Download Android M Camera app for Lollipop devices

As you all know Android M Developer preview is now official and soon later this year Google will start rolling Android M (whatever “M” stands for) update to users. Android M has new features like dark system theme UI, pick and choose app permissions, Android Pay, fingerprint support, Now on Tap, Multi-window mode etc.

We have already shared Android M Launcher for Lollipop devices and now we are sharing Android M Camera app for Lollipop running Android devices.

Android M Camera App

Known bugs on Android M Camera App: Force Close while using Panorama mode (and sometimes on Lens Blur and HDR also).

Download Android M Camera 2.5.044 (1925238-30) app apk from below link (Google-Camera.apk)

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Android M Camera 2.5.044

Android M Camera app settings

Android M Camera App

Android M Camera app  Modes

Android M Camera app HDR Mode

Under 20.7 MP camera settings on Xperia Z2 ( image resolution was 5248×3936, size 9.86 MB) while taking the image from Android M Camera app.

Android M Camera app sample image

Look here for ongoing discussion on Android M update on Xperia devices.

Check out Android M Launcher for Lollipop devices here. (Install now)

Download official Android M Wallpaper & Clock here.

Download Xperia Z4/Z3+ Live Wallpaper here.

If it works on your device, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – XDA (shared by FaserF)

Download Android M Launcher for Lollipop devices

Google has finally unveiled Android M developer preview yesterday at Google I/O 2015 and some news features like dark system theme UI, pick and choose app permissions, Android Pay, fingerprint support, Now on Tap etc. have been spotted.

Recently we spotted that Android M also supports multi-window mode so that one can keep different activities on the same screen at the same time. Now as Android M preview images are out, Android M apps have been ported for Lollipop running devices.

Android M Launcher

You need Android Lollipop running device to install Android M launcher, we tested it on Xperia Z2, Z3, working on non-rooted devices also.

To install Android M Launcher on your device, you need two files posted below. After installing below-posted two files, set Google Now Launcher as your default launcher. App drawer is now arranged alphabetically.

Download Android M Velvet.apk (Google App 5.0.16.19.arm version)

Android M Google App

Download Google Now Launcher apk (1.1.1.1706998 version)

Android M Launcher

Download Android M Launcher Apk

New Android M launcher is smooth and responsive as compared to Android Lollipop launcher with better search option inside it.

Check out the Android M launcher running video below.

Look here for ongoing discussion on Android M update on Xperia devices.

Check out Android M Camera App for Lollipop devices here. (Install now)

Download official Android M Wallpaper & Clock here.

Download Xperia Z4/Z3+ Live Wallpaper here.

Let us know if the Android M launcher works on your device.

Source – XDA (shared by FaserF)

Sony Sticker Creator app 1.3.2 version update brings Zoom function while editing sticker design

Sony Sticker Creator app which allows you to create your own customized stickers from the camera view finder has not got a new update in the form of 1.3.2 version over previous 1.0.4 version. One can make his own stickers from the pics shot and then they can used over other pics taken by cam.

You need Sony Social Smart Camera app and android 4.2+ to install Sticker Creator app on your device. To create stickers, enclose the area you want to create as sticker, clip it, add border effects to clipped sticker and save it. Sticker Creator app 1.3.2 update brings zoom function while editing sticker design, animated frames to create a decorative design and usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Sticker Creator app

Download Sony Sticker Creator 1.3.2 app from Play Store.

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Sony Sticker Creator 1.3.2

If you are unable to download it from Play Store then use the below link to download Sticker Creator 1.3.2 apk.

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Sticker Creator 1.3.2 app

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How to use Sticker Creator App

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Sketch app 6.1.C.6.0 beta version updated – Brings Smudge tool, Thinner brushes

Sony Sketch app has got a new 6.1.C.6.0 beta version update over 6.1.A.5.0 version. Sketch app 6.1.C.6.0 beta version brings a new smudge tool, improved photo import thinner brushes and usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

New Smudge tool works on the new sketches your draw in the app or the pics your import into the app and then you can use the smudge tool on them, it works great.

Sony Sketch app

Download Sony Sketch 6.1.C.6.0 apk from below link.

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Sony Sketch 6.1.C.6.0 app

We tested new smudge tool and it works great, check pics below.

Sketch 6.1.C.6.0 Sumdge Tool

Sketch 6.1.C.6.0 Sumdge Pic

Facing any bugs in the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Sketch Beta Test Community

Sony Audio Recorder 1.00.35 app updated with Technical improvements

Sony Audio Recorder app has been updated to newer 1.00.35 version over older 1.00.26 version. Audio Recorder 1.00.35 app updates fixes playback issue for Motorola phones and comes with enhanced technical improvements.

