Sony ends software update support for several 2012 Xperia smartphones, such as Xperia U, Miro, SL, Ion, J, Go, S, P and more

Sony has quietly started updating its support pages for the Xperia smartphones that hit the launchpad in 2012. Majority of the smartphones launched in 2012 won't get updated further and would remain stuck on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The pages for the smartphone have been updated with Android 4.0/4.1 as the "Latest & final version."

How to Root & Install Custom Recovery on Xperia Tipo

"How to Root Sony Xperia Tipo or/and install clockworkmod recovery on it", is what you searching? if yes then you are at right place. In this post you can see the complete procedure to root and install CWM on your Xperia Tipo.

List of Smartphones whose Price Dropped in the Month of April

Below is the list of Android Smartphones whose priced were dropped in the month of April. You can check the Old Price with the New Price and also their Specs below.

Sony Xperia Tipo to get Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update Soon

Sony is working hard to Update the Entry level phones to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Recently they Updated the Xperia J with new Jelly Bean Android OS. Later on, they might also Update Xperia Tipo & Tipo Dual to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Top 5 Android Phones Under Rs. 10,000

Android Smartphones are really rocking in the present market. Most of the people are using Android Devices now a day’s where Thousands of Free Apps and Games to use. Android Phones are now available for everyone with an affordable price. Here we have listed the Top 5 Android Phones with their specifications which is under Rs.10,000. If your budget is around Rs.10,000 for an Android Smartphone then you can select the mobile from the below list which suits your requirement.

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1. LG Optimus L3

LG Optimus L3 - Price: Rs.6999 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
2. 3 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.2-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 800 MHz Processor
5. FM Radio
6. Wi-Fi Enabled
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

2. Samsung Galaxy Y

Samsung Galaxy Y - Price: Rs.7090 [ Indian market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
2. 2 MP Primary Camera
3. 3-inch TFT Touchscreen
4. FM Radio
5. Wi-Fi Enabled
6. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

3. HTC Explorer

HTC Explorer - Price: Rs.7899 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
2. 3 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.2-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 600 MHz Scorpion Processor
5. 2G and 3G Network Support
6. Wi-Fi Enabled
7. FM Radio
8. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

4. Sony Xperia Tipo

Sony Xperia Tipo - Price: Rs.8990 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 3.2 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 800 MHz Scorpion Processor
5. FM Radio
6. Wi-Fi Enabled
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

5. HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S - Price: Rs.9400 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
2. 3.2-inch Touchscreen
3. 5 MP Primary Camera
4. 600 MHz ARM11 Processor
5. 2G and 3G Network Support
6. FM Radio
7. Wi-Fi Enabled
8. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Sony Xperia Tipo

Sony Xperia Tipo - Price: Rs.8990 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 3.2 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 800 MHz Scorpion Processor
5. FM Radio
6. Wi-Fi Enabled
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Brand Sony has done well with its Xperia series and with the Sony Xperia Tipo, Sony has brought out another excellent product. This device comes in a bar form and is run on the smart and futuristic Android V4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. The operating software is backed up by an 800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and a 512 MB RAM which ensures that the multiple applications available on the phone run in a smooth and efficient manner.

The display of this Sony Xperia is a 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen which provides an HVGA resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The phone also comes packed with the Timescape user interface which serves to simplify the user’s interactivity with this device. The graphics on the screen are enhanced via the Adreno 200 graphics processing unit which provides a higher degree of display quality.

The Sony Xperia Tipo comes packed with a 3.2 megapixel primary camera which doubles up as a video recorder as well. The camera features useful tools such as a 4x digital zoom, Self Timer and a Send to Web function which enhance the usability of the device. The phone also comes with a Geo-tagging feature which allows the user to add location based data to uploaded pictures or video.

Design

The Sony Xperia Tipo is a stylishly designed phone and features a rectangular look with sleek rounded edges. The phone weighs in at lithe 99.4 g and possesses dimensions of 57 x 103 x 13 mm which makes this device light as well as thin. The Sony Xperia Tipo also contains an accelerometer sensor which serves to rotate the screen depending on the orientation in which the device is held. The proximity sensor on the device switches off the display when the user is taking a call to prevent the user from tapping button unnecessarily.

Storage and Battery

This Sony Xperia device comes with 2.5 GB internal memory as well as an expandable memory card slot which can increase the memory on the device by up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. The phone is powered by a 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery which promises the user a talktime of 5 hours when used on the 2G network. When used on the 3G network, the device promises the user a talktime of up to 4 hours.

Connectivity and Features

The Sony Xperia Tipo is capable of keeping the user connected to the internet from work, home or on the move. The phone features GPRS and EDGE technology which can keep the user connected to the internet via the 2G network. For a faster browsing experience on the move this phone also comes with 3G functionality. The user can also connect to a wireless network as the phone is WiFi capable. The Sony Xperia Tipo is also capable of tethering to another device via the USB port or the WiFi hotspot function in the device. Files and documents can be exchanged using the Bluetooth functionality or the USB port. Additionally, the phone is capable of serving as a navigation aid in the form of Google Maps which uses assisted-GPS support.

The device features entertainment aid in the form of a music player, video player and an FM radio. Audio clarity from the device is enhanced via the inbuilt xLOUD Audio Filter Technology which improves the audio experience for the user.

Social networking Apps like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp come bundled into the device so the user can stay in touch with friends and family on the move. Other useful features include Wallpaper animation, Google Sync and Audio recording which make this device a worthy buy.

Specifications of Sony Xperia Tipo -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync), NeoReader Barcode Scanner
Call Features	Conference Call, Loudspeaker
Handset Colors	Classic White, Black, Red & Blue

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface	Timescape
Java	Yes
Processor	800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
Graphics	Adreno 200

DISPLAY
Type	TFT
Size	3.2 Inches
Resolution	HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
Color	262 K
Other Display Features	Scratch-resistant, Handwriting Recognition, Gesture Support

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Video Recording	Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
Zoom	Digital Zoom - 4x
Other Camera Features	Geo-tagging, Self Timer, Send to Web

DIMENSIONS
Size	57x103x13 mm
Weight	99.4 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Talk Time	5 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	470 hrs (2G), 545 hrs (3G)

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	2.5 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Pre-installed Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes, 86 kbps
EDGE	Yes, 237 kbps
3G	Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, EDR, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports WAV, eAAC, MIDI, MP3
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP
FM	Yes
Sound Enhancement	xLOUD Audio Filter Technology
Ringtone	MP3

OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value	1.62 W/Kg
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
Additional Features	Predictive Text Input, MMS Enabled, Google Sync, 3D Gaming, Audio Recording, Alarm, Flight Mode, Calculator, Calendar, Wallpaper Animation, Auto Rotate, Track ID Music Recognition, Voice Input
Important Apps	Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, Google Voice Search, Google Talk, WhatsApp, Google Play, Instant Messaging

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone & 6 months warranty for in the box accessories