A couple of new Xperia X10 handsets running on the Android 1.6 software were recently added to Sony Ericsson smartphone line-up. However, a spokesperson for the Asia launch of these new smartphones has revealed that the Android-based Xperia phones may get updated to Android 2.2 in the second half of the year.

When it comes to deciding how to pay for your cell phone, the choice can be tough. If you use your cell phone a lot, chances are you may want to sign up for a contract. If you only use your phone occasionally, a prepay plan may be the best option for you.  It’s not always that clear cut, however. Let’s take a look at exactly what prepay and contract mean, and which is a better plan for you and your needs.

It appears that Sony is preparing to impede Apple's growing hold on the mobile gaming market with a new line of handsets. According to the folks at  WSJ, Sony is planning to develop a new lineup of handheld products including a smartphone that is "capable of downloading and playing PlayStation games." The company is reportedly working more actively with Sony Ericsson to develop the handset and launch the Playstation phone later this year.

US consumers can now purchase a new eco-friendly handset. The Sony Ericsson Naite GreenHeart phone is now available unlocked through Sony Style stores across the U.S for $159. This eco-friendly handset features a candy bar design with a plastic housing made with 50% recycled materials.

AT&T will have to offer a competitive smartphone line-up this year if the carrier loses its exclusive deal to sell the Apple iPhone as suggested by circulating rumors. The carrier needs to make-up for the loss of the iPhone if Apple's prized handset migrates to rival US wireless carriers. AT&T appears to have made preparations for this scenario by jumping into the Google Android bandwagon. The carrier has already announced a few upcoming phones for this year but leaks and rumors have also supplied several exciting devices. Let's look at the upcoming AT&T phones for 2010.

When the time comes to ditch your ancient cell phone for a brand new Blackberry, what should you do with your old cell phone? Rather than stuff it in a drawer never to be seen again, why not do one of the following with it:

Previous rumors indicate that the Android-powered Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is headed to the major US GSM carriers. However, it appears that the high-end smartphone might arrive sooner than expected. The folks at BGR have obtained information that the Sony Ericsson X10 is "100% coming to AT&T" in the near future.

Sony Ericsson has announced two new Android-powered handsets and one Symbian-powered smartphone a day before the mobile phone bonanza at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Xperia X10 Mini, Xperia X10 Mini Pro and Vivaz Pro are expected to launch in Q2 2010 in select markets. Let's break down the details of these new Sony Ericsson phones after the break.

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