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Sony is set to launch a shrunken version of its Xperia S handset at MWC 2012, after images of the Xperia U leaked online. While specs are yet to be officially unveiled, the Sony Xperia U will apparently feature a 3.5in, WVGA display powered with a 1GHz processor, Brazilian site Xataka reports. Xperia U and Xperia S Unlike …

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  1. Piro Silver badge

    New branding

    Really, I think they should use Sony in the old Sony Ericsson font.

    The SONY logo looks extremely garish and cheap on a smartphone.

    1. MJI Silver badge

      Re: New branding

      Dunno - looks OK on my TV, and I did try lots before choosing it on picture quality!

    2. Law
      Happy

      Re: New branding

      Think it has more to do with the placement at the very very very top of the phone, rather than a size/font/name problem.

      If it was in a more normal place (like between the speaker and screen, or at the bottom of the screen) I'm sure the sony label wouldn't be half as odd looking.

  2. SiempreTuna

    All very interesting ..

    .. but aren't Sony phones being dropped by all the operators?

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/20/networks_not_stocking_sony_ericsson_phones

    1. Anonymous Coward
      Anonymous Coward

      Re: All very interesting ..

      No - Sony ERICSSON phones are all being dropped, presumably because Sony Ericsson doesn't exist anymore.

      O2, for example, are listing the Sony Xperia S as coming soon.

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