As you read this article, Sony Ericsson has commenced the roll-out of the Android 2.1 ( Éclair ) update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, X0 Mini and the Mini Pro. This is good news for all users of these but it should be noted that the majority of all smartphones already have, or will soon have, Android 2.2 ( Froyo ) so Sony Ericsson need to catch up.

X10 users will receive a notification when the version for the UK is ready to download. However, the European update has commenced with the Nordic countries first in line.

The main benefits of the update for the Xperia X10 are : HD video recording with continuous auto-focus, 5 homescreens, a new back up and restore application and a new phonebook which automatically syncs contact pictures from Facebook etc.

The main benefits of the update for the Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro are : improved Bluetooth functionality, improved ways of handling pictures, audio, text and numbers in your messages, a new backup and restore application and automatic synchronization of your contact pictures between Facebook.

You can check out if your Android 2.1 update is available and more information at www.sonyericsson.com/update.