Sony Ericsson releases SDK for Xperia X1 Panel Interface, panel download service in the works (updated: video)

by Thomas Ricker posted Sep 3rd 2008 at 4:25AM

We know what you're thinking -- it's Windows Mobile 6.1 fool, we've got the developers kit already. True, but not the SDK that allows developers to create custom, interactive panels for the touchscreen QWERTY's Panel Interface. Sony Ericsson claims that, "The Xperia X1 will offer the richest mobile user experience, putting the world at the fingertips of the user." In other words, the expectations have been set, developers, so you'd best get to downloading the free SDK -- you've got your work cut out for you. Sony Ericsson will offer a panel download service in the future, showcasing all the panels built by you, Google, and other partners.

The Panel Applications are meant to be simple, rich, and fully-interactive allowing quick access to your data -- eMail, calendar, multimedia, games, IM... you name it. But don't take our word for it, SE explains the new panel ecosystem in the video posted after the break.

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Filed under: Handsets, Multimedia, Sony Ericsson

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Randy @ Sep 3rd 2008 6:19AM

It's unfortunate that WM doesn't offer an experience that is "Rich Enough" that SE has basically put a shell on top of it.

Am I the only one who thinks that this phone should be running Android or S60?

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Agaas @ Sep 3rd 2008 8:32AM

Yes, you are

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Hon @ Sep 3rd 2008 10:19AM

nope, you're not. i'm never buying a windows mobile device again

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Anthony @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:39PM

I agree Ron. This should be running android.

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rudy @ Sep 3rd 2008 10:13AM

apple has one thing over windows and all these other companies and that is uniformity. these companies won't do well because Windows want to sell apps and now so does SE.

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mphayvanh @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:44PM

Wha dah ..? Advantage of uniformity and who wants to charge for apps? First of all, the panel interface is more of a task switcher to me but if SE wants to extend the capabilities of the Today Screen of WinMo than I'm all for it. Personally, I don't like it. But that's the beauty of it. Uniformity will get you boring rows of icons on your iPhoney screen. If you're @nal retentive and like that kind of stuff, then I'm all for it too. Sometimes I prefer Touchflo 3d, Touchwiz, Wisbar, or even Mobile Shell if and when I feel like it.

And who doesn't charge for apps?! APPLE? C'mon, get off your knees and smell the coffee instead of Steve Jobs arse. Everyone charges.

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