Rumor: Sony Android-powered Walkman Coming In 2010

Nowadays Android is running wild and after we’ve witnessed the release of a bunch of Google OS running cellphones, it was netbooks’ turn to show off. Android 1.5 Cupcake has just been released for T-Mobile USA and many G1 users are very satisfied. Meanwhile Sony has just completed a successful event at E3 2009 where they unveiled the PSP Go and a motion-sensing controller for the PS3, but now they are concentrating on other stuff.

According to some reports in Japan, Sony is developing two devices based on the Android OS. Rumors say that Sony is working on an Android-powered Walkman, while the other is a Personal Navigation Device, and both will be launched next year. In Japan it is said that Sony has a “thing” for Android therefore they are looking to build a Walkman and a PND for the people so that they can taste the Android experience.

The good thing is that Sony acknowledged the fact that open-source software cuts down the costs dramatically therefore consumers will receive good products are good price. The rumors might be true as Sony Ericsson will launch an Android 2.0 Donut-based smartphone sometime this year. Well, this doesn’t prove that Sony loves Android, but maybe they are trying something new. Android was welcomed by the public so it’s definitely worth trying.