Sony Ericsson and IBM Sign a 5-Year Outsourcing Agreement

IBM has signed a five-year outsourcing agreement with Sony Ericsson regarding the management of Application Maintenance and Development of all of Sony Ericsson's SAP applications globally. IBM says that it will leverage Application Management Services for the delivery of solutions to support Sony Ericsson's operations and business improvement initiatives.

"This relationship with Sony Ericsson is a good example of IBM's commitment to deliver high value services that enable customers to be more efficient and focused on their core business," says John Blackburn, Vice President IBM Global Business Services.

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Live Shots of S001

Live shots of the S001 have already popped up. Enjoy.







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AU KDDI S001 and Premier 3 Announced

SE Japan has announced the S001 and the Premier 3 for AU KDDI. The S001 is the 8.1 MP Cybershot slider similar in form factor to the C905. The Premier 3 is a Walkman phone with dual hinge design (Theater mode and Keitai mode).












S001 Site
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Quantum of Solace W63s for AU KDDI Japan

To tie in with the recent release of Quantum of Solace in Japan (opened January 23), AU KDDI will release a special edition of the W63s. It has standard features as far as Japanese keitais go.

- features EXTREME CUSTOMISATION aka FURUCHEN KEITAI / Dress Up (FURUCHEN) phone
- "My Story app" with 3D stereo surround
- KCP +
- main 2.7 inch organic EL WQVGA display
- external 1.1 inch organic EL display
- 100 MB of built in memory
- One-seg
- EZ FeliCa
- 3 mega pixel camera
- 870mAh battery
- measures 105x49.4x16.5 mm
- weighs 122 grams

It is a limited edition run of only 3,000 and will cost $145 (most likely on contract)

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C903 is Frances

SEMCBlog.com as revealed Frances as the C903. Basically it will be a simpler, more compact C905. Featuring 5MP, Autofocus, aGPS, 2.4" QVGA screen, and a slider form factor. The back of it looks like Sony's T-series Cybershot cameras. It will be announced on February 15 at MWC and come out late Q2.

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Vringo Announces partnership with Sony Ericsson

Vringo, a company that specializes in mobile videos, has announced a partnership with Sony Ericsson that will put its video ringtone app on many future Walkman phones and in the Fun and Downloads section of the SE Website. This service allows a customized video ringtone to play when a call comes in so you can just look at the video and know who is calling. How popular this becomes will have to be seen.

Award-Winning Video Ringtone Application to Be Promoted on Millions of Sony Ericsson Walkman™ Phones

NEW YORK–Jan. 22, 2009—Vringo™, the next-generation ringtone pioneer, announced today that its free video ringtone application is being pre-linked on global shipments of Sony Ericsson’s Walkman™ phones and promoted via the manufacturer’s Fun & Downloads portal, introducing Vringo to millions of new users. New Sony Ericsson owners join a thriving community of Symbian, Java and Windows Mobile users who are already experiencing Vringo’s high-quality video ringtones and VringForward™ technology, which lets users send ringtones to friends just by calling.

This partnership with Sony Ericsson, which was established when Vringo took home a prize at last year’s Sony Ericsson Content Awards, is the latest step in Vringo’s continuing push toward global availability and monetization of video ringtones. Recently, Vringo announced partnership deals with mobile carriers in Turkey and France that enable users to download the Vringo application and access content, in some cases on a paid-subscription basis.

“Our partnership with Sony Ericsson is unprecedented,” said Vringo CEO Jon Medved. “In addition to being the first social video ringtone application to be downloadable directly from Sony Ericsson phones, we’re reaching millions of Walkman users—one of the most innovative, media-hungry audiences in the world.”

Vringo’s application, which is also available for a wide variety of Symbian, Java and Windows Mobile devices via www.vringo.com, lets users create or take video, images and slideshows from virtually anywhere, including Vringo’s 4,000-clips-and-counting video ringtone library or the Web, and make them into their personal call signatures.

To access Vringo, Walkman users can find the link prominently displayed in their phone’s Web browser. By clicking the link, users will download the Vringo application to their phones and can immediately begin sharing video ringtones with their phone contacts.

