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Win Xperia C3 – Pro Selfie smartphone contest from Sony

Sony’s recently came up with first pro selfie smartphone Xperia C3 with 5 MP front cam with LED flash as its main feature. Xperia C3 features 5.5″ 720p HD screen display with Triluminos Mobile Bravia Engine 2 packed in 7.6 mm light weight 150 grams frame, Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, Adreno 305 GPU, 8 MP rear cam, 8 GB internal memory with 32 GB external SD card slot and android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

Sony has organized a Pro Selfie smartphone contest where you can win Xperia C3. You just need to click a selfie pic of yours and submit to Sony with hashtag #PROselfie.

Win Xperia C3

You must have Instagram account and 18+ years age to participate in the contest.

Win Xperia C3

How to Win ? Sony explains…

There’s no place like home…so show us yours! Snap a #PROselfie of you and your favourite local landmark – park, statue, view, monument or favourite building – for the chance to win a stylish Xperia C3!

To Enter in contest, visit Sony’s official Contest page.

What are you waiting for guys ? Go click a selfie, upload it and stand a chance to win Xperia C3. Any doubts about the contest, drop your comments below.

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.207 firmware update rolling

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.207 firmware which was certified a few days back is now rolling on carrier operators T-Mobile in Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland and Orange in France. 12.1.A.1.207 firmware is a bug fixing update over previous 12.1.A.1.205 firmware build android 4.3.

12.1.A.1.207 firmware brings performance enhancement and bug fixing, nothing major is noticed so far. Sony still has not updated anything about Xperia SP android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

12.1.A.1.207 firmware

12.1.A.1.207 firmware has not hit regular Xperia SP variants so far, we can expect the rollout in upcoming days hopefully though no surety is there.

12.1.A.1.207 firmware

12.1.A.1.207 firmware ftf is still not available, we will post it as soon as we get it but you can install the pre-rooted 12.1.A.1.207 firmware based ROM if you want.

Download Rooted, Deodexed, Zipaligned Stock 12.1.A.1.207 ROM

Check this thread for installation steps for locked and unlocked bootloader Xperia SP.

Download C5303_RDZ+207.zip

Let us know if you have got the Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.207 firmware update. Drop your comments below with the changes noticed.

via – XDA

Install custom Xperia Sophise theme

For all rooted Xperia users today we are sharing another custom Xperia theme i.e. Xperia Sophise theme by XDA user balrajs99. It works on rooted Xperia handsets running android 4.3 jelly bean and android 4.4 KitKat. On non rooted handsets only ascent color and wallpaper changes.

Xperia Sophise theme gives you customized soft keys, homescreen and lockscreen wallpapers and customized scrubbers. Background of theme in multicolored with blue as ascent color in theme UI.

Xperia Sophise theme

Download Xperia Sophise theme from below link and install as normal apk or push in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download Sophise.apk

Xperia Sophise theme

Install custom Xperia Sophise theme

Xperia Sophise theme apk

Download Xperia Sophise theme apk

Install the theme and let us know if it works. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper for Xperia running Jelly Bean, Kitkat, CM11, AOSP

Sony’s new Experience Flow live wallpaper marked its presence first time on Xperia Z2 and now all Xperia handsets running Android 4.4 KitKat build have that new live wallpaper. XDA user xperiaz2  has come up with a modified version of original Experience Flow live wallpaper as Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper for Xperia handsets running running Jelly Bean, Kitkat, CM11, AOSP .

Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper has new lockscreen effects like Star, Bubble, Heart, HeartSplash. You need rooted Xperia handset with custom recovery installed to install the live wallpaper and all other effects.

Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper

Do not forgot to backup your original live wallpaper and lockscreen files as below files will replace them.

For KitKat users – Flash the below mentioned file in recovery.

Download EnfriarLiveWallpaperKK.zip

Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper

For Jelly Bean users – Flash the below mentioned file in recovery.

Download EnfriarLiveWallpaperJB.zip 

Download Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper

After you have flashed live wallpaper zip file, now you can install lockscreen effects.

Download star.apk
Download bubble.apk
Download heart.apk
Download heartsplash.apk

Xperia Enfriar Live Wallpaper Loskcreen effects

It worked great on our Xperia Z1, try installing it. Let us know if you liked the new live wallpaper.

