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Sony Mobile Taiwan has launched a Xperia M4 Aqua Dual exclusive Xperia Kuo Fu theme (Xperia Puff Theme) on Play Store. It is not available for download on other Xperia users running Android Lollipop. As per the listing of the theme, it is only available for the Taiwan listed Xperia M4 Aqua Dual handsets(compatible with both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia handset). Xperia...

Sony unveiled Xperia Z4v for Verizon Wireless USA a few days back with some tweaked hardware & software changes as compared to Xperia Z4. On the demo unit of Xperia Z4v, a red-pink-orange colored wallpaper was displayed, probably exclusive for Xperia Z4v. Recently we shared midnight blue and pink colored wallpapers from Xperia A which are exclusively available...

Sony launched a promotional “Chhota Bheem” AR Effect theme on Play Store today. Chhota Bheem is an Indian animated cartoon series which comes on Pogo TV. This AR Effect theme is suitable for kids only. You need version v3.3.13 of AR Effect App or the higher one (get AR Effect app here) to install the Chhota Bheem AR Effect theme. App will only work with...

A new 9.0.1.A.4.0  beta version has been released for Sony Xperia Music app. A few days back we saw Xperia Music app getting a stable 9.0.1.A.0.1 version update at Play Store bringing noticeable changes in the app. Sony Xperia Music app is compatible with Android 4.2+ running Xperia devices. As per the official changelog of 9.0.1.A.4.0 beta version, it follows...

Very unexpectedly Sony Mobile has released Android M developer preview for 12 Xperia devices as a part of Sony’s open device program. Earlier Google released Android M developer preview images for a few selected Nexus devices. Sony has released Android M developer preview (AOSP Images) for these 12 Xperia devices for the time being viz. Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact,...

Sony PlayStation app has been updated to newer 2.55.8 version over older 2.55.15 version. Sony PlayStation App 2.55.8 version now allows PS Store to be opened within PlayStation app. PlayStation card numbers and promotion codes can now be entered within PlayStation app. Comments that users receive while broadcasting from the PS4 system can now be displayed on the...

Sony introduced some new material design Xperia wallpapers in Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z3+ and on Xperia Z4v (for Verizon Wireless USA) we saw a new red-orange-pink colored wallpaper. Digging in Xperia A (launched only in the Japan) system dump, two new exclusive wallpapers were spotted. New midnight blue and pink colored Xperia material design wallpapers are spotted...

Today we are sharing Xperia Star Wars and Xperia Minions theme for Lollipop and KitKat running Xperia devices respectively. You will get Star Wars inspired soft keys, homescreen/lockscreen wallpapers and system UI in Star Wars Theme and Minions wallpaper and blue colored system UI in Minions theme (along with stock Android Lollipop keys). You need Xperia devices running...

Sony announced Xperia Z4v for Verizon Wireless in USA yesterday and it comes with some minor changes as compared to Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4. For the first time, Sony’s device (Xperia Z4v) features QHD display 2560×1440 resolution and wireless charging. Xperia Z4v is a bit thick as compared to Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 as it has an 8.6mm thickness and features...

Sony’s latest flagship features similar 1080p resolution screen like Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1, Z but the quality of the display has definitely been improved. A few days back we saw Sony Xperia Z3+ wet screen comparison with Xperia Z3 which clearly showed that Xperia Z3+ features new updates touch/display drivers from Sony. Below we are sharing some pics with Xperia...

Sony Xperia Lounge app has been updated to new 3.1.5 version from older 3.1.4 version. Like the previous version, this 3.1.5 version also brings bugs fixing and performance improvements in the app. No major changes have been included in the app from past 3 updates. Xperia Lounge app works on Xperia device running Android 2.3+ and it categorizes users as gold and silver...

Sony Sketch app has been updated to new 6.2.A.0.1 version over older 6.1.C.6.0 beta version (and 6.1.A.5.0 version). Sketch app 6.2.A.0.1 update brings new bucket fill and smudge tool in the brush settings. Sketch app 6.2.A.0.1 also brings new improved photo import (with Sony Stickers app also available to choose from) along with thinner brushes and bugs fixing...

