GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

1.5m
109k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENTS

O2 UK will delay the XPERIA Play launch due to software issues

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (51)

25 March, 2011

Sony Ericsson Android Touch UI

The so-called PlayStation phone was expected to launch with the O2 UK network on the 1st of April. But things won't be going as planned, according to Stuart Hibberd - head of O2 device testing team.

The smartphone, reportedly, has some software issues which need to be ironed out before it can hit the shelves. The delay is a precaution so that O2 customers don't end up with negative experience, Mr. Hibberd says.

The XPERIA Play was scheduled to launch with all major UK carriers on the first day of April. So far software problems have been reported only by O2, so the launch date should be kept by Vodafone and Orange. This could really end up being a bad blow for O2.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play bound for release with O2 will be an exclusive white color version so that should give the carrier at least a marginal edge.

The expected date for the actual release on O2 is a mystery so far. We hope it doesn't take too long.

Source

Related articles
  • Flashback: Sony Ericsson P910 used an odd flavor of touch Symbian and wanted to do it all Flashback: Sony Ericsson P910 used an odd flavor of touch Symbian and wanted to do it all
  • Flashback video: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and how it bet on the wrong OS Flashback video: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and how it bet on the wrong OS
  • Flashback: Sony Ericsson Satio and a look at how far camera phones have come in the last decade Flashback: Sony Ericsson Satio and a look at how far camera phones have come in the last decade
  • Flashback: the Sony Ericsson K800 was as versatile as James Bond and the first Cyber-shot phone Flashback: the Sony Ericsson K800 was as versatile as James Bond and the first Cyber-shot phone

Reader comments

o
  • o2 official
  • D8X
  • 04 Apr 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 16GB Black will launch W/C 9th May Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 16GB White will launch W/C 9th May Thanks o2

  • Reply
p
  • peter
  • nxv
  • 30 Mar 2011

usual android carbage as usual. Lets see, will 50% of games launch successfully, from those will 25% be able to enter the first screen, and will 10% be able to finish the game in a timely manner?

  • Reply
?
  • Anonymous
  • S35
  • 29 Mar 2011

this will not of been ordered via the o2 website, as i have tried to order and you cannot!!! so any issues they have will not be supported by o2 until it is officially released!!

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 51

ADVERTISEMENTS

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • BlackBerry
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Vodafone
  • Energizer
  • Cat
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • TCL
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • BLU
  • Panasonic
  • Plum

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENTS

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra81,439
2.Samsung Galaxy S2339,712
3.Samsung Galaxy S23+23,761
4.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G20,762
5.Samsung Galaxy A14 5G18,091
6.Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max16,304
7.Apple iPhone XR15,714
8.Samsung Galaxy A53 5G15,600
9.Oppo Reno8 T 5G15,187
10.Apple iPhone X14,515

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Neta joins the price squabble and starts offering cash incentives Neta joins the price squabble and starts offering cash incentives Tesla Cybertruck spotted with new mirrors as the production start nearsNissan to launch solid-state battery car in 2028
ADVERTISEMENTS

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS feed Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram

© 2000-2023 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data