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Yesterday we saw two firmware updates from Sony, first one is for Xperia SP in form of 12.1.A.1.205 firmware which moves it from previous android 4.3 12.1.A.1.201 firmware and second one is for Xperia M in form of 15.4.A.1.9 firmware which enabled installing of Xperia themes on Xperia M now which was previously missing in first build release of android 4.3 for...

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 SBH50 stereo BlueTooth headset is not a new name for us, Sony launched it last year and within a week period we will be reviewing all Sony “SBH” Bluetooth headsets one by one; today we just grabbed Sony SBH50 Bluetooth headset. Sony SBH50 has handsfree connectivity via NFC and Bluetooth, allowing you to stream music, take calls handsfree, read your...

Sony Mobile has launched Made for Xperia website today where you will find the third party accessories like protective phones covers, cases and screen guards made for Xperia devices only. Made for Xperia website is just listing accessories from third parties like Beyzacases, CaseMate, Copter, Incipio, Krusell, Ksix, Roxfit, White Diamonds and Sony Mobile has no...

Sony XSP-N1BT cradle receiver has been launched by Sony India for Rs 12990 i.e. $220, available from all major Sony electronics store and car showrooms across India. Sony XSP-N1BT cradle is a beautiful accessory for car owners to get most out of their smartphone in areas like music playing and navigation. Sony XSP-N1BT cradle lets you connect your smartphone via...

Sony Mobile has tweeted today about its next Xperia device coming this season as “Shh… do you want to know a secret? Stay tuned for the next big thing this season.” It seems that Sony is about to launch a new Xperia device and it may be the successor of Xperia Z Ultra as “Xperia Z2 Ultra”. If you remember last year 2013, Xperia Z Ultra was...

We are writing this with very sadness that this will be the last post published on our blog. Sony Mobile Communications AB have raised a formal complaint about using their trademarked name “XPERIA” in our domain name “XperiaGuide.com” and wants us to discontinue the use of XperiaGuide.com immediately. Sony Mobile is the copyright owner of all the images of the phones and the themes ( leaked by the users around the net and republished on our site ) published on out site as mentioned by them in the notice sent to...

Sony Mobile has posted an interesting infographic regarding their FY 2013-2014 Business Update. It is the second inforgraphic from Sony which came this month after they posted “Benefits of waterproof phone“. Sony mentions the $75410(m) consolidated sale for Sony Corporation which is 14.3% rise as compared to previous year 2012 consolidated sales. 2013...

Sony is planning to launch a new Xperia handset soon in the market and it can be predicted by seeing that recently a new Xperia device with FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV running 18.2.A.0.9 firmware got passed though the FCC certification. Sony has already launched a couple of handsets like Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z1S, Xperia E1 / E1 Dual, Xperia T2 Ultra / T2 Ultra Dual, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia A2, Xperia ZL2 so far in first 5 months of 2014. New Xperia handset which is running 18.2.A.0.9 firmware, android version is still unknown...

Michael Jackson XSCAPE album will be available for free on Xperia Z2, M2, Z2 Tablet and Z1 Compact as mentioned by Sony on Michael Jackson XSCAPE album promotion page a lot ago and now you can download the same album via Xperia Lounge app on above mentioned handsets. Concerned album is not yet available on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra  in any region for the time...

Sony launched Xperia Z2 and as expected wireless charging facility on it was not seen but it seems Sony is putting its effort to enable wireless charging on Xperia Z2 and other Xperia devices with the help of two new wireless charging accessories viz.  Sony WCR12 Wireless Charging Cover and Sony WCH10 Wireless Charging plate. WCR12 and WCH10 accessories are currently...

A day back we saw Sony Japan launching waterproof SRS-X1 speaker and SRS-X2 20W output speaker and today we saw Sony India launching Xperia Z2 in India market. A new Xperia smartphone Xperia ZL2 SOL25 is launched for au by KDDI in Japan. Xperia ZL2 SOL25 resembles Xperia Z2 in terms of specifications in many factors. Xperia Z2 Tablet is also launched for domestic...

