Sony Xperia Arc & Neo receives Android ICS at last

If you bought any of Sony Xperia Arc or Neo (previously known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc & Neo) handset then it’s the time for you to change your handset with ICS experience. Both handsets receives latest version of Android OS, 4.0.4, but they're sticking with an older kernel - 2.6.32. The update is being rolled out in stages, so it might not be available for your unit just yet.

Before updating you must check your SI number printed under the battery. The SI is identified by an 8-digit number in the format XXXX-XXXX. Its written just under Sony Ericsson logo under the battery on both handsets.

Xperia phones that already got the ICS 4.3.3 update (arc S, neo V and ray) will also be getting the Android 4.0.4 update soon. The remaining Xperia phones from the 2011 lineup - Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Live with Walkman - are also to get the 4.0.4 update starting some time this week.
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Android 2.3.4 update is released for Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo

Earlier Sony Ericsson told us their XPERIA lineup will receive Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread firmware upgrade from October 2011. But Sony Ericsson has decided to surprise everyone by releasing it ahead of schedule for XPERIA Neo. The update brings the firmware version from 4.0.A.2.368 to 4.0.1.A.0.283. If you haven't already check the update then open the software update utility on your PC and see if your device has received the update.

Along with adding Android specific updates such as the ability to make video calls from Google Talk, the XPERIA Neo will also get features like 3D Sweep Panorama, swipe-based text input, built-in screen capture function and enhancements to the Facebook integration, things we saw on the recently announced XPERIA Neo V and XPERIA Arc S.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo Goes Pre-order in India on Rs. 24,999

Stylish Android 2.3 Gingerbread running new Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo went pre-order on German Amazon site this week for $480. And this time it comes to India. XPERIA Neo is now available for pre-order in Flipkart. Pre-order price of of Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo in India is now just under 25,000 Rs., Rs. 24,999 exactly. Flipkart ready to give XPERIA Neo on your hand to 1st week of May. But we don’t know whether Indian unlocked version of XPERIA Neo priced $70 higher. Because unlocked Neo cost more than $550 in India.

XPERIA Neo is available in four colors in India- Blue Gradient, Red and Silver. Flipkart also offers free delivery on India and cash on payment. You will get 1 Year Sony Ericsson India Warranty and Free Transit Insurance with XPERIA Neo pre-order.

Let’s take a look to Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo key features now-

• Latest Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
• 1GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 8 megapixel camera with Auto Focus & LED Flash, 720p video recording
• Accelerometer Sensor, Timescape UI, Multi-touch input
• HDMI Port
• Adobe Flash 10.1 Support

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo Pre-order Price in Amazon Germany is €346

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo(previously known as Sony Ericsson Hallon) was one of most amazing android 2.3 gingerbread running mobile phones in MWC 2011. It certainly catches everyone's eye with marvelous design powered by the best hardware running on Google's latest mobile OS Android 2.3 gingerbread. But Sony didn't tell anything about XPERIA neo pricing or availability that time. Now after 2 months German Amazon site gives us the great news. They starts the pre-order of XPERIA Neo. And the best news is the price of neo is not so high as we feared. Sony Ericsson decides to sell unlocked XPERIA Neo at a very reasonable price of $480.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo design must be liked by all for it's true beauty all around. XPERIA Neo has a 1 GHz Scorpion processor and 8 megapixel snapper on the back. As always you can expect something more from this Sony camera with the capability of shooting 720p video. It is capable to autofocus your video continuously while shooting. XPERIA Neo has a built in latest Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine inside.

Release date of XPERIA Neo is still unknown. Some other online sellers also offer Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo to you with a better price starting from €338. But no one gives us any clue to guess it's show off date. We expect it will come to market on April 2011 at least.

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