Sony Ericsson News

The Justice Department approved the $4.5 billion purchase of over 4,000 Nortel patents to major Android rivals like Apple and RIM, guaranteeing no end in sight to the legal battles entangling the mobile industry.

Sony plans to sell the Xperia P and Xperia U phones in the second quarter of this year, integrating entertainment offerings with new hardware as it launches a rebranding effort.

Ericsson's agreement to buy Wi-Fi technology firm BelAir Networks hints at plans to integrate Wi-Fi in mobile devices, as a way to conserve wireless spectrum and gain a competitive edge.

Sony revamped its mobile strategy to integrate gaming and entertainment features, in the wake of the completed Sony Ericsson buyout.

Sony's new CEO Kaz Hirai presented comprehensive plans to reverse the company's flagging fortunes, as it faces an uphill battle to regain traction in the market.

Sony has appointed a new CEO, as the struggling electronics company focuses its energy on mobile technology for a much-needed turnaround.

Sony is a step closer to a renewed push into the mobile market, after the European Union approved its joint venture buyout of Ericsson.

Sales of Sony's PlayStation Vita have dropped off significantly since its launch in Japan, a sign the company may have to make some changes to assure the console's success.

The PlayStation Vita will be able to play all PlayStation 3 games remotely, as Sony looks to more tightly integrate its gaming consoles to stay competitive.

Sony is separating itself from Ericsson, as the company looks to reposition itself in the smartphone market.

Sony is looking to expand its gaming services on more portable devices, as the popularity of video games on smartphones continues to grow.

Sony plans to sell PlayStation Vita, its next-generation portable game console, starting at $250 on February 22 in the U.S. and Europe, as the company attempts to stay successful against surging competition from smartphones.

Sony Ericsson announced it will manufacture only smartphones next year, as earnings stall and rumors of Sony's buyout of the Swedish half of the joint venture ramp up.

Sony is looking to buy out Ericsson's share of Sony Ericsson, a move to gain full control and beef up development of the struggling handset unit.

Sony Ericsson plans to phase out feature phones and make only smartphones, as the company refocuses its mobile efforts to keep up with the market.