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Windows Mobile 6.5 next month!

"Software giant Microsoft is apparently getting ready to drop its trousers and unveil its assets at the Mobile World Congress event at Barcelona next month. "
"Microsoft is also expected to unveil Windows Mobile 6.5 with the new UI at the Mobile World Congress. "
XPERIA will get the upgrade i am sure!
Hurrah - "new UI" hopefully more easy to use!

This post does not help anybody for some reasons:
1) You did not state the source of your informtion
2) Most people may already have known this
3) this is only speculation (anyway I am expecting the announcment soon too)
4) no one knows what to expect from WM6.5 except Skynet...
sorry, i hope to not offend you but thats what came up in my mind...

It will be interesting to see if Xperia actually gets the update to WM6.5, but I'm not so sure. One can only hope... In any case, surely the developers at XDA will cook something up

Here: http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=2485
Nothing has been said about a new XPERIA. SE haven't announced its new partner yet and previous reports state that the new XPERIA should be unveiled late 2009...

Comeradealexi - Thanks for letting us well me know as it means I've got something to google now on my lunch break.

here it is if you don't want to click
"Neowin, quoting unnamed sources close to Microsoft, is claiming Mobile World Congress (February 16-19th), will not only be bringing Windows Mobile 6.5, but also a slew of Microsoft services rumoured previously to the Windows Mobile platform.
“SkyBox” is a service for users to sync a phones information with the web. Microsoft will be offering automatic backup and restore services, access and management of phone data and provide easy communication and sharing with others. The service will also allow syncing of contacts, email/SMS, calendar items and pictures into the cloud. Neowin adds a new detail, not rumoured previously, that this service will be available not only on Windows Mobile, but also for other phone OS’s.
“SkyLine” will be aimed at small businesses. Offering similar functionality to SkyBox, businesses will be able to setup their phones with Microsoft’s Exchange hosting with their own domain names.
“SkyMarket” is Microsoft’s mobile marketplace, a competitor to Apple’s AppStore and RIM’s Blackberry application center.
Neowin also claims that their sources confirm the leaked screenshots from earlier this year are in fact real, despite being panned for having icons stolen from the Apple OSX desktop, and that they represent design concepts.
Looks like we do have quite a bit to look forward to in a months time after all."
so make of that what you will

could have sworn i posted this yesterday..

i think x1 will work slower after upgrade.
because it's windows : )

Ethermind said:
i think x1 will work slower after upgrade.
because it's windows : )
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After having played with Windows 7... i can say that Microsoft is finally taking things in the right direction. So i expect WinMo 6.5 to be way better.

msalmank said:
After having played with Windows 7... i can say that Microsoft is finally taking things in the right direction. So i expect WinMo 6.5 to be way better.
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I think you meant hope.. ;P

fards said:
I think you meant hope.. ;P
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LOL LOL
Ah... Microsucks...

well... let's better hope we get "some" update "some" day... as things are going till now... maybe this will be the first PDA without official rom updates... ¬¬

msalmank said:
After having played with Windows 7... i can say that Microsoft is finally taking things in the right direction. So i expect WinMo 6.5 to be way better.
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"The day Microsoft makes a product that doesn't suck is the day they start making vacuums." -Old forum posting
All joking aside, I am looking forward to any updates made to Windows Mobile Professional. Standard got a real nice interface boost with 6.1, and we didn't get squat in the "looks" department.

fards said:
I think you meant hope.. ;P
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Actually... i meant EXPECT!

