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Review: Sony Xperia Ion for AT&T

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Jun 24, 2012, 8:30 AM by Eric M. Zeman

AT&T's latest LTE 4G smartphones comes from Sony Mobile. The Xperia Ion offers a great display and excellent camera, but stumbles through some other key features. Find out which they are in Phone Scoop's full review.

Sony's latest Android phone is the Ion for AT&T. It bears the important distinction of being the first U.S. phone to be branded "Sony" rather than Sony Ericsson. It's also Sony's first LTE 4G effort for the U.S. and offers a new content store from Sony. Has Sony finally assembled all the pieces it needs for the Ion to stand apart on the crowded shelves in AT&T stores? Nearly.

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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Hands-On: Sony Xperia Ion

Here is a quick look at the Sony Xperia Ion, an LTE smartphone for AT&T

AT&T Announces New LTE Smartphones

Jan 9, 2012
AT&T today announced six new LTE phones, some with record-breaking high-resolution cameras. Sony Ericsson Xperia Ion, an Android phone with a 12-megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R sensor and 4.7-inch full HD display. A front camera also supports 720p capture.

Sony Talks Jelly Bean and Xperia Devices

Dec 17, 2012
Sony today provided an update to its Jelly Bean distribution timeline. According to Sony, the Xperia T, TX, and V will receive Android 4.1 in February and March as planned.

Sony Provides Rough Jelly Bean Update Roadmap

Oct 19, 2012
Sony Mobile today revealed a list of its devices that will be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. According to Sony, the bulk of its 2012 Xperia lineup will receive Jelly Bean, including the Xperia T, TX, and V.

Sony Music Unlimited Gains New Phone and Tablet Powers

Jul 19, 2012
Sony today announced new updates for its Music Unlimited Android smartphone and Android tablet applications. Music Unlimited Android Mobile app version 1.4 lets device owners access the "My Channels" feature.

Sony Xperia ion

4.6" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 processor 1 GB RAM
1,900 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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Riot_Act

Jun 25, 2012, 10:36 PM

What happened with Philip Berne?

In the last few months all the reviews I've read have been written by Eric.
What happened to the other guy?

muchdrama

Riot_Act said:
In the last few months all the reviews I've read have been written by Eric.
What happened to the other guy?

Things you don't say when the current guy is doing a fine job.

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Jellz

Jun 24, 2012, 6:33 PM

No LTE on/off switch

This is really starting to bum me out. Living in an LTE city, the battery can leech away when I'm not even using my phone. My only options are LTE on or data completely off.

And it's something that's possible! The iPad 4G has an LTE on/off switch, and I love that.

Why aren't phone manufacturers doing that? Do you think any phones do? Are you aware of any that do for AT&T?

Magnagarde

Well, on the bright side you should be able to turn it off anyways using something along the lines of a widget. Like, an LTE on/off widget. I don't know for sure though, I'm only speculating because I know that a lot of widgets or apps can actually di...
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exibitsman

Jun 24, 2012, 5:16 PM

ics update?

☹️ I would consider buying this device if it is going to get ICS update.99$ great price if I wait 4 to 6 weeks it will 49:99$.

muchdrama

exibitsman said:
☹️ I would consider buying this device if it is going to get ICS update.99$ great price if I wait 4 to 6 weeks it will 49:99$.

Gizmodo ripped Sony for putting Gingerbread on this handset. I've gott...
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