14 DAY TRIAL // Available since the beginning of this year, Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 has just received a major update, which was planned a little while ago. Users of the Pocket PC, running Windows Mobile version 6.5.2, can now download and install the MR1 software update that promises better stability and performance, as well as the introduction of new features. Besides the fresh version of Internet Explorer Mobile 6, which comes with the update, a bunch of upgrades and totally new features have been added:
- 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 have been 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 built 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. The target hit area in contacts has been increased for finger friendliness and user friendly redial functionality has also been added; - The software keyboard (XT9) has now improved speed and touch responsiveness.
The update is already available on the company's servers and can be downloaded and installed from here. Use the Update Service to easily make the latest update for Xperia X2. Sony Ericsson also plans another update in May, which will bring Windows Mobile to version 6.5.3.