NotATreoFan said:
"The day Microsoft makes a product that doesn't suck is the day they start making vacuums." -Old forum posting
All joking aside, I am looking forward to any updates made to Windows Mobile Professional. Standard got a real nice interface boost with 6.1, and we didn't get squat in the "looks" department.
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Just go and play with Windows 7 and you'll be sitting right here beside me saying that you EXPECT Windows Mobile to be taken in the right direction...

msalmank said:
Just go and play with Windows 7 and you'll be sitting right here beside me saying that you EXPECT Windows Mobile to be taken in the right direction...
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I've been running Windows 7 for about 2 weeks now, and I'm with you 100%. I'm not running it as my full time OS, but it is definitely running better than Vista did in beta/pre-SP1.

yeah - they've done it right with windows 7 - they'll have done it right with mobile 6.5/7

It seems somewhat likely that the X1 will get the update as we haven't heard a word from sony about any software updates whatsoever. What's the use of the software update utility if no updates are made? Maybe they haven't released anything because they have to wait until 6.5 is announced.

NotATreoFan said:
(windows 7) is definitely running better than Vista did in beta/pre-SP1.
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Windows 7 beta 1 is better than Vista full stop
Cant wait for WM7... getting bored of the same old same old now.....................

n4v1n said:
It seems somewhat likely that the X1 will get the update as we haven't heard a word from sony about any software updates whatsoever. What's the use of the software update utility if no updates are made? Maybe they haven't released anything because they have to wait until 6.5 is announced.
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More likely, since they've parted ways with HTC, they've abandoned updating the Xperia X1, so not only will we not see Windows Mobile 6.5, we won't even get any firmware updates, like the retarded problem where turning off WIFI also turns of Bluetooth at the same time, or where Bluetooth keeps turning off by itself (workaround is Mortscript, but why do we need workarounds?!), etc. etc.
The HTC Touch HD has ALREADY had 2 or 3 updates, and it was released later than the Xperia X1. Where are the Xperia updates? NONE. NADA. ZIP.
I have an Xperia X1 but I'm starting to feel mighty bad here... I'm not feeling any love from HTC or SE and I doubt (and I hope I'm wrong) that we will see any updates, ever, for our machines.

Xperia X2 software support schedule

I saw this link over at gsmarena.com which lead me here: http://xperiancers.com/2010/02/02/x...&utm_campaign=Feed:+Xperiancers+(Xperiancers)
Xperia X2 software support schedule
// February 2nd, 2010 // X2, X2 News
As the X2 begins to roll out globally, it’s only fair that customers know what kind of support we’ll be giving the phone in the months to come. It’s not news to say that we attracted some criticism for this on the X1 and we’re not going to go there again with the X2. So, for the record, this is what X2 customers can expect in terms of software upgrades.
In March, we’ll launch our first upgrade (MR1). It will upgrade Windows Mobile from 6.5.1 to 6.5.2 (which will improve both the stability and usability of the device), it will bring in the use of video telephony, an FM radio and it will introduce fast GPS to get a quicker fix. As well as all this, MR1 will upgrade a lot of the applications in the phone to improve speed, usability and fix any bugs we find.
The second update will go live in May and this will be a big one as it moves Windows mobile onto 6.5.3. This is a significant upgrade in terms of usability, performance, power management and the browser experience.
That’s the extent of our plans at the moment but I’ll update this post as we make any more decisions.
(ps. Before anyone asks, no it won’t ever go onto Windows Mobile 7, it won’t support the hardware.)
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lol hope there will be an xperia with hw keys when win 7 releases

Sounds nice

wow. im very impressed with this. nice to see that theyre taking the X2 seriously and have a plan in place. looking forward to march and seeing the first update

I'm gonna get it soon.

i wish they took x1 seriously

sx1-doc said:
i wish they took x1 seriously
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don't we all?
but as fair is fair, i don't take SE seriously any more...
at least they acknowledge their mistake and promise to do better.

