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Sony India to hold press event on October 21 – Xperia Z5 series to be launched

Sony India is about to have a press event on October 21, at New Delhi which will probably see Xperia Z5 series handsets getting launched in India. Sony has already released Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, and Xperia Z5 Premium in many regions around the world. It is expected that India may see only Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium getting launched and might be available in November for purchase.

Sony India is sending a press invite for the above said event which says ,”Block your Date”. Earlier a month back, Sony launched Xperia M5 and Xperia C5 Ultra in India.

Sony’s press event on October 21 in India

Check out the media event invite sent by Sony India below.

Sony Xperia Z5 series features a new integrated fingerprint sensor power button. Xperia Z5 features 5.2” FHD 1080p (1920×1080), Triluminos display for Mobile display powered by Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU, LTE enabled, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled with 2900 mAh battery, IP 65 and I68 certified, weighing 154 grams and, 7.3 mm thin.

It features new large 1/2.3 Exmor RS for mobile 23MP sensor and F2.0 G Lens (rear camera) and 5 MP front camera.

Xperia Z5 Compact, as the name suggests is the compact version of the Xperia Z5 with similar specifications except it features 4.6″ HD 720p (1280×720) Triluminos display for Mobile, 2 GB RAM, 8.9 mm thin weighing 138 grams backed by 2700 mAh battery.

On the other side Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features vivid 5.5” 4K Triluminos display for Mobile, 3430 mAh battery, 7.8 mm thick, weighing 181 grams.

We will keep you updated once we get more details on pricing on Xperia Z5 series in India. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme Leaked

The very next edition of James Bond movie “Spectre” is about to hit theatres soon and now Sony’s own Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme has been leaked online. Sony has already released “Made for Bond” Xperia Z5 series devices.

Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme was spotted via Sony What’s new App but it is not visible now and most probably Sony will release it soon officially.

Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme

Download Sony Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme from below link. Theme follows the classic metal black finish and Spectre wallpapers.

Check out more Sony Xperia themes here.

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

Source – XperiaBlog

Sony Lifelog app 2.9.A.0.32 version updated – Support for new type of Insight cards

Sony Lifelog app has been updated to newer 2.9.A.0.32 version over the older 2.9.A.0.28 version. Lifelog app 2.9.A.0.32 version update brings support for new type of insight cards and now you can swipe to dismiss insight cards.

Sony Lifelog app is an add-on app for Sony SmartBand which shows a detailed catalog for your daily activities.

Sony Lifelog app

Download Sony Lifelog app from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the direct Lifelog 2.9.A.0.32 apk.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below

Sony SBH54 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app launched at Play Store

Sony has officially launched an app for the Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH54 on Play Store today. App will allow you to customise your Sony SBH54 to display incoming notifications from your favorite applications including emails, messages and calendar events in its display. You can adjust vibrate alert and privacy settings and view an interactive headset tutorial.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH54 app is compatible with Android 4.4+ running devices only. With Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH54 you can take/make calls, see messages, play FM radio, etc. Sony SBH54 comes with HD voice, Noise Cancelling, water-resistant/splash-proof design, 17.7 x 16.8 x 70 mm in dimensions. Sony claims it can last upto 8 hours on music streaming and 4 hours on calling.

Sony SBH54 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Download Sony SBH54 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH54 1.1.11 version apk.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH54 has not been priced yet by Sony officially and is not available for sale.

We will keep you updated once it is available in markets for purchase. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Keyboard app 6.7.A.0.90 version updated – New language support: Punjabi

Sony Xperia Keyboard app has been updated to newer 6.7.A.0.90 version over the older 6.7.A.0.86 version. Xperia Keyboard app 6.7.A.0.90 brings new language support: Punjabi along with usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony has now provided support for numeric row on Xperia phones, new layout for number fields and access more word suggestions on phone by long pressing the “…” in the candidate bar when more than three candidates are available.

Sony Xperia Keyboard app

Download Sony Xperia Keyboard app from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the Xperia Keyboard 6.7.A.0.90 apk.

