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Sony Xperia Ear Launches in SA — Here’s What You Need to Know

Xperia Ear allows you to communicate and get things done by using voice interaction and simple head gestures.

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8 years ago

January 31, 2017

If you’ve ever been tempted to text and drive then you’ll love this new in-ear innovation that allows you to respond to texts and get things done without having to lift a finger. Sony Xperia Ear, an in-ear personal assistant, is designed to bring a new way of communicating, without compromising on enjoying the world around you. The easy-to-use device allows you to communicate and get things done via conversational voice interaction and simple head gestures and Sony Mobile Communications recently announced that the new in-ear smart product is now available exclusively through takealot.com.

Powered by Sony Agent Technology; an adaptive platform, Xperia Ear responds to verbal commands, so you can ask it to make a call, perform an internet search, dictate a message or navigate to a certain location. The device also provides useful information such as your schedule, weather and the latest news to keep you up-to-date on the go. The device is the ultimate in hands-free communication and will prove to be a treat for those who are always out and about for work.

“Living increasingly interconnected lives, here’s a product that enables us to stay in touch, keep organised and plan our time, hands-free,” says Julie-Anne Walsh, Chief Marketing Officer at Takealot. We are proud to be SONY’s exclusive South African retail partner for the launch of the Xperia Ear.”

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Xperia Ear reads out incoming texts, WhatsApp or Facebook messages and allows you to initiate a response with a simple nod and then reply instantly with your voice. Xperia Ear has a full day of battery life and, most importantly, doesn’t feel uncomfortable when it’s placed in your ear.

“Xperia Ear enables you to be aware of and be in touch with the world around you,” says Christian Haghofer, Sony Mobile South Africa Country Manager said. “It gives you a liberating feeling of not being tied to a smartphone and we are delighted to be teaming up with Takealot to bring this innovative product to the South African market.”

The Recommended Retail Price for Sony Xperia Ear is R2499 – click here to buy it now.

**Please note: The MenStuff team is yet to review the Sony Xperia Ear. Keep your eyes glued to MenStuff for an in-depth review soon.