While this might sound rather important, in reality it is more about marketing than anything else.

Sony Ericsson said that the announcement showed the company was football fan focused offering “the best possible on-device experience’, using the GPS capabilities of Sony Ericsson Smartphones to enhance match days, along with a new mobile application developed in conjunction with UEFA.com specifically for the tournament.”

Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Head of Global Marketing for Sony Ericsson added: “We are delighted to be announcing today the activation of a new global marketing programme around the UEFA Champions League.

“Using the existing GPS capabilities of our Xperia Smartphones to enhance the fan experience is an exciting part of this programme. This new initiative will build on our other ongoing worldwide sponsorship campaigns.”

In other news, the Green revolution in mobile phone technology is continuing apace.

A new device will soon be available which could be described as the ultimate green a travel charger.

Manufactured by Easy Energy, the YoGen uses human kinetic energy to charge the phone. You do this by simple pulling on a T-handle.

The device itself weighs less than 100 grams and generates sufficient charge for 10 minutes talk time, depending on battery usage.

Easy Energy says that the travel charger is just that, for when you are on the go. It isn’t aimed at replacing the normal charger used at home. Nevertheless it’s a useful device.