During a recent results call, Sony tipped it’s hand a bit by giving strong hints towards the development of a possible PlayStation phone or PSP phone (PlayStation Portable phone). Although not confirming nor denying this possible direction in product development, enough was said to allow those listening in to draw some pretty strong conclusions.
Sony did confirm they are working on a new hardware device that would be delivered by the Network Services group.
This is the same group that is responsible for both the PlayStation brand as well as Sony branded computers.
The company also mentioned a plan to “better incorporate” the Sony Computer Entertainment division by bringing them onto the main Sony City campus. This would allow the division to be involved at a more intimate level with planning teams for what appears to be a mystery product.
The Ericsson side of Sony Ericsson was mentioned as well in connection to both smartphone and game devices. They appear to be helping out with the development process.
On the call, Sony mentioned wanting to add cellular capability to the device line established by the PSP. This is a critical step for the electronics giant in competing with the Apple iPhone. Rumors of an Android based slide phone with PSP Go controls have started to surface lately.
Another important product that was alluded to was a tablet PC. It’s unclear at the moment if that would be released as a Sony Ericsson device or one geared toward the VAIO line. Regardless, it appears the tablet PC category Sony has been cautious about up until the release of the Apple iPad is now becoming a focus.
Source:http://www.newsi.es/sony-playstation-or-psp-phone-may-be-in-the-works-along-with-a-tablet-pc/882087/