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W395 Yao leaked

As MWC grows closer, leaks are more abundant. This morning we got Filippa's official name, the C901. Now we have pics of Yao or as it will be named W395. This is the Walkman version of the F305 and features similar specs including 2.0MP fixed focus camera, QuadBand GSM/EDGE, and a 176x220 2.0" screen. What will differentiate this from the F305 is Walkman software and other music apps. Also look for a Cybershot/Snapshot version of this phone too.








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Filippa is C901

According to SEMC Blog, Filippa has gotten a name and it is the C901. It is expected to be announced on February 15, the night before MWC and when SE will hold its annual press conference there. The C901 will launch in April and be priced in the midrange. It will come in three colors like earlier reported, Noble Black, Sincere Silver, and Precious Peach. It sports 5MP Autofocus camera with Xenon Flash, latest SE software, and a classic design.

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SE slips to fifth in 2008

Sony Ericsson couldn't keep up in 2008 with the other manufactures as it slips into 5th place worldwide. 2009 is going to be critical for Sony Ericsson. Dick even said that the first half of 2009 will be tough and that the second half of 2009 should be better.

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Project Capuchin Overview

SE at Mobile World Congress 2009

Sony Ericsson will have a press conference on February 15 for the Mobile World Congress. This is usually where they announce the products they will showcase at the show which begins the next day and goes through the 19.

Sony Ericsson Q4 2008 and Full Year 2008

SE continues to lose money and sell less phones then 2007. The only good point of this mornings Q4 results is that the average handset increased from 109€ to 121€. This is thanks to more higher end phones for Q4 including the X1, C905, and W902. Sales were down from 103.4 million phones in 2007 to 96.6 million in 2008 and 2009 isn't going to get any better. The worldwide forecast includes a decrease of 5% for all mobile phone makers marking the first time they have decreased year to year in terms of phone handsets. SE says 2009 will be more focused on higher end products so hopefully they pull through with some awesome devices.




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New AU KDDI SE phones coming to Japan

Japan always gets the best SE phones. These next Walkman and Cybershot phones follow the tradition and will contain giant 3.0 and 3.3 inch screen, respectively.

Walkman Phone, Premier3(cube)

Size:
50×105×16.3
114g

Display:
Type TFT
Size 3inches 480×854 pixels FWVGA




New Cyber-shot Phone for KDDI Japan

Size:
115×51×17.5
130g

Display:
Type OEL
Size 3.3inches 480×854 pixels FWVGA

Camera 8.1 MP




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Secret Prototype phones stolen from SE Sweden

A 35 year old employee from Sony Ericsson's Lund, Sweden headquarters stole several secret prototype handsets from the company valued at more then $90,000 USD. The police caught up to the man after the deed was done and was taken away immediately.

All I can say is why didn't he snap some cameraphone pictures of them and spread them over the net lol.

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Hands on with C510 and W508

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C510 and W508 Demos

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W715 Norika Announced

Today SE announced the W715, a Vodafone exclusive version of the W705. Main difference is that the W715 has built-in GPS compared to the W705. Otherwise same specs, 3.2MP fixed focus camera with photo light, 2.4" QVGA screen, WiFi, DLNA, Clear Audio, QuadBand GSM/EDGE with 900/2100 HSDPA, SenseMe, YouTube, Google Maps, etc.

Sony Ericsson fuses crystal clear audio with the latest mapping technology – exclusive to Vodafone on the W715 Walkman™ phone

08 January 2009

Introducing advanced wireless connectivity combined with Sony Ericsson’s best-in-class audio experience – the W715 Walkman™ phone. Building on an array of innovative launches in 2008, Sony Ericsson announces a new product into its mobile music range. With quick access to the navigation services through a dedicated key, it opens up the world of easy navigation to bring something new in 2009.

London, UK - January 8, 2009 Sony Ericsson announces that soon Vodafone customers will be able to use the GPS enabled W715 Walkman™ phone to make the most of location-based services. Aside from turn-by-turn pedestrian or driving navigation available using Vodafone Find&Go, customers will be able to find their nearest restaurants, hotels or shopping centres all within a few clicks on their new mobile phone.

The W715 Walkman™ phone features the same superior sound quality as the W980 Walkman™ phone, which was rated ‘best audio experience’ in independent tests*. On the top of premium music experience with crystal clear sound, the W715 includes popular Walkman™ features such as the music recognition application TrackID™, SensMe™ for matching your mood to the music, and Shake Control to change tracks with the flick of a wrist. All this provides for a premium Music experience, fully integrated with Vodafone Music, allowing easy access to single and album downloads.