Earlier today Sony launched Xperia Z2 in India at a press event at Crystal Ballroom, Lalit Hotel, New Delhi where Sony India MD Mr. Kenichiro introduced it in Indian market. As expected Xperia Z2 is priced at Rs49990 i.e. $834, €598, £492 for Indian market and will be available from 12 May, pre-order has already opened at Infibeam and Flipkart. Sony is giving...

Earlier today Sony Japan has launched two new set of speakers line viz. waterproof SRS-X1 speaker and high output SRS-X2 speaker. SRS-X1 speakers are identical to another model SRS-BTV5 with some enhancement and water resistant nature while SRS-X2 is amplified for higher volume and powerful sound experience. Sony SRS-X1 speaker will be available in White, Black,...

A few days we back we posted that Sony will be launching Xperia Z2 in India on 8 May and now Sony India has officially confirmed it as just now we got a mail from Sony India about Xperia Z2 launch press event in India on 8 May,12.30 PM at New Delhi. Sony India MD Mr. Kenichiro Hibi will be there for launching Xperia Z2 in India. Xperia Z2 launch press event is strictly...

Sony has posted an interesting infographic on “Benefits of a waterproof phone” on their blog and it’s kind of great explaining why do you need a waterproof phone and how Sony’s Xperia lineup has an advantage over other handsets. Sony launched Xperia Z as the first waterproof resistant phone of Xperia “Z” lineup and till then we...

We all know Sony is one of the official partner of FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil and we have seen the same notation on every Xperia handset box from June 2013. Well Sony has already launched some of the special FIFA Brazil Edition accessories like Sony NFC Bluetooth Speaker SRS BTV5 in Lime and Green color combination, Sony SmartWatch 2 Brazil Edition and now they...

Sony Xperia “Z” series has been the most fruitful Xperia lineup for Sony which started back in Jan 2013 with the launch of Xperia Z at CES 2013 event. In mid year 2013 we saw another Xperia flagship product Xperia Z Ultra which is company’s first phablet in market and year ended with the another flagship product Xperia Z1. We saw Xperia Z1 Compact...

gizmobolt.com turns 1 today on 3 May, 2014. We registered domain gizmobolt.com on 17 Jan 2013 and 3 May 2014 at 8.46 PM was the exact date when the first post on Xperia Guide came live. I ( Anurag ) and Ashish came up with an idea to help Sony Xperia community by opening this unofficial Sony Xperia Blog. We are now a big community of more than 16K likers on Facebook,...

A couple of days back we came across Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 version update which brought new slide in feature for Movies app which was spotted at MWC 2014 event running on Xperia Z2 and now the same feature has been rolled in new Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update which was rolled out today; update confirmed on Xperia Z2, Z1, Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra,...

Long awaited UI of Sony SmartWatch 2 which was spotted at MWC 2014 event has just been rolled by Sony in form of 1.0.B.4.152/1.0.A.4.11 firmware. Sony has confirmed the news of new 1.0.B.4.152/1.0.A.4.11 firmware update for its SmartWatch2 on its official blog which brings many new features like customisable watch faces, wallpapers, calculators; improved Facebook...

Sony has officially launched Xperia M2 Dual in India today at a price tag of Rs 21990 i.e. €263, £216, $363 which is very close to the price of Xperia T2 Ultra Dual in India i.e. Rs. 25990 ( $425, £256, €305 ). Xperia M2 Dual will be available 25 April 2014 onwards across all Sony stores, Xperia Flagship stores and other major retail electronic stores in...

We all have heard about Sony NFC Bluetooth Speaker SRS BTV5 and that Sony is one of the official partner of FIFA World Cup 2014. From last year June we were seeing “FIFA World Cup Brasil 2014”  logo on every Sony Xperia handset’s box and we saw Sony Smart Watch SW2 exclusive FIFA edition wrist strap. Sony has now launched a limited edition of its...

Yet another app from Sony is now available at  Play Store “Xperia Keyboard version 6.4.A.0.6”; till now we have seen so many apps from Sony on Play Store especially Camera apps ( which were exclusively seen on Xperia Z1 ). If you own an Xperia smartphone, Xperia Keyboard app comes as pre-installed as stock keyboard app. At present Xperia Keyboard app...