Sony says “seeing is believing” ahead of IFA reveal

August 28, 2018

Sony Mobile is building up its teasers ahead of IFA 2018, where it is expected to announce new Xperia hardware. In a new tweet it says “seeing is believing”, along with a short video of the Xperia logo that reveals very little. Could this be a reference to Sony finally adopting an OLED display? This […]

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Xperia XZ3 – Four colours revealed

August 27, 2018

Sony Mobile has a history of releasing its phones in a range of attractive and elegant colours. It looks to continue this with the Xperia XZ3, with a new picture revealing the four colours that the handset will likely launch in at IFA 2018 later in the week. As well as the typical black and […]

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Is this the first press image of the Xperia XZ3?

August 24, 2018

Leaks of the upcoming Sony Xperia devices, to be launched at IFA 2018, have been thin on the ground. Sony is expected to launch the Xperia XZ3, and the leaked image below might be the first press render of the device. It follows the same form factor of the CAD design leaked by @OnLeaks. Thankfully, […]

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Xperia X, X Compact and XA1 series get August 2018 security patches

August 23, 2018

Sony Mobile is currently rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia X and X Compact, which moves the build number from 34.4.A.2.97 to version 34.4.A.2.107, and includes the 1 August 2018 Android security patches. A similar update is rolling to the Xperia XA1 series, including the XA1, XA1 Plus and XA1 Ultra, moving the […]

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Sony confirms Xperia models to get Android 9 Pie

August 16, 2018

Official. Sony Mobile has confirmed the Xperia models to get Android 9 Pie. From November 2018: Xperia XZ2 Xperia XZ2 Compact Xperia XZ2 Premium Xperia XZ1 Xperia XZ1 Compact Xperia XZ Premium From early 2019: Xperia XA2 Xperia XA2 Ultra Xperia XA2 Plus

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Sony publishes Android 9.0 Pie AOSP build instructions for Xperia devices

August 14, 2018

Sony Mobile has published the AOSP build instructions for Android 9.0 Pie. This means that if you have a supported device, and are a developer, you will be able to use these instructions to help create your own custom ROMS. There is a full list of compatible devices below. Step-by-step instructions to build and flash […]

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Xperia L1 gets August 2018 security patches (43.0.A.7.70)

August 13, 2018

For owners of the budget Xperia L1 handset, you’ll be glad to hear that the firmware has been updated to 43.0.A.7.70 (from version 43.0.A.7.55). Unfortunately there is no movement in the Android version (it still remains on Android 7.0), but at least the security patches have been update to 5 August 2018. If you’ve downloaded […]

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Xperia Touch updated to Android Oreo, new gestures added (44.3.A.0.87)

August 13, 2018

The Sony Xperia Touch has finally been updated to Android 8.0.0 Oreo in a new firmware build (44.3.A.0.87) that started to roll recently. As well as the new Android version, Sony has also introduced new remote controller gestures. This gives owners new ways to control music/video content simply by using your hand. For this to […]

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New Sony Xperia model numbers revealed (H84XX and H94XX) with FHD+ resolutions

August 9, 2018

Sony Mobile will launch new Xperia hardware at the IFA tradeshow at the end of this month, that much is likely. We could be looking at least two new device launches judging by UAProfs (user-agent profiles) that have been unveiled, highlighting new model numbers. The first is the H84XX (H8416) and the second is the […]

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Xperia XZ2 Premium first update adds Bokeh and Monochrome camera options

August 9, 2018

Sony Mobile has released the first firmware update for the Xperia XZ2 Premium, moving it to build number 51.1.A.12.27. The update finally brings new camera options for Sony’s first dual-camera Xperia, including Bokeh and Monochrome modes. You will find these new modes by launching the camera and pressing the function key just below the shutter […]

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Xperia XZ2 gets August 2018 security updates (51.1.A.11.26)

August 8, 2018

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XZ2 moving the build number from 51.1.A.4.265 to version 51.1.A.11.26. This latest update includes the 1 August 2018 Android security patches. The Xperia XZ2 Compact has not been updated at the time of writing, but it should follow shortly. If you have updated do let us know of your […]

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Xperia XZ1 and XZ Premium get August 2018 security patches (47.1.A.12.270)

August 7, 2018

Sony Mobile is rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZ1 moving the build number from 47.1.A.12.235 to version 47.1.A.12.270, and adding the 1 August 2018 security patches in the process. So far, the update for the Xperia XZ1 Compact is not live, but it should be following shortly. We […]

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Android 9 Pie formally released today; will hit Xperia XZ2 by “end of this fall”

August 6, 2018

Google has unveiled that Android 9 ‘P’ stands for ‘Pie’ – so who guessed right? Today marks the public release of Android 9 Pie, and it is currently rolling to Google Pixel devices, as well as the Essential Phone (kudos to the Essential team for getting Pie released on the same day as Pixel phones). […]

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Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra get July 2018 security patches (50.1.A.10.51)

August 4, 2018

If you own the Xperia XA2 or the Xperia XA2 Ultra then you’ll be glad to hear that there is a new firmware released moving the build number from 50.1.A.10.40 to version 50.1.A.10.51. The latest update includes the 1 July 2018 Android security patch. Some users reported Bluetooth problems on the last update, but initial […]

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Xperia XA2 certified to use on Verizon

August 2, 2018

Sony Mobile has always had difficulties cracking the US market, particularly since its Xperia phones have mostly been sold unlocked, rather than via carriers. Sony’s smartphones will largely work on AT&T and T-Mobile (although that doesn’t necessarily mean VoLTE is supported), but if you are Verizon then you have typically been out of luck. However, […]

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