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Sony has finally launched a stainless steel edition of Sony SmartWatch 3 at CES 2015 which will be available for purchase in February. Sony says stainless steel gives you “timeless aestheticism for a premium look and feel”. SmartWatch 3 has 1.6” 320×320 TFT LCD Transflective display, IP 68 certified. Sony also introduced SmartWatch 3 holder enabling users to try any 24mm watch strap with their SmartWatch 3, availability date unknown for the time being. Stainless steel edition of Sony SmartWatch 3 Below you can see the pics...

Sony introduced its latest Walkman flagship NW-ZX2 over previous flagship model Sony ZX1 Walkman at CES 2015 earlier today. Sony ZX2 Walkman is expected to hit market at whooping price of $1200 ( approx. ). It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS allowing you to download apps from Google Play Store. It has gold colored headphone jack, 128 GB of internal storage with...

Sony launched today MDR-EX31BN Noise Cancelling Bluetooth stereo earphones in India for Rs 5490/$88 in red and black colors. Sony MDR-EX31BN earphones are only compatible fully working with Digit Noise Cancelling enabled Xperia smartphones ( Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 ), otherwise they will only work as normal earphones without DNC. It uses Bluetooth or NFC for pairing...

It is the first post of New Year 2015 on GizmoBolt, have a prosperous New Year to all readers. Sony introduced a new boot animation on KitKat update which is completely different from the one on jelly bean. If you are looking to try any other boot animation then check out this Clean Xperia Boot animation. It will work only on rooted Xperia devices running android...

Finally the last day of year 2014!!! We thought let’s share some cool Xperia themes with you which can be used by every Xperia user running android 4.3+. XDA user SKA67 has done a very good job in creating these free themes for Xperia users. You will get Android 5.0 style navigation keys, home launcher and customized material design wallpapers on home screen...

A few days back we posted Sony’s CES 2015 conference details. It will happen on Jan 5, 2015 at 5-5.45 PM PST ( 6.30 AM India, 6 Jan & 01.00 AM UK, 6 Jan) at LVCC, South Hall, Booth #14200. Today Sony has released first CES 2015 teaser video with tagline “Welcome to the New World”. There are so many things which can happen at Sony’s CES 2015 conference. We have been seeing alleged leaks regarding Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4 Compact, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z4 Ultra etc. anything can come at CES 2015 from those or...

A few days back Sony Xperia E2105 ( prototype model ) got leaked online via TeleGuru which revealed a few pics of Xperia E4 and a bit of its specifications. The same source have now come up with full hands on Xperia E4 review. Sony Xperia E4 is one of the first models for year 2015 of Sony which has come to light so much about its existence. As per the source, Xperia E4 will feature 5″ LCD 540 x 960 resolution display, Mediatek MT6582 Quad Core 1.3 GHz processor, GPU Mali-400MP4, 1 GB RAM. Xperia E4 will have 5 MP rear camera. Xperia...

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 android app has been updated to newer version 2.0.0.69 today which brings sleep tracking facility. Now you can monitor sleep and view sleep patterns and history in Lifelog app from Sony. Earlier today Sony Lifelog app was updated to version 2.4.A.0.16. You need android 4.4 to install this app. Connect and set up your SmartBand Talk SWR30...

Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for Android Wear recently landed on Moto 360, LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live and now it has been rolling for Sony SmartWatch 5 SWR50. Android Wear is compatible with Android 4.3+ running device so your primary device need not be on Android 5.0 for connecting your SmartWatch 3. Under system update settings check whether new Android 5.0.1...

New Xperia themes from Xperia Theme maker Ven1aONE has been released on Play Store viz. eXPERIAnZ Polygon L, Kitty, Car theme for Xperia devices running android 4.4+. They work on rooted as well as non rooted devices. On Android 4.3 non rooted Xperia device themes are not working as said. You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, navigation keys,...

Sony’s Album app has got a new update in form of 6.6.A.0.6 version which brings minor bug fixing and performance enhancement. No visual changes spotted in the update. It seems Vivid Mode / X-Reality is working much better in this update ( if you are viewing pics in Album app ). Album 6.6.A.0.6 app update  is confirmed on Xperia “Z” handsets, Xperia...

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...

Are you still using Yahoo mail, if yes then this Smart Extension for Yahoo Mail would be great for you if you are also using Sony Smart accessories like Smart Watch 2. To use this app, you need to install Sony Smart Connect app on your device ( along with SW2 app ). This extension can be installed on android 4.0+ running devices. Once Sony SW2 is paired with your device, extension gets automatically activated, check under Smart Connect app settings option. Compatibility with Sony SmartWatch 3 is unknown for the time being. Smart Extension...

