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For those of you who attended Magnus Helgstrand’s SmartWatch developer session at AnDevCon III, or for those of you who were not able to attend, we’ve made the full presentation available here. In this presentation, SmartWatch Development 101: Transforming the Mobile User Experience Through Sony Smart Accessories, you’ll find the basics on SmartWatch functionality, information on the Smart Extension SDK, and an overview of the APIs with sample code.

On May 22^nd, our friends at Ericsson will announce the winners of the Ericsson Application Awards 2012 at a prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Among the finalists are innovative apps within health care and social interaction. You’ll be able to follow the ceremony in a live webcast. Karl-Johan Dahlström, head of Developer Relations at Sony Mobile, will be one of the judges. Read more about Ericsson Application Awards after the jump!

The Ericsson Application Awards is a yearly, global competition that provides an opportunity for Android™ application developers to gain visibility and reach out to customers via Ericsson’s distribution channels. The competition is open to students and small companies, and is sponsored in cooperation with Sony. This year, the theme of the competition was “Apps for the Networked Society,” which focused on innovation connecting people, things and places to empower society. Check out the Ericsson Application Awards website for more information about the competition and the four finalists, along with information about the live webcast from the prize ceremony. And why not submit your own app next year?

Hello everyone – today we bring you some exciting news!

As you know, design, hardware as well as software, is a key part of the Xperia smartphone and Smart accessory creation and development process. However, we don’t manufacture the cases and shells that can give your smartphone that extra cool individual look. 

So today, we’re excited to announce new partnerships with leading accessory brands, to enable true personalization of your Xperia smartphone.

We know that when you look to buy a new smartphone, the quality and choice of accessory on offer is important. So, we’re keen to ensure that our consumers get the very best selection of cases and shells for their favorite smartphone.

To make this happen we have created a new partnership program with case and accessory manufacturers. The market leading brands that have joined us so far are: CaseMate, AGF, Incipio, Krusell, Dicota, Copter, Muvit, Roxfit, Orbyx and Shinnorie.

Our new friends will announce exciting and stylish products for Xperia smartphones from mid-May.

We hope you’re looking forward to enjoying them as much as we are and we’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below!

Are you interested in rocking a cradle? A Sony Tablet™ S Cradle that is? Our friends from the Sony Developer team are looking for developers interested in nurturing innovative apps that work with the Sony Tablet™ S Cradle. Submit your app and you can win a Sony prize pack that includes a $1000 Sony Gift Card, Sony Tablet™ S, and Sony Tablet™ S Cradle. On top of that, Sony will promote the winning apps through their app recommendation site – Select App. Get the exciting details on the Cradle App Developer Contest page!

Do you have a brilliant app idea for the Sony SmartWatch? If so, your innovation could earn you a SmartWatch of your own. That’s right, we’re giving qualified developers their very own SmartWatch, Sony’s micro display for Android smartphones, which gives users wireless and discreet access to calls, message and apps. And if you upload your app to Google Play before June 26, you will have the chance to be promoted in Sony’s online marketing channels.

Get all the details after the jump!

Sony SmartWatch range of colours.

Develop a SmartWatch app extension – earn a FREE SmartWatch, FREE headset, FREE app promotion

Have you started developing an app for the Sony SmartWatch, our smart micro display accessory for Android smartphones? Or maybe you’ve got a cool idea in mind? Whatever your inspiration may be, we’re now kicking off a campaign in search of great SmartWatch app innovations, and in return, we’re ready to give you your own SmartWatch if you’re a qualified developer.

But the story doesn’t end there. If you create and upload your SmartWatch app extension to Google Play before June 26 2012, we will show our gratitude to the most useful (in our mind) Smart Watch app extensions from developers, by handing out a large number of Smart Wireless Headset pros.

And if you’ve created a really cool or useful app, we might ask for your app to be promoted in Sony’s online marketing channels, like the Sony Mobile Facebook page (with close to 7 million fans), as well as getting a slot in the Recommender app, installed on more than 10 million Sony Xperia™ smartphones. If we think your app extension has what it takes, we will contact you for further discussions.

Step 1 – coming up with an idea and applying for a SmartWatch
So if you’re an Android developer interested in creating a SmartWatch app extension, start with the following steps:

1. Come up with a solid idea for a SmartWatch app extension. Feel free to check out the Smart Extension SDK for reference.
2. Apply for a free SmartWatch using this form.

To get a SmartWatch, you must be an Android developer with some experience, and we want you to have a solid idea for what you want to develop. Please provide your name, email and a shipping address so that we can get in contact with you and send you the device if you’re selected. This initiative is open for applications globally, but we prioritise app extensions in English.

