Sony launches Android ICS Xperia Miro smartphone

Sony launches Android ICS Xperia Miro smartphone

Sony Xperia Miro is the latest Android smartphone in their Xperia line up which runs on Qualcomm processor. This phone got unveiled on Facebook and gave some early indications of its specifications and features. Like the other Xperia models, this phone features interesting multimedia options, ultimate web experience and a user friendly design. 

Sony Xperia Miro measures 113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm and weighs 110 g. It will come up with a 3.50 inches display screen of 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The display is Capacitive, Multi-touch and facilitates Scratch-resistant glass along with Proximity sensor. 

The Sony handset runs on a single core Qualcomm MSM processor at 800 MHz clockspeed for faster processing. It has a built in storage of 2200 MB and 4096 MB ROM along with microSD, microSDHC slots for memory expansion up to 32 GB. 

Sony Xperia Miro comes with 5 megapixels rear camera. It has a host of value added features like LED, Auto focus, Geo tagging and also Self-timer which enhances the image capturing flexibility. The new Xperia model has a camcorder that offers Video calling options too. The 0.3 megapixels VGA front camera completes the feature list as far as camera section is considered. The handset features FM radio and a built-in Loudspeaker facility. 

Sony Xperia Miro supports communication options like E-mail, SMS, and MMS. There is flexibility in messaging with features like Predictive text input and Threaded view. Other common features like Bluetooth connectivity and USB port options are available in this handset too.
The Android ICS operating system contributes several enhancing features to the smartphone boosting up the gadget performance. Android ICS inclusion offers a standard mobile experience along with faster web browsing with 3G speeds. 

Sony Xperia Miro, which is powered by a standard battery, offers a standby time of 470 hours in 2G and 545 hours in 3G. It offers 5.00 hours talktime in 2G and 6.00 hours in 3G mode. 

Sony Xperia Miro is expected to reach the Android smartphone market by the third quarter of this year. The price of the phone is not yet finalised. Just like other Sony handsets, this new mobile also features several Sony software tricks along with adjustable illumination effects. The Sony handset looks stylish in its black outfit and cool design. 

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Sony rolls out Android 4.0 ICS update for Xperia Mini Pro

Sony has started rolling out the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to its Xperia Mini Pro devices.

Sony has also announced that it will soon release the ICS update for Xperia Mini, Xperia Active and Live with Walkman. Sony has also provided links with which users can keep track of the update roll out. They are as follows : Xperia mini, Xperia active, Live with Walkman.

In a recent blog post, Sony announced that it will not be rolling out the ICS update to its Xperia Play smartphone. Sony said its decision – not to upgrade the device – was taken after it received similar feedback from the developer community and game content providers.

Other Sony smartphones that will be upgraded with the ICS are Xperia NXT series (Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U). The Xperia S is the first device to get the update. The Xperia P will also be updated soon, while the Xperia U is scheduled to get the update in Q3.

Sony, however, hasn't yet revealed what new features the ICS update will bring to the Xperia Mini Pro, though it's being speculated that user interface will be revised. Also, the update may feature a faster web browser and Wi-Fi direct functionality.