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White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison photos – Size, Thickness, Design

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are now available in may regions of the world and recently Sony had an event in India launching both devices exclusively. We managed to capture some hands on White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Size Comparison photos where you will see the difference in contrast of white color body frame of both devices and the thickness comparison.

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are somewhat similar device when it comes to most inner hardware configurations like Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 330 GPU, same IP certifications, 20.7 MP rear camera and 2.2 MP front cam, 16 GB internal memory. Where lies the main difference is in screen size, weight, dimensions, battery power and RAM.

Let’s see hands on White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison pics where we have focused mainly on size and thickness comparison. There is a slight difference in the contrast of white color frame of both devices.

White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison

Xperia Z3 is 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm in dimension while Xperia Z3 Compact is 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm.

If you have noticed in above pic that speaker grill of Xperia Z3 is in black color while Xperia Z3 is in white color, though both having white color body frame.

Location of sensors and front camera in both devices are different.

Location of 3.5 mm headphone jack is also different in both devices.

Location of secondary microphone is different in both devices.

Xperia Z3 is 146 mm long while Xperia Z3 Compact is 127 mm long.

Xperia Z3 is 7.3 mm thin while Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.6 mm thick, you can see the difference.

Presence of LED flash in both phones are at different location.

What say guys which one you are looking to buy in India ? Xperia Z3 Compact is truly a beautiful device especially the white unit, while moving from Xperia Z2 to Xperia Z3 will not be a good idea if you ask us.

Check the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact listing on Flipkart in India to buy at discounted price of Rs 49990 and Rs 42990 respectively.

Will you buying one this time or you want to wait for Xperia Z4 series, let us know. Like the above post, drop your comments below.

Flipkart lists Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990, Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 in India

Sony India has officially launched Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India at a hefty price tag of Rs 51990 ($850) and Rs 44990 ($735) respectively. Xperia Z3 is launched in white, black and copper color while Xperia Z3 Compact is available in red, black, white and green color. Both phones are available for purchase from official Sony Xperia stores whereas online retailer Flipkart has listed it in India for pre-order.

Flipkart will start shipping Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India from 30th Spetember, so for the time being Xperia Z3 is available at a special discounted price tag of Rs 49990 and Xperia Z3 Compact at Rs 42990.

Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990

Order Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Copper Color

Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990

Order Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Green Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Red Color

We tested Xperia Z3 Compact for hands on and it surely is a wonderful device you may fall in love with.

Xperia Z3 is a nice choice if you are moving from older Xperia “Z” series handsets but if you are using Xperia Z2, do think twice before buying it.

Are you going to buy Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact in India, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Install customized Xperia Skull Theme

While browsing through dev section at XDA, this Xperia Skull theme caught our attention. Xperia Skull Theme is for rooted Xperia users running android 4.3 Jelly Bean on android 4.4 KitKat. Xperia Skull Theme presents customized home screen and lock screen wallpapers, skull shaped home button and Android L styled soft navigation keys, buttons and green as ascent color of the theme.

You also get customized Xperia Home and Google Now. You may need SuperUser Mod also to install the theme. It will not work on non rooted Xperia handsets.

Xperia Skull Theme

Download Xperia Skull Theme apk from below, install normally or try pushing in system/app folder with permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download skulltheme.apk

Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Info Eye 1.6.07 app update rolling – Recognizes Brand Logos

Xperia Z3 Underwater unboxing video – World’s first

For the first time someone has unboxed a smartphone under the water and that smartphone is Sony’s Xperia Z3. Carphone Warehouse has come up with an Xperia Z3 Underwater unboxing video where they unboxed the phone like it is being done usually but the surrounding environment was water. Xperia Z3 is IP65/68 certified device which makes it the best water resistant device ever being produced by Sony yet.

Xperia Z3’s IP65/68 characteristics helped it getting no damage under water but surely other box accessories would have been damaged obviously. In the video you can see person taking pics under water.

[ VIDEO ] Xperia Z3 Underwater Unboxing

Do not perform the similar unboxing with your device under similar conditions, it may damage your device.

It is clearly visible that Sony has done a pretty good job with the water resistant abilities of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

Enjoyed the video, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony Ninja theme 1.0.9 for AR Effect app launched

Sony Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app launched on Play Store – Create your personalized stickers!

Sony AR Fun 2.0.10 app available on Play Store

Sony Social Smart Camera add on AR Fun app which was first spotted on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact is now available on Play Store. AR Fun app let you customize your pics and videos in a funny way. It allows you to virtually put different 3D objects on the pictures captured.