Sony Audio Recorder app works like any normal recording app, but you have 4 audio recording quality settings. All recording options are as follows Superior Music ( lossless ) 44kHz 16bit WAV 1411 kbps stereo, Superior Music ( compresses ) 44kHz 16bit AAC LC 256 kbps stereo, Standard Music/Superior speech 128 hbps, Basic Music/Standard Speech 64 kbps. App needs Android 4.1 to isntall.

Sony Audio Recorder App

Download Sony Audio Recorder 1.00.35 app from Play Store.

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Sony Audio Recorder 1.00.35

If you haven’t got the update yet, download the Audio Recorder 1.00.35 apk from below link.

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Sony Audio Recorder 1.00.35 app

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.3.0 beta update rolling

A new beta update has hit Xperia Music app in the form of 9.0.1.A.3.0 version over older 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta version (Xperia Music app was put on Play Store recently in the form of 9.0.0.A.0.1 version).

Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.3.0 update brings quick play button (only an experimental feature), color picking on landing page items and bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Xperia Music app

Download Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.3.0 apk from below link.

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Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.3.0

Xperia Music 9.0.1.A.3.0 apk

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Sony Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.1 app updated

Sony Xperia Home app has been updated to newer 8.0.A.1.1 version over older 8.0.A.1.0 version. Recently it was spotted on Xperia Z Lollipop update that Sony introduced a new 8.0.A.1.2 Xperia Home version which supports auto rotation on homescreen.

Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.1 app update is only a performance enhancement update over the older version, auto-rotation feature is not included for the time being.

Sony Xperia Home

Download Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.1 apk from below link. It is confirmed working on non-rooted Xperia handsets running Android Lollipop.

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Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.1 app

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Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.1 apk

If you have rooted Xperia handset running Lollipop (deodexed rom with SuperUser Mod) then you can try Xperia Home 8.0.A.1.2 version with auto-rotation feature, check here.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app updated – shows you comparisons of steps with past week

Sony Lifelog app has got a new beta update in the form of 2.8.B.0.6 version over stable older 2.6.A.0.16/10 version (and over beta 2.7.B.0.12 version). Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app update will show your comparison of steps taken this week, compared to the last week.

Sony Lifelog app team has updated that soon they are going to release cards showing the average amount of hours you sleep vs the hours other users sleep.

Sony Lifelog App

Download Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 apk from below link.

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Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app

Some users are still facing battery drain issue on the Lifelog app, are you facing any? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – Lifelog Beta Community

Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 app updated – Shrinking video player option added

Sony Video app has been updated to newer 9.2.A.0.6 version over the older 9.1.A.0.8 version. Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 app update brings some cool features like swipe down to shrink the video player with playback ongoing; swipe up to maximize it again and swipe left to dismiss the video.

If you by any chance interrupt the video playback by pressing home key, just tap the Video app icon on home screen or app screen to activate the player directly and resume your video.

Sony Video App

Video 9.2.A.0.6 app update is available (as on OTA update) from What’s New app, update size is 13.4 MB.

Sony Video App 9.2.A.0.6

Download Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 apk from below link, if you haven’t got the notification yet.

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Sony Video  9.2.A.0.6

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app updated to 1.23.00 version

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app has been updated to newer 1.23.00 version over older 1.19.00 version. It is an official dedicated Sony app for Sony SBH70 Headsets, which are IP57 water resistant, weighing 25.7 grams and have multipoint connectivity, 125 mAh battery which can last for 8 hours of talktime, 6 hours of music playback. It also features HD Voice, Digital Noise Cancelling (check full specs of Sony SBH70 here).

With Sony SBH70 app, you can choose headset ringtone, adjust vibrate alert settings and view a tutorial on how to use the various features of Sony SBH70 Headset. This app is compatible with Android devices running Android 4.4.4+ version (paired via Bluetooth or NFC).

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Download Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app, 1.23.00 version from Play Store.

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Sony SBH70 1.23.00 version app

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Sony SBH70 app

Sony SBH70 Bluetooth App

Sony SBH70 Headset App Tutorial

Download the direct apk from below link.

Sony SBH70 headset is still not available for purchase though Sony has put the app on Play Store.

We will keep you updated once the headsets are available for purchase.

Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update rolling

Sony has officially put its re-branded Walkman app in the form of Xperia Music on Play Store recently (9.0.0.A.0.1 version) as we all know and now Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update is rolling to the users who have signed up for beta testing.

Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update is a bug fixing update over previous 9.0.1.A.1.0 version. Earlier version brought new home landing page, added a shortcut to podcast app in menu drawer.

Xperia Music app

Download Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 apk from below link.

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Xperia Music 9.0.1.A.2.0 apk

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 version brings Spotify integration in app

Sony TrackID app has been updated to newer 4.1.B.4.2 version over older 4.1.B.3.6 version. Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 update brings Spotify integration in the app now. You can play music in Spotify, add music to the Spotify Playlist now from TrackID app.

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 update also brings play preview, download music option (a part of a track only), faster recognition speed and usual bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Sony TrackID App

Download Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 app version from Play Store.

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Sony TrackID app 4.1.B.4.2

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 apk

If you are not able to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 apk manually.

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TrackID app 4.1.B.4.2

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 app updated rolled

Sony Album app has got a new update in the form of 7.2.A.0.14 version over the recently rolled stable 7.2.A.0.12 version. Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 app update brings minor bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Previous version brought major changes like “help” option under settings allowing you to see the tips and tricks on how to use Album app and new updated full-screen layout (easy access to commonly used actions).

Sony Album app

Download Album app, 7.2.A.0.14 version from Play Store.

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Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14

Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 apk from below link.

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Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 apk

Facing any bugs, comment below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Sony AR Effect app 3.4.4 version updated on Play Store

Sony AR Effect has been updated to newer 3.4.4 version today over older 3.3.13 version. Unfortunately, Sony AR Effect 3.4.4 app update brings nothing more than bugs fixing and performance enhancement. With AR Effect app you can take pictures and videos with the virtual character sets available.

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 KittensSan FranciscoOrcs & Poisonous Creature. Today a new AR Effect Theme “Puppies” has been launched on Play Store.

AR Effect 3.4.4 app

Download AR Effect 3.4.4 app from Play Store.

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AR Effect 3.4.4 app

Download AR Effect 3.4.4 app

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Sony AR Effect 3.4.4 app update rolling

Facing any bugs in the app, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 app brings updated full screen layout

Sony Album app has got a new stable update from the Play Store itself in the form of 7.2.A.0.12 version over the beta 7.2.A.0.8 version. Album 7.2.A.0.12 app brings new updated full-screen layout (easy access to commonly used actions).

Album 7.2.A.0.12 app also brings “help” option under settings allowing you to see tips and tricks on how to use Album app, along with usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Album app

Download Album app, 7.2.A.0.12 version from Play Store.

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Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 apk

Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 apk from below link.

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Facing any bugs, comment below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47 version update supports Android Lollipop

Sony has updated its Live on YouTube app to new 01.00.47 version over older 01.00.41 version. Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47 update brings support for Android Lollipop firmware. It is Sony’s official app to broadcast live videos on YouTube.

New list of supported Xperia devices by this app is Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, ZL2, Z2 Tablet, Z2, Z1 Compact, Z1, Z, Tablet Z, Z Ultra, ZL, ZQ, ZR. Now you can broadcast your videos in HD and full HD and broadcast duration has been increased to 60 minutes.

Live on YouTube app

Download Live on YouTube app 01.00.47 version from below Play Store.

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Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the apk.

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Live on YouTube app Google Sign in error

Live on YouTube app sharing settings

Live on YouTube app sharing on youtube

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Style Cover app version 1.1.A.0.12 OTA update rolling on Xperia Z3

Sony launched Style Cover SCR24 for Xperia Z3 a while ago. 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.

Today Sony has finally made its Style Cover app available for Xperia Z3 users from update center, as an OTA update. Sony has also launched Style Cover Window Xperia themes/wallpapers on Play Store. This app integrates with Style Cover SCR24.

Sony Style Cover app

Update is available over OTA, size 0.9 MB. Sony Style Cover app is seen rolling on Xperia Z3 handsets over latest Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware build. New update brings enhanced user experience & software performance improvements.

Sony Style Cover app version 1.1.A.0.12

Download Sony Style Cover version 1.1.A.0.12 apk from the below link if you haven’t got the update notification yet.

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Sony Style Cover 1.1.A.0.12

Style Cover 1.1.A.0.12

We would like to know from Xperia Z3 users, are you using Sony Style Cover SCR24? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, @danytrial.

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.8 app bug fixing update rolled

Sony Album app has got a new update in the form of 7.2.A.0.8 version over older 7.2.A.0.6 version. New Album 7.2.A.0.8 app update brings only minor bugs fixing and performance enhancement. Previous update brought new full-screen actionlayer.

