Sony Xperia Ion Coming To AT&T's 4G LTE Network

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During CES Sony announced their latest Xperia handset the Sony Xperia Ion for AT&T.

The Sony Xperia Ion is the first handset from Sony to support AT&T’s 4G LTE network. By having support for AT&T’s 4G LTE network this will give consumers faster data speeds when downloading applications or browsing the web. The handset will also have a 4.6-inch HD touch screen, a 12.0-megapixel rear-facing camera, and HD rear-facing camcorder at 1080p, HD front-facing camcorder at 720p, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 16GB of flash memory.

Although the Sony Xperia Ion will launch with Android 2.3(Gingerbread), and not Android 4.0 like some of the other Android based handsets that were announced during CES. In terms of features the Sony Xperia Ion has plenty of them on of them being access to Sony’s Entertainment Network. This will give users access to “Music Unlimited” were users can download music from a catalogue of up to 12 million songs. The handset will also have access to “Video Unlimited” which gives consumer’s access to TV shows and movies.  The Xperia Ion is PlayStation Certified this gives users the ability to play games on their handset.

Users will be able to stream their HD videos and photos through DLNA, HDMI or Bravia Sync to their Bravia TV’s, HDMI TV’s or DLNA compatible devices.  At the moment the Sony Xperia Ion will launch in the second quarter of 2012, pricing has yet to be announced. 

Press Release:

Xperia ion Revealed -- First LTE Smartphone From Sony Available Exclusively From AT&T

-- HD powerhouse - two HD cameras, 4.6-inch(1) HD screen and HDMI-out support

-- Unmatched Android camera experience in the US with 12 megapixel rear camera

-- Effortless sharing of content with easy connectivity across multiple screens within the world of Sony

-- PlayStation™ Certified and access to entertainment services from Sony Entertainment Network

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xperia™ ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony®*, was introduced today at the 2012 International CES and will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter.

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Xperia ion from Sony enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen they choose, whether it's TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.

Xperia ion from Sony has a stunning 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels) that provides a visual brilliance for superior viewing experiences. For photo enthusiasts, Xperia ion features a new Fast Capture innovation to make sure life's unexpected moments are not missed: the HD camera goes from standby mode to first shot in 1.5 seconds.(1) The impressive images taken with the 12-megapixel rear camera are unmatched by any other Android smartphone. Additionally, both rear- and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities.

"With Xperia ion, we're bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone," saidPaul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. "Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it."

Xperia ion users will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network**. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios***.

Xperia ion is also PlayStation™ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience.****

Xperia ion is launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key Features for Xperia ion:

• 4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as rear (1080p) and front (720p) cameras for HD recording.
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 16GB flash storage.
• 12MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile with fast-capture to go from standby to first shot in less than two seconds.
• HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync to quickly and easily stream content on other screens.

For full details on all products news, please visit the press room and the product blog:blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/  

*For illustrative purposes only.  Not for commercial use or re-sale.  Use of "Sony" brand subject to regulatory approval.

**Sony Entertainment Network services are  subject to availability by region, please seewww.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details. 

*** The number of available songs varies by region.

**** Subject to market availability.