Sony has updated their Xperia Blog overnight to give an update on when 2011 model Xperia phone owners can expect to see their Ice Cream Sandwich Update. The blog post contains not only the timeline but seems to show something of how Sony feels about the update and who should receive it. To start with the ICS update will NOT Continue reading...

Whilst Google have not released Ice Cream Sandwich as yet, a representative from Sony Ericsson in the UK has advised a writer from Somobile in the UK that all their 2011 model Xperia phones come with support for Ice-Cream Sandwich. This would include the already released Xperia Neo, Play and Arc, no word on when this update would Continue reading...

Sony Ericsson have just announced that starting October they will be pushing out Android 2.3.4 to their 2011 lineup of Xperia devices, which covers: Xperia Neo, Xperia Play and Xperia Arc; all of which are available in Australia. The update not only brings the Xperia Series up to the latest version of Android (besides 2.3.5 which was mainly for Continue reading...

The Sony Ericsson Neo is a beautiful-looking phone. With its curves, chrome sides and black to blue colour transition on the back I immediately fell in love with this phone. Is the love more than skin deep? Read on to see.. Pros.. Beautiful unique styling Outstanding camera Great quality music playback and included earphones HD voice capable Cons.. No dedicated search button, even long press on Continue reading...

Back in April it was delayed all the way until Q3 of this year (now!), and now the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is finally available for purchase at your local Telstra store and online for $0 upfront on the $59 Freedom Connect plan over 2 years. I had a play with the Xperia Neo earlier in Continue reading...

According to the unoffical Sony Ericsson blog, SEMC Blog, Sony Ericsson are currently testing Android 2.3.4 for their latest range of Xperia devices which includes the Xperia Arc, Xperia Neo, Xperia Play and Xperia Pro. The update is expected to fix bugs (you'd hope so) and provide so cool new functionality such as a cool feature they're Continue reading...

Update: We've tried Skype Video calling on Android handsets between the various Ausdroid offices in Sydney Melbourne and Perth and it works just fine.. though over 3G, there can be a bit of lag but it's quite usable. Let us know how you've found it. Finally, an update to Skype nearly every user of the voice Continue reading...

    Update: Apparently the Samsung Galaxy S does support "HD Voice" (which Samsung refers to by its proper name, WB-AMR). Activate it through the service menu by dialing *#*#197328640#*#* from the phone dial, then select 5-Audio then 7-WB-AMR, and turn it on. If you have a SGS 2 on Telstra, let us know if this feature works for you. Telstra today Continue reading...

As all the other manufacturers (minus a few such as LG) are headed down the locked up and signed bootloader trail, Sony Ericsson is headed in its own direction. Today their Bootloader Unlock site went live with the full instructions on how to unlock the pesky bootloader on the Xperia Arc, Xperia Play, Xperia Neo and Continue reading...

So you know the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo? The device that was coming to Telstra in the first half of this year? Well from the messages coming out of Sony Ericsson at the moment, that won't be the case. The Xperia Neo has been pushed back to a Q3 release due to a production bottleneck caused Continue reading...

Well how about this, our trusty all-things-Telstra source has come through with the goods once again. This time confirming the availability of the following phones and tablet that will launch with the corresponding dates. Samsung Galaxy Ace - mid April Motorola Atrix - mid May Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - mid May Motorola XOOM - late May Sony Continue reading...

Well goodness me, aren't Sony Ericsson currently on a roll with good news. This time they're saying that certain new Xperia devices (Neo, Arc & Play) will allow you to unlock their bootloaders subject to certain terms & conditions. The devices that allow this will be generic devices that are SIM unlocked and more Continue reading...

Sony Ericsson Australia confirmed today via their Facebook presence that the Xperia Neo will be headed to our largest wireless carrier, Telstra, exclusively in the first half of this year. The launch date is obviously quite vague and pricing is non-existent, but we're thinking Telstra will hike up the pricing as they did with the Xperia X10 when Continue reading...