Friday, June 3, 2011

Vodafone releases Android 2.3.3 to Xperia Arc and Play customers


Vodafone has released Android 2.3.3 to its Xperia Arc and Xperia Play customers, equipping the handset’s with Facebook Inside Xperia integration.

Just one week after Sony Ericsson made the update available, Vodafone UK has confirmed that it’s now available for Arc and Play users. Once installed, users can look forward to getting to grips with Sony Ericsson’s all-new Facebook Inside Xperia application, which made its debut on the Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro. This’ll equip the devices with a Facebook-focussed media player, social integration inside the built-in gallery app, and a more connected phone book, enabling users to see Facebook updates and profile information.

The OS bump will also equip the handsets with a number of fixes and improvements. According to Voda, these include; improved voice quality, device stability improvements, enhancements to email setup and performance with exchange accounts, and a number of niggly bug fixes.

Rather than delivering the update over-the-air (OTA), Vodafone says that the OS bump will be available via USB. To download Android 2.3.3, simply hook your handset up to your PC, and connect to Sony Ericsson Update Service application. You will be prompted that an update is available and should follow the onscreen instructions.