Xperia E3 LTE variants D2203 & D2206 (not released for D2243 yet) are getting new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update in the form of 18.5.C.0.19 firmware over Android 4.4.2 update (18.4.C.2.14 firmware). HSPA+ variants of Xperia E3 are already on Android 4.4.4 KitKat version. 18.5.C.0.19 firmware update is confirmed in Nordic regions, UK (other European regions also)....
With its crazy 6 month release cycle, Sony has the 4th generation of its flagship “Z” series smartphone ready for consumers. Is the successor to Xperia Z2 which is going to bear the flagship status for a mere 6 months going to be a worthy successor? What changes can be found in the new model and does such a quick release schedule make sense? You will find the answer to these and more questions in our detailed video review of the device. Xperia Z3 features the Android 4.4.4 out of the box, Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core...
Sony’s newest edition of SmartWatch i.e. SmartWatch 3 SWR50 which was unveiled back at IFA 2014 will be soon available from Google Play Store. Sony listed SmartWatch 3 for $249.99 at Play Store officially under “coming soon” tag for the time being. Sony SmartWatch 3 will also be available from online eCommerce portal as soon as it is released globally. Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 ( powered by android wear ) features 1.6” 320×320 TFT LCD transreflective display for better visibility in daylight. It features stainless...
If you have been wondering how the newest Galaxy Note 4 compares to the Sony Xperia Z3, you are in luck. Out team was able to get some hands on time with both devices and we are thus bringing you our hands on comparison video, where we will take a look at the build and design of both devices and show you their features. The Note 4 comes with a 5.7 inch SuperAmoled display with 2560 x 1440 resolution. The device is equipped with Exynos 5433 and Mali-T760 graphics chip or Snapdragon 810 with Adreno 420, depending on the market. Both versions...
A new 23.0.A.2.106 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z3 Compact, a minor update over previous android 4.4.4 23.0.A.2.105 firmware. 23.0.A.2.106 firmware seems to be a bug fixing update only which will be rolled or not is not known for the time being. Today Sony also certified android 4.4.4 firmware for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. 23.0.A.2.106 firmware...
After a long wait Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Sony first updated Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on android 4.4.4 version and later on updated Xperia T2 Ultra family on android 4.4.3 version though it was weird that the then flagship model Xperia Z2 was left out in cold without an update. 23.0.1.A.0.167...
Sony Mobile has recently announced the launch details regarding the release of Xperia Z3 series in Japanese Market. Sony has exclusively launched Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact on NTT DoCoMo, au by KDDI and SoftBank Mobile. For the first time Sony has come up with a handset on SoftBank Mobile in Japan. As we all know Japan is the home turf for Sony, so they will...
Sony has rolled a minor bug fixing update for Xperia Z3 in form of 23.0.A.2.105 firmware which is now available for download in European regions. It is confirmed in UK region, as spotted on D6603. No significant changes spotted overall. 23.0.A.2.105 firmware keeps Xperia Z3 on Android 4.4.4 version ( which came out of the box also ). Update is only available via...
Sony’s latest flagship Xperia Z3 internal parts are exposed in its first teardown. Xperia Z3 is IP 65/68 rated which makes it the best water resistant phone by Sony till now. Sony has modified the Xperia Z3 design as compared to Xperia Z2 but the teardown process is almost similar just like it was for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2. Do not try dismantling your Xperia...
Sony has updated one of their device with unexpected android 4.4.3 update this time and it is Xperia T2 Ultra which was recently updated to Android 4.4.2. Android 4.4.3 for Xperia T2 Ultra LTE D5303, D5303 is confirmed rolling in European regions mainly on customized carrier handsets via PC Companion only. Android 4.4.3 update for Xperia T2 Ultra is confirmed on...
Sony Mobile launched a budget smartphone Xperia E3 at IFA 2014 along with flagship models Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50, Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30. Xperia E3 features a 4.5″ IPS FWVGA display, 5 MP rear cam (front cam is VGA ) and also released in a Dual SIM variant. Xperia E3 is released in 4 vibrant colors...
Sony Mobile has officially launched Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, a 8″ tablet from Sony featuring the same hardware specifications like Xperia Z3. Sony calls Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact as the world’s lightest and slimmest tablet in 6.4 mm aluminium frame weighing only 270 grams. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor,...