Is it possible to update my x2 through online once the update is launched? Thanks

yes it should be through the sony update service since they are official updates.. you can download the update software from sony ericssons website. im sure someone will post on here when they become available. or just randomly try and update your phone every few days during march until something happens...

anothadave said:
yes it should be through the sony update service since they are official updates.. you can download the update software from sony ericssons website. im sure someone will post on here when they become available. or just randomly try and update your phone every few days during march until something happens...
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What if something happens wrongly?
I would like to ask. Am I able to install Java programs in my X2 & use? Thanks

lostsouls said:
What if something happens wrongly?
I would like to ask. Am I able to install Java programs in my X2 & use? Thanks
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Almost everybody does upgrade this way!
Fear not, it's a stable process.
Of course you can install Java,
in fact X2 has best Java results.

lostsouls said:
What if something happens wrongly?
I would like to ask. Am I able to install Java programs in my X2 & use? Thanks
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lol all i meant was you just connect to the update software every few days and see if it tells you if theres an update available. if theres no update then nothing happens. even if there is a newer update you still have the option to stop before anything happens.
remember to always make sure everything important is backed up before starting an update.
its a shame that sony dont have something on their website to inform people when a new update is out. would save having to connect to the update software to check. or even if they let us register and then they could email or text us...

anothadave said:
its a shame that sony dont have something on their website to inform people when a new update is out. would save having to connect to the update software to check. or even if they let us register and then they could email or text us...
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Well, for that there are sites like USEB or Engadget Mobile, no need for SE to do anything

Gingerbread 2.4 article on Engadget.com

for any one interested.
"We're still coming down from the euphoria of introduction, but Dutch site Tweakers.net claims that Google's not entirely passing the torch to Honeycomb just yet -- beforehand, there's apparently another Gingerbread build in the cards. Having played with some sort of cobbled-together Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc with a 2.4 build, the site says that we can expect an incremental build that seems to feature miscellaneous stuff Google might not have had time to include in 2.3 -- random things like a new animation when deleting icons off the home screen, to much bigger features like visible video calling hooks. Unfortunately, said hooks didn't seem to be tied to any video calling-enabled Google Talk client, but considering how early this build seems to be, there's reason to believe they'll add it in by launch time. It's an open question when this is coming -- or to what devices -- and when you think about Eclair's progression from 2.0 to 2.1, it could happen sooner than you expect. "

Wow, it's like Deja Vu of last year
Eclair 2.1 - December 09
Eclair 2.1 - January 10
I could see the same thing happening:
Gingerbread 2.3 - December 10
Gingerbread 2.4 - January 11
I wonder what are the improvements though. I would predict the new Android music player or Gtalk Video calling

I think that is fake or something. It just doesn't add up. Sony has always been ages behind everyone else when it comes to android.... And wouldn't we be seeing 2.4 on nexus s before sony could even sniff the code for it?

Luxferro said:
I think that is fake or something. It just doesn't add up. Sony has always been ages behind everyone else when it comes to android.... And wouldn't we be seeing 2.4 on nexus s before sony could even sniff the code for it?
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Maybe it is fake cuz really anyone could make their phone say anything
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Luxferro said:
I think that is fake or something. It just doesn't add up. Sony has always been ages behind everyone else when it comes to android.... And wouldn't we be seeing 2.4 on nexus s before sony could even sniff the code for it?
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sony indeed does that.
but i think sony is trying to fix that,with the upcoming devices.
the psp phone now runs 2.3 instead of the 2.1(on first leaked photos)
and we all know the chart with web visited 2.4 devices.(supposed to be honeycomb rumor.though honeycomb is officially 3.0)
androidpolice

Question, i know you can edit the build.prop to say what ever version number you would like but would that carry over to usage stats like in that article?

slowz3r said:
Question, i know you can edit the build.prop to say what ever version number you would like but would that carry over to usage stats like in that article?
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sure. any website or server that tracks hits to their site can log the user agent info from each device. any rooted user can make their user agent and/or build.prop look like any device and platform it wants. to the outside world (server) it doesnt know the difference.

It's like I'm a ****ing psychic or something.

RogerPodacter said:
sure. any website or server that tracks hits to their site can log the user agent info from each device. any rooted user can make their user agent and/or build.prop look like any device and platform it wants. to the outside world (server) it doesnt know the difference.
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In that case, i say we all edit our build.prop to show version 5.0 and pay some websites a visit

[Q] Google I/O R800a - Can we expect official SW updates?

