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Sony announces Xperia Ion smartphone

Sony has announced its latest smartphone as the Xperia Ion, which boasts a 12 megapixel camera and a generous 4.6 inch display.

The device sees Sony drop Ericsson from its smartphone range to go it alone and makes use of technology found in other areas of Sony's business.

The Bravia engine, for example,m comes from the Bravia line of HDTVs and enables the smartphone to render colours on its display in a life-like fashion. Indeed, reviewers have already noted the bright and sharp images on the screen.

But in addition to the camera and the quality of the screen, the Ion looks set to attract attention with its dock compatibility, allowing users to view data stored on the device on a larger screen of their choice.

Furthermore, the Xperia Ion is Playstation-certified. This means that consumers will be able to download and play classic Playstation and Playstation Portable games on their phone.

In a final move to help the phone standout, Sony is shipping NFC-enabled 'smart tags'. These can be programmed with up to ten commands and, when the phone is touched to the tag, the programmed commands will automatically kick-in.