We recently wrote about the No.1 X2 rugged smartphone which brought in a lot of features on to a rugged device for the first time. Now, the phone is available to pre-order $209.99. The No.1 X2 is the successor to the No.1 X1 rugged smartphone. It solves some of the key drawbacks of the earlier model and brings in features such as a large screen and 4G LTE connecitivity...
Sony has launched a Countdown Timer app for Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 at Play Store today, so if you are a SmartBand Talk user try it today. Using Countdown Timer app you can set a timer and your SmartBand Talk rings and vibrate when time is up. Countdown Timer app needs Android 4.4 KitKat running up on your device. It gets integrated with Sony SmartBand Talk app...
Today we are sharing Xperia London ( Blue and Red Color ) Theme from XDA user DanielFlorin with Sony’s Android Lollipop navigation buttons and white colored system UI in red and blue color. You will see new spinner animation in the themes. You need ROM with patched services.jar to install these themes, install like a normal apk. You get customized home screen...
Sony has updated its Party Share app to newer 01.01.00 version which brings Material Design UI to the app from older 01.00.00 version. Sony Party Share 01.01.00 app update brings usual bug fixing and music shuffle support. Download the Sony Party Share app from Play Store. Install it > Tap on “Host a Party” allowing you to share your photos and music...
Today Sony launched official Facebook and Twitter app extensions for Sony SmartEyeglass exclusively which could mean that official launch of Sony SmartEyeGlass is near ( but just a speculations only for the time being ). These two extensions will let you see Facebook and Twitter notifications in your smart accessory display. After downloading the app, it will automatically...
Sony has updated its another app with Android Lollipop support i.e. Sony Account Manager app to new version 2.3.5 from older 2.3.2 version. Sony Account Manager app is integrated with all Sony media apps and is used to sign in to Sony Entertainment Network account on your device. To sign in, connect your account via app like Album app and then go to Settings >...
Mobile World Congress Event is near now, it is scheduled between 2-5 March 2015 in Barcelona. Sony’s MWC Conference is expected to be on 2 March as revealed now. Recently at CES 2015 Sony launched stainless steel edition of SmartWatch 3, Sony NW-ZX2 Walkman and Sony stated the timings of Android 5.0 Lollipop update release. Sony Mobile Communications AB, Sony...
New Xperia Theme from the maker of Xperia Manchester United Theme (Abrar9322) has come in form of Xperia Chelsea FC Theme for football fans and for auto fans we are sharing Xperia BMW Auto Orange theme. You need Android 4.3+ running on your Xperia device to install the themes. For Android 4.3 users, root is necessary while both themes are working without root on...
Sony AR Effect “Horror” Theme has got an update in form of version 1.1.2 which brings “new theme loading animation while switching between themes, 3D object stretching issues fixed on some Xperia devices, application screen icons for theme apps removed” and performance enhancement ( as the changelog reads on Play Store ). Sony AR Effect “Horror”...
Sony has launched a new AR Effect theme “Jungle” at Play Store. It is to be used with Sony AR Effect app ( version > 3.1.1 ) in Sony Social Smart Camera App, compatible with Xperia handsets running Android 4.3+ version. With the theme you get jungle ( forest ) like effect while taking photos or shooting videos with your phone’s camera. You get...
Meet Mlais M9, 5.0″ qHD 960×540 screen resolution ( IPS display ) powered with MediaTek MTK6592M 1.4GHz Octa core processor, GPU Mali-450 MP, available at $99.99 exclusively at EverBuying, shipping worldwide. It features 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal Storage with 64 GB external SD Card support. Mlais M9 is a 3G smartphone running on Android 4.4 KitKat OS and...
Sony has updated its Walkman app to 8.5.A.2.7 version ( over previous 8.5.A.0.6 version ) which officially brings new material design UI to the app and compatibility with Android Lollipop version. Update also enables you now to use any sound equaliser from Play Store along with usual bug fixes and performance enhancement. Walkman app icon has also been modified as...
Sony has updated their TrackID app to newer 4.1.B.0.12 version over previous 4.1.B.0.11 version. TrackID app features now material design ( more a flat design ) which was initially updated in beta 4.1.B.0.5 version of the app. Sony TrackID Beta 4.1.B.0.12 app brings new UI design, faster recognition speed and support for Android Wear which is the exact similar...
Sony Sketch app has been updated to newer 6.0.A.0.6 version today over previous 6.0.A.0.5 version which officially brought material design UI to the app. Sketch 6.0.A.0.6 app update brings usual bug fixing, updated design ( UI ) and share sketches and invite others to join option ( also available in previous version ). Sketch 6.0.A.0.6 app works on Android 4.2+...
Sometimes, the stock image that gets 40,000 downloads is truly 100 times stronger than the stock image that gets 400—but other times, that difference in popularity is more due to exposure than strength or quality. In concert, there were certainly some graphics that “flew under the radar” this last year, and we’d like to remedy that by sharing them here. Unlike...
T-Mobile is planning an update for Xperia Z3 in upcoming May 2015 which will bring 700MHz LTE 12 Band support for it which means better higher speed LTE connectivity. It seems that Android 5.0 Lollipop update will come later on Xperia Z3 T-Mobile may be after May 2015. At present Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge enjoy T-Mobile 700MHz LTE 12 Band Support and as...
Recently certified 23.0.F.1.96 firmware for Xperia Z3 Dual on PTCRB is now rolling via Emma and soon to be available via PC Companion for all Xperia Z3 Dual users. 23.0.F.1.96 firmware is bug fixing Android 4.4.4 update. Sony has also promised to roll Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia Z3 ( Z3 Dual ) / Xperia Z2 in Feb 2015, hope it comes fast and user’s...
Two new Xperia themes from Xperia theme maker Ven1aONE hit Play Store recently viz. Xperia Spring & Valentine’s Day Theme. Both themes work on non rooted Android 4.4 Xperia devices while for Android 4.3 running devices root is needed. You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, Android 5.0 ( stock ) navigation soft keys with themed UI and colored...
For a long time one click root access on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware was not available but now with a brilliant work by zxz0O0 using CVE-2014-4322 exploit in his giefroot – Rooting Tool, root has been achieved now. v1 of giefroot – Rooting Tool has been released for the time being which supports only Xperia Z3 and...
Sony initially rolled beta 4.1.B.0.5 version for TrackID app which brought new material design UI ( more flat design ) look to the app and now updated 4.1.B.0.11 version has hit Play Store today ( though in beta stage ). Those who don’t know, TrackID is an app to identify the music playing around you ( needs internet connection to look for the details ). Sony...
Sony has released another promotional Xperia theme for iFit fitness tracker app on Play Store as Xperia iFit Theme. You need Android 4.3+ running on your Xperia handset to install the theme, it works on both rooted as well as non rooted handsets. Xperia iFit Theme gives you customized Android navigation keys in form of fitness tracker icons, themed system UI with...
Sony has updated its Movie Creator app to newer 2.3.A.0.3 version over previous 2.2.A.0.8 version. Movie Creator 2.3.A.0.3 update now lists unfinished movies and allows users to add photos/videos for highlight movie creation. Movie Creator 2.3.A.0.3 update brings a little bit changes to the user interface and usual big fixes and performance enhancement. It is confirmed...
Sony’s older generation SmartBand model SWR10 saw an upgrade today in terms of design as SmartBand SWR10 with brown leather wrist strap is now available for purchase from official Sony Xperia online stores across Europe and other regions. Sony SmartBand SWR10 is a fitness band from Sony to track and log the details of your daily activities like walking, sleeping, cycling etc. Tagged with Sony doesn’t mean it can only be used with Xperia devices, you can use it with any android device ( for Xperia handsets you need atleast android...
Are you a Manchester United fan well if yes, then you might want to try Manchester United Xperia Theme on your Xperia device. No root needed for Android 4.4+ devices while devices running Android 4.3 need root to install the themes. You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, customized navigation keys, colored status and navigation bar with themed...
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