Sony launched today Xperia Z3 Compact which takes over the legacy of Xperia Z1 Compact which are siblings of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z1 respectively. Xperia Z3 Compact is simply a compact version of Xperia Z3 in a small 4.6″ display with almost similar specifications. Xperia Z3 Compact features Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, 2 GB RAM ( Xperia...
Sony is planning to launch some new low end handsets at IFA Berlin 2014 event, it seems. Two new handsets Sony D2202 and Sony D2212 models are spotted at Indonesian Postel which has leaked so many Sony Xperia models in past before the official launch. By looking at the model number both devices seem to be low end handsets. Sony D2202 and Sony D2212 model can be the...
Sony is all set to launch another Bluetooth headset i.e. Sony MBH20, Mono Bluetooth headset powered by Bluetooth 3.0 surprisingly not Bluetooth 4.0. Sony MBH20 looks like a regular Bluetooth headset from which you can make calls handsfree, listen to music after pairing it with your device. Sony MBH20 is a successor of Sony MBH10 Mono Bluetooth headset. Sony MBH20 is listed on Sony’s site but is not available for sale yet. Sony MBH20 will be seen in Black and White colored units. It is 45.5 x 17 x 8.5 mm in dimensions, 8 grams in...
Sony Xperia Z2 is without a doubt one of the most exciting devices to come to market in 2014. It shows no compromises in almost any department and is the best Sony smartphone to ever be released. It not only has a beautiful screen, premium build, top-notch specification and a brilliant camera known from Xperia Z1 but also comes with IP Rating and front-facing stereo...
Two new Xperia models i.e. Sony D2502 and Sony D2533 are spotted on Indonesian Postel website where in past we have seen so many upcoming Xperia models getting certified and launching soon when they were certified. Both handsets seem to be different variant of same parent model Sony D25XX where either one of them can be a LTE model and other as HSPA+ model. No solid...
Sony is running fast now, Xperia Z2 unveiled today at MWC 2014 event and just after that Sony has put Xperia Z2 for pre-order across European regions where its online stores are available. You might get a shock after reading the price of Xperia Z2 in European nations. If you pre-order Xperia Z2 now, you will get free either of any product viz. wireless NFC speaker...
Something extraordinary has finally arrived at MWC 2014 from Sony, yes as speculated before Sony has launched the second generation tablet of “Z” series as Xperia Z2 Tablet with the latest and fastest processor from Snapdragon, the successor of Xperia Tablet Z. Sony has also launched its flagship smartphone in form of Xperia Z2 and a new mid range device...
Sony has launched Xperia Z1 Compact at a price tag of INR 36990 i.e $594, €431, £356 in India yesterday in all 4 color variants which we saw at CES 2014 and just now we spotted Sony has launched Xperia T2 Ultra in India and is now available at an expensive price tag of INR 32000 i.e. $515, €375, £309 and currently only available via online retailer Saholic. Xperia...
Earlier today in morning we saw Sony officially announcing the min-tablet version in Japan in form of Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi Tablet SGP412 for 51800 Yen / $497 to be available by 24 Jan 2014 in 3 color variants black, white and purple. It is first Snapdragon 800 SoC powered tablet from Sony yet which has its flagship water and dust resistant features. As far as accessories are concerned Sony has also announced a new Sony magnetic charging dock DK33 especially for this new tablet for 2700 yen / $26. We just spotted that Xperia Z Ultra SOL24...
Sony has officially announced much rumored Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi Tablet SGP412 early this morning in Japan for 51800 Yen / $497 with the same features like parent Xperia Z Ultra except that new model SGP412 has only W-Fi connectivity option available for data download. Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi Tablet SGP412 will be available by 24 Jan 2014 from Sony’s official...
Sony SGP412 has been seen number of times till now and yesterday we came up with some official pictures of Sony SGP412 along with its dismantling assemble pics, SAR test pic and latest user manual. We were very sure that Sony SGP412 is the Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi tablet version and here it comes, Sony Mobile has now officially announced the Xperia Z Ultra Wi-Fi SGP412...
Remember Sony Sirius, well now it is confirmed that it is aka Sony D6503 which we may see its launch during MWC 2014 event along with Sony D6603. Earlier today we saw leaked pics of Sony D6503 UI and before that leaked pics of Sony D6503 phone itself. In some pics it was seen that Sony D6503 was running android 4.3 17.0.A.0.228 firmware but it is confirmed now that...
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