Sony has unveiled their latest Xperia smartphone the Xperia Sola, a 3.7-inch dual-core device touting Sony’s latest “floating touch” navigation. This latest “innovation” allows users to navigate around a page (similar to a cursor) without actually touching the display. We’re not sure how this would come in handy unless your a clean freak or a ghost, but we assume it’s to avoid accidentally clicking on items while navigating. The Xperia Sola also features the usual Sony software along with:
Having a device that’s “Playstation Certified” hasn’t meant much thanks to a dismal Playstation Suite. Promises of premium exclusive content has fallen short due to the lack of development. In an attempt to gain increased developer interest, Sony has announced it will be releasing an open beta version of the Playstation Suite SDK next month with an official version to follow later in the year. While the open beta will be free to all, the offical release will cost $99 annually and will allow developers to distribute their content through the PlayStation Store. Sony has to do something to entice consumers to purchase a “Playstation Certified” device and while having the branding alone is a nice incentive, without content, it’s nothing more than a marketing ploy.
I bet you thought you were pretty cool showing off your X-ray app and farting cat. Well, it’s time to get schooled by some professionals who are going to show you just how amazing your phone could be. Watch as car-hacker/engineer Dr. James Brighton recreates the popular mobile racing game Reckless Racing 2 using two MGF sports cars and an Xperia Play and Xperia S. This was all done in conjunction with Xperia Studio, a project created by Sony which invites people across the globe to test the limits of mobile technology. It never ceases to amaze me what some individuals can accomplish and it’s projects like these that get me excited about the future.
It seems AT&T has a thing for niche products as they have announced another oddity to their lineup. Beginning March 4th, AT&T will offer the unique foldable Sony Tablet P on contract for $399.99. This clamshell tablet has been out for quite some time but hasn’t made it state side until now. It features a Nintendo DS like setup with dual 5.5″ 1024 x 480 touch screens which can be used for viewing tasks independently or in conjunction to form a larger display. Other specs include:
It’s been a long time coming but the Sony Google TV has finally been rooted. Thanks to the guys over at GTV Hacker and a not so easy root method, you can be on your way to enjoying custom kernels full of features such as:
