We speculated that Sony Mobile might be releasing Android 9 Pie earlier for some models, when it unexpectedly started to roll the update to the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact last week, ahead of schedule. Well it turns out that this is indeed the case.
Sony Mobile has confirmed that the Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact will get the update from 26 October 2018. Owners of the Xperia XZ2 Premium will see the update from 7 November. These models were all original expected to receive Android Pie from November 2018, so it’s good to see a slightly earlier release. [read more…]
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If you are a Sony Xperia fan and are in the United States, then you’ll be glad to hear that the Xperia XZ3 has now been released. The handset is available in three colours (Black, Forest Green and White Silver) at both 
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Well this is a sweet surprise – Sony Mobile has commenced the rollout of Android 9 Pie for the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. The update is currently rolling out over-the-air (OTA) across a number of regions, with a file size of 1,059MB. Sony has moved the build number from 51.1.A.11.51 to version 52.0.A.3.27 with this update, and it includes the latest 
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is Sony’s first smartphone with an OLED display, and is now widely available across Europe and Asia. It’s still on pre-order in the USA, where it is expected to be in stock next week. So if you are one of those that pre-ordered the phone and have now taken delivery, or if you recently picked up the phone, we want to hear your first impressions. How does Sony’s new OLED display stack up to previous Xperia displays? What do you think of the design and ergonomics? Are the new AI features useful, including Side sense? Let’s hear it all in the comments below. 
Sony Mobile has started to roll the first firmware update for the Xperia XZ3, Sony’s newest flagship – the first with an OLED display. The new firmware update moves the build number from 52.0.A.1.220 to version 52.0.A.3.27, adding the 
Sony’s Xperia Lounge app comes pre-installed on all Xperia phones, and showcases all that is new to Xperia customers including themes, tips, news, offers and competitions. Sony used to segment its customers into Gold and Silver memberships – Gold for those that bought flagships and Silver for everything else. Those with Gold would get exclusive offers or free themes. 
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Sony Mobile has released a Xperia Theme to celebrate the release of Venom, Sony’s latest blockbuster Spider-Verse release. The theme has an understated look with Venom’s face superimposed on a black background. If you fancy taking this theme for a spin, head over to the 
It might still be some way off, but @OnLeaks has revealed some early factory-based CAD renders of what will likely be referred to the Xperia XA3 and Xperia L3. The renders appear to show devices that adopt a 2:1 display ratio and dual rear cameras. For the Xperia XA3, the display size is said to be 5.9-inches with 1080 x 2160 Full HD+ resolution. n terms of dimensions, the Xperia XA3 will measure 155.7 x 68.3 x 8.4mm with a thickness of 8.9mm at the thickest point.
Sony Mobile has enhanced the audio capabilities of the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra, by officially enabling high-resolution audio and DSEE HX in the latest firmware update (
Some may have feared that there were no more updates for the Xperia X range, but Sony has updated the handsets with the latest 
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