By Aaron
20th May 2010.
12:14
Category Archives: Xperia X2
The next major software release for X2 is now available. Again, timing on the update is different for certain markets but several of the software versions are available now and I expect the rest to be ready by the end of the week. The update will be distributed through the Update Service client found at www.sonyericsson.com/update.
MR2 software shows more performance and stability improvements throughout the X2. This release contains WM6.5.3 (Maldives) with much improved finger friendliness, a consistent touchable UI, more improvements to core Sony Ericsson and Microsoft applications and enhanced speed/performance throughout the device.
Here’s a list of highlights:
- Usability improvements throughout including vastly improved finger and touch responsiveness
- Further overall refinement to the browser (IE6), boot-up time, software text input (XT9), and the dialer
- Consistent user experience with cool new themes and the upgrade to WM 6.5.3
- Stability improvements in all core applications and interactions
I appreciate all of the comments you have left here on the blog. We incorporated as many of the ideas and fixes into this release and hope you upgrade soon.
Thank you, Aaron
As promised, the first full software update for the Xperia X2 (in older posts on the Xperiancer blog I’ve called this MR1) is now available. Timing on the update is different for certain markets but many of the software versions are available now and I expect the rest to be available by the end of the week. The update will be distributed through the Update Service client found at www.sonyericsson.com/update.
This new software is a healthy step forward – not only does it bring performance and stability improvements throughout the device but it also introduces several new features as well.
Here’s a list of highlights:
- MR1 is built on a new core platform release from Microsoft including a newer version of IE6
- Stability improvements are everywhere with focus on SlideView, Panel manager and TileWave
- Performance improvements focused on rotation and touch performance, the camera, web browsing, the software keyboard and audio streaming
- New features are added like FM radio, Video calling, Auto-lock and Fast GPS which allows for a faster first fix to the GPS signal
- SlideView 2.0 gives better usability throughout with a fresh design; and new actions are build in like new/reply/delete/edit capabilities in messaging and calendar. Music scrolling/searching and the mini-player have also been enhanced
- The new dialer took a big step forward with four easy buttons giving easy access to the dial-pad, favorites, call activity and contacts. We increased the target hit area in contacts for finger friendliness and added user friendly redial functionality
- Based on feedback from you, we really worked hard on the software keyboard (XT9) by improving speed and touch responsiveness
I hope all X2 users get a chance to upgrade and enjoy this new software. Please let us know what you think in the comments section.
Thank you, Aaron
UPDATE: Please disregard the posts from “Aaron” formerly found on this blog and picked up in other forums stating Sony Ericsson is abandoning the X2 – this is simply untrue. The MR2 software release is still on track for May and will bring increased performance and usability to your X2. It’s too bad that “Aaron” created that buzz out there but this Aaron is still here and listening to you.
