Sony Mobile Communications announced Xperia sola as the latest addition to its Android powered Xperia smartphones. Complete with Sony technology, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone’s settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.
Making its smartphone debut on Xperia sola is Sony’s unique floating touch. It allows consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. There are plans to develop the floating touch with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.
Key features for Xperia sola:
- Floating touch navigation
- NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box
- 3.7-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
- Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor
- xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology
- Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network with pre-installed Video and Music Unlimited apps
- Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012
