[XPERIA X10 General] RajeshKumar:
I ran google translate from French to English, seems end of November :(.

http : // www . facebook . com/notes/sony-ericsson-france/x10-questions-reponses/164972150183746?ref=nf

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X10 - Questions and answers

by Sony Ericsson France on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:28 pm

David Mignot, Marketing Director, Sony Ericsson France

Hello everyone,

You were very likely to post comments on our Facebook page. In a sense of openness and transparency, I wanted to personally answer your questions.

You are now nearly 10,000 fans on the Facebook page Sony Ericsson France. 10 000 fans who are part of our consumers are most attached to the mark, and often the most faithful.

I first want to thank you for your trust and participation in the life of this Facebook page.

You also benefit from our most demanding consumers. You are naturally entitled to expect the best from Sony Ericsson. I want to assure you here of the daily commitment of all Sony Ericsson team to achieve this goal. Any comments on the Facebook page are continuously monitored and widely regarded.

With the launch of Xperia X10 last March, Sony Ericsson has signed its arrival on the market for Android smartphones. New platform, new challenge for Sony Ericsson, and true success for the X10 which is still among the most Android smartphones sold in France. More recently, the launch of mini versions of X10 and X10 Pro Mini also demonstrated the ability of Sony Ericsson to innovate in a market where competition is intense.

However, your most recent comments show a very strong hold on the updated version of Android, including the X10. I sincerely regret that recent information about it could have cause anger and disappointment. Some of you have very clearly expressed on this forum.

I wish here to answer all your questions about the X10 and inform you seamlessly latest information about these updates Android. Some of this information yet to confirm but I pledge to give them to you as soon as they become finalized.

Android 2.1

When is the updated version of X10 Android 2.1?

This is a recurring issue and made by most of vous.Une announcement was recently made a blog informing a Sony Ericsson availability of Android 2.1 update for the X10 from the end of the month October. This information does, however, that some countries in the world with the validation process quickly. For other countries, the development and validation processes are more complex and therefore longer. For this reason, the updated version 2.1 of Android X10 for France should be available in late November and may vary by operators.

Why that date?

As I mentioned earlier, the process of updating software is complex and must take into account a lot of parameters specific to each country and operator. This makes it very difficult any firm commitment on a date for availability of these updates.

In addition, each manufacturer sets its own requirements in terms of quality and performance that affect more or less on time. Regarding Sony Ericsson we want, in addition to the upgrade 2.1, enrich the proposal with the video recording 720p HD.

Connection will provide you an update that will significantly improve the performance of your X10.

What are the enhancements to Android 2.1 update on the X10?

The list of improvements is long, since it includes more than 100 but the key here:

- 720p HD video recording: A new icon will appear in the HD video capture mode and will be selected by default. The auto-focus can operate continuously providing crisp images even in motion. Filming in HD will post a video on YouTube even more qualitative.

- The range increases 30% by laboratory tests. This improvement is achieved by a combination of version 2.1 and better task management on the OS. In charging, the X10 will not turn on and displays a status icon support.

- New simpler, automated directory: it can automatically import his contacts from Facebook and Twitter with their profile picture. These new contacts if they merge with the existing match (name). Moreover, clicking on the contact picture is accessed shortcuts handy to call, make an SMS, write an email, posting on the wall or twitter without going into the contact card.

- 2 times more space to view applications and widgets on the offices: the X10 from 3 offices in 5 offices. Each office can now show 20 items instead of 16. By long pressing position indicators offices bottom of the screen, the user views the miniature vignettes 5 offices and can click it to access it directly. Other interface improvements, except for new screen transition effects specific to Flash, the wallpaper can be animated and Sony Ericsson offers a selection of 11 animated wallpapers very aesthetic and entertaining.

- The screen lock and call their old skin: the new lock screen displays the battery level and the call screen displays icons for direct access to the directory, the speaker, the mute and keypad.

- Combination of all email boxes: the new version of X10 combines several boxes emails (gmail and other providers) in a single interface. Counters and new messages are added in this single inbox.

- New step by step guide: a new application used to configure the X10 easier by guiding the user through the steps to import your contacts, set up the WiFi, the gmail account and to synchronize with google sync.

- Support for HTML5 while browsing internet and Bluetooth 2.1

What is the procedure?

Once the update is available you will be informed simply by an alert on your X10. Then just connect your phone to your computer to make the update available on our site www.sonyericsson.com.

Android 2.2 Update

What future updates on the X10 after version 2.1?

Google has announced version 2.2 which Froyo Android succeed Flash version 2.1. We work closely with Google on the integration of this release on our products. We are being tested to assess improvements in the overall performance of the product.

As you may be found with some Smartphones on the market, updating software is not always better overall performance. It is sometimes strongly discouraged due to the limitations it can generate for the user (slow, bug, crash ....).

We are extremely vigilant to ensure that each update brings a real improvement in overall performance of our products and want to take all these parameters into consideration.

