LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Xperiaâ„¢ ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony®*, was introduced today at the 2012 International CES and will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter.

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Xperia ion from Sony enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen they choose, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.

Xperia ion from Sony has a stunning 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels) that provides a visual brilliance for superior viewing experiences. For photo enthusiasts, Xperia ion features a new Fast Capture innovation to make sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed: the HD camera goes from standby mode to first shot in 1.5 seconds.(1) The impressive images taken with the 12-megapixel rear camera are unmatched by any other Android smartphone. Additionally, both rear- and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities.

«With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,» said Paul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. «Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it.»

Xperia ion users will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network**. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios***.

Xperia ion is also PlayStationâ„¢ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience.****

Xperia ion is launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key Features for Xperia ion:

• 4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as rear (1080p) and front (720p) cameras for HD recording.
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 16GB flash storage.
• 12MP rear camera with Sony Exmor Râ„¢ for mobile with fast-capture to go from standby to first shot in less than two seconds.
• HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync to quickly and easily stream content on other screens.

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*For illustrative purposes only. Not for commercial use or re-sale. Use of «Sony» brand subject to regulatory approval.

**Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

*** The number of available songs varies by region.

**** Subject to market availability.

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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 3) Actual size of screen is approximately 4.55″. Camera capabilities are accurate as the date of this release.

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