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Xperia Tablet Z added to AOSP project

May 17, 2013

Sony has added the Xperia Tablet Z to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), following in the footsteps of the Xperia Z and Xperia S. Sony is encouraging developers to contribute to the project via Github. Here you will find all the instructions needed to compile and build the project. As with the other Xperia [...]

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Xperia ion Jelly Bean firmware (6.2.B.0.204) gets certified

May 16, 2013

Looks like we can start the countdown for Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on the Xperia ion. A new firmware build has been certified for the HSPA+ version of the Xperia ion (LT28h). Firmware version number 6.2.B.0.204 is expected to relate to the JB build and ties in with Sony’s release schedule for the end of [...]

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Xperia L up for pre-order in the US

May 16, 2013

The entry-level Sony Xperia L (C2104) recently went on sale across Europe and now it has appeared for pre-order in the United States. The Xperia L is on pre-sale on the Sony Store website for $349.99. All three colours are available to order and delivery is expected on 23 May. The Sony Xperia L has [...]

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New Sony C6833 model number appears

May 16, 2013

A couple of new Sony Xperia model numbers have appeared on the Indonesian Postel website. The model numbers in question are C6802 and C6833. This regulatory website has a 100% record of outing the names of new Sony Xperia handsets, so the listing on Postel looks legit and suggests that they will sit higher than [...]

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Xperia A hands-on photos and videos

May 15, 2013

The Sony Xperia A (SO-04E) was announced by NTT DoCoMo earlier today. The handset is the Japanese version of the Xperia ZR (C550X). We thought we’d share some hands-on photos and videos of the device, especially considering we haven’t seen any real life pics of the Xperia ZR, only promo videos and pics. We are [...]

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Xperia Tablet Z (SO-03E) gets firmware update to improve touch panel

May 15, 2013

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z (SO-03E) for NTT DoCoMo in Japan has received a new firmware version (build number 10.1.E.0.265). Only one item is listed in the changelog from DoCoMo and that is the operation of the touch panel has been improved. We’re not sure what that means exactly, but the update size is around [...]

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Xperia A announced by NTT DoCoMo; launches on 17 May

May 15, 2013

The Sony Xperia A (SO-04E) has been unveiled by NTT DoCoMo in Japan this morning. The handset is basically the DoCoMo equivalent of the Xperia ZR announced for western markets earlier this week. However, it does come with some extras including One-Seg TV tuner, infra-red and 32GB internal storage (versus 8GB for the Xperia ZR). [...]

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Sony SOL22 ‘Gaga’ for AU by KDDI passes through FCC

May 14, 2013

We are expecting NTT DoCoMo to formally unveil the Xperia A (SO-04E) in a few hours time in Japan. The handset will be based on the recently announced Xperia ZR, but will feature some Japanese specific features such as One-Seg. Another Japanese operator, AU by KDDI, will also announce its Summer line-up in a few [...]

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New firmware (10.1.1.A.1.253) rolling out for Xperia Z

May 14, 2013

A new firmware update is currently rolling out for the Xperia Z (C6603). New firmware version 10.1.1.A.1.253 is still based on Android 4.1.2, but is said to bring a number of improvements including performance enhancements, white balance display calibration, soft keys and nav bar changed to black (instead of grey) as well as an option [...]

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Xperia ion Jelly Bean firmware (6.2.B.0.203) leaks

May 13, 2013

We’ve already had an Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware leak for the Xperia S (LT26i) and now the same has occurred for the Xperia ion (LT28i). The Jelly Bean firmware version is build number 6.2.B.0.203 and was intended for production devices. However, xda-developer legend, DooMLoRD, has managed to port the firmware to consumer handsets. It [...]

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Xperia L now on sale in parts of Europe

May 13, 2013

The Sony Xperia L (C210X) is now available to order via the Sony Mobile Store in several European countries including Germany, Netherlands and Sweden. The Xperia L will set you back €299 in Germany, but includes two Smart Tags in the package. The cost is the same in the Netherlands sans the Smart Tags. In [...]

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Xperia ZR not heading to UK, France or Germany

May 13, 2013

Unfortunately, those of you who like the look of the Xperia ZR but are based in the UK, France and Germany will be disappointed to hear that there are no current plans to launch it in these regions. We imagine this is down to not wanting to cannibalise Xperia Z sales or dilute the marketing [...]

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Xperia ZR promo videos and pictures

May 13, 2013

Sony formally announced the Xperia ZR (C550X) this morning and has us excited for it high levels of water resistance (IP55/IP58) and the inclusion of a dedicated camera button. This makes it the first high-end water resistant Xperia since the acro S to include the camera button. All of this combined, will make it an [...]

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Xperia ZR announced: 4.6-inch 720p display, IP58 water resistant, 13MP camera with dedicated camera button

May 13, 2013

Sony has unveiled the Xperia ZR (C550X ‘Dogo’) and our previous report was right on the money with the specs. The Xperia ZR has a 4.55-inch OptiContrast display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution and 319 PPI. It will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon chipset (APQ8064 + MDM9215M) with Adreno 320 graphics, 2GB [...]

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Sony ships below-forecast 8.1m Xperia’s in Q1 2013; blames success of Xperia Z for shortfall

May 12, 2013

Sony released its year-end results a few days back and you probably would have seen the coverage talking about Sony’s first profit in five years. Whilst positive news, the result was boosted by asset sales and favourable exchange rates. Sony delivered revenue of $72.3 billion, operating income of $2.4 billion and net income of $458 [...]

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