Check out all latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any issues with the Xperia Keyboard app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony TrackID app 4.3.B.1.3 version update – Improved Lyrics Search

Sony TrackID app has been updated to newer 4.3.B.1.3 version over the older 4.3.B.1.1 version. TrackID app 4.3.B.1.3 update brings improved lyrics search, bugs fixing and performance enhancement along with improvements in offline recognition flow.

Sony TrackID app recognises the music play around you. It allows you to download the songs or listen using the Spotify app integration.

Sony TrackID App

Download Sony TrackID 4.3.B.1.3 app version from Play Store.

If you are not able to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the Sony TrackID 4.3.B.1.3 apk manually.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony launches Xperia Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula Theme officially

Sony Mobile has launched another promotional theme to promote upcoming movie Hotel Transylvania 2. Xperia Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula Theme is compatible with Android 4.4+ running Xperia devices.

It is a premium theme, priced at $1.21/INR 79 and available from Play Store directly. Earlier Sony has also launched Hotel Transylvania theme.

Xperia Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula Theme

Download Xperia Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula Theme from below Play Store link.

Check out more Sony Xperia themes here.

Like it? Drop your comments below.

Sony’s Concept for Android: Marshmallow edition available for Xperia Z3 & Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony came up with its “Concept for Android” program back in July and now Concept for Android: Marshmallow edition is available for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany.

This program is open to only first 10000 users in above mentioned regions who can show their interest by registering via Sony´s Concept for Android app.

Sony’s Concept for Android: Marshmallow edition

Download Sony´s Concept for Android app from below Play Store link and sign up for the process.

All the users who will show their interest in this process, will be selected on the basis of first come first server, so act quickly.

Recently Sony Mobile released its plan for Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, check out here.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony What’s New app 3.2.A.0.7 version update

Sony What’s New App has got a new update in the form of 3.2.A.0.7 version over the older 3.2.A.0.5 version. The new update follows the changelog of older update as new welcome screen, improved layout of portrait mode, and UI enhancements.

What’s New app 3.2.A.0.7 update is available as OTA, size 5.9 MB. New icons with white light theme are now present in the menu drawer.

Sony What’s New app

Download What’s New app 3.2.A.0.7 version apk from the below link if you haven’t got the update yet.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any bugs, drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Iron Man & Blacksun Theme

Today we are sharing fully customised Xperia Iron Man theme for Lollipop running devices along with second version of Xperia Blacksun theme. You will get customised navigation keys, homescreen & lockscreen wallpapers and customised keys.

You need rooted Xperia device with Android 5.0 running and SuperUser Mod installed to install the below posted customised themes.

Xperia Iron Man Theme

Download Xperia Iron Man theme from below link.

Xperia Blacksun Theme

Download Xperia Blacksun theme from below link.

Check out more Xperia Themes here.

Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (1,2) | Themes by abo hani, eliasba.

Sony officially releases Android 6.0 Marshmallow update plan

Google has officially started rolling Android 6.0 Marshmallow update on Nexus handsets starting from today and Google Nexus 5X and 6P will be released with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

Sony Mobile has officially released its Android 6.0 Marshmallow update plan for Xperia devices today but no rollout date has been mentioned yet (unlike Motorola).

Xperia devices getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Sony Mobile has confirmed officially Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the following devices for the time being: Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia M5, Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia C4. As we can see the first Xperia “Z” generation device Xperia Z is missing from the list along with Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia ZR, Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z.

Google has introduced new features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow update like now on tap, improved battery life with features like Doze & App Standby, new app permissions model, new way to protect fingerprint sensor enabled devices.

We do hope Sony gives Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to Xperia Z1 series also (more devices are expected to be added in the list later once Sony is done with updating above mentioned devices).

What do you think guys, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia Video 9.4.A.1.4 app beta version update

Sony Xperia Video app has got a new beta update in the form of 9.4.A.1.4 version over the older 9.4.A.0.10 version. Screen rotation button is now added on the player in the Xperia Video 9.4.A.1.4 beta update.

