The Android 2.3.4 firmware update has just started to roll out to Sony Ericsson Xperia Play users. This update two specific features that are worth point out.

The first feature is the addition of 720p HD video recording. Xperia Play owners were previously only able to shoot in standard definition on their 5 megapixel camera, but they will now be able to record some nice HD videos. The second feature is the option to enable or disable the display’s auto brightness, which is already available to Verizon Xperia Play owners who upgraded to Android 2.3.3.

Not sure why HD recording wasn’t included out of the box, but it is good to know that it is now available. Below is a video showing off the new recording thanks to a user over at the XDA forums. We will keep you updated on the Xperia Play.
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Previously, we have heard the rumor stating that the Xperia Play is heading to Canada. And now, Rogers has confirmed the rumor. The Xperia Play is heading to Rogers in late March.

However, its not only the Xperia Play that heading to Rogers. The device will be accompany with another Xperia family called the Arc. Both devices will runs with Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread. Price yet to be announced.
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Currently I’m using Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700 with Android 2.1 OS, I bought it for about $280 in Indonesia. But I think this newest Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 could be a good alternative to feel the Android sensation because it will be retailed with less than EUR200 (US$247). Yes, so if you consider to have an android smartphone with a low budget you could take a look at this Xperia X8. The Xperia X8 comes with 3 inch TFT HVGA with 320 x 480 pixels capacitive touchscreen (same size with spica i5700) it means that the size is between X10 mini and X10, 128MB internal storage with additional storage via microSD card, a 3.2 megapixel camera with VGA video recording, Wi-Fi 802.11g and HSPA at 7.2Mbps download. So I guess it’s a pretty good offer, doesn’t it? No official confirmation yet whether the phone will be launched with OS 1.6 then be updated to OS 2.1 later or directly pre-loading OS 2.1, but it looks like it will be available in Q3. [Slashphone]

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I believe Xperia X10 users have been waiting for this news. It’s official that Sony Ericsson plans to release the Android 2.1 software upgrade in Q4 this year. Maybe the company will also consider to go for Android 2.2 Froyo, which will be announced later this month. With this upgrade your 8 megapixel camera will be able to do HD video recording, that’s good! Xperia X10 mini and Xperia X10 mini pro will also get the Android 2.1 update on the same date. [Slashphone]

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Xperia X10

We have another HOT rumor here, BoyGeniusReport(BGR) has a AT&T source that seems credible. It is said that “Our connect has heard an April-May time frame. What about pricing? Well, it looks like the X10 will be priced at $199 or lower, with a two year agreement, of course.” We know that it has been a year since the X10 was announced, and if this is true then I’ll be happy for you AT&T customers. Stay tuned for more updates. [androidcommunity]

Today the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has appeared on Vodafone UK’s official website, in the coming soon section, and it looks like it will be available for purchase starting April. The Xperia X10 is an awesome handset. But the price and exact launch date of the mobile is not confirm yet. But one thing is confirm that it will be available in April. And in case if you don’t know the features of Xperia X10, The Xperia X10 features Android 1.6, a 4 inch WVGA touchscreen display, HSPA, GPS, Wi-Fi, 8MP autofocus camera, and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and triband UMTS/HSPDA/HSUPA at 900/1700/2100.[tu]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

Sony Ericsson has finally revealed the Xperia X2. Unfortunately, The Xperia X2 is released now so it is using Windows mobile 6.5, if they release it for the next two months  it might be using Windows mobile 7. The Xperia X2 comes with a 8.1 megapixel camera, DVD-quality, 3.2″ high-resolution touchscreen and an intuitive media browser.  Check out SE’s official website.