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X2 application update at www.sonyericsson.com/update

// February 26th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // X2, X2, X2 News

Hello everyone

I wanted to share that we have posted an X2 application update on the regular Sony Ericsson Update site at www.sonyericsson.com/update – this is not the full MR1 software release I mentioned in a previous post but a .cab file that will add stability and improved performance throughout the device.  The .cab provides updates to many applications inside X2, several are behind the scenes but make sure to check out the new and improved four-tab dialer.

We really wanted to get some high-quality fixes in your hands as quickly as possible.

Update: see this video for a quick demo of how to install the update and to see some of the changes it makes.

Please stay tuned for our first full MR1 software upgrade coming next month.  That’s it for now.  Aaron

X2 Q&A responses

// September 30th, 2009 // 33 Comments » // X2

Firstly, thanks to everyone who left questions and… here are the answers as promised. Most of the questions seem to fall under a few categories so I’ll answer them that way.

The Chipset: We chose the Qualcomm 7200A for two reasons. 1: It is a chipset that we know and trust, we’ve been able to optimize the device to significantly improve its performance. We’ve also improved the way the device manages its memory so we get a better multimedia experience, a more responsive camera, panels and panel management. 2: We wanted the X2 to come in at a lower price point than the X1. Rather than start work with a whole new chipset we chose to develop what we were doing with the Qualcomm to maximize the power / speed / cost ratio.

The screen: We chose the best possible TFT LCD we could find and we’re sticking by it – the vibrant 3.2 inch display on the X2 has high color saturation, high speed and contrast and a great viewing angle.  Sony Ericsson will always look for the best and brightest in display technology and for the X2 we are happy with the display we chose.

The FM radio: This won’t be available at launch (sorry) but we are listening to your feedback and will work to bring FM Radio in at our first post-launch software release that will be free of charge for all users.

Panels: We will continue to develop panels for both the X1 and the X2 – look for more details on new panels right here on the blog.

If you have any more questions, keep leaving them in the comments and I’ll update this post.

Thanks again.