Sony Ericsson today unveiled the XPERIA X10, the first phone in a family of phones to run on Google's Android operating system and will be on sale early next year.

The XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities. The UX platform builds on top of the Open OS and combines entertainment features with signature applications, integration of social media services and a rich graphical user interface.

Bert Nordberg, President, Sony Ericsson said, "The XPERIA X10 and the family of phones launching in the first half of 2010 underpin our commitment to an open and multi-platform strategy that maximises choice for the consumer and delivers the best possible consumer experience. The reaction from our global operator partners to the XPERIA X10 has been extremely positive and we will be rolling out across the world including Japan from the first half of 2010."



The X10 will have a 4-inch-wide OLED touch screen, use Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and come with an 8.1 megapixel camera.

Introducing signature applications like Mediascape and Timescape, the XPERIA X10 lets consumers organise everything in their phone in a new way:

- Sony Ericsson Timescape manages all the communication with one person in one place. Browse through conversations the bright way to check out Facebook, Twitter, photos, emails, and texts all in one go
- Sony Ericsson Mediascape is the smart way to get all the music, photos and videos from favourite friends and artists. It accesses content from everywhere ? phone, YouTube, PlayNow ? and presents everything for users

Intelligence capabilities, integrated into Mediascape and Timescape, can automatically recognise connections between contacts, content and media.

Pressing the new "infinite button" guides users through the connected world, aggregating all their interactions with one person into one view
- Intelligent face recognition features recognise up to five faces in any picture, automatically connecting them with users' social phonebook and all other related communications with that person.

Users can download any application that they want direct from a variety of stores including PlayNow and the Android Market.

Sony Ericsson is also introducing the new Wireless Stereo Headset with FM Radio - MW600. Featuring Bluetooth technology and a built-in FM radio, MW600 lets users stream music to their headset in high fidelity through sound-enhancing ear-buds. With an OLED display, easy access controls and RDS radio station information, users don?t even need to take your phone with you to tune in to your favourite radio station.

The XPERIA X10 supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/1700/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100

The XPERIA X10 will be available in selected markets from Q1 in the colours Sensuous Black and Luster White.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 at a glance

Camera

* 8.1 megapixel camera
* Up to 16x digital zoom
* Auto focus
* Intelligent face recognition features
* Geo tagging
* Image and video stabilizer
* Photo and video light
* Send to web (photo and video upload)
* Smile detection
* Touch focus
* Video recording
* Recent shot tray

Music

* Album art
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow
* TrackID

Web

* Bookmarks
* Google search (from standby)
* Web feeds
* WebKit web browser

Communication

* Sony Ericsson Timescape
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Conversations
* Email
* Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Auto rotate
* Gesture control
* Picture wallpaper
* Touchscreen

Entertainment

* 3D games
* Media browser
* Infinite button
* Video streaming
* Video viewing
* YouTube

Organiser

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Flight mode
* Infinite button
* Office suite
* Phone book with dialer
* World clock

Location-based services

* A-GPS
* Google Maps * Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack
* Bluetooth technology
* Micro USB connector
* Synchronisation
* USB support
* Wi-Fi

Preloaded applications

* Sony Ericsson Timescape
* Sony Ericsson Mediascape
* Sony Ericsson Home with clock widget
* Sony Ericsson Sync
* Android Market Client
* Gmail
* Google Calendar
* Google Maps with Street View
* Google Media Uploader
* Google phone-top search
* Google search widget
* Google Talk
* Google Voice Search
* Network Location Provider
* Set-up Wizard
* YouTube

Screen

* 262,144 colour TFT touchscreen
* 4.0 inches
* 480 x 854 pixels (WVGA)
* Scratch-resistant

Accessories

In-Box:

* XPERIA X10
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* 8 GB microSD card
* Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
* User documentation

Facts

* Size: 119 x 63 x 13 mm
* Weight: 135 grams
* Phone memory: Up to 1 GB
* Memory card support: microSD
* Memory card included: 8 GB
* Operating system: Google Android Donut, version 1.6
* Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250

Availability and versions

* Networks
* UMTS HSPA 900/1700/2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* Available in selected markets in Q1 2010

Colour

* Sensuous Black
* Luster White