Verizon Xperia Z2 Tablet 17.1.D.0.437 firmware update rolling

Verizon Xperia Z2 Tablet US users are getting a new firmware update in form of 17.1.D.0.437 firmware ( Android 4.4.2 ). 17.1.D.0.437 firmware update is available as OTA update. Go to update center app, look for update notification and proceed as per on screen instructions.

17.1.D.0.437 firmware update brings improved application accessibility from Google Play and “Close Door” pop-up messages bug has been corrected.

17.1.D.0.437 firmware update

17.1.D.0.437 firmware Verizon

If you have updated your Verizon Xperia Z2 Tablet on 17.1.D.0.437 firmware update, let us know what major changes you noticed.

Facing any issues or bugs ? Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Toxic v1 theme on android 4.3+ device

Continuing our streak of sharing custom Xperia themes today we are sharing Xperia Toxic v1 theme for rooted android 4.3+ Xperia users, courtesy of XDA user androidfreak70. Root is an essential requirement to install this theme, it will not work on non rooted Xperia handsets.

You get customized soft navigation keys which are really impressive. Both homescreen and lockscreen wallpapers are well designed. Customized scrubbers, red as ascent color in theme UI with designed background in system settings. Install as normal app.

Xperia Toxic v1 theme

Download Xperia Toxic v1 theme from below.

Download Toxic21.apk

Xperia Toxic v1 theme

Download Xperia Toxic v1 theme

Install theme on your device and let us know if you like it. Drop your comments below.

Sony IFA 2014 Press Event on 3 September, Berlin from 16:15 to 17:00 CEST

IFA 2014 Berlin event is about to mark it appearance after a few months in September and Sony is all set for a Press Event on 3 September, Berlin from 16:15 to 17:00 CEST. Seeing Sony’s record at IFA, we are expecting a new flagship model in form of Sony Xperia Z3 ( following the latest streak of leaks ).

We are expecting Sony to launch new Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. We may see new SmartWatch in form of Sony SW 3 or a new wearable gear in form of SWR 30 band. Sony IFA 2014 Press Event will live stream at 15:15 UK / 20.45 IST / 16.15 CEST / 23.15 JST / 10.15 EDT.

Last year on 4 Sept 2013 we saw Sony launching Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 and now at IFA 2014 chances of Xperia Z3 is very bold seeing the nature of leaks nowdays.

Xperia Z3 will take over the legacy of Xperia Z2 while Xperia Z3 Compact will take over Xperia Z1 Compact which was launched at CES 2014 event.

Seeing a new SmartWatch from Sony will be great looking at competition from Moto 360 ( which is yet to be released in market for purchase ).

Xperia Z3 is believed to feature a 5.15″ 1080p FHD display with S801 2.4 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, 20.7 MP rear cam and 2.1 MP front cam.

Xperia Z3 Compact believed to feature 4.6″ 1080p FHD display i.e. whooping 478 ppi, Snapdragon 801 processor chipset, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB Memory, 20.7 MP rear cam with Sony “G” Lens.

What do you say guys, are you excited about Xperia Z3 seeing it is possessing same specifications like Xperia Z2. Xperia Z3 Compact seems a good deal to us.

via – Xperia Blog

 

 

Xperia Z3 Compact re-designed pics leaked, to feature 4.6-inch 1080p display

We have seen clear pics of Xperia Z3 so far with an idea of its to be specifications but no very clear pics of Xperia Z3 Compact has been leaked so far besides some blurry pics. Today some pics of re-designed Xperia phone leaked which is assumed as Xperia Z3 Compact. It is quite different in design as compared to earlier leaked pics.

What we observed is that front facing camera and rear LED flash are at different locations as seen in previous leaks. We may be looking at two different variants of Xperia Z3 Compact or is it a completely new Xperia device.

It is believed to feature 4.6″ 1080p FHD display i.e. whooping 478 ppi, Snapdragon 801 processor chipset, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB Memory, 20.7 MP rear cam with Sony “G” Lens.

Below you can see pics of leaked Xperia handset ( assumed to be Xperia Z3 Compact re-designed ).

Xperia Z3 Compact re-designed pic

Xperia Z3 Compact 20.7 MP rear cam with LED Flash

 

Xperia Z3 Compact Leaks

Xperia Z3 Compact Hands on

What do you think guys, will you welcome Xperia Z3 Compact ? Sony is looking at same specifications in every flagship device with only a bit hardware upgrade, agree ? Drop your comments below.