Sony explains “Sony’s FACE RECOGNITION Technology and SmartAR* Engine automatically detect faces and 3D environments and decorate them with fun AR items“. You need Sony Social Smart Camera app and android 4.2+ running on your device to install the app.

AR Fun 2.0.10 app

Download AR Fun 2.0.10 app from Play Store.

If you are unable to download the app from Play Store, download the apk from below.

Download ARFun2.0.10.apk

How to use AR fun app ?

Open the AR Fun app.
From Action palette, choose any desired 3D object.
You can draw/flick anything on camera viewfinder.
Drag objects.

Download AR fun app on your device and start customizing your pics and videos. Drop your comments below if have any questions.

Thanks Ben for the update!

Install Xperia Colorful, Nature, MaxRed Theme

Various customized Xperia Themes have hit Play Store recently viz. Xperia Colorful, Nature, MaxRed Theme. Xperia Colorful Theme is a paid theme while Xperia Nature and Xperia MaxRed theme are the free ones. All the three themes are for rooted Xperia users only ( preferably with SuperUser Mod installed ones ).

You need to have Jelly Bean and KitKat android version on your device to install the themes. Download the themes from below link, no free links are being provided here.

Xperia Colorful Theme

Download the theme from below Play Store link.

Xperia Nature Theme

Xperia MaxRed Theme

Let us know if you like the themes, drop your comments below.

Sony TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app updated on Play Store

Sony has updated TrackID TV app to newer version 1.7.B.3.0 on Play Store which is major update. TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app update brings feature of saving user data in the cloud using Facebook account, earn badges dependent on what is being watched, online history, statistics on the basis of usage of app and usual bugs fixes and performance enhancement.

TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 update is 7.6 MB in size, compatible with devices running android 4.0.3+. TrackID TV app helps you getting full information about what serial you are watching on TV and many other questions regarding it.

TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app

Download the app from below mentioned Play Store link.

Download the TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0.apk manually if you are unable to download it from Play Store.

Download TrackIDTV1.7.B.3.0.apk

If you have missed, recently Sony also rolled Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app, Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app, Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app , Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app and Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update.

Drop your comments below if you face any bugs in the new TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app.

Sony Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update rolling

Sony has updated Video Unlimited app to newer version 13.1.B.0.5 which brings a noticeable change in the layout of titles list. Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 update is not seen on any of the Xperia “Z” series handsets yet. Other changelog includes option to purchase and rent videos from thousands of videos available.

Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update is available via Sony Update Center app only, look for a notification there. Size of update is 10.5 MB. Video Unlimited app works only in selected regions of the world.

Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 update

Download the Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 apk if you haven’t got it yet.

Download com.sony.snei.vu-2.apk

If you have missed, recently Sony also rolled Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app, Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app , Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app and Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update.

Let us know if you find any other noticeable change in new Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Sony India sending Xperia Z3 Launch Press Invites – Event on 25 Sept 2.15 PM at New Delhi

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are finally coming to India as Sony India has started sending press invites for the launch of their latest Xperia flagship series in India on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 2:15 p.m, New Delhi.

Mr. Kenichiro Hibi, Managing Director, Sony India, will address the press conference just like the last time he did when Xperia Z2 was launched. It is believed that for the time being only Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact will be unveiled and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Sony SmartWatch 3 will come later at the end of this year.

Xperia Z3 launch event on 25 Sept in India

Below you can see the new copy pf press invite which Sony India sent to GizmoBolt Team which says “The Time to Demand great is coming” #DemandGreat

[ UPDATE ] Timing of event has been changed to 2.15 PM now from 12.30 PM now.

Xperia Z3 Price in India is still not revealed yet, at the time of writing this article, Xperia Z2 stands at Rs 45990 i.e. $756 as mentioned on Sony India site so we are expecting Xperia Z3 to hit price tag of Rs 49990 ( Rs 50000 / $821 ) or somewhat around it. Rs 5000 / $82 price difference is expected to be there between Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact

4g LTE model of Xperia Z3 will be hitting Indian market this time.

We will be live blogging the event as it take place on 25 Sept and hands on Xperia Z3 will follow up. Drop your comments below if you have anything to ask.

[ DEAL ALERT ] DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 with 8 MP front cam available for $222 now

Are you looking for an affordable android handset, well if yes then you should take a look at DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900. It has 5″ FHD IPS display packed in a 6.9 mm thin frame powered by 1.7 GHz MTK6592 Cortex-A7, Octa Core processor with Mali-400 MP GPU. It supports 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage ( expandable upto 64 GB via micro SD card ).

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 has 13 MP rear cam ( IMX135 Sony’s Sensor ) and 8 MP front cam. It supports 2500 mAh battery. It is weighing 180 grams ( a bit bulky ) and dimensions are as follows 143 x 72.6 x 6.9 mm. You get android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 is available for $222 from online retailer GearBest.

