Sharp 3D Android smartphones heading west in 2011?

The handful of 3D smartphones we’ve seen tipped so far have only ever been planned for release in Eastern countries like Japan, but Sharp has said it’ll bring models to the US in 2011.

3D phones may not be too far from UK shelves as Sharp reveals that it plans to ship 3D phones to the US next year. 3D phones have so far been thought of as ultra-niche devices that won’t make it to release outside of Japan and Korea, but now that the US is tied into the 3D smartphone fad, the European market can’t be too far behind.

Sharp has unveiled several 3D models so far, powered by the Android OS. The Sharp Lynx SH-OC3 features a 9-megapixel camera and Android 2.1, while two Galapagos-series smartphones come with a 9.6-megapixel camera and 8-megapixel camera plus Qwerty keyboard. Which of these will make it onto US shelves? As yet we don’t know, but it marks one more tantalising step towards a UK release. And that’s something we’re looking forward to, even if 3D phones end up as popular as watch phones.

Via : fonehome

Sony Ericson Plans to Unveil Two Mobile Devices?

Sony Ericson Plans to Unveil Two Mobile Devices?

It would be right to say that the XPERIA mobile devices from Sony Ericsson always get a lot of attention. Not so long ago the Android XPERIA X10 as well as X10 Mini Pro got the so awaited 2.1 update.

Then success of the Z12 as well as X10 came. The handsets come with a 4.3-inch screen and it is expected they can record 1080p HD videos. Moreover, a video leaked on the Internet that shows two new mobile devices, such as the X7 mini as well as X7. In fact, the X7 handset has a slight resemblance to the X12.

The X7 will be equipped with the 4.3-inch WVGA that offers the resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It will come with a camera that measures 8 megapixels. The camera is able to shoot at the resolution of 720p HD. With the help of an HDMI output, you will be able to hook it to a bigger display.

As for the X7 Mini, it will be equipped with a 3.5-inch display that offers the same resolution. The greatest thing about this handset is its camera that measures 10.1 megapixels. It is enabled with 3x optical zoom.

It is expected that the two handsets will be available in the first quarter of 2011.

Via : dailytechmag

Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 snaps leak online

Images of the latest Sony Ericsson Xperia model, the X12, have leaked online, with Russian bloggers giving it the once over and revealing what it's wearing under the hood.

Codenamed Anzu, it features a 4.3 inch LCD display running at an 854 x 480 resolution with a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 chip powering the show, the same as can be found in the HTC Desire Z.

As for the OS, it's currently stuck on Android 2.1, with 2.2 due for inclusion before its retail release. Sorry for those hoping for a Gingerbread smartphone, but you're going to have to wait until some time in 2011 until the X12 makes that particular jump.

No news on pricing or release yet, or even an official name yet, but we'll keep you posted on whatever comes of the Anzu. For now, enjoy a few more snaps of the phone below.

Via : techdigest

Sony Ericsson Anzu Previewed

Eldar Murtazin of Mobile-Review is at it again. The serial phone leaker had just days ago announced that Sony Ericsson is planning to come up with a new high end Android device codenamed the Anzu. That handset, which the company might christen the Xperia X12 has now been previewed by the man himself and he doesn’t seem to be very impressed. Eldar, has a history of reviewing soon to be launched handsets which somehow manage to end up with him much before most others would have even heard of it.

This time around, its the turn of the Anzu which is likely to become the flasgship Sony Ericsson handset when launched. The Anzu boasts of a 4.3 inch, 854*480 pixel LCD display, an 800 Mhz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor (which as you now know, is also used on the T-Mobile
G2). This handset was earlier thought to be running the latest version of Android – the Gingerbread. This prototype however runs Android 2.1 much to our disappointment.

The Anzu also adds a no longer exciting 12 megapixel camera to the spec sheet. This particular sample however could only snap pictures at 3 megapixels . It would also be able to do 720p video recording which has of late become the de facto standard for video recording on any self respecting smartphone. The problem with the Anzu is that by the time it arrives, there could be contenders that could be doing full HD recording and playback.

Eldar also claims that the Anzu’s build quality is a step down from that of existing Xperia handsets – but then this was just a prototype so there is chance that many of the things you are seeing here would have been changed when the final version arrives in the next few months.

Via : onlygizmos

Sony Ericsson Anzu aka Xperia X12 Previewed, Release Date Is Early 2011

Eldar Murtazin is a very popular figure in the gadget world as he always manages to get his hands on devices that others dream of touching. The last phone to fall into his hands is the rumored Sony Ericsson Anzu, a device that should become SE’s flagship device in 2011.

The Sony Ericsson Anzu is powered by a 800MHz processor from Qualcomm, the same CPU found in the T-Mobile G2 aka HTC Desire Z, and Android 2.1 OS. Murtazin says that the SE Anzu will run on Android 2.2 Froyo at launch, while users will be able to download Android 2.3 Gingerbread soon after.

If the CPU will be clocked at this speed, then the Sony Ericsson Anzu should run stock Android UI in order to prevent any lag. Still, I can’t understand why would someone put a 800MHz CPU when the competition will bring smartphones with dual-core 1.2GHz processors to the market.

Sony Ericsson might be crazy, but the Anzu will feature a 4.3-inch touchscreen with a 854 x 480 resolution, HDMI output, and a 12-megapixel camera on the back capable of shooting 720p HD video. Again, others will bring 8MP cameras capable of recording 1080p videos. In 2011 filming 720p videos will be so… 2010.

If you want to read the full Sony Ericsson Anzu aka SE Xperia X12 preview then hit the link right here. Check out the gallery below and let me know what do you think about this smartphone!

Via : mibz

Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 enjoys public outing

Those of you hoping the phone that Sony Ericsson codenamed Anzu, but should be released as the Xperia X12, would be packing Gingerbread out of the box are in for a disappointment as a Russian insider has got his hands on the device and dismissed the rumours.

The early-model device pictured is said to be running Android 2.1, with 2.2 expected to be loaded up come launch day, and 2.3 not coming until later on in 2011.

But despite the lack of next-gen Android action, this device does look like a sexy bit of kit, and is packing some decent hardware on board too.

It has a 4.3-inch LCD display with a 854 x 480 resolution and it runs via the same chip that you'll find inside a HTC Desire Z, the 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 .

Its camera is 12 megapixels and it is capable of shooting 720p HD videos as well.

There's no release details for the codenamed Anzu as of yet, but as always we'll keep you posted.

Via : pocket-lint

Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Details Leaked

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 has been leaked with both details and photos having emerged thanks to mobile-review.


The new smartphone is thought to be the successor to the Xperia X10 and will run on Android 2.2. It's expected that the mobile will be updated to Android 2.3 when it gets released.


The Xperia X12 will have an 800MHz processor , which may seem like a downgrade from the 1GHz chip, but the technology is new and it is better overall technology with improved operation and graphical processing.

The touch-screen on the Xperia X12 is 4.3 inches in size and has a resolution of 854*480 pixels. A 12 mega-pixel camera is also present which will double to record HD 720p video. Other noticeable features include a HDMI-out port.

Sony Ericsson will be hoping the Xperia X12 can compete with the top offerings from other companies including the Samsung Galaxy S, Nokia N8 and Apple iPhone.

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