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Will Sony's PlayStation Mobile take off?

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Facebook Phone rumors; Nexus tablet coming next month; iPhone 5 with larger display and more!

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Sony provides an update on its Android 4.0 rollout, confirms that the Xperia PLAY won't get ICS

Android Sony has provided us with several updates on the progress of its Android 4.0 upgrade process, offering details on which of its products will receive Ice Cream Sandwich updates and when those updates are expected to be pushed out. Today the...

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Winner of a new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

No-Homepage The One-Paw Bandit game awards another prize to an excited winner! This time it goes to Heather C. of CA on Tuesday May 22, 2012.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play update detailed by Verizon, includes bump to Android 2.3.4

News The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play made quite a bit of news before its debut on Verizon last May thanks to various leaks and rumors, but we haven't heard much about the device since. That's changing now, as it appears that a new update will...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

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Winner of a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to J. Sharolli of VA on winning a brand new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play for Verizon. "Another long-time player here. I decided to close my eyes today and use my powers. It worked!"

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

Sony: Ice Cream Sandwich updates for 2011 Xperia devices to kick off in mid-April

Android Last year Sony Ericsson said that it expected to begin pushing Ice Cream Sandwich updates to its 2011 Xperia device in late March or early April, and now Sony has offered up a bit more information on its Android 4.0 rollout. On its...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

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Sony should stick to Vita OS and abandon Android

Android Sony has faced quite a bit of adversity as of late. Despite overall Xperia phone shipments being up, Sony's fourth quarter earnings report from 2011 was dripping in red ink. They recently acquired their mobile partner, Ericsson, and will...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 15

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Is anyone interested in what Sony is doing in the mobile space anymore?

Android Since the rise of Android, several manufacturers have made a killing by using Google's free, licensed software. Motorola teamed up with Verizon and has turned "DROID" into a household name, Samsung has wooed the world with their Galaxy S...

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Top 5: Worst smartphones of 2011

Android We definitely saw some awesome phones in 2011 and I listed the top 5 smartphones in a previous post, but we also saw some disappointing phones as well. And I'm not just talking about low-end Android phones, though there were plenty of...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 219 125 Reactions

Sony Ericsson expects Ice Cream Sandwich updates to kick off in late March/early April

Android Just a month after Sony Ericsson confirmed that several of its Xperia-branded smartphones would be bumped up to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the company has now given us a timeframe on when we can expect the first updates to begin. On...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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Red HTC DROID Incredible 2 announced by Verizon alongside a handful of holiday deals

Android Verizon today announced some of the deals that it'll have on offer for all the bargain-hungry shoppers this weekend, which includes discounts on the Motorola DROID 3, LG Revolution, and XOOM. That's not all that Verizon tucked into the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 20 13 Reactions

Sony Ericsson confirms Ice Cream Sandwich for its 2011 Xperia lineup

Android Which manufacturer is the latest to talk Ice Cream Sandwich updates? Why, it's Sony Ericsson! Today the company announced on its official product blog that it plans to update its entire 2011 Xperia lineup to Android 4.0. That includes the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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Could swappable accessories give Windows Phone a much-needed differentiating factor?

Windows Phone 7 Gone are the days of cell phones being used primarily for making calls. No, cell phones come in many different shapes and wear many faces nowadays. They are used for sending text messages, keeping up with your many social media sites,...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 116 104 Reactions

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play (AT&T) Hands-On

Android The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play is coming to the nation's second largest wireless carrier soon, and aside from a new blue color, different pre-loaded games, and the inclusion of Sony Ericsson's Timescape user interface, it's exactly the same...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY making its way to AT&T later this year

Android If you've been lusting after the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY but would prefer the device with a touch more AT&T flavor, your prayers have been answered. Today it was revealed that the Xperia PLAY will be coming to AT&T later this year with...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 9

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A few devices that could turn your smartphone into a gaming handheld

Android Mobile gaming is bittersweet. It's nice having fun games on the go that are usually just as easy to pick up as they are to put down. But the smartphone has undergone some major changes over the years, losing physical buttons with each...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 11

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Video Review Part 2

Android It's a Playstation in a phone! Aaron takes a look at Sony Ericsson's Xperia PLAY, a new Verizon phone that packs Playstation functionality into an Android smartphone. It's available now at Verizon for $199.99, but it lacks popular...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Video Review Part 1

Android If you enjoy playing games and are an Android fan, this is the device for you! It's a unique phone and should appeal to the gamer in the family, but it's lacking hot features like 4G and a dual-core processor. Is the Playstation...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 3

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Are you skipping devices without 4G connectivity?

4g For some consumers, a single feature can make or break a future purchase in a smartphone. It doesn’t matter what that feature is, but it may just come all the way down to a single thing that keeps someone from buying the next best...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 18

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY First Impressions

Android The Xperia PLAY is a high-end, feature-packed device that's a nice addition to Verizon's lineup, though I wish it had 4G LTE connectivity. Regardless, Sony Ericsson did a good job fusing a Playstation with a smartphone.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 2

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What's with the purging of emulator apps, Google?

Android For as long as I can remember, Android Market has been home to countless console emulators like Nesoid, Snesoid, Gameboid, and many more. These emulator applications allow users to use game ROMs from different consoles and play their...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 7

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play Video Sample

Android Aaron puts the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play's camcorder to the test on his porch in Charlotte. Overall, the video quality was quite clear, and the audio was crisp with no wind resistance. Shot at 4:35 PM on May 26, 2011.

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play Unboxing

Android It's a Playstation and a phone! Aaron unboxes the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play, a new Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless. It's pre-installed with seven game titles, so gamers can get going out of the box. Not a bad deal for $199.99...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play to Verizon

New Phones The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play can be ordered via Verizon online starting Thursday May 19, 2011.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 0

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Verizon Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY pre-orders begin May 19th, launching on May 26th

Android Verizon Android fans with an interest in mobile gaming, your day is almost here. Verizon announced this morning that the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY will be available for pre-order beginning May 19th, aka this Thursday, for $199.99 with a...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 49 46 Reactions

Launch dates for the DROID X2, Revolution, Trophy, and Xperia PLAY revealed?

Android In the market for a new smartphone on Verizon? If a recent batch of rumored release dates posted by the folks at Droid-Life are legit, you're going to have quite a few new devices to choose from in the next few weeks. According to the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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Why the Verizon iPhone had little impact on AT&T's Q1 results

Android Until February of this year, AT&T had free reign over iPhone customers here in the States. They have been the only carrier to officially offer the original iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3Gs, and were the only carrier to offer the iPhone 4 until...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 4

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Do lesser-known manufacturers stand a chance in the smartphone realm?

Android Before Android came along, nearly every aspect of a phone was designed and made by each individual manufacturer. Companies had to put a lot of time and money into the design of the phone, the components, and the software. With the...

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Video Review Part 2

It's a Playstation in a phone! Aaron takes a look at Sony Ericsson's Xperia PLAY , a new Verizon phone that packs Playstation functionality into an Android smartphone. Sporting a 1 GHz Snapdragon CPU, it offers a 4-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, and a stock build of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). As if that wasn't good enough, it ships with six games; you can download more through Verizon's "V CAST Apps" program. It's available now at Verizon for $199.99, but it lacks... more...