Android upgrade hits Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones

Sony Ericsson has released the latest upgrade for its Xperia handsets.

Upgrading to the 2.1 Android operating system gets you new functions and a range of improved interface features.

New features include:

Larger home screen creates more space to organise apps

The XperiaTM X10 now offers a five panel home screen instead of three, allowing for a 20 icon setup instead of the previous 16.1.

Continuous auto-focus & HD video recording

The continuous auto-focus function now comes enhanced with greater clarity and responsiveness for a better HD recording experience.

Improved connectivity

Better Bluetooth functionality with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more.

Social Phonebook

Automatically syncing Facebook, Twitter and phone contacts with photos.

Improved Timescape usability

Auto-scroll of social media updates and improved responsiveness enhances the Timescape user experience.