‘"The W715 is another exciting exclusive for Vodafone customers. The seamless integration with Vodafone’s Music services, such as single or full album download, provides for a great overall experience on our fast and reliable network. With fully integrated GPS and Vodafone Find&Go, this phone is offering a very attractive feature set in a combination we know customers are asking for more and more", said Patrick Chomet, Global Director of Terminals at Vodafone.

‘We are continuing to progress the music capability on our phones’, added Peter Marsden, Head of GCU Vodafone at Sony Ericsson, ‘and the W715 Walkman™ phone is a great way to support Vodafone Music, plus its dedicated key to location-based services simply highlights its ease of use – all making for a great user experience.’

The W715 Walkman™ phone is much more than a music phone. Its metal finish combines with a large screen in an elegant and compact slider for a professional feel. The inclusion of a 3.2 Megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to snap photos of friends, and quickly upload them to social networking sites for all to see.

The Vodafone exclusive Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman™ phone will be available in Galactic Black, and Luxury Silver. Country availability will be announced in due course.

The new W715 Walkman™ phone

• Award-winning clear audio experience – listen to music as it was meant to be heard
• aGPS increases the precision of location-based services (LBS)
• Vodafone Find&Go navigation service – a complete mobile navigation experience
• Desktop direct search to online music – go online for the best songs and most popular videos on YouTube™
• Wi-Fi and DLNA certified – connect the way you want
• Shake Control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist
• SensMe™ – create playlists based on mood, rather than artists or genres
• Large 2.4-inch screen – view websites and emails with high clarity
• Auto rotate – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone
• Google Maps™ for Mobile
• 3.2 Megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth™
• FM radio with TrackID™ – listen to the radio while on the move
• Option for 4GB memory card – store up to 3,900 songs**

The W715 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. The W715 will be available in selected markets, in the colours Galactic Black, and Luxury Silver - countries and details of specific music and navigation applications, to be announced locally during Q1 (January-March) 2009.

The Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman™ phone at a glance

Camera

• 3.2 Megapixel camera
• Up to 3.2x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Photo light
• Video light
• Video recording
• Picture blogging
• PictBridge™ printing
• Video blogging

Location-based service

• Vodafone Find&Go***
• Geotagging of photos
• Google Maps™ ***

Music

• Walkman™ player
• Vodafone Music
• Clear Stereo
• Clear Bass
• Album art
• TrackID™
• Stereo Bluetooth™ (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• Shake Control
• SensMe™

Web

• Access NetFront™ web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ring tones
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling

Messaging

• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Instant messaging
• Microsoft® Exchange
• ActiveSync™
• Chat view

Design

• Navigation key
• Auto rotate
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• Media
• YouTube™
• 3D games
• Motion gaming
• Java™
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronisation
• USB mass storage
• USB support
• Wi-Fi
• DLNA certified

Organiser

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories
In-box:

• W715
• Battery
• Battery charger
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
• USB cable
• Stereo PHF
• Sony Ericsson PC Suite
• Media Manager
• User guide

Optional:

• Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900

• Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS205

• Noise Cancelling Headphones HPM-88

Facts and Figures

• Size: 95 x 47.5 x 14.3mm

• Weight: 98 grams

• Colours: Garnet Black and Luxury Silver

• Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.4 inches

• Phone memory: up to 120MB

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: up to 400 hrs

• Talk time UMTS: up to 4 hours
• Standby time UMTS: up to 350 hours

• Video talk time: up to 3 hours

• Music listening time: up to 20 hours

Availability and versions
Networks:

• W715
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSPA 900/2100

• Available in selected markets from Q1 2009

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W508 Brittany announced

Today at CES, SE has announced the W508. It is a flip phone fashioned to look like the W980. It features a 3.2MP fixed focus camera no photolight, 2.2" QVGA screen, Shake Control, Gesture Control, and Style Up Covers. It will come in two versions, both QuadBand GSM/EDGE, W508 features 2100 HSDPA while the W508a features 850/1900/2100 HSDPA. Two colors Metal Gray and Poetic white.