Source – Digi-Wo

Install Xperia OnePlus One theme for android 4.3, 4.4 devices

Would you like to get a taste of OnePlus One theme on your Xperia handset, if yes well XDA user JanM RS has come up with Xperia OnePlus One theme for android 4.3, 4.4 running devices. For android 4.4.2 users, no root is required. For android 4.3 users, root is an essential requirement.

You get OnePlus One home screen and lock screen wallpapers along with stock android like soft navigation keys and android L style menu launcher. You get pink as ascent color in theme UI.

Xperia OnePlus One theme

Download Xperia OnePlus One theme from below for Xperia users only.

Download OnePlus One.apk

Install Xperia OnePlus One theme

Xperia OnePlus One theme apk

Let us know if you like the Xperia OnePlus One theme. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia LmaniaC Theme based on Android L UI

We have seen so many Android L Xperia themes so far, today we came across Xperia LmaniaC Theme based on Android L UI and it is one of the best Android L themes available, courtesy of XDA user vindows18. It is compatible with rooted Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 running Xperia devices.

You get Android L style soft navigation keys, white green theme system UI with customized scrubbers. Icons of system settings are changed following Android L design. Install the apk as normal apk otherwise push in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Xperia LmaniaC Theme

Download Xperia LmaniaC Theme from below. White status bar is not included in the theme.

Download LmaniaC1.2New.apk [ Link Updated ]

Xperia LmaniaC Theme

Xperia LmaniaC Theme apk

Download Xperia LmaniaC Theme

Let us know if you like the theme. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware update rolling

17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware rolled on Xperia Z2 a few days back ( android 4.4.2 ) and now the same build has hit Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE version. 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware brings performance enhancement, bug fixes, improved voice quality and faster battery charging time.

17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware update is only available for Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE SGP521 while nothing is spotted for Wi-Fi variants SGP511, SGP512 yet. Both Xperia Z2 Tablet and phone is on android 4.4.2 for the time being.

17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware is available over PC Companion only, confirmed in Brazil, UK and other parts of Europe. Remember you can’t use SUS now for updating your device.

Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE 17.1.2.A.0.314

Download 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware ftf

Download 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware ftf from below and flash it using flahtool.

Download SGP521_17.1.2.A.0.314_Generic.ftf

17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware ftf

Found any improvements in the update, drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app update rolling on Xperia Z2

Sony has rolled a new media app Sony Movie Creator app on Xperia Z2 as OTA update, version 2.0.A.0.9. Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app auto-creates short 30 seconds videos based on recently taken photos with your handset. User will be notified when the film is created and it is called as Highlight Movie.

Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app allows user to edit titles, delete any unwanted scenes and can add your own music in background. Highlight Movie doesn’t take a lot space in your internal storage as the material is available on your device itself. Export your highlight movie so that you can play it in other video apps.

Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app

Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app update is exclusively seen on Xperia Z2 only for the time being, though you can manually download the apk to install it on your device from below.

Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app

Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 apk

Download Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app 

All Xperia android 4.4 KitKat users can install this app. Android 4.3 and 4.2 rooted/non rooted users, try it ( may or may not work )

Download SomcMovieCreator.apk

Download Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app

Let us know if Sony Movie Creator 2.0.A.0.9 app works on your device. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Rimas for the Tip!

Xperia E1 20.1.A.0.45 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 certified

Sony has certified Android 4.4.2 KitKat build for Xperia E1 D2004 and D2005 in form of 20.1.A.0.45 firmware just after a few days 20.1.B.0.60 firmware was certified for Xperia E1 Dual as KitKat on PTCRb website. Sony promised just after the launch of Xperia E1, M2 and T2 Ultra that these devices will surely be getting  KitKat.

We are expecting the Android 4.4.2 build as the same hit Xperia T2 Ultra and Dual variant. A new app to sd feature was spotted in Xperia T2 Ultra KitKat update, we may see this feature for Xperia E1 KitKat update also.

Below you can see details of 20.1.A.0.45 firmware certification for Xperia E1 D2004.

20.1.A.0.45 firmware PTCRB

20.1.A.0.45 firmware certification for Xperia E1 D2005 details.

20.1.A.0.45 firmware Xperia E1

We will keep you updated as soon as KitKat is released for Xperia E1 and E1 Dual. Drop your comments below if you have any doubts.

Install OnePlus One Gallery version 1018 app

Looking for some media album app for your android phone ? Try this OnePlus One Gallery app from OnePlus One phone itself. OnePlus One is now with many users world wide ( those have invites to buy ). OnePlus One Gallery app follows the flat icon UI style look.

