Sony Ericsson: Future Xperia Devices May Not Use Windows Mobile

Today, a Sony Ericsson executive commented that devices released under the Xperia brand in the future may not run the Windows Mobile platform. The Xperia X1, Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile smartphone, is set to launch in Europe later this month. Magnus Andersson, product manager for the X1, said that the Xperia brand is "not married" to any one technical platform. Sony Ericsson has mentioned that it plans to offer a range of devices under the Xperia brand, with the X1 launching first. Andersson did not say what other platforms Sony Ericsson would consider for Xperia.