Foxconn in Running for Sony Ericsson Android Phone Production

Sony Ericsson is likely to out-source the production of its initial Android based smartphones to Taiwan's Foxconn Electronics, reports DigiTimes, citing a report in the Chinese language Commercial Times newspaper.

Recent news reports citing a Reuters interview had suggested that the company would wait some time before launching its first Android based phones.

"It does require a lot of evaluation, as well as a lot of testing, a lot of acceptance from a consumer viewpoint, and there is still some time to go," Chief Executive Hideki Komiyama told Reuters in an interview. "Looking ahead I think that we see this as one of the important operating systems, there is no doubt," he also added.

However, the Chinese newspaper, citing an internal document from mobile network operator, Orange indicated that the MNO is working with Sony Ericsson for an Android handset launch around Q3 of this year. Based on typical Sony Ericsson announcement to launch timelines, that would suggest a product announcement no later than the end of  June.

On the web: DigiTimes - Reuters

Posted to the site on 21st April 2009