Sony Ericsson released another statement on their Product Launch Blog regarding the pending and seriously overdue Android 2.1 update for their XPERIA range of devices. While it’s not Android 2.2, which is where it should be for such a major upgrade, the Android 2.1 upgrade is much needed.
This is part of what Sony Ericsson had to say:
We have earlier given some information on what to expect from this update and said that the roll-out was planned to start late Q3.
The plan for the added features and Android 2.1 step-up still holds but unfortunately we need a couple of more weeks before we are ready to start the roll-out.
The revised plan is to start the roll-out from end of October and onwards.
We are of course not happy about the change of launch timing but we have had to spend some additional time on the software to really makes sure we roll-out with the right quality and user experience.
When it comes to what to expect from the updated software all three X10 models will be updated to Android 2.1 and the Xperia X10 will also get HD video recording with continuous auto focus among many other things.
They listed a few of the improvements you can expect to see once the upgrades hit your device.
The key changes for the different products are the following:
Xperia X10:
- HD video recording with continuous auto-focus for high quality videos
- Upgrade of the Android platform to Android 2.1
- New back up and restore application, with extended content back up
- 5 homescreens for apps, widgets, shortcuts and folders
- Social phonebook which automatically syncs contact pictures from Facebook and shows when your friends are online
Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro:
- Improved Bluetooth functionality with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more
- New backup and restore application with extended content back up
- Automatic synchronization of your contact pictures between Facebook and your phone book
- Improved ways of handling pictures, audio, text and numbers in your messages
- Upgrade of the Android platform to Android platform 2.1
Lets hope Sony Ericsson gets a move on with this release and doesn’t find another reason to delay. At least it sounds like they are doing extensive testing that should lead to a good, stable product from day one.
If you want to read the entire post, head over to their Product Launch Blog.
Do you have a Sony Ericsson? what’s your experience with the product? Had any issues? have you had good support from Sony Ericsson otherwise?
Source: Sony Product Launch Blog via Ubergizmo
