The W760a features an accelerometer that gives customers the ability to interact with the device for enhanced music and gaming, said AT&T.
According to the company, the integrated accelerometer allows customers to shake or tilt the W760a to fast-forward to the next song or to simulate motion while playing video games.

The W760a’s features inlcude mobile e-mail, instant messenger, full HTML web browsing, a 3.2 megapixel camera and AT&T Navigator for turn-by-turn directions and mapping functions. It also integrates the walkman music player with AT&T mobile music applications, including Napster mobile, eMusic mobile, music iD and XM radio.

Najmi Jarwala, president of Sony Ericsson North America, said: With the availability of the W760a Walkman phone, US consumers now have a full range of Walkman devices to choose from that fit their budget, their style and meet their desire for mobile phones that provide a robust entertainment experience.

AT&T recently announced that its iPhone 3G customers can set up accounts online before going to the store to activate and complete the purchase, reducing in-store wait times. And new customers can perform a pre-qualifying credit check and ensure eligibility to port an existing phone number to AT&T in advance by visiting the company’s website. Existing AT&T customers can also determine eligibility to add a new line for iPhone.