Sony Mobile has started to roll out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware update for the Xperia Z5 range, including the Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium, as well as the Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 Tablet. The new update moves the build number from 32.3.A.2.33 to version 32.4.A.0.160, and includes the latest 1 June 2017 Android security patch.
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Sony Mobile has announced that the Xperia XZ Premium has been added to its Open Devices Program. This continues Sony’s legacy of adding its key devices to its AOSP project. This means that budding developers can now try and build their own custom ROMs based on Android Nougat. If you’re interested in hearing more, click through the source link below. 
Android smartphones offer a variety of security options to keep your phone protected. Sony Xperia phones typically offer pin, password, swipe and pattern options, but we’ve not seen the company adopt facial recognition authentication. There’s probably a good reason for this, many of the manufacturer’s that use 2D face recognition have found that the phone can easily be unlocked using just a photo of the person instead. 
Sony Mobile is rolling a new Nougat update for Xperia X and Xperia X Compact owners that moves them from Android 7.0 to 7.1.1. The firmware update is being pushed through new build number 34.3.A.0.194 (versus 34.2.A.2.69 previously) and lands with the 1 June 2017 Android security patches. 
Sony’s latest flagships, the Xperia XZ Premium and XZs, launched with a brand new camera. Gone was the 23MP 1/2.3-inch sensor with 24mm wide-angle G Lens that Sony had used since the Xperia Z5. Instead, this was replaced with a 19MP 1/2.3-inch sensor with a redesigned 25mm wide-angle G Lens. 
Sony has released its interactive projector, the 
The Sony Xperia L1 recently received its first firmware update, moving it from build number 43.0.A.3.39 to version 43.0.A.4.46. As you can tell from the small change in build number, this is not a huge update, but it does move the Android security patch from 5 April 2017 to 5 May 2017. The Android 7.0 Nougat firmware is currently live on all variants of the Xperia L1 (G3311, G3313) and L1 Dual (G3312).
Sony Mobile has released an Xperia Theme to celebrate the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming movie. The theme includes live wallpaper of Spidey, as well as a number of customised icons. The theme is free to download on the 
A quick heads-up for our US readers to let you know that the Xperia XZ Premium is now available across various retailers. The handset is available in three colours (Bronze Pink, Deepsea Black and Luminous Chrome) for $799.99 at 
Japan Display Inc, a joint venture between the display panel businesses of Sony, Hitachi and Toshiba, has announced the mass production of a new 6-inch display with a 18:9 display aspect ratio and 1080 x 2160 resolution. 
Sony Mobile has a history of launching different charging docks for its Xperia smartphones. The latest dock is the 
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