In OnePlus One Gallery version 1018 app, menu slides down from left side. You can also add photos from your Facebook, Google+, Flickr and Dropbox account after signing in.

OnePlus One Gallery app

Download OnePlus One Gallery app from below and install it like a normal apk on rooted handsets. Unrooted users can also try installing it, for some it worked. It is confirmed working on stock android 4.4.4 Nexus 5, stock 4.4.4 Xperia Z1.

Download GalleryNext.apk

Download OnePlus One Gallery 1018 version app

OnePlus One Gallery apk

Download OnePlus One Gallery

If we compare OnePlus One Gallery app to Sony Album app, we liked Sony’s Album app more due to better look and functionality.

Install the app and let us know if it worked on your device. Drop your comments below.

Source – XDA

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 size comparison pics

Xperia Z1 is the old entry in smartphone industry while Samsung Galaxy S5 came after it and OnePlus One has marked its presence in android smartphone arena recently with remarkably outstanding specifications in a low price. While Xperia Z1 is no longer Sony’s flagship device, Galaxy S5 and OnePlus One are enjoying the flagship device status of the parent company.

Today we have picked above mentioned handsets for a preliminary size comparison. Sony Xperia Z1 features 5″ display, Galaxy S5 5.1″ display while OnePlus one features a big 5.5″ display. Let’s see Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 size comparison pics.

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1

Xperia Z1 is 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm in dimensions, Galaxy S5 is 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm and OnePlus One is 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm.

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 Build quality

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 Comparison

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 size comparison

OnePlus One is thickest among them with 8.9 mm width.

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 Tickness

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 dimensions

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1

 

Xperia Z1 features FHD 1080p Triluminos display ( 441 ppi density ) with X-Reality Engine, Galaxy S5 features FHD 1080p Super AMOLED display ( 432 ppi density ) and OnePlus One features FHD 1080p LTPS LCD display ( 401 ppi density ).

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 display

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 viewing angles comparison

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 viewing angles

Galaxy S5 vs OnePlus One vs Xperia Z1 display quality

Are you using any of the 2 devices listed above, let us know your views on them. Drop your comments below.

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 hands on size comparison pics

Sony recently came up with Xperia C3 as the first Sony pro selfie smartphone with a 5 MP front cam with LED flash as its USP and Xperia T3 was launched before Xperia C3 to which Sony tagged world’s slimmest 5.3″ device packed in 7 mm thick stainless steel frame.

Xperia C3 features 5.5″ 720p HD screen display with Triluminos Mobile Bravia Engine 2 packed in 7.6 mm light weight 150 grams frame, Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, Adreno 305 GPU, 8 MP rear cam, 8 GB internal memory with 32 GB external SD card slot and android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

Xperia T3 features 5.3″ 720p HD display, 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 400 quad core processor chipset, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage, 8 MP rear cam along with 1.1 MP front cam, 2500 mAh embedded non-removable battery and weighs 148 grams. There is not very much difference in specs of both devices. Below we have put Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 hands on size comparison pics, let’s see.

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3

In purple we have Xperia T3 while in mint color we have Xperia C3.

Xperia C3 Mint color hands on review

Xperia T3 Purple color hands on review

Purple Xperia T3 vs Mint Xperia C3

Xperia C3 vs Xperia T3

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3

Xperia C3 Size vs Xperia T3 Size

Xperia C3 Camera vs Xperia T3 Camera

Xperia T3 Camera vs Xperia C3 camera

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 Comparison

Xperia T3 vs C3

Bigger external speaker grill in Xperia C3.

Xperia C3 vs T3

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 Hands on

Xperia C3 is 156 x 78.5 x 7.6 mm in dimensions while Xperia T3 is 150.7 x 77 x 7 mm in dimensions.

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 screen display comparison

Xperia T3 vs Xperia C3 dimensions

Xperia C3 vs Xperia T3 thickness

What do say guys, which one impressed you more ? Drop your comments below.

via – Digi-Wo

Sony Live on YouTube 01.00.13 update supports Xperia Z1, ZL2

Sony has updated its Live on YouTube app on Play Store to a newer version 01.00.13 which brings support to Xperia Z1 and Japanese Xperia ZL2. Earlier Live on YouTube app was exclusive for Xperia Z2 only on Play Store. Users can now download Live on YouTube 01.00.13 version from Play Store.

