Sony Charges Into Smartphone Scene With Xperia Ion

Sony has launched its first Xperia smartphone since buying out Ericsson in February. The Xperia Ion is a 4G LTE device that will be available from AT&T June 24 for $100 with a two-year agreement. The Ion has a 4.6-inch 1080p HD Reality Display powered by Sony's Mobile Bravia Engine and can be hooked up to a TV set or a Sony SmartWatch. It can also download music and movies from the Sony Entertainment Network, and it's PlayStation certified. "It's about time," said Ramon Llamas, a senior research analyst at IDC.

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