I will be receiving a Play from someone who received the device at the Google I/O conference, and it is confirmed that it is the R800a variant. I would assume that it's unlocked and unbranded, so I was curious if anyone who has one can share if they've received any SW updates for the phone. Will the phone receive the same updates as the other variants being offered around the world?
Also, the phone hasn't officially been offered here in the states outside of Verizon, so, has anyone with this phone been able to connect to the store to purchase games and the like (PS1 titles, etc)?
Thanks-

i have a white r800a and i was able to update soon as i open the box. also i am using tmobile service on mine

Frizzal said:
i have a white r800a and i was able to update soon as i open the box. also i am using tmobile service on mine
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Thanks for the input. Any trouble accessing the store or the like?

I've had my white unlocked/unbranded R800a since May 9th (pre-Google I/O dev freebie) and no problems accessing the Android Market or using the Xperia Play launcher app to get new market games. The one thing not working is the search function in the PlayStation Pocket app. Crash Bandicoot is in there, but when I click search it says "This service is not available in your country/region.". I haven't even honestly used it until today to check since I primarily use emulators.
I'm on AT&T.
So far I'm on 2.3.2 but I'm not sure how many people have 2.3.3 yet. Gingerbreak does work great though

axiomjunglist said:
I'm not sure how many people have 2.3.3 yet. Gingerbreak does work great though
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Hmmm Weird I always had 2.3.3 but I never had the facebook thing.

axiomjunglist said:
I've had my white unlocked/unbranded R800a since May 9th (pre-Google I/O dev freebie) and no problems accessing the Android Market or using the Xperia Play launcher app to get new market games. The one thing not working is the search function in the PlayStation Pocket app. Crash Bandicoot is in there, but when I click search it says "This service is not available in your country/region.". I haven't even honestly used it until today to check since I primarily use emulators.
I'm on AT&T.
So far I'm on 2.3.2 but I'm not sure how many people have 2.3.3 yet. Gingerbreak does work great though
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Yeah, it seems like R800As can't access the market to buy more PS1 titles, and I'm also on 2.3.2...
I use Snes9x, but what other emulators would you recommend that are free and work well?
Also (hang with me as this is my first Android device), what are the best, free, file manager, battery indicator, and RAM monitor?
Thanks!

I've got one of these too. It's Android 2.3.2 and both OTA and PC Companion say it's up to date. I can access the Market, but PSOne titles aren't on there. I tried looking at the Android Market website and found some of the games, but they all say "Europe Limited" on them. Is it possible it might be that Sony hasn't gotten around to making them available in other regions yet?

"Yeah, it seems like R800As can't access the market to buy more PS1 titles, and I'm also on 2.3.2..."
Mine can. I live in Canada but I still haven't seen an update yet. Still on 2.3.2
I have the pocket app and it has about 5 PSX titles. I picked up Medievil, good game!

ncaissie said:
"Yeah, it seems like R800As can't access the market to buy more PS1 titles, and I'm also on 2.3.2..."
Mine can. I live in Canada but I still haven't seen an update yet. Still on 2.3.2
I have the pocket app and it has about 5 PSX titles. I picked up Medievil, good game!
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Well it sounds like it works in Canada, then. I'm in the United States and clicked the search button in the PlayStation Pocket app and it told me "This service is not available in your country/region." I'm curious if the Verizon R800x version says the same thing?

It's so stupid how they are making so many versions of this phone and the FW.
I watched a Youtube review and the guy said there was to processors, one for the phone and one for the games. He also said the camera had a smile detection feature. Is this guy BS or did he have a pre release one that was different?

Well there are not that great anyway. Maybe they will give you access when there are better games on there. You’re not missing much. Cool boarders 2, MediEvil, Rally Cross, syphon Filter and wild Arms. Also Backstab HD shows up in my pocket app.
It is the only Gameloft game that does. Also most gameloft games I have purchased do not even show in my playstaion xperia app.
It seems they have bugs to work out for sure.

Sounds like BS to me. I've seen a lot of misinformation thanks to people who have no idea about what they're talking about.

I thought so too.

ncaissie said:
Well there are not that great anyway. Maybe they will give you access when there are better games on there. You’re not missing much. Cool boarders 2, MediEvil, Rally Cross, syphon Filter and wild Arms. Also Backstab HD shows up in my pocket app.
It is the only Gameloft game that does. Also most gameloft games I have purchased do not even show in my playstaion xperia app.
It seems they have bugs to work out for sure.
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Well, I probably wouldn't ever actually buy a game from the market, rather, I just wanted to know if we would be treated like second class phone-users here in the states. Unless we go Apple, we always get the shaft with devices, FW updates, services, etc.

No ps1 titles here either, same message. But, uh, getting back to the original topic, what's the update path for these things?
Now that 2.3.3 is rolling out all around I figured I'd pop over to the dev section and flash myself an update. I hadn't realised that the US R800a was going to be this odd minority device without the plethora of pre-rooted images floating around like the other alphabet suffixes. Surely, giving these out to developers at a conference, they would've expected us to root these things (I sometimes forget that there's folks out there who actually get their android updates "over the air").
Anyone know how compatible these are with the canadian R800a phones (I'm presuming most of the region specific restrictions are keying off the sim card)?
For that matter, how much actual difference is there (aside from the radios) between the other letter variants?

This is a little premature on my part, but I'm starting to worry we may have dead-end devices.

Don't feel bad. The US usually gets things before us Canadians.
I was shocked to see Canada get this phone before the US.

Anyone who has an unlocked, unbranded R800a get 2.3.3 officially yet?

This is not an official update but is now officially a confirmed working method for updating to 2.3.3 with root for R800a dev units on AT&T. Furthermore, it should work in any region... for those not in the states. And, no bootloader unlocking required!
Cheers and thanks to emann56 and Willis111 (be sure to thank them):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090

Using the stock Rogers firmware I saw no update to 2.3.3, but after I installed the stock uk firmware I saw an update right away. Of course I used Gingerbreak first

xperia x8 upgradeable to 2.3 :)

http://goo.gl/Eb7eY
take alook in feture>os
it say we can upgrade officially 2.3

I think its just a mistyping. Once I saw that X8 has got 1GHz CPU So don't eat it.
EDIT: "Disclaimer. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct."

X8 is upgradable, yes. This means X8's hardware support Android 2.3. Pity, but this does not mean that the X8 updated officially to 2.3

they fool people around they say u can run flash on x8 after upgrading to 2.2
and it has arm11 processor which is a big lie

ithunter said:
http://goo.gl/Eb7eY
take alook in feture>os
it say we can upgrade officially 2.3
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Maybe the guys from that website saw GingerDX on XDA and that's why they put X8 as upgradeable to 2.3 because Dx's roms are better than official

IROC_69 said:
they fool people around they say u can run flash on x8 after upgrading to 2.2
and it has arm11 processor which is a big lie
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Not completely false. Our processor family is Arm 11 and version is Armv6.
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

Well I guess most of the great developers are here so its better to listen to them than hoax info from other people. They know more about it I think.

i dont believe it

Look this http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_x10_mini_pro-3147.php

ok this thread gives me goosebumps i wonder if this is really true
i will cross my finghers

lotus13 said:
ok this thread gives me goosebumps i wonder if this is really true
i will cross my finghers
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hope we will have official gingerbread #justhope

i just emailed gsmarena about this modification.If this info is from SE.
W8ing for response

If that's really true, i will happy b coz of it and still love my X8 haha!!
PS: By the way, change the title

wowww, u made my day, I saw 2.1 a week ago on gsmarena. that's good if it's not a mistake.

maybe they've been hacked by a x8 owner who was drunk and decided to have some fun

that's true, its in sony ericsson official page 'New software upgrade for Xperia™ 2011 smartphones announced' check it out
'We’ve just announced a major software upgrade for 2011 Xperia™ smartphones. The Xperia™ software upgrade provides users with:
The latest version of Android software (Gingerbread) including Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras.
Updated Facebook inside Xperia™ which allows users to like, share, and discover on Facebook faster and easier; users also have the ability to share games, apps and songs directly to Facebook™.
Enhanced camera capabilities from Sony, including 3D sweep panorama
Connectivity to USB peripherals (mouse, keypad, or game controller) through the Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station.
Swipe to write which allows for text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next.
Screen capture from anywhere on the phone.'
'The Xperia™ software update will be available for most Sony Ericsson devices launched in 2011. The software upgrade will be available in select markets through a phased roll out starting from October 2011, and applicable Xperia™ phone owners will receive a notification instructing them to download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternately, they have the option to connect to a computer and download it via PC Companion.
For more details on the Xperia™ software upgrade features, check out our YouTube video'

sordia said:
that's true, its in sony ericsson official page 'New software upgrade for Xperia™ 2011 smartphones announced' check it out
'We’ve just announced a major software upgrade for 2011 Xperia™ smartphones. The Xperia™ software upgrade provides users with:
The latest version of Android software (Gingerbread) including Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras.
Updated Facebook inside Xperia™ which allows users to like, share, and discover on Facebook faster and easier; users also have the ability to share games, apps and songs directly to Facebook™.
Enhanced camera capabilities from Sony, including 3D sweep panorama
Connectivity to USB peripherals (mouse, keypad, or game controller) through the Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station.
Swipe to write which allows for text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next.
Screen capture from anywhere on the phone.'
'The Xperia™ software update will be available for most Sony Ericsson devices launched in 2011. The software upgrade will be available in select markets through a phased roll out starting from October 2011, and applicable Xperia™ phone owners will receive a notification instructing them to download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternately, they have the option to connect to a computer and download it via PC Companion.
For more details on the Xperia™ software upgrade features, check out our YouTube video'
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It is only for 2011 phones.
x8 are from 2010

lopman said:
It is only for 2011 phones.
x8 are from 2010
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mmm... yes I think that I got over excited but can be trued!!

Please wait while we find an agent to assist you...
You have now been connected to an agent.
Nemesis: hi
Agent Wilken: Hi Nemesis, thanks for choosing Sony Ericsson Chat Support. My name is Wilken your Xperia™ Support Representative. I'll be glad to help you with your question today.
Nemesis: I would like to confirm this : " according to gsmarena.com and may other website it says xperia x8 is upgradeable to 2.3 is it really gonna happen ?
Agent Wilken: We are sorry but we can't comment what third party website is posting on the web.
Nemesis: ya that's right, I really respect sony and would love to see more and more quality products from sony in future, thanks for your precious time, but is there any official confirmation on this ?
Agent Wilken: I don't know. However, you can check our blog for update on that.
Nemesis: i would love to click a link
Agent Wilken: Here is the link: http://talk.sonyericsson.com/community/support?cc=us&lc=en
Nemesis: thanks alot, Sony ericsson rules, keep up the good work
Agent Wilken: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Nemesis: ya one question though, while it was announced that w995 would be last in w series why a w8 appears ?
Agent Wilken: I am sorry, did you read that information on our website? Because, understand, if the information is not posted on the Sony Ericsson website, we can't make any comment.
Nemesis: i see, thanks alot for replying sony still kicks M$, thanks alot for home appliances and playstation, that's it
Agent Wilken: Thank you.
Agent Wilken: Thank you for contacting Sony Ericsson. If you require more information about our products please visit our Support Forum at http://bit.ly/amX5Ec.
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http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/100695#100695

ithunter said:
hope we will have official gingerbread #justhope
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what difference would that make? X8 will still have the same s*itty amount of RAM... and dont expect 211MB storage either...