Sony Ericsson today introduced that the Android Gingerbread update that they are making on Xperia™ X10 is working well, and it is in the testing phase. Additionally they said that the probably time for roll out would be the beginning of August.
The company has utilized user feedback to fix problems that currently exist. Among the issues that were fixed with user feedback, are issues related on the camera features not working efficiently. The blog verified that the company has fixed the Gingerbread version of the X10 software to support the original camera UI in its Éclair version. Additionally, the new Facebook inside Xperia functionality will be part of the Xperia X10. They’ve also said, in their blog, that ‘the UI with the desktop layout and pinch-to-overview gesture will be similar’.
A few of the updates it has made to the most recent version include:
Inclusion of Xperia arc
Inclusion of some Gingerbread features like Wi-Fi & USB tethering, App storage on SD-card
Inclusion of customizable horizontal app tray
Inclusion of the media experience widgets
Inclusion of integrated equalizer in the music player
Applications, like Adobe Flash, that require Android versions 2.2 or 2.3 will be downloadable from the Android Market.
Nevertheless, DLNA will not be included as part of the August launch. Also, the blog announced that XperiaTM X10 mini, mini pro and X8 won’t be updated beyond the current Éclair version.
Via: Sony Ericsson Blog
I’d like to know more about when an android update might be coming for my Xperia X10. 7 months since I was told end of 2010!