Phone Scoop - Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) Updates

Sony Says Some ICS Updates Beginning in Mid-April

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:45:51 GMT

Sony today indicated via its web site that it will push the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Xperia arc S, neo V, and ray starting in mid-April. The update will be distributed over the course of four to six weeks. Sony said the next batch of updates, slated for the Xperia arc, PLAY, neo, mini, mini pro, pro, and active, will commence in late May or early June. The update will only be available for download and installation via Windows or Mac computers, and won't be pushed out over the air. Sony won't deliver Android 4.0 to the Xperia S line of devices until the latter part of the second quarter.

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Apple, HTC, LG, RIM, Samsung Targeted by Patent Suit

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:43:55 GMT

A company called Graphics Properties Holdings recently filed a lawsuit against Apple, HTC, LG, RIM, Samsung, and Sony, alleging that the companies' products violate its intellectual property. Specifically, the lawsuit covers a patent pertaining to how mobile devices process data and text into pixels on a display. The lawsuit names the Apple iPhone, HTC EVO 4G, LG Thrill, RIM BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Galaxy S/S II, and Sony Xperia Play as violating the patent. Graphics Properties, which has already sued some of these same companies under a different name, is seeking damages and royalty agreements.

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Sony Ericsson Pegs March/April for Android 4.0 Push

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:34:27 GMT

Sony Ericsson today provided more information about when it expects to update its Xperia Android smartphones to Ice Cream Sandwich. The first wave of handsets (Xperia Arc S, Neo V, and Ray) will be updated in late March or early April, says Sony Ericsson, which is currently in the process of merging Android 4.0 with its Xperia software. The rest of the Xperia line (Xperia Arc, Play, Neo, Mini and Mini Pro, and Active) will receive Android 4.0 in late April or early May. Sony Ericsson said owners of Xperia-branded smartphones will be notified when the update is ready for their phone.

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C Spire Wireless Wins Sony Ericsson Xperia Play for $49

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:26:20 GMT

C Spire Wireless today announced the launch of Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play gaming smartphone. The Xperia Play is available immediately through most C Spire retail channels for $49.99 after rebate with a new two-year agreement.

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Sony to Update All 2011 Xperia Phones to Android 4.0

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:20:25 GMT

Sony Ericsson today announced on its blog that it will update its entire line-up of Xperia-branded Android smartphones to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This includes the Xperia arc and arc S, Xperia Play, Xperia neo and neo V, Xperia mini and mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active, and Xperia ray. Sony Ericsson said that it is working to merge the features of its Xperia software with those of Android 4.0, and will have more information on the availability of the system updates at a later time.

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Released for AT&T

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) is now available for AT&T.

AT&T Offering Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Sept. 18 for $49

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:09:28 GMT

AT&T today announced that it will sell its own version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play gaming Android phone starting September 18. The device will cost $49.99 with a new agreement.

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Released (somewhere)

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) is now available. It is not yet available from a major U.S. carrier, but it is available in other countries, or from a smaller regional carrier. If it is available overseas, stay tuned to this feed for links to purchase this phone from one our affiliate partners that imports such phones.

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:06:10 GMT

Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play attempts to take on the gaming crowd with its dedicated gaming controls. With exclusive titles and a fast processor, the Xperia Play's gaming chops should be second to none.

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Accessories available at CellularAccessory.com

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:32:28 GMT

CellularAccessory.com is now selling accessories for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM). Follow the link to check it out.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Hands-On

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:48:10 GMT

We go hands-on with the new Xperia Play from Sony Ericsson, the Android / PlayStation gaming phone coming soon to Verizon Wireless. Does it live up to the hype of a Super Bowl ad? Find out.

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Liveblog: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Event

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:34:49 GMT

We're live from the Sony Ericsson press conference at MWC, where they've promised to spill full details on the Xperia Play Android gaming phone.

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