New 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Z Tablet on PTCRB today, probably bug fixing update over 10.5.A.0.233 firmware ( Android 4.4.4 update ). As 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware is certified for all variants of Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Z Tablet on PTCRB, we are expecting that it will be rolling soon. Sony has already promised to bring Android 5.0...
Sony has officially rolled 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware update for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 tablet which brought Android 4.4.4 for them. Both devices now enjoy similar firmware features like Xperia Z3. It seems that now Sony is rolling 23.0.1.A.3.9 firmware update for Xperia Z2 carrier handsets ( Android 4.4.4 update ). Xperia Z2 23.0.1.A.3.9 firmware is confirmed rolling...
Sony’s latest edition to Xperia flagship Xperia Z3 is now available in market, getting sold, getting firmware update; in other words Xperia Z3 has found its way inside android smartphone market whereas on the other hand Sony is gearing up for the launch of Sony SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk officially in the market. Sony has provided a curved 1.4” e-paper display, built-in microphone and speaker. Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 features HD Voice support with short call function enabling you to listen and talk into your caller. It...
Xperia Style Cover Window Black, Silver Green, Copper, White themes are already available at Play Store and now Sony has added two more colors to them as Xperia Style Cover Window O and G theme ( with Orange and Green colors respectively ). Style Cover Window SCR24 for Xperia Z3 is Sony’s first window cover which allows you to perform dedicated function on...
Sony’s Sketch app is now officially available on Play store as 5.0.A.0.2 version which was earlier only being updated via OTA through update center app. It is a major update in terms of build number if we compare from previous 2.0.A.1.7 version but no noticeable visual changes in terms of features are present. You get notifications whenever new stickers are...
A new AR Effect theme “Poisonous Creatures” for your Social Smart Camera App has been released on Play Store by a third party developer. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. App and Theme needs android 4.3+ to work on your Xperia device. With Poisonous Creatures theme you can add creepy...
Sony Music TrackID app has been updated to to newer version 4.0.B.7.0 from older 4.0.B.6.0 at Play Store which fixes the losing history bug as mentioned by Sony in the changelog. TrackID 4.0.B.7.0 update brings faster recognition speed, new UI, syncing feature of search history with Facebook and SEN account and support for Android Wear Sony SmartWatch 3 ( just like...
Google’s Chromecast Screen Casting feature is already available for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact and now it officially supports 3 more Xperia devices viz. Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet as spotted on Chromecast Screen App support page. Google’s Chromecast Screen Casting allows you to play the content of your mobile’s on your TV. Chromecast...
Sony recently revamped their bootloader unlocking service and if you own Sony Xperia Z3 and want to root it along with unlocking bootloader then today we are sharing a video tutorial on how to root your Xperia Z3 bootloader, install custom recovery and root it. Keep in mind unlocking bootloader voids the warranty of your device and loss of your DRM keys if not backed...
Sony is gearing up fast for the market launch of Sony SmartBand Talk and Sony SmartWatch 3. We have already spotted listing of Sony SmartWatch 3 on Play Store for $249.99 and now it’s time for Sony SmartBand Talk. Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 is listed for pre-order on Sony UK site for £129.99 / $208 and shipping will soon start in November. Sony has officially...
Do you remember Xiaomi controversy where it was said that Mi3 was allegedly sending some data to Chinese servers and which was later explained by the Xiaomi officials; a very similar kind of case has been spotted on Sony Xperia devices. It is being found that a few Xperia handsets running android 4.4.2 and android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware have a folder named “baidu” in their internal memory which is not associated with any app and can’t be deleted. It is believed that the issue is associated with the “myXperia”...
Sony has finally launched PS4 Remote Play app at Play Store today exclusively for Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. PS4 Remote Play app allows you to play your favorite PS4 games on your mobile device screen via DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless controller ( and GCM10 Game Control Mount accessory if needed ). PS4 Remote Play app will soon be available for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet users as confirmed by Sony today on their blog. It is expected to hit Xperia Z2 series with the release of Android 4.4.4 KitKat update in...