Sony Xperia Music app has been updated to newer 9.0.1.A.0.1 version over the older 9.0.1.A.3.1 beta version. Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.0.1 update brings revamped landing page, podcast entry in the drawer now and ‘download music info’ moved to settings. Other than usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement there is no other change spotted in the app....

Sony What’s New app has been updated to newer 3.1.A.0.0 version over the older 3.0.A.0.2 version. What’s New 3.1.A.0.0 app updates brings improved visual look and content and home widget design has been changed. You have the option to refresh the update section within the What’s New app now which was earlier missing and is being added on user’s...

Sony launched Xperia Toy Story Buzz and Xperia Toy Story Woody theme along with Xperia Disney Car themes, all paid themes, but now a few of them are available for free. Sony is giving away premium Xperia Toy Story themes for free to Xperia Lounge Gold users exclusively. To download Xperia Toy Story Buzz and Xperia Toy Story Woody theme for free, one must have Xperia...

14.5.A.0.283 firmware update which was recently seen rolling on Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra is now rolling on Xperia Z1 also (but for limited carrier handsets only in European region). 14.5.A.0.283 firmware update is confirmed in regions like Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Poland, and Slovak Republic. 14.5.A.0.283 firmware is...

Sony AR Effect camera app has been updated to newer 3.4.8 version over older 3.4.5 version. AR Effect app 3.4.8 update brings minor bugs fixing and performance improvements, no major changes spotted so far. To install AR Effect app, you need android 4.3+ with Sony Social Smart Camera app. Recently we shared some cool AR Effect themes like Kittens, San Francisco, Orcs...

A few days back we saw 28.0.A.6.8 firmware certification for Xperia Z3+ & Xperia Z4 Tablet on PTCRB and now two firmware updates in the form of 28.0.A.7.24 & 28.0.A.7.27 build have been certified for both devices. 28.0.A.7.27 firmware is expected to hit both devices as when they are available for purchase/launched in markets. At present 28.0.A.4.8 firmware...

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 14.5.A.0.283 firmware update which was spotted on Xperia Z1 Compact (carrier handsets) is now rolling for Xperia Z Ultra C6833 also. Update is confirmed in Greece, Netherlands, and Poland on carriers Cosmote GR, T-Mobile NL, and T-Mobile PL respectively. 14.5.A.0.283 firmware update was also certified for Xperia Z1, so we might see soon 14.5.A.0.283...

Sony Xperia Keyboard has got a new update in the form of 6.6.A.0.40 version over older 6.6.A.0.30 version. Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.40 app brings minor bugs fixing and performance improvements, no major changes spotted except that now it is more responsive. Xperia Keyboard 6.6.A.0.30 version was a major update and brought larger spacebar for easier typing, numeric...

A few days back we saw that Sony Mobile launched 3 Xperia Style Portrait app effects viz. Sunshine, Mystery & Paint and, now 8 more effects have been launched on Play Store viz. Leopard, Bad Body, Bubble, Red Lips, Glitter, Ink Wash, Lace, and Movie. You need Xperia Style Portrait app to install these effects and for the time being Style Portrait app is only...

Sony Mobile launched Xperia Z4 exclusively for the Japanese market and now it is heading to USA. Xperia Z4v is coming to Verizon Wireless this summer 2015 in USA officially. Earlier Sony Mobile launched Xperia Z3v on Verizon Wireless in USA. You can check out more details on Verizon here. Sony Xperia Z4v will feature the similar specs like Xperia Z4 (except for some...

Sony Mobile has launched another promotional Xperia theme viz. Xperia Pixels Theme to promote the upcoming movie “Pixels” (2015). You get pixelated navigation keys, icons, and yellow colored themed UI. Xperia Pixels theme work fine on Xperia devices running Android 4.4 KitKat whereas on Lollipop running Xperia devices it is not functioning properly. Xperia...

Sony Mobile is holding a press conference on 26 June in India. Earlier Sony India had a press conference on 26 May where we saw Xperia M4 Aqua Dual and Xperia C4 Dual getting launched and this time on 26 June we can expect Xperia Z3+ getting launched in India. Annotation on the invite reads as “Block Your Date, Friday 26 June 2015“; event will be held...