Video app 9.4.A.1.4 beta version also works on Android 4.2+ running devices. Update also brings usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Video app

Download Video app 9.4.A.1.4 beta version apk from the below link.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any issues with the app, drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Music 9.0.4.A.2.0 beta version update

Sony Xperia Music app has got a beta update in the form of 9.0.4.A.2.0 version over the older 9.0.4.A.0.0 version. There is now revamped quick play (where you can select a particular playlist to start playing), light theme (white theme) and edit music info 2.0 where you can set a year for all tracks in one album.

Sony Xperia Music app is compatible with Android 4.2+ running Xperia devices. As per the official changelog of 9.0.4.A.2.0 beta version, it follows everything that of 9.0.4.A.2.0 version along with bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Xperia Music app

Download Xperia Music 9.0.4.A.2.0 beta version apk from the below link.

Looking for a stable version of Xperia Music app, download it from Play Store.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here. Facing any bugs, drop your comments below

via – Xperia Music Beta Testing Community

Xperia C5 Ultra with twin 13 MP front & rear camera launched

Sony has officially launched its another PROselfie smartphone i.e. Xperia C5 Ultra today. Xperia C5 Ultra features remarkably near borderless display and 13 MP front cam with LED flash. Xperia C5 Ultra is powered by 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6752 64-bit Octa-core processor and ARM Mali760 MP2 700 MHz GPU.

Xperia C5 Ulta features 6″ full HD IPS (1920×1080) display and is powered by 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage. It has 2930 mAh battery. It weighs 187 grams and is 64.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm in dimensions.

Xperia C5 Ultra

Xperia C5 Ultra will be available in 3 color variants i.e. white, black, and mint (in August). It will come with Android Lollipop out of the box.

Xperia C5 Ultra Features

What do you think about Xperia C5 Ultra, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony launches Xperia Pixels NERD theme

Sony has come up with another promotional Xperia theme on Play Store i.e. Xperia Pixels NERD theme for National Electronics Rescue Devision. It is compatible with both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices.

Xperia Pixels NERD theme is compatible with Android 4.4 running Xperia devices only. Recently Sony rolled Android 5.1.1 update for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series.

Xperia Pixels NERD theme

Download Xperia Pixels NERD theme from Play Store, version 1.0.0.

Check out more Xperia themes here.

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

Sony Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.52 app updated

Sony Xperia Keyboard app has got a new update in the form of 6.6.A.0.52 version over the older 6.6.A.0.40 version. Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.52 update brings quicker response time for keyboard. It is now possible to select different keyboard layouts for each language.

Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.52 allows to get word suggestions for one language at a time (by disabling Smart language detection). Update brings updated layouts for Hungarian, Bosnian, Croatian, Slovenian, and Serabian. New language support for Tajik, Uzbek, Welsh, and Irish.

Xperia Keyboard app

Download Sony Xperia Keyboard app, version 6.6.A.0.52 from Play Store.

If you are unable to update from Play Store, use below link to download Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.52 apk.

Check out latest Sony Xperia apps updates here.

Facing any bugs, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Is Sony Lavender coming as Xperia T4 Ultra next month?

Sony’s mysterious device codenamed as “Lavender” is expected to be released as Xperia T4 Ultra next month (in August), if rumors are to be believed. Sony Lavender aka “Sony E5503″ has been spotted number of times in leaks along with the pics.

Sony Lavender is expected to feature Mediatek MT6752 64 bit Octa-Core processor and 1080p resolution. As per the leaks surfaced so far, it is expected to feature 5.5″ display, 2 GB RAM, and 13 MP camera.

Sony Lavender as Xperia T4 Ultra?

If rumors come true then Xperia T4 Ultra will succeed Xperia T2 Ultra. The pics which have been seeing so far shows that it will feature a zero bezels at sides.

We will keep you updated if Sony Lavender turns out to be Xperia T4 Ultra.

Sony is bringing more devices now with MediaTek SoC, what do you think is it a good move? Drop your comments below.

Source – IT168 | via – TechRadar

How iSkysoft Android Data Recovery works

Data recovery software/apps are trending in today’s era where sometimes people by mistake deletes important data and then fail to recover it. There are many solution available to recover data from PC but not many good options are available to recover data from Android device.