Live on YouTube 01.00.13 version brings improved performance and stability, minor bug fixes. You need to have android 4.4 KitKat installed on your device to install this app.

Live on YouTube 01.00.13 update

The app act as an add-on to Sony Social Camera app and allows you to broadcast your videos on YouTube for 15 minutes live.

Google Play

Live on YouTube 01.00.13 update is 2.64 MB in size.

Live on YouTube 01.00.13 update

Download Live on YouTube 01.00.13 update

If your device is not supported or you can’t download the app from Play Store, try installing the apk manually.

Download com.sonymobile.camera.addon.livefromsonyxperia.apk

Live on YouTube 01.00.13 apk

Let us know if Live on YouTube 01.00.13 app works on your device. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone design

A lot ago we heard Xperia Z2 Ultra rumors, successor to Xperia Z Ultra well now it seems Sony has no plan to launch any such device for the time being. Designer Victor Cao has made a Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone design which looks very similar to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and HTC One M7.

Designer has given an add-on Sony pen like Samsung “S” pen to Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone with speaker positions like Xperia T3 and C3. Back of Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone looks like HTC One M7 design with a bar separating the camera panel from other body.

Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone design

Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept

Designer has given Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone, a 5.9″ QHD screen with 13 MP rear cam and 4 MP front cam with thickness 8.4 mm.

Disclaimer : Xperia Z2 Ultra Concept phone design is just for fun only, do not take it as legit image.

What do you say guys, like the design ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – MobilTelefon

Xperia E1 Dual 20.1.B.0.60 firmware KitKat certified

As promised by Sony, Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware has been certified for Xperia E1 Dual D2104 and D2105 in form of 20.1.B.0.60 firmware and 20.1.B.0.61 firmware for Xperia E1 Dual D2114. Recent android 4.4.2 KitKat upgrade on Xperia T2 Ultra unexpectedly brought app to sd feature and hopefully same will be seen this time.

We are expecting android 4.4.2 to hit Xperia E1 Dual rather than Android 4.4.4 update. Android 4.4.4 is only present on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra so far.

Below you can see 20.1.B.0.61 firmware certification for Xperia E1 Dual D2114 on PTCRB.

 20.1.B.0.61 firmware

Below you can see 20.1.B.0.60 firmware certification for Xperia E1 Dual D2105 on PTCRB.

20.1.B.0.60 firmware

We are wondering no firmware certification or update news have come for Xperia SP, C or Xperia L so far, the devices which deserve KitKat update.

What do you think guys, Sony is first updating Xperia 2014 lineup to KitKat then it may look at 2013 Xperia lineup. Drop your comments below.

Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39 updated with Material Design UI touch

A day back Google updated Play Store to new version 4.9.13 which brought Google’s material design UI in Google apps, music, news, books and now Google has updated android app Chrome Beta to newer Version 37.0.2062.39 which brings material design UI touch in the browser ( not a complete material design UI yet ).

Besides material design UI touch to Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39 app, Google Incognito mode has gone black in color. Search cum web bar has adapted material UI design. New simplified sign in box is also noticed, else usual bug fixing and performance enhancement is there.

Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39

Android 4.0+ running users can download Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39 app from Play Store.

Google Play

For all users who can’t download the app from Play Store, can manually download it now.

Download com.chrome.beta-37.0.2062.39.apk
MD5: dd9c48dbc369423162595ddd1357467d

Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39

Download Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39

Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39 Incognito Mode Black UI

Chrome Beta Version 37.0.2062.39 app update

Like the new Google Chrome Beta app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z3 Back Panel pic and Side profile with big Camera shutter key Leaked by @evleaks

Yesterday @evleaks leaked all specifications of Xperia Z3 D6653 as featuring 5.15″ 1080p FHD display with S801 2.4 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, 20.7 MP rear cam and 2.1 MP front cam which are the exact specifications like Xperia Z2 except a higher MSM 8974 AC chipset for Snapdragon 801.

Just now two sets of images displaying a black Xperia Z3 back panel and side profile have been leaked by @evleaks which clearly shows the back panel of Xperia Z3 ( exactly similar to back panel of Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z1 ). While looking at side profile of Xperia Z3, a bigger external camera shutter key is spotted with bigger power key. Volume rocker keys have been made more flat, SIM card slot is also visible with more rounded design.

Xperia Z3 Back and Side profile pics

Below you can see Xperia Z3 back panel. More rounded edges on phone are noticed but a cut mark ( just liked spotted in leaked pics if iPhone 6 ).