Xperia users you might want to see this AR Effect theme “Orcs” on your Social Smart Camera App. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. It needs android 4.3+ to work on your device. With Orcs theme you can convert people into an Orc with a horned helmet in your pics. Take a pic of any scene...
Sony has updated its Audio Recorder app to newer version 1.00.26 which now supports Sony SmartBand Talk and MDR-C31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset along with other usual bug fixes and performance enhancement. Sony Audio Recorder 1.00.13 app works like any normal recording app but you have 4 audio recording quality settings. All recording options are as follows...
Sony has come up with another promotional Xperia themes i.e. Xperia LittleBigPlanet Theme inspired from famous PlayStation game LittleBigPlanet, launched in 2008. You need android 4.3+ running Xperia handset to install the game or the ROMs with Xperia theme engine, working with both rooted as well as non rooted Xperia handsets. Xperia LittleBigPlanet Theme gives...
A new 23.0.A.2.108 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z3 D6653 at PTCRB following the 23.0.1.A.1.38 build. New firmware move the build to 23.0.A.2.xxx from older 23.0.1.A.1.xx, though 23.0.A.2.108 firmware seems a minor update over an older 23.0.A.2.105 firmware. 23.0.A.2.108 firmware is only seen certification for Xperia Z3 so far and specially for D6653 variant...
Along with Google’s Android new mobile OS launch i.e. Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google has updated all its native apps in the system. Google’s Keyboard has been updated to newer version 4.0.21003.1519572 which brings material light and material dark themes in the keyboard. You can now install Google Android 5.0 Lollipop Keyboard 4.0 version on non rooted...
Sony’s native Weather Widget app has been updated to newer version 2.0.A.0.74 from older version 2.0.A.0.52. It is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z3. Weather Widget 2.0.A.0.74 update brings improved language support with minor bug fixes and performance enhancement, though no noticeable changes over the previous version. Weather Widget 2.0.A.0.74 app allows you...
It has not been a while since Sony launched Xperia Z3 in market and now rumors for Xperia Z4 have started popping up. It is being rumored ( believed ) that Sony is preparing for its next flagship device Xperia Z4 ( no Xperia Z3X ) which will be launched in March 2015 and Sony probably be ditching its two flagships in a year strategy. Xperia Z4 Specifications which have been leaked online seems much like a concept device build by someone but the source who first posted the info says it comes from their reliable poster. Well we doubt the...
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...
For all the Candy Crush game fans, makers of Candy Crush have officially released Xperia Theme Candy Crush for Sony Xperia devices at Play Store. Xperia Theme Candy Crush is a paid theme working on all Xperia handsets running android 4.3+ and ROMs with Xperia theme engine. Xperia Theme Candy Crush is kind of promotional theme, gives you customized soft navigation...
Yesterday Google unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop as the newer version of its mobile OS and we were speculating which Xperia devices will get Android 5.0 Lollipop and now Sony has officially come up with a statement which we were expecting. Sony will officially update whole Xperia “Z” series on Android 5.0 Lollipop as mentioned by Sony on their blog today. Android 5.0 Lollipop update roll out will start from latest flagship devices Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 from early 2015. Confirmed Xperia devices getting Android 5.0 Lollipop...
In the beginning of the year Sony proved to the world, that a flagship smartphone does not need to be comparable in size to a brick to come with top specification. The Z1 Compact is a brilliant smartphone that we can highly recommend until today, but it looks like there is a new player on the market. Sony presented a refreshed model called the Z3 Compact a few weeks ago. Is it going to be as good as the predecessor? Xperia Z3 Compact features the newest Android 4.4.4 out of the box, Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, Adreno...
Google has officially unveiled the next edition of Android OS i.e. Android 5.0 Lollipop along with Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. Images of Android 5.0 Lollipop will be released by Google on 17 October and then we can expect manufacturers to build Android 5.0 Lollipop update for their device. Motorola and HTC have already come up with their plans of rollout for next android update, so what’s next for Sony Xperia devices ? Android 5.0 Lollipop update brings material design UI to the devices, improved notification system, long...
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