Android Gets a Facelift with Sony Ericsson's 'Rachel'

Sony Ericsson's rumored Android-based Xperia handset is expected to launch on Tuesday, with a brand new user interface codenamed Rachel. As we wait for the device to launch, two YouTube videos about the device have surfaced in recent weeks.

One is a promo for the new Xperia handset coming directly from Sony Ericsson (SE). The video carries the tagline "What's Next?" and shows off some carefully designed shots of the phone that don't reveal much about the handset's actual design. Another video supposedly shows off some of the features of the new Rachel UI, and looks very similar to a previous Rachel video that was leaked over the summer.

The Xperia

SE's new device is expected to be named either the Xperia X3 or X10, and will be launched on Tuesday, November 3. The new addition to SE's Xperia lineup should boast some impressive specs, including a 4-inch ...

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Ian Paul, PC World