"We're already aware that Sony aren't holding back in the wake of their rebirth as Sony Mobile Communications and with four devices already toting either an 'available' or 'coming soon' status, we know that they're keeping themselves busy."
"Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is probably the most anticipated update to Google's mobile operating system yet, and all this excitement has put considerable pressure on manufacturers to get the new version out as quickly as possible."
"Sony is promising improved low-light photography from its forthcoming range of smartphone camera sensors, thanks to the addition of white-light pixels."
"This is something of a surprise, as Sony has used CES 2012 to unveil its very first smartphone without Ericsson branding. The news of the pair's split hit back in October, but the name wasn't expected to be changed until later this year, however the launch of the Xperia S shows Sony wants to get a move on with the re-branding."
"Manufacturers are taking a lot more notice of the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich update than previous editions, with HTC and Samsung both announcing their intentions to update at least some of their most popular phones to the very latest version of the OS. This makes a change from the almost total silence surrounding older Android builds."