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 Specifications

If you have a low budget then DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 fits great in budget android smartphone category packed with great specifications.

Drop your comments below if you have used DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 or planning to buy.

Install Xperia XYellow, Macaw, Love Nest Theme

Yesterday we shared two Android L based theme viz. Xperia Abstract LIME and Galardo Theme and today we are sharing Xperia XYellow, Macaw, Love Nest Theme recently updated on Play Store. Both rooted and non rooted Xperia users can install these themes if concerned handset is running on Jelly Bean and KitKat.

Xperia XYellow Theme is for rooted Xperia users only with SuperUser Mod installed while Xperia Macaw and Love Nest Theme works on non rooted handsets also.

Xperia XYellow Theme

Download Xperia XYellow Theme from below Play Store link

Xperia Macaw Theme

Download Xperia Macaw Theme from below Play Store link

Xperia Love Nest Theme

Download Xperia LoveNest Theme from below Play Store link

Try to install above themes on your device, let us know if they work as mentioned. Drop your comments below.

Android L based Xperia Abstract LIME, Galardo Theme

Two new Android L based Xperia themes hit Play Store recently viz. Xperia Abstract LIME theme and Xperia Galardo theme for rooted as well as non rooted Jelly Bean and KitKat users respectively. Both themes are free themes and follows the android L style in theme framework along with the navigation icons.

Both theme changes homescreen and lockscreen wallpapers, system resources, navigation and status bar and ascent color of the theme. Xperia Abstract LIME theme follows lime color and Xperia Galardo theme in system UI. You need root to install on Jelly Bean running Xperia devices and on KitKat running devices no root is required.

Xperia Abstract LIME theme

Download Xperia Abstract LIME theme from Play Store from below link.

Xperia Galardo theme

Download Xperia Galardo theme from Play Store from below link.

Let us know if you like the themes, drop your comments below.

Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app updated on Play Store

Sony Social Camera app AR effect has been updated to newer version 3.1.10 which brings indication via get more button to indicate the number of new themes available for the app along with usual bug fixes and performance enhancement. AR Effect app version varies from device to device.

To use AR effect app you must have Sony Social Camera Apps installed, the app allows you to put various different scenes on the photos captured via both rear and front cam.

Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app

Download Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app from Play Store.

If you notice any new theme on your AR Effect app which was not available before, notify us.

Install the app on your device and let us know if you face any bugs. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony SmartEyeglass SDK “Developer Preview” released – coming in March 2015

Sony SmartEyeglass prototype which was shown at CES 2014, a competitor to Google Glass; is getting its first SDK “Developer Preview” getting released from Sony today. Sony defines SmartEyeglass as a “transparent lens eyewear that connects with compatible smartphones to superimpose information such as text, symbols, and images, onto the user’s field of view“.

Sony SmartEyeglass is fitted with technologies like a CMOS image sensor with 3 MP camera ( VGA resolution for movie recording ), an accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, brightness sensor and a microphone. Sony will be shipping SmartEyeglass hardware kit by the end of March 2015 so that developers could get their hands on for development as reported by TheVerge.

Sony SmartEyeglass development

Official wording from Sony on Sony SmartEyeglass SDK “Developer Preview” release.

“This is about going beyond hardware” said Hiroshi Mukawa, Head of the SmartEyeglass Project, Sony Corporation. “Our thinking is to match external creativity with in-house innovation to truly stretch the capability of the products we create – releasing the SDK early means that both our industry’s most established and up-and-coming developers will help shape what SmartEyeglass is capable of.”

SmartEyeglass prototype specifications

Sony SmartEyeglass prototype – component layout

Sony SmartEyeglass software architecture

Sony SmartEyeglass in action

If you are a developer, head to Sony Developer World and grab the SDK.

It is us or you are also thinking that Sony SmartEyeglass prototype is awkwardly designed and bulky as compared to Google Glass. What do you think, drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Blog

Sony Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app update rolling

Sony has updated Movie Creator app to version 2.1.A.0.4 today from older 2.1.A.0.4 version. Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app update allows you to now change the background music of any highlight video stored on your device. New graphic patterns are available for title of highlight movie. You can now change a photo or a movie in highlight video as per the changelog mentioned by Sony.

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app size is 10 MB, go to update center app and look for a notification to download it. Earlier today Sony also rolled Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app, Album 6.3.A.0.12 app and Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update.

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app

It is confirmed rolling on Android 4.2+ running Xperia handsets.

Download Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 apk

If you haven’t got the update yet, download apk from below and install like a normal apk.

