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Sony files trademark for “Xperia Sola” smartphone with USPTO [UPDATED]

Sony Xperia Sola

Sony Xperia Sola

Sony may have revealed what the ‘S’ stands for in its new Xperia S smartphone expected to be released in March.

On January 30, 2012, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB filed a trademark application for “Xperia Sola”. 

‘Sola’ means ‘alone’ or ‘only’ in English.

The goods and services covered in the filing (Serial Number: 85528680) include mobile phones and accessories.

In early January, Sony introduced four new smartphones at CES 2012: the Xperia Ion, the Xperia NX, the Xperia Acro HD, and of course the Xperia S, Sony’s first smartphone in the next generation series.

If the ‘Xperia Sola’ is actually a different device other than the ‘Xperia S’, Sony hasn’t made any official announcement at the time of this story. 

So, I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

[Updated March 14, 2012:. Sony has launched the Xperia Sola with ‘floating touch,’ NFC, 3.7-inch Reality Display, and Android 2.3.]

Discussion: MobileSyrup.com, tweakers.net, Gizmodo, AndroidAppTests, Phandroid, Electronista, MobiFrance, Geeky Gadgets and Xperia Blog

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Samsung files trademarks for ‘Samsung Joy’ and ‘Samsung Fresh’ smart phones

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics

With the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) now in the rear-view mirror, it’s the Mobile World Congress taking place in Barcelona in February where Samsung is expected to unveil its newest smart phones.

The company’s latest trademarks may offer some clues as to the names of the devices.

On January 13, 2012, Samsung filed two separate trademarks for the Samsung Joy (Serial Number: 85515853) and Samsung Fresh (Serial Number: 85515850) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The goods and services in both filings cover  telephones; smart phones; mobile phones; computer software for mobile phones, portable media players and handheld computers.

Samsung has yet to officially announce the Samsung Joy or Samsung Fresh. 

The Mobile World Congress is just over a month away.

Discussion: Phandroid, MobileSyrup, Electronista, Geeky gadgets, phoneArena and Ubergizmo

(Photo of Samsung announcing the GALAXY Note via Samsung.com)

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Samsung files trademark for ‘Samsung Core’ smart phones and tablets

Samsung Core

According to internet reports, Samsung may launch the Galaxy S III at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February.  As pointed out by The Next Web, the device is expected to feature new quad-core processing technology and reportedly have 3D technology.

It addition to the Galaxy S III, it appears Samsung may unveil a new line of devices in 2012 featuring quad-core processors. 

On December 27, 2011, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd filed a trademark application (Serial Number: 85504384) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the ‘Samsung Core’. 

The goods and services covered in the trademark application cover:  mobile phones, smartphones and tablet computers.

At the time of this story running, Samsung has yet to announce the Samsung Core.

Discussion: Ubergizmo, Geeky Gadgets, Mobot.net, AndroidAppTests, Engadget en español, Tecnología 21 and Gizmodo ES

(Image of Galaxy Tab via Samsung.com)

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Next Sony Ericsson smartphone may be named Xperia Ion according to trademark

Xperia Ion

Xperia Ion

The Sony Ericsson LT28at, that is described as an Xperia “super phone”, may have a name according to a recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

On December 13, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB filed a trademark for “Xperia Ion”. 

The goods and services covered under the application (Serial Number: 85493863) include nothing more than mobile phones, similar to its trademark filings for the Xperia Play and Xperia Arc.

Earlier this month a number of sites reported that Sony will likely unveil its new Xperia smartphones at CES 2012.  CES 2012 is taking place in Las Vegas, from January 10-13, 2012.  The Xperia Arc, one of the newest models in the Xperia line, was revealed at CES 2011.

Discussion: The Next Web, Phandroid, Ubergizmo, Xperia Blog, Mobile Syrup, Geeky Gadgets, Le Journal du Geek, AndroidOS.in, Mobile Bulgaria, Phone Arena and Unwired View

[Update 1 on January 9, 2012: Sony Ericsson and AT&T announced the LTE-powered Sony Xperia Ion, the first Sony-branded smartphone.]

(Image of Xperia Arc via Sony Ericsson)

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Samsung files trademark for ‘Samsung Galaxy Sleek’ smart phones and tablets

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

With the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus rumored to be released on December 8 in the United States on Verizon, it appears Samsung is already planning its next device called the ‘Samsung Galaxy Sleek’.

On November 23, Samsung filed a trademark application (Serial Number: 85480030) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the ‘Samsung Galaxy Sleek’. 

The goods and services covered in the trademark application cover:  Telephones, smart phones, mobile phones and tablet computers.

Samsung often uses the word ‘sleek’ to help describe its smooth and polished smartphones and tablets. 

So far Samsung has not made any announcement about the Galaxy Sleek.

Discussion:  The Next Web, Phandroid, SlashGear, AndroidAppTests, Geeky Gadgets, The Tech Report, LLC, uSwitch.com, Recombu, MovilZona.es, DroidDog, Android Community, Technabob, Le Journal du Geek and VR-Zone

(Photo of Galaxy Nexus at its announcement event in Soho, Hong Kong via Flickr)