Sony Working On PSP Phone: related news

PSP Mobile Phone finally coming under Sony Ericsson umbrella?

We had earlier heard rumors about Sony’s lack of interest in bringing its PSP phone under the Sony Ericsson umbrella and now there is some leaked information that the PSP phone will be made by Sony Ericsson. The display of the phone could be rotated to turn the phone into a PSP console. The 4.3-inch TFT LCD 480 x 272-pixel screen will be developed for full PSP experience.

Sony Discontinues PSP Extended Battery Pack

PSP Fanboy just learned that Sony's discontinuing their 2200mAh PSP battery pack, an official aftermarket addon that would allow you to game for up to 12 hours or so. What's the deal? We're not sure, but someone from Sony said they're looking at other ways to "service the consumer," which might say to us that they're looking at ways to extend battery life without making the back of the PSP bulge out in an unseemly manner. And just when we learned how to hack your PSP for homebrew apps too. [PSP Fanboy]

Sony Patent Hints at PlayStation Phone, Possible Mystery Device?

The prospect of a PSP phone looks even more likely now that we've seen Sony's patent for a touchscreen handheld. The patent describes a device with "digital tactile pixels" that respond to touch and give feedback via vibration. This patent was submitted by Sony Computer Entertainment, the group behind PlayStation, and not Ericsson, like the last alleged PSP phone patent. The mystery device is covered to play games and music and browse the web, but also make phone calls, so what else could it be? [patent via Tech Digest]

Sony Working On PSP Phone?

Sony is reported to be working on a new PlayStation branded mobile phone, a move that may indicate a cooling relationship with its Swedish mobile company Ericsson.

PSP phone pegged for 2009 release

Is the PSP poised to become a phone?Marketing boffins have worked themselves into a frenzy over claims Sony’s working on a full-blown PSP phone, ready for release in time for Christmas 2009.

Sky TV content now on Sony PSP

bbc worldwide, bskyb, go!view, nbc universal, playstation portable, psp, sky, sony, sony computer entertainment europe, sony picturesSky TV content now on Sony PSP

PSP Firmware 4.05 - Yup, another PSP firmware ... [PSP]

PSP Firmware 4.05 - Yup, another PSP firmware update's on the horizon! Exciting, no? This one's due "soon", and seems designed solely to spite Robbie Bach and his anti-PSP-as-a-music-player sentiments, as it's geared towards making your PSP music-playing experience just that little bit more pleasurable, which it will do by adding some new visualizers for music playback, "among other features".

Modder Adds Working Touchscreen to PSP

PSP modder jube808 has equipped his PSP with a DIY touchscreen, as part of his efforts to add features he feels Sony dropped the ball on with his beloved handheld. The on-screen keyboard looks pretty responsive, and can be used with fingers or a stylus. Such a mod is probably making PSP homebrewers salivate with PSP/DS hybrid potential. Another video has a closer look at the whole rig.

Official: Sony confirms new PSP

Sony’s brand new PSP-3000We’d only just been lamenting the lack of a new PSP, and Sony comes along and delivers! All hail the PSP-3000!

Sony, Sky launch Go!View video download service

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the launch of the Go!View service with Sky TV for PlayStation Portable (PSP) owners in the UK. The service allows PSP owners to watch TV shows, sports and films on their PSP. Once users have registered their details at goview.tv, they can install software and then browse and select their favourite content, download it and then transfer it to their PSP. Customers can watch individual films and shows, or subscribe monthly for unlimited downloads from the sports, comedy and entertainment subscription packs. Sony is offering a free one-month subscription to Go!View.

Sony T700 & the 15mm thick Sony T77 - two new Cyber-shot cameras for release next month

It's all about the cameras today with Sony leading out two new compact piccie grabbers from their photographic stables. Part of the Cyber-shot range, they go by the names of the Sony Cyber-shot T700 and the Sony Cyber-shot T77 and just to confuse matters even more, Sony Ericsson brought out the their new T700 mobile today. Yeah, that caused a little fun for a while.