Download SomcMovieCreatorRmm.apk

Let us know if you are facing any issues in making your highlight video using Movie Creator app. Drop your comments below.

Sony Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update rolling

Sony has updated its Movies app to newer version 7.3.A.0.2 from older 7.3.A.0.2 version. Movies 7.3.A.0.2 update brings support to play videos full screen from details page itself and improved stability. Sony also rolled today Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app, Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app and Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update.

Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update is confirmed on Android 4.2+ running Xperia devices. Go to update center app to look for notification to download Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update.

Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app

Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update size is 13.3 MB.

Download Movies 7.3.A.0.2 apk

If you haven’t got the update yet, download the apk from below and install normally.

Download SemcVideo7.3.A.0.2.apk

Let us know if you are facing any bugs on this new update. Drop your comments below.

Sony Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app update rolling

Sony has updated its media Walkman app to newer version 8.4.A.4.4 from older 8.4.A.3.1 version. Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 update now lets users see which music is currently playing from Walkman home section itself. Sony also updated its three other media apps as follow Album 6.3.A.0.12 app, Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app and Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app.

Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 update size is 11.8 MB and brings other as usual big fixes and performance enhancement. It is confirmed on Android 4.2+ running Xperia devices.

Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app

Go to update center app to download Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app.

Download Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 apk

If you haven’t got the update yet, download the apk from below and install normally.

Download SemcMusic8.4.A.4.4.apk

Let us know if you are facing any bug on present Walkman update. Drop your comments below.

Sony Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update rolling

Sony has updated its Album app to newer version 6.3.A.0.12 which fixes the major issue of screen flickering caused by recently rolled Album 6.3.A.0.10 app update. Sony has also rolled three more updates to its other media apps in form of Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app, Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app and Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 app update.

Sony Album 6.3.A.0.12 update brings almost the same changelog as version 6.3.A.0.10 from which the main feature is option of “hide pictures” from main and top grid area available now.

Sony Album 6.3.A.0.12 app

Go to update center app to download Sony Album 6.3.A.0.12 app, size is 14.4 MB. It is confirmed on Android 4.2+ running Xperia handsets.

Download Sony Album 6.3.A.0.12 apk

If you haven’t got the update yet, download the apk from below and install normally.

Download SemcAlbum6.3.A.0.12.apk

Let us know if you are still facing screen flashing issue on new Album app. Drop your comments below.

Sony SmartBand SWR10 1.5.0.488 firmware update rolling

Sony SmartBand SWR10 has been updated to newer 1.5.0.488 firmware from older 1.4.0.392. After 1.5.0.488 firmware update you will not able to see SmartBand connected icon in the status bar though the notification will be present if you pull down the notification bar. This feature has got some serious negative comments from users on Play Store.

1.5.0.488 firmware also brings an option to change themes on non Sony Xperia devices, alarm repeat bug fixed for some particular time zones along with usual bug fixes and performance enhancement.

1.5.0.488 firmware update

Go to Play Store to update your SmartBand SWR10.

After 1.5.0.488 firmware our SmartBand is giving a better response to tap feature to open applications.

If you have updated your SmartBand on newer 1.5.0.488 firmware, let us know if you see any improvement in battery life also. Drop your comments below.

Elegant White Xperia Z3 unboxing hands on photos

Sony’s latest flagship Xperia Z3 is now available for pre-orders and will hit soon market for sale but before that many have already grabbed it and today we are featuring elegant white Xperia Z3 unboxing hands on photos. Yesterday we came up with Black Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 unboxing hands on photos.

Xperia Z3 features 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, internal storage 16 GB packed in 7.3 mm slim aluminium frame. 5.2″ FHD screen with Triluminos Mobile display, featuring Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. It has 20.7 MP rear cam, 2.2 MP front cam and a healthy 3100 mAh battery with IP65/68 certifications.

Elegant White Xperia Z3 unboxing

Below you will see Elegant White Xperia Z3 unboxing and hands on photos ( Xperia Z3 L55t China Mobile 4G version is presented below ).

Like Xperia Z3 in White ? Which is your favorite color Xperia Z3 unit ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Digi-Wo, Photos by Zack.

Black Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 unboxing hands on photos

Sony’s latest flagship Xperia Z3 is now available for pre-orders across many European regions and will be launched exclusively in India and Taiwan on 19 September. Sony launched Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact along with Xperia E3 at IFA 2014. For the first time Sony has launched its flagship handset in Dual SIM variant also.

Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 features 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, internal storage 16 GB packed in 7.3 mm slim aluminium frame. 5.2″ FHD screen with Triluminos Mobile display, featuring Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. It has 20.7 MP rear cam, 2.2 MP front cam and a healthy 3100 mAh battery with IP65/68 certifications.