A few days back we shared Xperia Matrix, Flat Lollipop, Winter, Football and Christmas theme and today we are sharing Xperia Love Theme from the same developer. You need android 4.3+ running Xperia device to install the theme. It works on both rooted as well as non rooted Xperia devices. You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, heart shaped navigation...

Sony SCR24 Style Cover is Sony’s first Window case exclusively launched for Xperia Z3. SCR24 Style Cover is enabled with Smart Window functions which allow you to download certain apps and widgets which can be accessed from the lock screen of the device through smart window of the case. One touch pairing option is available via in built NFC tag in the case....

A few days back we posted Xperia Christmas Theme and Xperia Matrix theme and now from the same develop two new cool themes have come up viz. Xperia Winter Theme & Xperia Football Theme where former one is paid theme and later one is free theme. You need Xperia handset running android 4.3+ to install themes, working on both rooted as well non rooted handsets. Xperia...

Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker made its first appearance at IFA 2014 event along with Sony SBH60 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, both being stylish Bluetooth powered accessories. It alone gives you wireless speaker functionality with superior audio and hands-free calling, compatible with a variety of Bluetooth powered smartphones/tablets. It is available in white and black color priced at $125 ( including VAT )/ £79.99 / Rs 7728  from Clove UK. We tested it with our Xperia Z2, Xperia SP & Nexus 7 2013 with no hiccups experienced in connecting....

A few days back Sony unexpectedly rolled android 4.4.4 firmware update for Xperia M2 ( D2303 and D2306 ) and now the same 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware is also rolling for Xperia M2 Aqua D2403. 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware is rolling via PC Companion and is confirmed in regions like Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand. Audio delay bug is fixed on 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update....

Festive season has started, it’s November end today and December will mark its beginning from tomorrow, around this today we are sharing Xperia Christmas Theme. To install Xperia Christmas Theme you need android 4.3+ Xperia handset ( works on booth rooted as well as non rooted handsets ). Xperia Christmas Theme gives you customized Christmas related navigation icons, home screen and lock screen wallpapers, themed system UI with green ascent color, grey colored status bar. Xperia Christmas Theme NOTE : Developer of themes got in...

Clock is ticking to mark November’s end and December’s beginning so at this time of year we are not expecting any more Sony Xperia devices for the year 2014. Sony launched its latest Xperia “Z3” lineup in form of Xperia Z3 ( flagship device over Xperia Z2 ), Xperia Z3 Compact ( upgrade over Xperia Z1 Compact ) and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Sony also launched SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk with some other Xperia devices and accessories. Christmas is approaching so the winters in many regions of the world and for...

Sony introduced a new boot animation in its KitKat firmware as blue colored experience flow boot animation. Blue color though looks cool but if you are looking for some other color boot animation in same style then Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation is available for install. You need rooted Xperia handset to install Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation. As the developer...

CES 2015 is scheduled from Jan 6-9 2015 at Las Vegas and Sony will be holding its press conference on Jan 5, 2015 at 5-5.45 PM PST ( 6.30 AM India, 6 Jan & 01.00 AM UK, 6 Jan) at LVCC, South Hall, Booth #14200. Last year at CES 2014 Sony unveiled Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1s T-Mobile variant of Xperia Z1 for US users. New Xperia Z4 series can be speculated to be unveiled at CES 2015 from Sony. Today only rumored specifications of Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4 Compact, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z4 Ultra were floating around the net and...

Google’s Material Design UI is in news after android 5.0 Lollipop’s release and we have seen many apps coming up with same UI. Google has already updated apps like Gmail, Google Maps, Calendar with material design UI. We recently shared Google’s official android 5.0 wallpapers based on material design and wallpapers extracted from Google Calendar,...

Sony WCR14 Wireless charging cover and Sony WCH10 Qi Plate for Xperia Z3 is now available officially in the market where WCR14 wireless charging cover can only be used with Xperia Z3 specifically. Xperia Z3 doesn’t support wireless charging officially so it needs a Qi plate for charging. In the retail packing you get both Sony WCR14, WCH10 Wireless accessories inside the box ( as shown in the video ). Dimensions of WCR14 cover with Xperia Z3 inside it – 152 x 81 x 13.5 mm, weight ( without phone ) – 72 grams, weight...