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Android 4.0 now available for Sony Tablet S

By: | Posted: 4/26/2012

OK guys, it is finally here! Android™ 4.0 (or as it is fondly called, Ice Cream Sandwich) is now available for Sony Tablet™ S in the US.

There are a lot of cool new things you can do now with the firmware upgrade (hellooo, single motion panorama photo mode and direct access to your SD card?!) and to make it easy for you, we outlined some of our favorite new features in the video below.

To recap, some of the new features you can now enjoy include:

  • Enhanced lock screen
    • Direct access to Notifications
    • Unlock direct to camera
  • New panoramic camera mode
  • Enhanced Gallery media viewer
    • Direct SD card access + photo editing tools
  • Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
    • Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
    • Move to screen edge for reduced clutter
  • New Home Screen actions
    • Drag icons together to create folders
    • Add names to folders
  • Enhanced web browser
    • Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
    • Save pages for offline viewing
  • Access files directly from SD card
  • Native screenshot capture
    • Press “power” and “Volume –“

If you don’t already own a Sony Tablet S, now may be the time to buy one – if you purchase one between now and May 12, you will receive a $50 instant rebate and a free cradle accessory. That means the 16GB Sony Tablet S will be $349 and the 32GB will be $449. This is perfect for those of you looking for a fabulous gift for mom for Mother’s Day (hint hint).

For those of you that are already Sony Tablet S owners, the next time you connect to Wi-Fi, your Sony Tablet S should prompt you to do a system update – just click OK to download, and in a few minutes you should be ready to go on Android 4.0. We know you have been eagerly awaiting this update, so we can’t wait to hear what you think about it.

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Billboard

Got what it takes to be a red carpet photographer?

By: | Posted: 4/26/2012

Sony and the Billboard Music Awards are teaming up to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity. We will be sending two lucky winners to the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas to shoot from the red carpet as Billboard’s fan photographers.

That means seeing today’s biggest names in music – live and in the flesh!

Of course, every photographer needs a sweet camera. So in addition to being flown out to Vegas for the awards show on May 20, we’re hooking the winners up with Sony α NEX- 5N cameras and exclusive photography training by celeb photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery Matthew Jordan Smith.

Right after the show, the winners’ photos from the red carpet will be posted online to Billboard.com/BBMA.

To enter, visit Photos.Billboard.com, Twitter or Instagram and upload your best photo with #BBMAFanPhotog by April 30.

Go ahead … take your best shot. It could be your ticket to one of the biggest music events of the year.

Enter Contest & View Official Contest Rules: Photos.Billboard.com

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PlayMemories

Personal Space is now PlayMemories Online™ Service

By: | Posted: 4/25/2012

Today, Personal Space – Sony’s cloud-based video and photo storage service — is becoming the PlayMemories Online service.

Part of the Sony Entertainment Network, the PlayMemories Online service gives you access to 5GB of storage, for free, to store all of your memories. That’s about 5,000 hi-res photos or 1.5 hours of video. All you need is a Sony Entertainment Network ID (Don’t have one?  Get it here for free).

What’s cool about the PlayMemories Online service is that it lets you instantly access all of your pictures and videos anywhere, anytime, on any device.

That means the days of digging through your folders and devices for a specific photo/video are over – with the PlayMemories Online service, they’re all in the cloud and at your fingertips.

And when we say “on any device,” we mean it. Android™ Smartphone or Tablet? Yep. Apple® products? You got it.

Of course, it goes without saying that the PlayMemories Online service works with the latest suite of Sony products – BRAVIA® televisions, Sony Tablet™ S, Bloggie Live™ camera, Sony Xperia™ smartphones, and more.

Now that we’ve established how simple it is to view content, let’s tackle the uploading. The process couldn’t be easier, whether you’re transferring stuff from PlayMemories Home™ software, PlayMemories Studio™ software, or PlayMemories Mobile™ app (available in Google Play™ and the iTunes® app Store). It literally takes one step, freeing up your time to focus on what’s important – capturing your memories.

No converting, coding, or copying necessary. Just painless, hassle-free enjoyment of your personal content. Simple as that.

If you’re already a Personal Space user, all of your existing photos and videos are now available through the PlayMemories Online service.

To learn more, visit PlayMemoriesOnline.com.

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Reader

Buy a Sony Reader, get a free Harry Potter eBook

By: | Posted: 4/25/2012

It’s no secret that we have some major Harry Potter fans over here. Being one of them, I couldn’t have been more excited about the launch of Pottermore, J.K. Rowling’s new interactive website built around the Harry Potter stories, and the only place to buy the Harry Potter eBooks. Finally being able to read my favorite book series on my favorite Sony gadgets? Yes, please!

So I am even more excited that starting today for a limited time* you can take part in a Sony exclusive offer with Pottermore.  When you buy a Reader Wi-Fi from Sony Store online for $129, you can get for free the first Harry Potter eBook, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

With Reader Wi-Fi’s super long battery life, ultra-light form factor and glare-free touchscreen display, you’ll be able to enjoy the world of Harry Potter anytime and anywhere.

Also if you haven’t yet, don’t forget to sign up for Pottermore to discover moments from the books as well as new writing from J.K. Rowling.

Now the only question is, will you get a black, red or white Reader? Happy reading!

*Limited time offer, while supplies last. Offer valid only with online purchases at store.sony.com. Additional terms and conditions apply.

 

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Pirates

Tomorrow: “Pirates! Band of Misfits” Google+ hangout

By: | Posted: 4/19/2012

Ahoy, mateys! +Sony is hosting its very first Google+ Hangout at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET tomorrow, Friday, April 20 to give you the inside scoop on @Sony Pictures’ upcoming film “The Pirates! Band of Misfits.”

The Hangout will feature Peter Lord, the film’s director, producer, and co-founder/creative director of Aardman studio, who will be joined by a motley crew of industry experts and fans to discuss the film’s inspiration, style, technology and more. All pirates and maidens are encouraged to tune in.

If you’d like to have your questions answered live during this event, visit Sony’s Google+ page and submit them in the comments section of this post. (You’ve got to have a Google+ account to comment.)

Here’s a run-down of Hangout participants:
• Peter Lord – Film producer, director and co-founder of the Academy Award-winning Aardman Animations studio.
• Bill Cody – Writer/producer 
• Jim Hill – Entertainment writer
• Katey Rich— Editor-in-chief and critic for Cinema Blend
• Anthony Carboni – Host of SGNL by Sony

Sound like a swashbuckling good time? If your answer is a resounding “Aye!” then check out the details below. Eye patches are optional.

What: Google Hangout with Peter Lord, “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” director, producer, and co-founder/creative director of Aardman studio

When: 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET, Friday, April 20

Where: Click here to join the hangout. You don’t need a Google+ account to tap into the action!

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