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery software allows you to recover deleted data from your device. It supports more than 6000 Android device.

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery software supports only Windows OS for the time being. It is priced at $49.95 but you can always download the trial version.

Once finished installing, click on ‘trial’ button to proceed.

Connect your Android device to the PC. Enable the USB debugging on your device so that is detected by the software.

Once your device is connected, then iSkysoft Android Data Recovery software will scan your device for the lost/deleted files. Make sure your device is atleast 20% charged before you start this process. Rooted Android users need to provide SU rights once asked to do so.

Software allows you to recover either all files or particular files from the categories viz. photos, videos, call history, documents, audio, messaging, contacts, and WhatsApp messages and attachments. Once done, click on next button.

You will get two scanning modes viz. standard mode and advanced mode.

In standard mode, software scans for only deleted files while in advanced mode, all files are being scanned and it is time consuming process.

Once the scanning completes, you will see all deleted data/files in the software window and you can recover the concerned files you are interested in.

Once clicked on recovery option, choose a path in your PC to save them and proceed as per on screen instructions.

If you are using it or any other software for data recovery, let us know in comments. Drop your comments below.

How iSkysoft Phone Transfer for Mac works

Mac users normally have trouble when they are looking to transfer data from their phone to Mac. Well unless you are using an official file manager for your smartphone (e.g. Sony Bridge for Xperia users), users need to look for third party app.

iSkysoft Phone Transfer for Mac software allows you to transfer contacts, call logs, messages, calendar, photos, music, videos from your smartphone/tablet to another smartphone or Mac.

iSkysoft Phone Transfer for Mac

iSkysoft Phone Transfer for Mac is a paid software, priced at $39.95 but you can always download the trial version. It has been downloaded more than 5324871 times so far and is available for both Mac and Windows users.

Let’s see how it works.

As soon as you will connect your device with Mac, open the app and it will ask you to continue to trial version (or proceed as paid version if bought already).

Click on ‘free trial’ button and continue.

You will have four modes to choose from viz. phone to phone transfer, back up your phone, erase your old phone, restore from backups.

Let’s say we choose ‘back up your phone’.

Make sure “USB Debugging” is enabled on your device (if Android) while establishing a connection with your Mac. Keep your device’s screen on while connecting it.

Once your device is connected, software will display the list of items that can be backed up.

After selecting the list of contents, click on ‘start copy’ option and then your data will be backed up on to your Mac (depending upon the volume of data store on your device, it might take some time to copy).

In the same way you can transfer your data between two different devices.

Features

Back up data from your device on to Mac and restore it with one click.
Get phones, music, videos, etc from iTunes to Android and iDevices.
Enables you to transfer iCloud backup to Android and other devices.
Transfer data between two phones/tablets.
Supports wide range of devices/OS viz. Android, Nokia, BlackBerry, iOS, etc.

If you have used it or using any other software to transfer your data on to Mac, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Live screen streaming app launched – Live stream anything

Sony Mobile has launched a new app named Live screen streaming which allows you to live stream anything that happens on your Xperia device’s screen on YouTube and Twitch. Sony has basically targeted that app to display game previews.

Live screen streaming app is compatible with Android 5.0 Lollipop running Xperia devices for the time being. Sony mentions not to stream anything which violates copyrights of any material.

Sony Live screen streaming app

Download Live screen streaming app from Play Store, 2.0.0.A.2.9 version.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Tested the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Riamz Flyil!

Sony balloon photo(beta) app launched

Sony launched Voice Balloon Photo app last year and now balloon photo(beta) app has been launched at Play Store. In balloon photo(beta) app 0.1.A.0.2 version if you edit the voice recognised text on the editor, updated text is stored. Update also brings usual minor bugs fixing and performance improvements.

Sony balloon photo app allows you to put text on the photo in form of balloons by recognizing the voice of the users around the camera. You can edit the words spoken, put them in three different style options and can really give words to your beautiful pic captured.

Sony balloon photo(beta) app

Download Sony balloon photo(beta) app from Play Store.

Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Let us know if you have tried the app. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Rimaz Flyil!

Xperia Z3+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge design comparison pics

Sony’s latest flagship Xperia Z3+ is now selling across many regions around the world and so is Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge. Today we are sharing pics of white Xperia Z3+ and white Galaxy S6 Edge beside each other.

Galaxy S6 Edge is lighter than Xperia Z3+, features higher QHD resolution display, and 16 MP Rear Camera with optical image stabilization. Both devices stand strong in front of each other and are beautiful in their own way.

Xperia Z3+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge design comparison

Check out the Xperia Z3+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge design comparison pics below (detailed comparison here).

Check out the Xperia Z3+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge design and specification comparison video.

From the above pics which one looks better in white. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pics by latter21 (Digi-Wo)

Sony SRS-X33 & X55 Bluetooth Speakers hands on pics

Sony unveiled its latest SRS Bluetooth speakers a few months back where they launched SRS-X11, SRS-X33 and SRS-X55 Bluetooth speakers. Today we will check out some hands on beautiful pics of SRS-X33 & X-55 Bluetooth speaker. If you’re looking for bookshelf speakers to complete your home theatre or large sound system then check out the top $200 bookshelf speakers as reviewed by MusicCritic. These are great sounding speakers perfect if you are in a shoestring budget.

Sony SRS-X33 speaker is 18.5 x 6 x 5.9 cm in dimension, weighs 730 grams, passive radiator speaker type, 20W output power, Bluetooth (v3.0) and NFC as connectivity options. It is available in 3 colors i.e. white, black, and red. Sony claims it gives 12 hours battery life. Sony SRS-X55 speaker is 22.1 x 11.8 x 5.1 cm in dimensions, weighs 1.2 kg, 30W output power, Bluetooth (v3.0) and NFC as connectivity options. It is available in 3 colors i.e white, black, and blue. Sony claims it can run for 10 hours.

Sony SRS-X33 & X55 Bluetooth Speaker

Sony SRS-X33 speakers are available for purchase at Amazon International for $128 and SRS-X55 speakers are available for $208 and for Rs 14999 at Amazon India.

Check out the pics below (SRS-X33 is in Red & X-55 is in Blue color)

Are you using any Bluetooth speakers from Sony, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pics by Liang M (Digi-wo)

Sony SCR38 Style Cover Stand available for purchase in Europe

Sony SCR38 Style Cover Stand for Xperia C4 and Xperia C4 Dual is now available for purchase via official Sony Xperia online stores in Europe. Stock is available in white and black color only for the time being.

Sony SCR38 Style Cover is a notebook style case which can also be used a desk stand. It has auto sleep/wake functionality. It weighs around 60 grams and is 80 x 152 x 12.8 mm in dimensions.

Sony SCR38 Style Cover Stand Pricing

Sony SCR38 Style Cover Stand for Xperia C4 is available for €39.99 in France, €24.90 in Spain, €39.99 in in Netherlands, €24.90 in Italy. It will be available soon for purchase in other European regions also.

Earlier today Sony DK52 charging dock for Xperia Z3+ and Sony AN420 car quick charger went live for sale.

We will keep you updated once it is available for purchase from online shopping portals also. Drop your comments below.

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Sony’s press event on October 21 in India

Xperia Spectre 007 James Bond Theme

Sony Lifelog app

Sony SBH54 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Sony Xperia Keyboard app

Sony TrackID App

Xperia Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula Theme

Sony’s Concept for Android: Marshmallow edition

Sony What’s New app

Xperia Iron Man Theme

Xperia Blacksun Theme

Xperia devices getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Sony Video app

Sony Xperia Music app

Xperia C5 Ultra

Xperia Pixels NERD theme

Xperia Keyboard app

Sony Lavender as Xperia T4 Ultra?

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery

iSkysoft Phone Transfer for Mac

Sony Live screen streaming app

Sony balloon photo(beta) app

Xperia Z3+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge design comparison

Sony SRS-X33 & X55 Bluetooth Speaker

Sony SCR38 Style Cover Stand Pricing

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