New Ps Phone pictures are clearest yet

Time on the PlayStation phone will have to surely be nigh, with all this latest round of leaks which showcase hardware and software that seem to be pretty polished.

Nabbing some hands-on time using the handset, Chinese site IT168 has brought the clearest photos we've seen of Sony Ericsson's PlayStation phone currently - possibly known as the Xperia Play.

The handset pictured is working Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), though it might not feature final-version software but does now appear to have Sony Ericsson's proprietary Android skin.

Videos also show that this gaming function with the handset is accessed by using a PlayStation application inside the menu, and games can be controlled either when using the built-in gyroscope or even the traditional PlayStation buttons.

New specifications
We currently knew for the 1GHz Snapdragon Qualcomm processor and also the 512MB of RAM which the handset is packing.

One new addition on the spec line-up is a dual-microphones, which we're assuming have something related to noise cancellation on calls.

The Xperia branding is usually clearly visible to the new spy shots; the only real question that is still now's when will Sony Ericsson choose this puppy official?

Sony Ericsson introduces the Xperia arc smartphone

Android 2.3Gingerbread powered Xpera arc is usually equipped the Exmor R for mobile camera sensor having an f/2.4 lens with 2.4x zoom that the firm said enables the capture of top quality, brilliant pictures and Hi-def videos even just in low light.

Internals wise, the Xperia arc is powered by the 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon system on chip processor and comes with a 8GB micro Sdcard.

Using other manufacturers including LG and Nvidia, the new Sony Ericsson smartphone can be designed with a HDMI connector to allow for viewing pictures and watching video clips in high-definition on a full-sized television.

The stand out top features of the Xperia arc seem to be the slight alternation in screen aspect ratio which will make typing slightly less cramp in portrait mode and also the smartphone’s 8.1 megapixel camera with a capable lens can also be a cut above the rest.

Sony decided to sprinkle unfamiliar marketing terms round the Xperia arc display, calling it a ‘Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine’ but didn’t shed any information on what that could be. Likely it pertains to a top quality IPS LCD display.

Actually the Xperia arc contains a curved rear which presumably explains the name however it stops in need of the curved glass on the front with the Samsung-made Google Nexus S.

The Xperia is scheduled for the worldwide release ‘from Q1’ and will also be for sale in midnight blue and misty silver colour schemes.