Enjoy your music in your style with the Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman™ mobile phone

08 January 2009

Show your style with the customisable W508 Walkman™ phone. With eight changeable Style-Up™ covers to choose from as well as SensMe™, consumers can personalise the W508 to suit their mood and get a real hands-on interactive experience

Las Vegas, USA – January 7, 2009 – Enjoy music the way you want it with the W508 Walkman™ phone. Consumers can have the most interactive mobile experience as individual as they are, with clever technology such as Shake and Gesture control, SenseMe™ and TrackID™, as well as one extra Style-Up™ cover with the W508.

“The W508 Walkman™ phone builds on our iconic Walkman™ range and the successful W380.” said Alexandre Cardon, Global Product Marketing Manager (music) at Sony Ericsson. “For those who like to express their style and individuality through their mobile phone we’ve brought our creative design team in to design stylish changeable covers so that W508 offers a truly interactive and individual experience.”

Shake control and Gesture control allows you to become your own DJ with just a flick of your wrist – raise the volume or set the shuffle function by giving your phone a quick shake. Is that alarm getting to you? Switch it to snooze or mute the volume with a sweep of your palm without having to fumble for the off button.

The W508 also includes popular Walkman™ features such as SensMe™, for matching your mood to the music and touch keys on top to play, stop and skip tracks. A 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA and 1GB M2 card completes the W508 offering for any trend setter.

Can’t get that song out of your head but have no idea what it’s called? Use TrackID™ with text search and you’ll have the answer at a touch of a button. Also available on the W508 is PlayNow™ arena which provides a full range of mobile entertainment downloadable from your handset - unique themes and wallpapers, traditional and specially developed ringtones and music tones, a wealth of free content and of course DRM-free music tracks and TrackID™ charts from around the world.

The new W508 Walkman™
Walkman™ my style

• One extra Style-Up™ cover in the box – change your mobile phone with your mood
• Walkman™ player
• HSDPA – download content quickly with a faster web experience
• Touch music keys on top – switch tracks the easy way
• TrackID™ with text search – find your favourite songs in seconds
• PlayNow™ arena – customise your mobile phone with unique ringtones and wallpapers
• Shake control– skip through your tracks with a flick of the hand
• Gesture control - Move your hand above the W508 to mute an incoming call or put the alarm clock on snooze without touching it.

The W508 Walkman™ supports HSDPA 2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. The W508a supports HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. W508 Walkman™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Metal Grey and Poetic White.

The Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman™ at a glance

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Up to 3.2x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording

Music

• Walkman™ player
• Album art
• Mega Bass™
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• Shake control
• SensMe™

Web

• Access NetFront™ Web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling

Messaging

• Email
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Chat View
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Exchange ActiveSync®
• Instant messaging
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder

Design

• Auto rotate
• Gesture control
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• Media
• YouTube™
• 3D games
• Motion gaming
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• Walk Mate

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories
In-Box:

• W508
• Battery
• Battery Charger
• 1GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
• USB cable
• Stereo PHF
• Sony Ericsson PC Suite
• Media manager
• User guide
• 1 extra Style-Up™ Cover

Optional:

• Portable Speakers MPS-100
• Powerful, versatile and compact speakers

• FM Music Transmitter MMR-70
• Create your own FM radio station in an instant

• Phone Case IPC-40
• Protect your phone in style

Facts and Figures 1)2)

• Size: 93.5 x 50 x 14 mm
• Weight: 98 grams

• Colours:
• Metal Grey with one extra Style-Up™ cover:
• Sunny Orange, Forest Green, Architectural Purple or Mysterious Graffiti

• Poetic White with one extra Style-Up™ cover:
• Midnight Summer, Splashed Art, Radial Blue or Street Hip-hop

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches

• External screen: Monochromatic OLED, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 128 x 36 pixels
• Size: 1.1 inches

• Phone memory: Up to 100MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs

• Video call time: Up to 2 hrs
• Music listening time: Up to 24 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks:

• W508:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA 2100

• W508a:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100

• Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

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C510 Kate Announced

Today at CES, Sony has announced the C510. It features a 2.2" QVGA screen, 3.2MP Autofocus camera with photo light, AutoRotate, Snapfish by HP, YouTube, Chatview messaging, Smile Shutter, and much more. There will be 3 versions,

• C510 - 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE with 2100 UMTS/HSDPA
• C510a - 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE with 850/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA
• C510c - 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Two colors will be available, Future Black and Radiation Silver. Expect shipment in February 2009.

