Motorola DEXT to come early October in UK markets

Motorola is launching DEXT, the Google Android based handset by early October this year. It will be available on Orange exclusively for UK consumers. This will be second adroid handset offered by Orange after HTC Hero. DEXT is known as CLIQ in US markets.

Tech specs include a touchscreen, slide out qwerty keyboard and come in two colours; black and white. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera, video watching and recording functionality, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and HDSPA and Wifi connectivity. Storage will come via a A removable 2GB MicroSD card rather than in-built storage.

Motorola DEXT will come with a customized skin known as Motoblur, to give different experience with Android at heart.

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Android 1.6 is available now

Android 1.6 SDK is available for download now.

Android 1.6, is based on the donut branch from the Android Open Source Project, introduces a number of new features and technologies. With support for CDMA and additional screen sizes, that means the applications developed for this android platform can be deployed on even more mobile networks and devices. With access to new technologies, including framework-level support for additional screen resolutions, like QVGA and WVGA, new telephony APIs to support CDMA, gesture APIs, a text-to-speech engine, and the ability to integrate with Quick Search Box.

The Android 1.6 SDK requires a new version of Android Development Tools. The SDK also includes a new tool that enables you to download updates and additional components, such as new add-ons or platforms.

Download link for Android 1.6 is here.

Sony Walkman S-Series

Sony has revealed its S-Series walkman in Sony Dealer Convention 2009 in Japan. It will be available in 8gb and 16gb capacities. Judging from the picture, we can also assume that it will also have a two inch LCD screen, FM radio, noise cancellation, and possibly most of the clear audio technologies found in the X-Series Walkman.

[ Via Sonyinsider.com ]