Sony Ericsson Rachael UI video leaks out, Kiki comes for the ride

by Nilay Patel posted Jul 8th 2009 at 12:03PM

We've been on pins and needles waiting for more info about the Snapdragon-powered Sony Ericsson Rachael ever since we spotted those early images over the weekend, and while the latest pics are still just potentially fan-made renders, it's the accompanying UI video that we're freaking out over today. Just like HTC's layered the Sense UI over Android on the Hero, the Rachael looks to have a polished custom Sony Ericsson interface over its Android build, and we're definitely digging the vibe -- especially the unified messaging interface that displays Facebook, Twitter, email, SMS, and calls all from one screen. It's pretty slick stuff -- let's just hope it's real, and shipping soon. There's also a couple more renders of the funky rear-display Kiki featurephone, but until we figure how SE intends for humans to actually use it, we're focused on Rachael. Renders and video after the break.

Read - Rachael and Kiki pics
Read - Rachael UI video

Filed under: Handsets, Sony Ericsson

Tags: android, breaking news, BreakingNews, kiki, rachael, sony ericsson, SonyEricsson, video

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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shaitien @ Jul 8th 2009 12:31PM

Looks pretty cool. Now let's see if either this phone or the HTC Hero make over to T-Mobile USA.

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Icello @ Jul 8th 2009 2:45PM

Yeah. Tis always the question. But seriously, I would buy either one if they were on TMo USA.
WTF is that nutso other thing?

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matt enlow @ Jul 8th 2009 1:02PM

THX FOR GETTING THIS UP GUYS!

..hopefully a full port to the x1 is possible... although if it's multi touch... it won't be...

YAY! SEX RACHALE! ur hott!

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larry Friedman @ Jul 8th 2009 1:25PM

pffft. iPhone copy.

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mphayvanh @ Jul 8th 2009 1:45PM

@ larry Android is coming up! Love the unified apps. I'm locked for 2 years with my iPhone but if it comes State side, I'm on it. Nothing beats apps running in parallel. Push notification with the iPhone doesn't cut it. I hate the fact that I can't answer my SMS without closing my current app. There is jailbreaking and getting iRealSMS but I need other stuff to do the same. The hardware beats the IP for sure but the software is slowly coming up!!

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matt enlow @ Jul 8th 2009 1:52PM

anyone else notice the XPERIA logo on the back of the "kiki" device...

certainly raised my brow..

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Harold @ Jul 8th 2009 3:24PM

Oh wow, you're right, that is pretty wild. Good call because those pics are tiny. I wonder if that means the Kiki will be WinMo or Android?

Anyway, the Rachael looks amazing. Great looks and the rumored hardware is just amazing. Can't wait!

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Ineptitude @ Jul 8th 2009 3:12PM

Rachael = WANT! Very Much Want. I don't care about the price tag. Android on high end hardware! How long before it hits though?

Kiki = fail. No more Sony proprietary connector. Listen Sony: we hate that connector. It was the only thing keeping my w810i from being perfect. I still use that phone but can no longer listen to music on it due to that connector. Make it go away!

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aoi tsuki @ Jul 8th 2009 3:40PM

The integrated messaging portions with the 2D sliding looked good -- the contacts stack with annoying Compiz-Fusion-esque effects did not. Nifty the first couple of times, but hey, can i just get to my contacts? If it's being used to hide data loading or whatever that's more understandable, but still annoying.

Also, am i alone in thinking this looks very similar to Longhorn, the codename for Vista?

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