Earlier Sony Album app had white silver color in recent app section but now you will see the yellow color in recent app section (this change was brought in previous 7.2.A.0.6 version).

Sony Album App

Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.8 apk from below link. Sony Album app is already available from the Play Store, but this version has not been updated yet there.

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Sony Album 7.2.A.0.8 apk

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A day ago Sony updated its Photo Editor app to 5.0.A.0.12 version (this app is used to edit the pics in Album app).

Drop your comments below if you are facing any bugs.

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.1.0 beta update rolling

Earlier today we saw Sony putting Xperia Music app to Play Store officially (9.0.0.A.0.1 version) and now another 9.0.1.A.1.0 beta update has been released. Xperia Music is the rebranded name of Sony’s famous Walkman app.

Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.1.0 beta update brings new home landing page, added a shortcut to podcast app in menu drawer and usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Xperia Music app

Download Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.1.0 apk from below link.

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Xperia Music 9.0.1.A.1.0 Beta app

Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.0.A.0.1 officially put on Play Store

Sony Mobile has finally renamed their Walkman app officially to “Xperia Music” now and it is live on Play Store now for downloading. In Music app 9.0.0.A.2.0beta version, Sony explained why they are changing the name to Xperia Music and today it went official.

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.0.A.0.1 update brings new name, new full player design, settings and playqueue option moved to navigation drawer, widget stays in notification after pause (swipe to dismiss in Android Lollipop), mediaserver moved to settings, faster startup, reduced size, previous button (on lockscreen) and usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Xperia Music app

Download Sony Xperia Music app, version 9.0.0.A.0.1 from Play Store.

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If you are unable to download it, use the below link to download the direct Xperia Music 9.0.0.A.0.1 apk and install normally.

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[ UPDATE ] New Xperia Music app,  9.0.1.A.1.0 beta version update rolling

Xperia Music 9.0.0.A.2.0 apk

Download Xperia Music 9.0.0.A.2.0 apk

Are you happy with the name Xperia Music or liked Walkman name better? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, XperiaViet, Alexander Charlie!

Sony Photo Editor 5.0.A.0.12 app update rolling

Sony Photo Editor app has been updated to newer 5.0.A.0.12 version and earlier today What’s New app got updated to 3.0.A.0.2 version. Photo Editor 5.0.A.0.12 update brings only minor bug fixing and usual performance enhancement.

Photo Editor app is to be used in Sony Album app, to access Photo Editor app > open Album app > choose any pic > tap on it > from below choose edit mark > all photo editing options will be listed.

Sony Photo Editor app

OTA update is available, size 2 MB.

Sony Photo Editor 5.0.A.0.12

Download Sony Photo Editor 5.0.A.0.12 apk from the below link, if you haven’t got the update notification yet.

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Download Sony Photo Editor 5.0.A.0.12 app

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, @danytrial

Sony What’s New 3.0.A.0.2 app update rolling

Sony What’s New app has been updated to newer 3.0.A.0.2 version. What’s New 3.0.A.0.2 app has been updated. New update brings nothing new, except bugs fixing and performance enhancement. You can get access to various apps, games, themes etc recommended by Sony from this app. Sony Photo Editor app got updated to 5.0.A.0.12 version today.

In the Lollipop update, Sony moved “Update Center” app to What’s New app so now all update notifications comes via it. Go to the menu section of Whats New app and you will find “Updates” option there.

Sony What’s New App

Update via OTA, size is 6 MB.

Sony Whats New 3.0.A.0.2

Download Sony What’s New 3.0.A.0.2 apk from the below link if you haven’t got the update notification yet.

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Sony Whats New 3.0.A.0.2 app update

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, @danytrial

Sony TrackID app 4.1.B.3.6 version updated

Sony TrackID app has been updated to a newer 4.1.B.3.6 version from the older 4.1.B.3.4 version, following the same changelog i.e. material design UI, faster recognition speed and support for Android Wear and Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30.

Android 4.2+ is needed to install the app. App helps to identify the music track playing around you just like Shazam app, obviously you need your device connected to internet.

Sony TrackID 4.1.A.3.6 app

Download Sony TrackID 4.1.B.3.6 app from Play Store.

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TrackID app 4.1.B.3.6

If you are not able to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the apk manually.

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Sony TrackID 4.1.B.0.11

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TrackID 4.1.B.3.2 app

Facing any issues in accessing the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander!

Sony Account Manager app 2.3.6 updated – Bug Fixing