Sony’s Q1 FY2019 results point to bleak mobile prospects

July 31, 2018

Sony reported its fiscal first quarter results for FY2019 earlier today (3 months to 30 June 2018), and unfortunately for us Xperia fans, prospects aren’t looking great for its mobile division. Sony Mobile only shipped 2.0 million phones during the quarter, versus 3.4 million in the same period last year. This the lowest number ever […]

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Xperia XZ3 leaked in new renders

July 24, 2018

Sony is expected to announce the Xperia XZ3 at the IFA tradeshow at the end of August. Now we may have the first glimpse of the handset courtesy of @OnLeaks, who has a track record of getting hold of factory CAD images, and has now published some 3D computer renders in conjunction with @CompareRaja. The […]

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Sony announces 48MP CMOS camera sensor for smartphones

July 23, 2018

Sony has announced the IMX586 CMOS camera sensor for smartphones, which features the industry’s highest 48 Effective Megapixels, and world’s first with an ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm. The sensor is a 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) and uses the Quad Bayer colour filter array, where adjacent 2×2 pixels come in the same colour, making […]

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Xperia XZ2 Premium heading to the UK after all, and other parts of Europe

July 20, 2018

For a long time, it was unclear whether the Xperia XZ2 Premium would be heading to Europe. However, is now confirmed that the Xperia XZ2 Premium will arrive in the UK in limited quantities in late September, according to retailer Clove. They are currently taking pre-orders for £799 in both Chrome Black & Chrome Silver […]

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Xperia X and XZ series get July 2018 security patches

July 18, 2018

Sony Mobile is rolling out a new firmware update for the Xperia X and XZ series that updates the phones with July 2018 Android security patches. The Xperia X and X Compact sees their build number from 34.4.A.2.85 to version 34.4.A.2.97. The Xperia XZ and XZs have seen their build numbers move from 41.3.A.2.149 to […]

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Sony’s IFA 2018 press conference is on 30 August

July 17, 2018

Mark your diaries Xperia fans, Sony Mobile will be holding a press conference at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin on Thursday 30 August at 1pm CEST. Sony has used the IFA tradeshow to unveil new hardware every year over the last few years. We are expecting Sony to unveil at least one new phone, the […]

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Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact get July 2018 security patches (51.1.A.4.265)

July 13, 2018

Sony Mobile is currently rolling out a new firmware update for its flagship Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact devices. The new firmware moves the build from 51.1.A.4.225 to version number 51.1.A.4.265, which includes the July 2018 Android security patches. If you have updated to the latest version, let us know if you’ve noticed any […]

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Xperia XA2 Plus announced with 6-inch 2:1 display and hi-res audio

July 11, 2018

Sony Mobile has quietly announced a new smartphone for its ‘super-midrange – the Xperia XA2 Plus. The new phone sports a 6.0-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2160) display with 2:1 ratio, and is the first Xperia in this class to support high-resolution audio (yes, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack thankfully!) The design looks like similar […]

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Xperia XZ2 Premium hits pre-order in United States for $999.99

July 9, 2018

The Xperia XZ2 Premium is now available to pre-order in the US through Amazon.com. The device is available to pre-order for $999.99, and is only available in Chrome Black – we’re not sure if the Chrome Silver option will be added later. Pre-orders will be bundled with the Xperia Ear Duo True Wireless Headset, which […]

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Xperia XZ2 Premium to launch in Taiwan on 18 July 2018

July 9, 2018

Sony Mobile has formally announced that the Xperia XZ2 Premium will launch in Taiwan on 18 July 2018 for NT$ 28,990 Yuan (£719, €812, $955). The handset will be available in Chrome Black and Chrome Silver colours, and if you pre-order, Sony will include a free Sony SBH90C 2-way Style USB Audio & Bluetooth Headset. […]

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Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XZ Premium updated with July 2018 patches (47.1.A.12.235)

July 6, 2018

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact to new firmware build number 47.1.A.12.235 (from 47.1.A.12.205), which adds July 2018 Android security patches. The update is currently rolling to all handsets, including the dual SIM variants. If you’ve noticed other changes, please let us know in the comments below.

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Xperia XA2 Ultra’s camera gets reviewed by DxoMark

July 4, 2018

Image specialists DxoMark has put the Xperia XA2 Ultra’s camera through its paces. The last Xperia smartphone to be rated by DxoMark was the Xperia XZ Premium, which scored 83. It’s no surprise to Sony’s latest mid-ranger not score as highly – DxoMark gave it an overall score of 75 – with DxoMark stating that […]

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Sony Mobile highlights its innovation in mobile through infographic

July 4, 2018

Sony Mobile has published a new infographic highlighting the pedigree the Xperia brand has had in innovating in mobile. Sony highlights the number of world-firsts that were seen on an Xperia smartphone before anywhere else. For example, the Xperia Z saw the highest level of water resistance seen on a mobile at the time in […]

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Football 2018 Xperia Theme available to download from Sony

June 28, 2018

If you’re not in the spirit for the World Cup so far, then maybe you should check out Sony Mobile’s Football 2018 Xperia Theme. As well as featuring custom football icons, the lock screen features a centre circle that animates revealing 32 flags. You can check it out by heading to the Google Play Store.

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Xperia XZ2 Premium will cost $1000 when it hits the United States

June 27, 2018

Sony Mobile has announced that the Xperia XZ2 Premium will be heading to the USA, with a launch date of 30 July. We also have the first confirmation of pricing and it won’t be cheap – Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders will cost $999.99 when they open on 9 July. Pre-orders will open at Best Buy […]

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