Sony Ericsson confirmed that the Xperia X8 is ready to launch on Android 2.1 in selected markets. Due to operator testing in various markets where they may not be ready to go ahead with 2.1, the X8 will be launched on Android 1.6. But in these cases, an upgrade to 2.1 will be made available shortly after purchase.

Today, Sony Ericsson hold a Global Press event at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The launch is held in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2010.

Rumours started to fly last week and most of our predictions were spot on. Sony Ericsson today announce three new phones. THey are they Xperia X8, a slightly bigger brother of the Xperia X10 Mini based on Android (but still runs ANdroid 1.6 right now).

Update : Sony Ericsson just confirmed that the Xperia X8 is ready to launch on Android 2.1 in selected markets. Due to operator testing in various markets where they may not be ready to go ahead with 2.1, the X8 will be launched on Android 1.6. But in these cases, an upgrade to 2.1 will be made available shortly after purchase.

The 2nd phone is the Sony Ericsson Yendo, a touch screen walkman phone. Although it spots the 4 corner UI just like the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini, it is based on ODM design and it is not not powered by Android.

The 3rd phone featured today is the GreenHeart phone, the Cedar. It is an affordable phone with 3G HSDPA. In the next few pages, we will take a look at the phones in more details starting with the Xperia X8.

At the event, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10mini pro will receive software upgrades from Q3 in selected markets. The software will be upgrade to Android 2.1.

In addition, HD video recording will be added to the upgrade of Xperia X10 in Q3. A further uprade to the Xperia X10 in Q4 will make it possible to connect wirelessly to and display content on your TV and enhance. Timescape and mediascape applications will also be enhanced.

Sony Ericsson launches 3 new phones in Singapore just a while ago

The three new phones are xperia x8 and android phone, Walkman phone Yendo and cedar
XperiaTM X8 – Extending Communication and Entertainment in the XperiaTM collection

· Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications
· Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens
· Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
· Timescape™ shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity
· Android Market™ – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
· 3.2 MP camera – snap away and upload instantly to Facebook™
powered by Android 1.6

Sony Ericsson YendoTM – Full touch Walkman phone

· Touch Walkman™ player – music at your fingertips
· Touch TrackID™ – find out the name of that song with just one touch
· PlayNow™ – access favourite and new songs quickly and easily
· MediaGo – transfer your music from a PC to the mobile phone
· Four corner UI – access Walkman™ player, contacts, keypad and more with just one touch
· Easy navigation – easy access to your favourite web pages
· Express yourself with one of the ten colours
· Social networking – Facebook™ or Twitter™ away
· 3.5mm stereo jack – play your favourite tracks

Sony Ericsson CedarTM – Perfect balance between a business and social device

· Widget Manager 2.0 allows easy access to your favourite social network and applications
· Social network applications – Facebook™, Twitter and MySpace
· Keep contacts close – hassle-free phone book transfer and web backup
· Stay organised with calendar, phone book, email
· Fast browsing with 3G and direct access to the web browser
· EAS push email and modem connectivity
· Connect your headphones on the 3.5mm jack and enjoy music, video on the go
· Capture the moment with the 2MP camera and send it by MMS
· Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand
· GreenHeart™ – for a greener choice