Sony announced that it update Xperia smartphones to Android 2.3.4 in October. Models that will be updated include the Xperia Play, Xperia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia ray, Xperia pro, Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro smartphones
The update will be rolled out over-the-air and download via PC companion.
Upgrade at a features.
- Xperia smartphones to be upgraded to the 2.3.4 version of the
Gingerbread platform with new features including Google Talk with Video
Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras - Updated Facebook inside Xperia functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities
- Xperia smartphones introducing world's first 3D sweep panorama functionality powered by Sony.
- The software upgrade enables consumers to turn their Xperia
smartphone into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse,
keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock multimedia
station. Connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a big screen
experience. - Swipe text input - text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next.
- Screen capture - allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere in the phone.