Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update for Xperia coming

Sony Ericsson has announced that their 2011 Xperia range will be upgraded to Android Gingerbread platform version 2.3.4 from October 2011. Consumers with 2011 Xperia smartphones will benefit from improvements to Sony Ericsson’s unique Facebook inside Xperia offering and 3D camera functionality from Sony. The Xperia firmware update also allows consumers to enjoy the full benefits of the Android Gingerbread platform including Google Talk with Video Chat.

The Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread firmware upgrade will be available in select markets through a phased roll out starting from October 2011. Xperia owners will receive a notification instructing them to instantaneously download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternatively, they will have the option to connect to a computer and download it via PC companion.