For these reasons, I can not connect you to date accurate information on the availability of the Android version 2.2.

I pledge to come back to you as soon as this information will be confirmed.

Android strategy:

Olivier Blotin wondered if "HE is really means for the development on Android or SE is to be present this story. ? "

The partnership started with Android on Xperia X10 and more recently with X10mini and X10mini Pro is at the heart of the strategy of Sony Ericsson. This strategy will be supported by our Xperia range. We will also soon expand this range with the launch of Xperia X8.

We believe that Android offers enormous potential to support the proposal smartphones from Sony Ericsson. We will continue to make our differentiation through Sony Ericsson's expertise in multimedia (photo, video, music ...), design, and user interface.

As part of this collaboration more closely with Android, our ambition is to launch in 2011 all our new smartphones Xperia Android on the latest version available.

How will you improve communication?

Dario Lopes: "How is it that communication is so slow, so little delivered. ... "

Jerome Olivier: "Why is there such a lack of communication? "

The expectations you have expressed through this page, we have truly convinced of the need to establish a dialogue with you. This first exchange is for me the beginning of regular appointments to discuss various topics .. Do you agree with this type of approach? What kind of topics do you cover?

Initially, we planned an appointment video to guide you during launch of the updated Android.

We are also working on launching new products with major innovations in the coming months. We follow a clearly defined plan of ads that do not allow us to say more today. However, I wish this information to announce new products / services on a preferred basis. We can consider the sessions of presentations and forums dedicated to specific discussions with you on these nouveautés.Toutes your proposals and suggestions are welcome!

TECHNICAL ISSUES

Q: Why I galley to take a day without charging my phone?

A: All smartphones on the market are large consumers of energy because of the wide usage possibilities they offer (internet, applications, video, music, photography ....) Related to various technologies (3G, wifi, bluetooth ... ). Battery life depends entirely on your usage: number of widgets connected to the Internet, many open applications, features in use (Bluetooth, WLAN, data) if you are traveling a lot the power required to connect the antennas will be larger, the use of Internet, voice, statements automated emails, etc ... It is all vary more or less your independence. The latest software update improves the autonomy significantly.

Q: Why when I type a message, and I turned the vibration of my keys, the phone freezes at times to vibrate for a few seconds? Why is the "key" space hangs when typing too fast? Why my phone rings but sometimes the answer button does not appear?

A: These improvements will be made during the 2.1 update

Q: Why is the phone is not multitouch?

A: There are no plans now include this feature on the X10.

Q: Why put a bootloader on an open source OS?

A: The bootloader is a security software to avoid installing another OS on our products. We guarantee vis-à-vis our customers the proper functioning of our phones with a clever hardware / software. The act of installing another OS on our Smartphones systematically cancels 2 years warranty for our products. We use this method as most manufacturers.

Q: Why LCD TFT 65K is not 16 million colors on the X10?

A: The screen of the X10 is actually 65k which allows a very qualitative display photos and video. The number of color is not the only performance criterion of a screen. For information on the screen of the X10 has one of the best resolutions of the market (854x480) on a screen 4 'in true 16:9.

Q: Flash player?

A: The flash player will be available from Froyo version 2.2. However, read a website in flash requires significant processing resources which may miss a Smartphone. As I mentioned earlier our research and development teams are currently assessing the possibilities of implementing Froyo 2.2 on the X10.

Q: The quality of the camera going to be improved?

A: The X10 can take pictures up to 8MP resolution with autofocus electronic stabilizer. In addition, we integrated an innovative face recognition. There is to date no changes planned features of the camera.

Q: Why will launch applications while the phone is in standby?

A: Some applications "Taskiller" show several applications such as "open". However they are not necessarily in use (and do not consume slowdown motive), but simply available on standby. This has no impact on either independence or the speed of the mobile.

Q: Why not zoom to the pictures (I liked to zoom)?

A: There are many digital zoom on the X10 when taking photos. It is also available on video. It is activated with the side keys + and -. The zoom is not available on X10mini.

Q: I am looking desperately to the clipboard or selected text is saved?

A: This feature is not available.

Q: Why can not lower the sound volume for the alarm clock (it's great to wake up with no fanfare next to you)?

A: It's quite possible on the X10. Just turn the volume down when selecting the ringtone when setting the alarm. This is not possible on X10mini and X10minipro.

Q: Will there is an interconnection with the PS3

A: So far this interconnection is not provided.

Q: The UAV "Drone AR" Parrot Will it airship with the update of the X10?

A: Parrot has made available the SDK for developers. When Android is available, theoretically the Sony Ericsson X10 will be compatible.

This initial discussion with you is in the mood to be one of the Facebook page: a place of conviviality, sharing information, advice and recommendations. We will listen to what this forum is a place where open and respectful exchange.

I want to thank you for participating in this session of questions and answers look forward to seeing you soon.

See you soon

David Mignot

Sony Ericsson Marketing Manager France