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Sony has already announced Android 4.4 KitKat update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z flagship phones, which was already under development and the new firmware would be available in May or June. Now, we have a confirmation that the update is scheduled to roll out for the above mentioned devices, starting in May. The updated product page of Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z reveal that the upcoming update will start rolling in a month's time. However, there is no timeline provided, but we expect the new firmware to reach consumers by the end of May. Here's the official change log of the upcoming Android KitKat update: Google’s Android 4.4; KitKat as standard – bringing performance & UI optimisation… We’ve added our tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings… now more intuitive and customisable (and pretty easy on the eye)… cleaned up to ensure you only get the notifications you really need If you’ve got a Sony PlayStation 4, yo...

Sony has released it's latest new flagship Xperia Z2 in the MWC , which is the previously rumored and repeatedly leaked as " Sirius D6503 ", almost no change in the hardware configuration, following up a detailed understanding of some. new Xperia Z2 smartphone with noise-canceling technology and ultra- high-definition video recording . [caption id="attachment_3409" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Sony xperia z2[/caption] Noise cancellation works with an in-ear headset sold separately, while the Z2's built-in camera can capture video in so-called 4K resolution, an emerging standard that offers four times the details as current high-definition video. "With Xperia Z2 we have taken our premium Z series to the next level, delivering unique experiences that only Sony can offer," Kunimasa Suzuki, Sony Mobile's president and CEO, said in a statement. Sony released the Xperia Z2 with 5.2 inch screen Sony Xperia Z2 equipped with a ...

Sony has launched the compact edition of the Xperia Z1 in India for a price of Rs 36,990. The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is listed on Sony's official website and will be available to purchase from major online and physical retail stores across the country. The phone was originally announced at CES 2014 in January, as a miniature flagship edition of the Sony Xperia Z1. Unlike other mini-flagships from brands like Samsung and HTC , the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact doesn’t compromise on specifications. The phone offers the similar top-end features of its bigger sibling, including a 4.3-inch Triluminos HD display, 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM. The Xperia Z1 Compact sports a 20.7MP Exmor RS camera with BIONZ processing engine and LED flash, similar to the Xperia Z1. It also comes with a 2MP front shooter for video calling. Connectivity features include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The phone runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and comes with IP55/IP58 certific...

Sony Xperia G has appeared in another image leak now, this time allowing us to see a bit more of its rear. To be clear,  its side has even been leaked in a picture in which its shown underneath an Xperia Z1 for whatever reason. So once again, that’s said to be the Xperia G under the Z1 in the image below. Judging from its size, the G should have a screen size between 4.3 and 4.7 inches diagonally.. So the Xperia G - assuming that this is its real name - has a camera (with LED flash) positioned in the middle of its back case. Sony Xperia G leaked, 4.8-inch display and not waterproof According to @ViziLeaks, the Xperia G is part of a new D-series from Sony. Reportedly, the handset features a 4.8 inch display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal memory. The rear camera should be an 8MP one. Unlike Sony’s latest high-end smartphones, the Xperia G doesn’t seem to be waterproof. Sony Xperia G might  be the Sony D5103 that we saw in a benchmark test yesterday. If that is true, it w...

Sony Xperia G is the upcoming rumored smartphone, which we got treated to a first look photo of the upcoming device made arounds on Twitter. This time around, the image comes with alleged specs for the mid-range smartphone. Sony Xperia G Specifications According to the source of the leaked images, the Sony Xperia G will feature LTE connectivity, 4.8” display of unknown resolution (720p is likely), 8MP camera, 8GB of built-in memory (microSD card slot was clearly visible in the first leak), and a gig of RAM. The handset is tipped to come with no IP rating. There is no word on the chipset of the upcoming device. The Sony Xperia G will likely break cover during MWC at the end of this month in Barcelona. We will be there live, so will keep an eye out for the device. #Sony pumping out devices here is the latest...D-Series LTE 4.8" 8GB 8MP 1GB RAM No IP rating #Xperia #XperiaG pic.twitter.com/gxbsK3t4Li — ViziLeaks (@vizileaks) February 14, 2014  