Step 2 – develop, upload and notify us about your SmartWatch app extension
To continue on your SmartWatch app extension project, and to apply for a headset and potential promotion in Sony online marketing channels, please follow these steps:

1. Develop a useful SmartWatch app extension using the Smart Extension SDK.
2. Submit it to Google Play according the guidelines in the Smart Extension SDK.
3. Apply for a free headset and promotion in Sony online marketing channels by notifying us. Just enter some short information about your app extension and shipping details in this form no later than June 26 2012.

We will go through all app extensions submitted and get in contact with all those getting a headset, as well as those who we want to promote.

Apply directly at AnDevCon or Google I/O

Now if you’re planning to attend either AnDevCon or later Google I/O, you’ll be able to apply and get a SmartWatch straight away! Just come up and talk to us in the booth, and we’ll explain all the details. AnDevCon III is happening from the 14^th of 17^th of May at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California. You can find us in booth #406. If you’re going to AnDevCon, remember not to miss our SmartWatch developer session on Wednesday, May 16^th at 3:30 PM where you’ll learn how to develop your own SmartWatch app extensions to create new, innovative use cases and get better visibility. Find out more about this, including a discount code, in our AnDevCon III blog post.

So who’s up for the challenge?

More information

• Download and learn how to develop apps using the Smart Extension SDK.
• Check the Smart Extension SDK blog post and video.
• Read the SmartWatch Development 101 session abstract on our Developer World Event Calendar.
• Register now for AnDevCon III.
• Get the technical specs for SmartWatch.
• Stay connected with us and all our latest AnDevCon news through Twitter (@SonyXperiaDev).

AnDevCon III is just around the corner, and that means a lot of Android developers are ramping up to go to San Francisco and dive into the latest Android developer and technology discussions. The Sony Developer World team will also be there, and we have some goodies in stock for you – all our latest products on showcase, an inspiring and useful dev session and the chance for developers interested in creating app extensions to get a SmartWatch for free! Read on for more details on the event.

AnDevCon is all about Android developers
AnDevCon III is happening from the 14^th of 17^th of May at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California. The event is one of the most influential Android conferences in the world. As a major sponsor, we’ll have our own booth (#406) where you can try out our latest smartphones and Smart Extras, including the new Sony SmartWatch.

Don’t miss the Sony SmartWatch developer session
If you come visit us at the booth, you’ll also have an opportunity to chat with Sony business managers and developer engineers. Most importantly, we’re hosting a developer session on Wednesday, May 16^th at 3:30 PM where Magus Helgstrand from the Sony Mobile Companion Products team will teach you how to develop your own SmartWatch app extensions. By doing so, you can create new, innovative use cases and get better visibility by getting exposed in the SmartWatch ecosystem. For more information on this session, and to get some hands on demonstrations of other new Sony products, come to booth #406.

Apply to get SmartWatch
Starting shortly, we will also setup a SmartWatch developer incentive, where you can apply to get a SmartWatch for free if you are planning to develop an app extension for SmartWatch. If you notify us about your app extension and once you’ve uploaded it to Google Play, we will send you a complimentary headset (if you’ve created a substantial app extension). The most interesting new app extensions will also have the chance to get promoted in Sony’s online marketing channels!

More information about this incentive will be published shortly on this site. But the best thing is, that if you’re attending AnDevCon, you can come talk to us at the booth and apply to get a SmartWatch straight away!

Get a discount on your conference pass
It’s not too late to register for AnDevCon. As a compliment, you can use the discount code SONY on the AnDevCon registration page and you’ll save $200 US off the full conference pass!

So will you be going to AnDevCon this year? What are you most looking forward to?

More information

• Read the SmartWatch Development 101 session abstract on our Developer World Event Calendar.
• Learn more and register for AnDevCon III.
• Get the technical specs for SmartWatch.
• Learn how to develop apps using the Smart Extension SDK.
• Stay connected with us and all our latest AnDevCon news through Twitter (@SonyXperiaDev).

Earlier today the Xperia™ GX and Xperia™ SX was announced for the Japanese market, making them Sony’s first LTE phones in Japan. Xperia™ GX features a 4.6” Reality Display for a superior viewing experience, and a 13 MP camera that lets you take great photos. Xperia™ SX is the world’s lightest LTE phone, weighing in on only 95 grams.

Read more about Xperia™ GX and Xperia™ SX after the jump.