Sony Ericsson unveils the C510 Cyber-shot™ and introduces Smile Shutter™ technology

08 January 2009

Sony Ericsson today announces its first mobile phone with Smile Shutter™ technology, wrapped up in its most affordable Cyber-shot™ phone to date; the C510 Cyber-shot™. The Smile Shutter™ technology will also be added to the 8.1 megapixel camera phone C905 Cyber-shot™, launched in November 2008.

Las Vegas, USA – January 7, 2009 – Sony Ericsson today introduces the beautifully simple C510 Cyber-shot™, its most affordable Cyber-shot™ phone to date, and an application upgrade to the C905 Cyber-shot™ phone, currently at the top of the charts across the globe.

The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot™ portfolio has topped 32 million handsets sales worldwide demonstrating Sony Ericsson’s market leadership in bringing exciting new camera phone technology to consumers around the world.

The C510 Cyber-shot™ will make Sony Ericsson’s camera phone experience accessible to even more consumers and markets worldwide.

C510 Cyber-shot™
More consumers can now enjoy the Cyber-shot™ experience, without compromising on quality. Sony Ericsson continues to push design and innovation, as well as work with the best partners in the industry, to provide existing consumers and consumers in new markets the chance to enjoy the benefits of mobile photography.

The accessible C510 Cyber-shot™ handset is jammed packed with the highest quality imaging technology and encased in a stylish handset design expected from Sony Ericsson.

Beautifully simple C510 Cyber-shot™ features include:

• Reliable 3.2 megapixel Cyber-shot™ camera
• Smile Shutter™ – clever technology that detects a person’s smile and immediately takes the photo!
• Face Detection – focusing technology of up to three faces at a time
• Auto-rotation – alter the landscape and portrait view by rotating the mobile phone
• Snapfish by HP – pre-installed application allows users to send print orders from the phone to Snapfish and have quality photo prints delivered to their homes.
• YouTube™ enabled – upload your videos and images straight to the web
• Photo Fix – adjust light balance, brightness and contrast simultaneously
• SMS conversation style – see your entire SMS conversation history at a glance
• Slide in lens cover and illuminated imaging Shortcuts
• Auto focus – take the best shot

“We have been leaders and innovators in the camera phone segment since the company was started,” said Sven Totté, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Now we are delighted to unveil the C510 Cyber-shot™, our most accessible Cyber-shot™ phone to date which includes a host of new features normally found on more premium phones. Features like Smile-Shutter™, YouTube integration and Snapfish by HP integration make the C510 Cyber-shot™ a really fun mobile phone to use. This phone will enable us to engage new markets and consumers to our Cyber-shot™ phone experience.”

C905 Cyber-shot™upgrade
The fantastic C905 Cyber-shot™ phone is now even better thanks to new software announced today by Sony Ericsson. The 8.1 megapixel camera phone has received tremendous feedback across the globe.

This upgrade is designed to add extra value to a consumer’s camera phone experience, and make a fantastic product even better. Consumers who already own a C905 Cyber-shot™ phone can easily download the new applications from mid-February 2009 at www.sonyericsson.com .

Capture the spontaneous moments in life with the C905 Cyber-shot™ upgrade, which features:

• Smile Shutter™
• YouTube™
• WayFinder 8
• Snapfish by HP – high quality, best value prints. Place print orders directly from the mobile phone – no memory cards, cables or offload needed
• SMS/MMS conversation style - users can switch between the generic inbox or conservation chat where the entire message chain is presented at a glance.

Also announced today is a new colour of C905 Cyber-shot™, Tender Rose, available from Q1 2009 in selected markets and IM502, a new camera phone tripod, available in stores now.

The C510 Cyber-shot™ supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100. C510 Cyber-shot™ will be available in selected markets from Q1in the colours Future Black and Radiation Silver.

The Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot™ at a glance

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Auto focus
• Up to 3.2x digital zoom
• Smile Shutter™
• Face detection
• Photo fix
• Photo light
• Video light
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording

Music

• Media player
• Album art
• Mega Bass™
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

• Access NetFront™ Web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling

Messaging

• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Instant messaging
• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync™
• Chat view

Design

• Navigation key
• Auto rotate
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• Media
• YouTube™
• 3D games
• Motion gaming
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronisation
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Location-based services

• Geo tagging of photos (cell-id)
• Google Maps™

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories
In-Box:

• C510
• Battery
• Battery Charger

Optional:

• IM502 Camera Phone Tripod

• Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV715

• Digital Photo Frame IDP-100

Facts and Figures 1)2)

• Size: 107 x 47 x 12.5 mm
• Weight: 92 grams

• Colours:
• Future Black
• Radiation Silver

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches

• Phone memory: Up to 100MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs

• Video call time: Up to 2 hrs 20 min

Availability and versions
Networks

• C510:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSPA 2100

• C510a:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

• C510c:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900

• Available in selected markets from Q1 2009.

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C905 upgrade coming soon plus Tender rose color

The C905 will be getting a nice update to its firmware. This will include new features introduced on the G705 and W705. Thanks to SEMC Blog for the heads up. SE has announced this firmware update with the C510 today at CES

C905 Cyber-shot™upgrade
The fantastic C905 Cyber-shot™ phone is now even better thanks to new software announced today by Sony Ericsson. The 8.1 megapixel camera phone has received tremendous feedback across the globe.

This upgrade is designed to add extra value to a consumer’s camera phone experience, and make a fantastic product even better. Consumers who already own a C905 Cyber-shot™ phone can easily download the new applications from mid-February 2009 at www.sonyericsson.com .

Capture the spontaneous moments in life with the C905 Cyber-shot™ upgrade, which features:

• Smile Shutter™
• YouTube™
• WayFinder 8
• Snapfish by HP – high quality, best value prints. Place print orders directly from the mobile phone – no memory cards, cables or offload needed
• SMS/MMS conversation style - users can switch between the generic inbox or conservation chat where the entire message chain is presented at a glance.

Also announced today is a new colour of C905 Cyber-shot™, Tender Rose, available from Q1 2009 in selected markets and IM502, a new camera phone tripod, available in stores now.

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UIQ files for Bankruptcy

Well the end is official. Today UIQ filed for bankruptcy.

STOCKHOLM, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Software company UIQ, jointly owned by Sony Ericsson (6758.T)(ERICb.ST) and Motorola (MOT.N), has filed for bankruptcy in a district court in Sweden, the company's top executive said on Monday. The software developer, which is based in Sweden, began cutting staff six months ago after its owners decided to merge its software with the Symbian platform.

World number one mobile handset maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) last month finalised its acquisition of Symbian and has pledged to make the software available free of charge.

"There are no opportunities to create a new line of business in the current financial climate," UIQ Chief Executive Johan Sandberg told Reuters.

The company has around 200 employees. (Reporting by Niklas Pollard, editing by Will Waterman)

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CES 2009: The beginning

Sony has launched a site for CES 2009. In the mobile phone section right now they have the XPERIA X1, W760, and C905a. SE is expected to announced 2-3 more phones like it did last year at CES. The W350 and W380 successors are surely to be announced along with another phone. Stay tuned for the most up to date info at my blog. Follow the link for the website.

CES 2009

Big C905 Review

USEB has put together a large review of the C905. It scored a 83%, which is the highest feature phone rating they have ever given. Follow the Link for the full review.

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C510 Kate Hi-Quality Pics

Daily Mobile.se has posted some new hi-quality pics of the C510 or Kate. This phone should be announced soon and start shipping shortly afterward in Feb 2009 and will be the 2009 replacement of the K770i. Specs include the following

Specifications:

• 3.2 MP AF camera and LED
• Face detection
• Smile shutter
• Auto rotation when viewing
• Cyber-shot™ UI 2.0
• 3.2 MP AF camera
• Active lens cover
• 2.2” QVGA display
• QVGA video
• Picture light
• 160 MB in-built memory
• Dedicated shutter key
• Illuminated imaging shortcut keys
• Face detection, Photo fix
• Direct blog short cut key
• Smile shutter
• Illumination by different theme/mode
• Print service Snapfish
• Blue illuminated imaging short cuts
• Download and upload to YouTube

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