Finally Sony has started to rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Xperia SP flagship phone, t he update is currently only available in Malaysia and Australia, and you have to use Sony’s PC Companion desktop software to download and install it to your phone. This may obviously change in the near future, when the update should also start rolling out over-the-air. It’s also expected to reach more territories, but when exactly is anyone’s guess. It’s unclear when it will reach your particular device. Oh, and if you bought your Xperia SP unlocked and SIM-free you have the chance of getting the update quicker than those who purchased theirs from a carrier. Now the Android 4.3 firmware has begun its journey and has a build number of 12.1.A.0.266 and at the time of writing is hitting owners of the Sony Xperia SP in Australia. Of course like any Android update it will be rolled out in a staggered fashion and will take a while to hit all users that have the device. If you are i...

Mugen Power has released its newly Sony Xperia Z1 case with the catchy name CC-C6903 combines shock resistance and a 3,000 mAh external battery that can be used to top up your juice pack. [caption id="attachment_2990" align="aligncenter" width="377"] Mugen Power Case for Sony Xperia Z1[/caption] Mugen Power Case for Sony Xperia Z1 The original battery inside the smartphone has 3000 mAh of power, so the battery case will double the runtime of the smartphone. the short runtime is one of the big complaints with the Z1. The Mugen battery case has 3.7V of power and uses a lithium polymer battery. The battery case snaps onto the back of the Z1 smartphone and doesn't change the looks of the device too much. The battery also has four LED lights on the back that show the charge state of the internal battery. The case will start shipping on February 22 and costs $89.50. If you make an order for over $150 you also get free worldwide shipping (although import t...

Today, Sony announced a long list of upcoming move to stop the official list of device software updates, most of the list of phone is a year and a half to two years before the listing. Most of this time is almost the life cycle of Android phones, but still a bit short. These models include: Xperia arc S, Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia ion, Xperia acro S, Xperia go, Xperia P, Xperia J, Xperia miro, Xperia sola, Xperia tipo and Xperia U. There is no doubt, after seeing this article must be quite a few readers were disappointed, but we can think: after all, Sony is to put his energy into new models of software updates to go, but the user does not notice the old model then updated so that everyone is better than waiting in vain strong point. How do you feel about Android software support, should manufacturers be expected to continually push out updates for old handsets ?

Sony Wi-Fi-only Xperia Z Ultra have earlier surfaced after the device made an appearance in AnTuTu benchmark listings and the FCC. Carrying the model number SGP412, the Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi has also got its manual leaked. and now the compact tablet will hit the shelves of japan  this Friday, on January 24. The ultra-thin slate is priced at ¥52,000 (about $499). Alongside it, Sony launched an LTE version of the Xperia Z Ultra for the local carrier KDDI. The Wi-Fi Sony Xperia Z Ultra shares the same specs as its cellular brother. It features a 6.4″ 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoCwith Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and 8 MP camera , 6.4” 1080p Triluminos display, and 8MP camera, all tucked into a 6.5mm thin IP58 certified body. Below the glass back, there’s a 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery – 50mAh less powerful than the one in the 3G Xperia Z Ultra. International pricing and availability of the Wi-Fi-only Sony Xperia Z Ultra are yet to be revealed. [source :  Sony J...

The upcoming official release of the reason, a variety of information about the Sony Xperia Z2 (D6503) recently described as intensive exposure. After it leaked more than suspected spy images yesterday, The Xperiablog also announced the handset's system configuration screenshots, and for the first time confirmed the Sony Xperia Z2 part of the configuration information. In addition, well-known foreign forum XDA-developers of the system to synchronize multiple screenshots leaked, then confirmed that the handset have been equipped with the latest Android4.4KitKat system. The  Xperiablog system leaked screenshot much, but what is involved but attractive. First, the leaked screenshot shows the hardware configuration of the Sony Xperia Z2 (D6503) are equipped with 5.2-inch screen actually 4.86 inches, which is due to the screen area occupied by the virtual key reason; Secondly, the screen supports a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and the display of 1776 × 1080 pixels is the same as...

