Sony Mobile today announced the Xperia VL Android smartphone, set for launch before year's end in Japan on KDDI. The Xperia VL is a variant of the Xperia V and it sports the Xperia arc design with LTE support. The phone will come in Blue, white and pink. Here's more info on this Android smartphone from Sony:

Xperia VL key specs:

-4.3 HD Reality Display screen, powered by Mobile Bravia Engine 2
-13 MP fast-capture camera with new shooting modes; Superior Auto feature, enabling low-light snapping and
-Picture Effect that lets you preview snaps using different effects
-High levels of dust and water resistance
-Sony's signature tune-tech, including ClearAudio+ mode that lets you effortlessly enjoy audio quality
-Sony's media applications (WALKMAN application, Album application and Movies application)
-Ships running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
-Xperia VL is NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled - allowing you to instantly enjoy photos and music on other devices through One-touch function.

For more info visit www.sony.com

Check out our Xperia smartphone reviews at:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/Sony-Ericsson-phone-reviews.htm

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