, surely won’t come without paying a price. the Xperia S drains down the 1750 mAh battery like a drunk Russian would with a Vodka.

With regular use such as texting, a few minutes of calls, some picture taking, and Facebook browsing, I ended the day with 62% battery. With Wifi on with almost no calls and texts, just casual Facebook and Twitter browsing, got me a day and half. With Wifi off and virtually no calls or texts, it managed to last 3 days. But when boredom kicks in, that’s when the battery really suffers, Wifi on, texting, calls, photo shoots, music, a movie, and some gaming, got me down to 20% before it even got dark outside.

So far I haven’t experienced running on an empty tank with the Xperia S. With its USB charging capabilities I can just plug it into a computer or laptop and it will juice up pretty quickly. the battery is not removable, meaning you can’t buy an extra battery for it. So if you’re planning to go heavy on this phone during the day, may I suggest charging it to full capacity before leaving the house or bring the charger with you.

Support for Apps

Getting apps for the Xperia S is no problem thanks to the Android app store, which has been recently rebranded to Google Play. Inside Google Play you will find Sony’s app catalog containing Sony apps that you can use to maximize the Xperia’s functionality such as vscreens photo sharing and LiveKey Camera app.

Thanks to the hardware I can run whatever games and other apps I throw at it without a hint of struggle from the phone. Thanks to the huge screen and amazing display quality, I’ve never seen angry Birds and Temple run so vibrant.

The Xperia S also comes with pre-installed apps that is pretty much useless for my everyday needs such as Football Downloads, appXtra and McAfee Security which constantly bugs me to register so I can use it. It’s like being served 5-star cutlery in a fast food restaurant. the good thing though that most of it can be uninstalled. Given a few days your app drawer will be pretty much filled according to your tastes.

Summary

No doubt that Sony put its best foot forward in releasing their first Sony-only phone. Designed with the BRAVIA concept in mind, the Xperia S is a half-phone-half-HDTV device, aimed at solidifying its solo-name brand.

Do I want this phone? the high-resolution wide HD display, the 12.1 MP camera, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and the slick design? definitely! But like any other smartphone out there, the Xperia S is far from perfect. Sony didn’t include a microSD slot for memory expansion. if you’re heavy on apps, music, high-res photos and videos, you’ll find the 32GB internal memory insufficient. the speaker placement is also frustrating since I have to make sure that it isn’t muffled when I put it down on a soft surface and I don’t like the idea of laying my phone face down just so I can hear my tunes better. And finally, the battery. Like a sedan with a Hummer engine, the Xperia S is one juice guzzler.

But if you really want this phone, you’ll certainly survive the few cons and will be able to work your way around it. With a suggested retail price of Php27,900, it’s a little bit on the expensive side. It could have been a really strong contender against the Galaxy S2 had the Xperia S came out earlier. In the end though, everything boils down to personal preference, but we can say that the Sony Xperia S is one smartphone to consider.

Sony Xperia S LT26i specs: 4.3-inch HD Reality Display @ 1280×720 pixels, 344ppi Mobile Bravia Engine Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core processor 1GB RAM 1.5GB built-in storage 32GB external storage (non-removable) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA Bluetooth 2.1 NFC support GPS w/ aGPS support 12.1MP Exmor R rear camera 1080p video recording 1.3MP front facing camera 720p video recording micro-HDMI out Li-Ion 1750mAh battery Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread

What we liked about the handset: * fast and responsive * beautiful screen, very high pixel density * great camera * large built-in storage

What we did not like about the handset: * a little chunky, could have been thinner * slow Bluetooth chip * no option for expandable storage * non-removable battery

— Yugatech.com

Editor’s Note: Original reporting/review by Louie Diangson with additional details and photos by Abe Olandres.

Disclosure: we received 2 units of the Sony Xperia S. one is from Widget City which is also a display banner advertiser on this site. the second hanset is from Sony Mobile Philippines which gave us this unit for free.

Sony Ericsson W995 – Amalgamation of Elegance and Technology

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