Tackling the fine bits of tech news breaking cover this afternoon, its your US Update. We kicked the afternoon off with an update to Google Music Beta, revealed two new Sony Ericsson Android smartphones and then wrapped up with the new Android TV step top box, coming to a TV near you. Here’s what you may have missed.
The first wave of invites to Google Music Beta have been dispersed. Users have been shooting us emails and we’d be lying if we didn’t say we were a bit jealous. Whether you’re using an Android smartphone, tablet or web browser, taking your library to the cloud is shaping up to be the future of music. Using the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer or Iconia A500 tablet? We’ve got some good news. Acer has confirmed the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update is headed your way in the coming weeks. Expect a roll out as soon as June 1st.
The first images of the upcoming Sony Ericsson ST18i and CK15i smartphones have surfaced. Details on the devices are a bit sparse at the moment, but we’ve got you covered with the essential tidbits. Microsoft has confirmed a select number of Xbox 360 owners will be unable to update to the new firmware (Spring Update). On the plus side, Microsoft is offering to replace the consoles free of charge with its new Slim model.
Last in this afternoon is spanking new device, the Android TV set top box. The box, powered by Android 2.2 Froyo, sit atop your HDTV and delivers the complete Google smartphone experience. Run apps at will, browse Internet TV, SMS or IM from the comfort of your couch. That wraps up the latest and greatest in this crazy little world we call tech. As always I’m Nick Marshall and I’ll see you again tomorrow.
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