I know what you’re thinking, and we’re thinking it too: “why?” Why is Sony even bothering with an Android Walkman when just about every Android smartphone has more than enough storage and the same functionality? My first answer was “because not all parents want to buy their kids a smartphone.” Then I realized you can pick up a used Android smartphone on Ebay or Swappa for dirt cheap and basically use it as an MP3 player (my daughter is using my old OG DROID in the same manner). So why, why bother with this Sony? We can’t answer that, but what we can do, is tell you what Sony has planned for its Ice Cream Sandwich powered F800 model Walkman.

It’s taken a bit to get here, but Square Enix’s Lara Croft And The Guardian of Light has finally landed in the Play Store — too bad the majority of you won’t get to play it. Square Enix decided to jump into Sony’s pockets and make the game an Xperia exclusive. Judging by the game’s less than 50 downloads, it looks like that was a smart move /s.

We’ve got more Android 4.0 news for you today. This time it involves you Sony Xperia S owners out there. According to Sony, the Android 4.0 rollout has started and will be available OTA as well as by computer – either with their web-based Xperia Update, PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.

Verizon Wireless has started selling Sony’s SmartWatch and SmartWatch accessories online and in-store. The Sony SmartWatch was released back in April as an easy and convenient way to check text messages, emails, Facebook and Twitter updates, as well as a slew of other things without the need to always reach for your phone.

Alas, a Google TV update. While it’s pretty minor, it adds a couple video services, that frankly, should have already been added. The update has begun rolling out to Sony Google TV devices — with Logitech Revue devices next on the list. If you own either of these, it’s time to dust them off and keep an eye out for the update, which will bump you up to version 2.1.1 and give you the ability to watch: