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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Preview 2
PUBLISHED: 4/2/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
When Sony Ericsson first unveiled the Xperia X1, the company was somewhat hampered by the fact that this smartphone will run a version of Windows Mobile that had not yet been officially announced at that time. This has now changed, and it is now allowed to show off this device in all its glory.
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Mobile Tech News -- AT&T Tilt Updated, HTC and the Xperia X1, T-Mobile Sale
PUBLISHED: 2/18/2008  BY: Ed Hardy

• HTC Releases Small System Software Update for AT&T Tilt
• The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Will Be Manufactured by HTC
• T-Mobile Waiving Activation Fee for President's Day

Kingston Announces DataTraveler Micro Reader
PUBLISHED: 2/14/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
Kingston has announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, a USB drive that can store, transfer, and read content on a variety of mobile memory cards.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 First Thoughts Preview
PUBLISHED: 2/13/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
Sony Ericsson made headlines earlier this week by announcing its first Windows Mobile smartphone. The Xperia X1 is on display now at at tradeshow in Spain, and Brighthand's Kevin O'Brien brings us his first impressions after spending some time with it, including some video.
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Windows Mobile 6.1 Is MIA
PUBLISHED: 2/12/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
With the largest mobile phone-related tradeshow of the year going on now in Barcelona, Microsoft had been widely expected to unveil Windows Mobile 6.1 this week. However, it's clear this isn't going to happen.
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Sony Ericsson Unveils Its First Windows Mobile Smartphone
PUBLISHED: 2/10/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
After years making phones based on Symbian, Sony Ericsson has just taken a major step in a new direction by unveiling its very first device with Windows Mobile. *UPDATED*
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Sony Ericsson Sold 100 Million Phones Last Year
PUBLISHED: 1/20/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
Sony Ericsson has announced the results of its most recent financial quarter, but the big news was that the company passed a major milestone last year: 100 million handsets.
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Sony Unveils a New MID: the mylo 2
PUBLISHED: 1/12/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
Sony has taken the wraps off an updated version of its mylo mobile Internet device (MID). Like its predecessor, this can access the web and make Skype calls over Wi-Fi, and also includes some additional features, like a built-in camera.
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Playstation Portable Phone Not Coming Soon
PUBLISHED: 1/11/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
This week, Skype announced a version of its phone-like for the Sony Playstation Portable. However, that's as close as the PSP is going to get to becoming a smartphone for some time.
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Motorola Buying 50% of UIQ
PUBLISHED: 10/15/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
Motorola has announced plans to acquire half of the company that owns the rights to UIQ, a clear sign that it intends to put more emphasis on this mobile platform.
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Get Any Mobile Device Recycled for Free
PUBLISHED: 10/11/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
Just about everyone says they believe in recycling, but Palm, Inc. is putting its money where its mouth is. This company will cover the cost of recycling any phone or handheld, including ones it didn't make.
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Sony Introduces Updated Ebook Reader
PUBLISHED: 10/5/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
Sony has taken the wraps off the second version of its device dedicated to reading ebooks. The new model will offer a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a better screen.
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