Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA), Inc. brings the Xperia(TM) ZL to the US, offering consumers the best of Sony in a premium smartphone. The Xperia ZL is now available online for pre-sale at Sony Store and will soon be available through other select online retailers. The Xperia ZL has all of the specifications expected from a premium smartphone and offers even more with best of Sony experiences. It combines a razor sharp 5" full HD (1920x1080p) Reality Display with an elegant and compact design. Intelligent camera features make taking high quality images easier than ever, and One-touch connections via NFC (Near field communication) allow the Xperia ZL to communicate with a wide range of NFC-enabled devices with a single tap. Compact design: With Sony's expertise in design and craftsmanship, the Xperia ZL comes with subtly rounded edges, a curvature that fits naturally into the palm of ones hand, and a compact layout that optimizes the iconic phone design. The power button also has high functionality, as the average user is likely to touch it an estimated 76 times per day, and exemplifies the premium build and craftsmanship that has gone into the Xperia ZL. Intelligent Sony Technology: Xperia ZL's Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2, brings Sony's long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone and delivers an immersive viewing experience with optimized colors, contrast, and clarity. Most smartphones available have screen ratios of between 60% and 68%. Xperia ZL has been precision engineered for an exceptional viewing experience while maintaining a compact design, allowing the brilliant display--representing 75% of the overall footprint--to take the spotlight. Xperia ZL also shares capabilities with Sony digital cameras and features Exmor RS for mobile, the world's first image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones. HDR technology enhances clear images against strong backlight, enabling users to capture razor sharp pictures and videos, no matter the conditions. Sony's One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos, and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices including speakers, headphones, and TVs. With the latest NFC-capable BRAVIA TV, simply touch the Xperia ZL to the TV remote control to instantly enjoy ones photos or view the content of ones phone's screen on a large TV screen. With an NFC-enabled headset or speaker, listen to the songs on ones Xperia ZL with just a tap. Xperia ZL also includes Battery STAMINA Mode that significantly improves the battery standby time by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on. Key features for Xperia ZL: 5" 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2; 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video (1080p), Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor sharp pictures and videos in any conditions; Battery STAMINA for improved standby time; NFC-enabled and Infra-red capable; 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB RAM; MSRP $759.99 (unlocked, Model C6506) and $719.99 (unlocked, Model C6502); Available colors: Black, White, Red; Compatible network bands: Model C6502 HSPA+: 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900; Model C6506 LTE: 2,4,5,17 & HSPA+: 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900; Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA), Inc. launched a campaign featuring its first-ever national television commercial introducing the Xperia ion as Sony's first LTE smartphone now available exclusively on AT&T. The TV spot is just one part of a fully integrated campaign which includes television, digital, out-of-home, social media and print components. The campaign emphasizes Sony's connected entertainment and the unique HD everywhere experience that is brought to life by the Xperia ion. The launch of Xperia ion makes its mark as the launch of the first Sony -branded LTE smartphone in the U.S. and delivers on the company's strategy to offer premium entertainment experiences across multiple screens. The campaign behind it is designed to build awareness for Sony's mobile offerings that will appear under the Xperia name. Xperia ion is now available exclusively through AT&T and costs just $99.99 with a two-year agreement. The new Xperia ion is ideal for creating and showcasing premium entertainment with video, photo, gaming and music.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA), Inc. Presents at The Open Mobile Summit: Connecting Everything, May-29-2012 11:00 AM. Venue: Victoria Park Plaza, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EQ, United Kingdom. Speakers: Steve Walker, Chief Marketing Officer.