Xperia Z3 D6653 Back Panel pic leaked

Below is Xperia Z3 Side profile.

Xperia Z3 Side Panel pic leaked

If we go on first look, design of Xperia Z3 from side is bit more smooth as compared to what we saw in Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3.

What do you say guys, impressed by it. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – evleaks.at

Xiaomi Mi 3 MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update rolling – Android 4.4.2

A major update in form of MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update has hit Xiaomi Mi 3 today in India,  Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines. MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update is available over OTA as a stable version with a very long changelog associated with  it. Previous update was KXDMIBE16.0.

MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 android 4.4.2 update is around 590 MB in size, go to your updater app and look for update notifications, if available update your device. New features like new version of Blocklist is present, optimized online music page, optimized UI, VPN issue fixed etc.

Xiaomi Mi 3 MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update

Xiaomi Mi 3 MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update

Download Xiaomi Mi 3 MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update

For all those users who haven’t got the update yet, can manually download the update and flash it on your Mi 3

Download miui_MI3WGlobal_KXDMIBE18.0_6e904c6811_4.4.zip

MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update Changelog

Below you can see the official highlights of update.

Xiaomi Mi 3 MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 changelog

New – Added ‘Resend all’ function in Outbox of Mail (05-28)
New – Optimized online music page (04-23)
New – New version of Blocklist (04-23)
New – Incoming calls will only show in the Status bar during a full – screen task (05-14)
Optimization – Support recognizing time information in a message and adding it to Calendar (05-20)
Optimization – Optimized UI for extremely poor AQI (04-16)
Optimization – Click the ‘Not enough system storage’ notification will go to Cleaner – Advanced directly (04-23)
New – Added two weather types: Freezing rain and hail (05-21)

Have you updated your Xioami Mi 3 on MIUI KXDMIBE18.0 update, let us know what major changes you noticed on user end. Facing any bugs, drop your comments below.

Source – MIUI 

Gionee Elife E7 Mini gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat update – NO OTA

Gionee India has officially rolled android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Gionee Elife E7 Mini fortunately but unfortunately the update is not available over OTA. It can either be manually updated by flashing or by Gionee Service Center support staff at free of cost. Earlier Gionee ELife S5.5 and CTRL V5 have already been updated to KitKat 4.4.2

Gionee Elife E7 Mini KitKat update includes new UI, new app layout, updated features like amigo paper and game zone, wallpaper apps and improved overall security of the device.

Below you can see the KitKat update details.

Gionee Elife E7 Mini KitKat GN4.4.10 system version

Gionee Elife E7 Mini KitKat update

Gionee Elife E7 Mini KitKat update changelog

  • New Third party apps added like Du Battery Saver, Du speed booster.
  • Apps removed viz. World cricket champion, Texas poker, Green Farmer and Wonder Z.
  • Updated GioneeXender.
  • Updated UC Browser.
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Xperia Z3 D6653 to feature 5.15″ 1080p display, @evleaks confirms

We have seen so many image renders of Xperia Z3 D6653 till now but for the first time solid Xperia Z3 specifications leak surfaced, courtesy of prolific leakster @evleaks. @evleaks says Xperia Z3 will feature a strange 5.15″ 1080p FHD Display with Triluminos Mobile and Android 4.4.4 out of the box.

It is also confirmed that Xperia Z3 D6653 will have Snapdragon 801 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor ( most probably MSM8974-AC Chipset ) with Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage. Xperia Z3 D6653 will feature regular Sony 20.7 MP rear cam with Sony G Lens and 2.1 MP front cam.

By looking at Xperia Z3 leaked specifications we are wondering what is the difference in Xperia Z3 as compared to Xperia Z2. Is this the innovation ?

Xperia Z2 was nothing just a hardware upgraded device as compared to Xperia Z1 but what is Xperia Z3 as when compared to Xperia Z2, feeling confused!

Most probably we are seeing same Omni-Balance design again in Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 but Sony said soon they will come up with a new design in their smartphones.

Do we have to wait for Xperia Z4 now to come up with a new design after Xperia Z3.

Looking at the track Sony many unveil Xperia Z3 at IFA 2014 Berlin event just like they launched Xperia Z1 last year.

What do you think Xperia Z2 users, you device not gonna be a flagship in just a few upcoming months.

Drop your comments below,

Source – evleaks.at