Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 Now Gets the Android 2.1 Eclair Update


December 11th, 2010 • Related • Filed Under

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 now joins the league of XPERIA X10 as it is also getting update on its operating system. The device will now feed Éclair, which is Android 2.1 operating system. The users can also expect some improvement in the features as well. In fact, the update will bring an almost similar software package as the XPERIA X10 mini and X10. Sony Ericsson is doing these updates gradually and to know about the update, the users need to check the SI-number, which is found on the phone’s back.

Previously rumoured as Sony Ericsson Shakira, XPERIA X8 is quite an interesting device. It is supportive of both quadband GSM (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900) and dual band HSDPA (900/ 2100). The presence of GPRS and EDGE ensures regular internet access, while high speed browsing is assured with 3G and Wi Fi. There are several interesting Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 deals available in the market and the new operating system update will definitely bring some interesting changes in the plans of the network providers.

Some of the interesting features of the mobile phone include 16 GB memory support, A-GPS, stereo FM with RDS, digital compass, etc. All the Google applications such as Gmail, Google Talk, and Google Search are available on the handset and the social network fans will not get disappointed as it comes loaded with Facebook application.

The media player of the phone can play different types of audio and video files, which assures ultimate entertainment for the users. There is a 3.15 mega pixel camera with geo tagging and video recording capacity at VGA @30 fps. The display of the device is attractive with 3.0 inches TFT capacitive touch screen. Some highlight of the display includes scratch resistant surface, accelerometer sensor and proximity sensor.

Source: Techie-Buzz