Sony has already announced at CES 2014 the Xperia Z1S and Xperia Z1 Compact. now, Images of a new Sony device referred to as the "D6503" have been posted to the xda-developers forums by user iRimas. While it carries an OmniBalance design similar to the Xperia Z1, this new D6503 has a few notable differences. Those include slightly smaller side bezels, a lanyard hole that's switched sides from the Z1 and a bottom speaker that takes the form of three small holes rather than one large mesh cutout. The iRimas doesn't reveal anything specs wise than claiming that it's packing a 5.2-inch display, which is slightly larger than the 5-incher found on the Z1 and could explain the slightly smaller side bezels. The screen is also said to be "much better" than the Z1's. The D6503 is also reportedly packing a 20.7-megapixel camera, Android 4.3 and a body that's thinner than its Z1 sibling. Sony is undoubtedly working on a successor to its Xperia Z1 flagship, a...

In 2013, Sony introduced the Xperia Z1 flagship model, in addition to high-end hardware configuration, but also a collection of Walkman Sony G lens and other services and exclusive features, plus the usual waterproof and dust-proof function, Android phones in a public is still very brisk. In 2014, in addition to the CES 2014 released Xperia Z1 compact, subsequent flagship news Z2 is also cause for concern. According to analysts and industry experts evleaks broke the news that Sony is likely to launch Xperia Z2 held on February MWC . Screen: 5.2 inches 2K resolution According to techradar news that Sony Xperia Z2 may carry 5.2 inches screen resolution is also increased to 2560 * 1440 pixels, pixel density reached 506ppi. According to 2014 trends in terms of smart phones, 2K screen is obviously an essential element of the flagship, it is believed that the LCD panel with independent R & D and production capacity of Sony, it will not disappoint us. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 i...

If you want to have a giant screen tablet phone, then Sony recently released Xperia T2 Ultra is perhaps worth considering object. Recently, the Russian site mobile-review this Sony released photos and specification of this upcoming sony flagship phone. The debut of the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra albeit a positioning end models, but in addition has a 7.6mm slim, it is also a breakthrough border design, the ultra-narrow frame design provides 2.5mm of Sony is not only a change in the past lack of mobile phones, but also makes the phone screen proportion reached 73.6%, which means that in the case with a large screen, the phone's volume size can be well controlled, and will not too much of huge and bloated. As Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is another feature of this machine comes with 6.0 inches touch screen, while supporting a resolution of 720p, but it uses IPS material, improving the previous Sony phone screen viewing angle is poor situation, and also provides TRILUMINOS for Mobile-primary colo...

Recent headlines in major science and technology are Samsung's the next generation flagship Galaxy S5 , and the Sony companies ignore this kind of thing does not seem to be interested. According to the latest news shows, in the MWC Mobile World Congress held in February, the official Sony will be officially released next-generation flagship Android phone Xperia Z2. The code-named "Sirius" leak of the new smartphone was first broke by the famous @ evleaks, and named the Xperia Z2 will be very simple and clear rules for the continuation Xperia Z1 is very easy to remember. Maybe some people still remember, not too long ago about the Xperia Z2 there is another way of saying said it will be named "Avatar", but now, according to a reliable source from the Android SAS internal representation, in addition to the names already confirmed for the Xperia basically outside Z2, in the configuration of this model is also called "top with." Many media are on the final...

While Sony and Microsoft compete in the highly competitive field of home console, but this did not prevent the two sides to cooperate in other areas. Sony Mobile head of the European Division, Pierre Perron recently in an interview, said the company is currently active in the research and development efforts and plans to launch its own Windows Phone smart phone. Ever since Microsoft announced the acquisition of Nokia after the company's equipment and services for other companies to become more open attitude. And if Sony can successfully cooperate with the launch of Microsoft's Windows Phone smart phone, then it has no intention to run Windows Phone ecosystem Sony and both are very good news. Pierre Perron said that the current growth momentum despite Sony's well on the Android platform, but in general, since Google's open policy pursued has led this market has become very crowded, so if we can expand the Windows Phone market, then, So for Sony mobile business is a very ...