Homebrew PSP Phone Mod

There isn’t whole lot of info on this PSP phone hack other than a succession of pictures that shows someone tearing apart a PSP and putting a cell phone in the back…but it is still kinda neat.

Sony Makes PSP-3000 Official

We knew the PSP-3000 was on the way, but now Sony has made it official. We don't have a full spec sheet yet, but the big two updates are going to be a new, brighter screen ("highest-level contrast ratio, response time, and wider color gamut possible on a portable LCD screen" Sony claims) and an integrated microphone (making those impromptu Skype chats a whole lot more practical). No word on US release yet, but the PSP-3000 will be available in Europe on October 15th for €199. Hopefully we'll have a better picture for you soon, but it looks a lot like the existing PSPs. scriptgalleryPost("psp3000", 6, "");UPDATE: It's coming to the US on Oct 14, and it will hit with a new pack, click through for the update: [Kotaku]

How to use Skype to make phone calls with your PSP

Recently, after Sony update firmware to version 3.90, we can use Skype on PSP and make the PSP work like a phone

How to use Skype to make phone calls with your PSP

Recently, after Sony update firmware to version 3.90, we can use Skype on PSP and make the PSP work like a phone

How to Transfer iTunes M4P Music to Sony PSP

It is no doubt PSP is a great game player. But it is also a very good entertainment device which can be used for playing music. Assume you have some songs on your iTunes and are trying to figure out how to put them on your PSP. You copy and paste them in the PSP music folder, however, the PSP doesn't recognize the songs as music at all. So what's wrong? Don't worry! This guide will help you out of the trouble.

Sony Professional Solutions appoints channel development manager

Sony Ireland has appointed David Byrne to the position of channel development manager for video-conferencing and CCTV within its business division, Sony Professional Solutions. David joins Sony Ireland Ltd from Digicom where he held the position of corporate sales - audio-visual consultant. Commenting on the appointment, Raj Pandya, general manager, B2B Channels, Sony UK, said: "David's appointment marks the further growth of Sony Professional Solutions in the Irish market. His expertise in introducing new business channels to the Irish market will assist greatly in driving forward the new business division and we are delighted to welcome him to the Irish team".

Sony adds phone to PSP

Consumer electronics giant Sony announced a new version of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld games console that can be used as a telephone, to go on sale in Europe and the US in mid-October.

Get Connected Via Skype on Your PSP

With Sony's 3.93 system update (check under the settings menu of your PSP to download it from any Wi-Fi environment), Skype is now available on all slim model PSPs. After you've installed the update, look under the Network menu to find a Skype icon. As long as you are within a Wi-Fi area, you can sign in to or start up a Skype account, then make free calls to anyone else on the Skype network. Sony will start selling a Skype headset kit in late April, but if you already have a PSP headset and the remote connector from the PSP-2000 headphones, you can start dialing now.

AT&T-Branded Sony-Ericsson W350a Mysteriously Appears On eBay

It looks like the Sony-Ericsson W350a is coming to AT&T later this year. One of the handsets has appeared mysteriously on eBay with AT&T branding. It's not a super-new phone, but the fact that it's got the AT&T logo is something interesting. Was this a demo phone? A loaner from SE? Will AT&T carry the phone in the near future? We don't know, but Sony-Ericsson fans have just perked up their ears. [PhoneNews]

Sony launches Wii-like phone

Sony Ericsson, the Swedish-Japanese phone maker, on Tuesday unveiled a Wii-like handset which allows users to play games using the phone as a motion sensor.

Sony readying third PSP with built-in mic, more?

Sony is allegedly readying a third iteration of the PlayStation Portable that would reflect changes to the PSP itself as well as its relationship with the PlayStation 3, if a set of leaked shots from China prove accurate. The device known so far as the PSP-3000 would incorporate a built-in microphone below the screen that would make it more immediately useful for Skype calls as well as in-game chat; it would also have redesigned buttons, including a home button relabeled with the PS logo to bring it into line with the PS3.

Sony Ericsson announce leap forward in camera phone technology

Sony Ericsson has announced its latest Cyber-shot camera phone and in turn made a big step forward in the world of camera phone technology.

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