Key features of Xperia™ GX

• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast performance.
• 16 GB internal flash storage.
• 4.6” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine.
• 13 MP camera resolution with Sony Exmor R for mobile.
• HD video recording.
• Will be launched with Google™ Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Key features of Xperia™ SX

• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast performance.
• 8 GB internal flash storage.
• 3.7” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine.
• 8 MP camera resolution with Sony Exmor R for mobile.
• HD video recording.
• Infrared port data exchange.
• Mobile wallet.
• Mobile TV.
• Launched with Google™ Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Xperia™ GX and Xperia™ SX will be available to the Japanese market from summer 2012. The available colours are black and white. For more information, check out the official Xperia GX and Xperia SX press release.

As part of ongoing contributions to the open source community, we’re today releasing two extensions for the Sony SmartWatch as open source. The first one is an extension to the Music player, which makes it possible to control the music player in your phone from SmartWatch. The second extension is called 8 Game, a puzzle game that can be played on the SmartWatch. With our Smart Extension SDK, you can use these apps as a base for creating your own music player extension or game for SmartWatch. This is an excellent opportunity to get an innovative edge on your competition, and to get better visibility as your app will be easy to find for all SmartWatch users.

Continue reading for downloads, details on the extensions and instructions how to use them!

Music player extension running on SmartWatch. When integrated with a music player, it shows info about track and artist.

Extend your music player to SmartWatch with the Music extension
The Music extension is used to control music playback on the phone from the SmartWatch accessory. It shows the track currently being played and you can start or pause playback, go to next track, go to previous track and control the volume. The open source version of the Music extension works with the Android vanilla Music player or by emulating media button key events.

The Music extension is designed to make it easy to integrate your own music player. In the Music extension, each supported player is interfaced through the PlaybackService interface. The Music extension already includes the GenericPlaybackService for the Android vanilla Music player, and the MediaButtonPlaybackService that sends MediaButtonIntents to the player registered in the Android AudioManager. To make an extension for your own music player you must implement another instance of the PlaybackService interface that knows how to control your own music player. This new class should then be added to the MediaPlayerAdapter and MusicRemotePreference in a similar way as the existing services. For more details on how to add support for your music player, see the SmartWatch extensions open source code.

Screenshot showing 8 Game on the Sony SmartWatch. The user can choose to play the games with numbered tiles or use an image from the phone.

Develop your own game based on the 8 Game extension
The 8 Game extension is a simple puzzle game for SmartWatch. The purpose of the game is to reorder the tiles on the screen until you see the full image. You can either use an image on the phone, or use tiles with numbers. To move a tile, you press it, or swipe it in the direction you want to move it. Once the tiles are in the correct order, you can choose to share the results by e-mail, SMS text message or through a social media app. If you long press during the game, it will bring up a menu where you can start a new game.

How to download and import projects into Eclipse
To use the Music player and 8 Game extensions, you need to download our Smart Extension SDK. Both these extensions are built using the Smart Extension API, and the helper classes from the Smart Extension Utils, which are part of the Smart Extension SDK. The Smart Extension API and the Smart Extension Utils are two separate Android library projects that must be imported into Eclipse to be able to build the extensions.

How to import the Smart Extension SDK into Eclipse:

1. Download and extract the Smart Extension SDK.
2. In Eclipse, click File > New > Project… > Android > Android Project > Create from the existing source and select the SmartExtensionAPI. Set the project name to SmartExtensionAPI.
3. Click File > New > Project… > Android > Android Project > Create from the existing source and select the SmartExtensionUtils. Set the project name to SmartExtensionUtils.

How to import the extensions into Eclipse:

1. Download the SmartWatch extensions.
2. Extract the extensions to the same folder as the SDK.
3. In Eclipse, click File > New > Project… > Android > Android Project > Create from the existing source and select the MusicExtension or the EightPuzzleExtension depending on which project you want to use.

Do you want to know more about your Android™ device and compare it to other users’ devices? Check out Anfish – a new app from one of our partners called AZSoft Technology Inc. In Anfish you can view info about the hardware of your smartphone, along with statistics on popular devices and most common Android versions in your area. Read more about Anfish after the jump!

Anfish is an open source project with the purpose to provide you with interesting stats related to your Android device. You can see the popularity of different Android OS versions, as well as the percentage of Android devices that are rooted. You can also see what devices and network operators are popular, and you can get stats by country or worldwide presented in neat pie charts.

In addition to the statistics data, Anfish also provides detailed information about your smartphone’s type of ROM, CPU, storage, camera and sensors among other things. Download Anfish on Google Play and let us know if you like it as much as we do!

More information

• Download Anfish on Google Play.
• Check out the Anfish open source project site.
• Visit AZSoft Technology Inc.