Sony has announced it's latest wearable Core Smartband, which is certainly made for the  Measurement of certain specific tasks like the amount of time you spend sleeping, the amount of time you spend walking around, exercising, text messaging, browsing the web, or talking on the phone? The Core Smartband is a “life-tracking” device, the Sony Core connects with your smartphone via Bluetooth (no word yet on whether or not this will exclusively work with Sony devices) and tracks every aspect of your life: from workout routines to social interactions, the Core presents the data in a grid to show you how much time you spend on each activity you partake in. The core Smartband has auto reconnect smart function, if for some reason your phone and Core are disconnected,the Core continues to record the data and will transfer the metrics to your handset once the connection has been re-established. Unfortunately not that much additional data has been given on the Core. Sony’s CEO, Kuni Suzuki s...

Remember the Sony creative lens camera QX100 and QX10 it? Although these two lens camera are available through special bracket with any incidental or an Android model iPhone pairing, but apparently a special protective shell makes these two lens camera more convenient to use. And after the launch of a dedicated camera lens protective shell for its two flagship models of old and new Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 design, Sony also recently released a giant screen phone Xperia Z Ultra special protective shell. The protective shell is priced at 238 Hong Kong dollars, and a choice of two colors to black and white with black or platinum QX100/QX10. By pairing these two lenses and cameras, mobile phones will be able to take a maximum 18.2 million pixels, or 20.2 million pixel photos, image quality which is currently almost QX100 card king RX100 Mark II is consistent with the market. However, in addition to Hong Kong, Sony has not yet announced this Xperia Z Ultra will be listed in the special protec...

Sony will launch a new smartphone in January 2014 , code namaed 'Sirius', which will be the next flagship model of Sony, with a 5.2 inches touch screen and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. For this rumored release Sirius, the Japanese site does not introduce more, just to disclose the handset will be equipped with 5.2 inches touch screen and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800, a specific release date is next year in January. Prior to this, the aircraft carrier NTT DoCoMo's customized version of the SO-03F has been certified by the relevant authorities in Japan, and the display will support LTE / W-CDMA / GSM networks, Bluetooth 4.0 technology and Wi-Fi (IEEE802. 11 A / B / G / N / AC wireless LAN capabilities. However, it is unclear whether the aircraft will be upgraded to a touch screen resolution 2K specification, but reportedly will adopt a narrow border design and technology for the display and adding Trilumimos JDI's W-OLED display materials. Equipped with 3GB of ...

Sony's Xperia M smartphone can be now ported with an unofficial CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4 KitKat, which has been made available on XDA Developers. but do remember that the ROM is still under improvement. It's a good news for every xperia M users as,the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-running Sony Xperia M might never get an official KitKat ROM. the CyanogenMod 11 for Xperia M is still in development. The features that are not available just yet are GPS, NFC, auto-brightness setting, the notification LED and listening music through headphones, so it’s obviously not suitable for a daily driver. Only try this if you are an experienced in custom ROM patching or a developer other wise, it might turn out to be a big mess if do something wrong, and remember it will void your warranty if it's newly purchased.  here is the full change log of this new custom ROM. What's working: RIL (Calls, SMS, Mobile Data) Display Camera (photos, camcorder & panorama) Audio and vid...

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Kitkat updated now rolling out : The Sony phablet Xperia Z Ultra came pre-loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat, is now start receiving the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. Sized at around 448MB, Andrid 4.4.2 update brings several improvements and bug fixes to Sony Xperia Z Ultra, including fixes for security settings bug, app uninstall bug which restricted uninstalling of applications installed from Google Play Store and other random issues with Google Now commands. Sony Xperia Z Ultra packs a 6.4-inch display with 1080p resolution, a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2GHz with 2GB of RAM. The phablet brings 16GB storage on board with an option to expand it via memory card slot. Other features include 8MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, 3,050 mAh battery, water-resistant with IP58 certification and runs Android 4.4 KitKat pre-installed. The latest Android 4.4.2 update is currently rolling out and should reach your device in the coming days. If not, ...