Spy Shots Show BlackBerry Slider Running OS 6.0

We were sent new spy shots of the BlackBerry Slider with it appearing to be running BlackBerry 6. At first we thought these could have been fake images, but after thoroughly examining them we're pretty sure they are real. These are definitely some of the ugliest spy shots we've seen, but they do show a living device.

This image looks quite strange, however, we're pretty sure this image was taken in front of a mirror and that explains the odd reflective glare. There is also said to be a screen protector on the device, which we would assume didn't help with the glare.

It is interesting to note, if you look closely you can see the BlackBerry Slider is running on the Rogers network. If you look at the OS it also doesn't show the 'favorites' or 'folder list' buttons to the left and right of All. The OS 6.0 may have just been in alpha or very early beta and this explains why it doesn't appear to have swipe option or pages. Another theory could be that the Slider may not even be a touch-screen device, but we doubt this.

We are told the BlackBerry Slider 9800 is to be the first device to release with BlackBerry 6.

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 to get UXP upgrade in Q4 2010

Thanks for your patience concerning more information about software upgrades.
UXP (UX platform) is the strategic framework for the core of Sony Ericsson’s portfolio. The Xperia™ X10 family of phones (Xperia™ X10, Xperia™ X10 mini and Xperia™ X10 mini pro) are the first products to deliver this unique user interface layer to the market. UXP builds on top of the Android OS and brings together a rich graphical user interface, unrivalled service plug-ins and content from external partners to deliver unique consumer propositions such as Sony Ericsson’s signature applications Mediascape and Timescape™. Through UXP consumers get the best of two worlds, leveraging Sony Ericsson heritage as a leader in communication entertainment and the benefits that the generic Android OS delivers. With UXP Sony Ericsson gives consumers additional value in comparison to generic Android handsets. Sony Ericsson’s strategy is to continue to enrich the UXP layer through software updates.

Some examples of user benefits that will be included in the UXP upgrade for Xperia™ X10 in Q4 2010 are:
- Upgrade to Android OS version 2.1
- HD video recording as per the same execution as Sony Ericsson Vivaz™
- Wireless home connectivity via DLNA
- Improvements to signature applications Timescape™ and Mediascape to make them even smarter and richer

The upgrade will be made available to consumers through the update service at www.sonyericsson.com

I do appreciate that the timing for the upgrade above might not meet some of your expectations and that you will have further detailed questions. I will take them onboard reading your comments and address questions as soon as it is possible for me to share further details.

I would also like to emphasise that there will be an additional smaller software update, already in the next couple of weeks aiming to enhance the usability and performance of Xperia™ X10. In the next post, I will share more details and precise timings for when this update will be released.

We can also confirm that the Xperia™ X10 mini and Xperia™ X10 mini pro will be upgraded to Android version 2.1, during Q4 2010.

More details with regards to the specific components of the UXP upgrade will be shared over time through official Sony Ericsson channels including this blog.