Xperia XZ, XZs and X Performance owners receiving October 2017 security update

October 4, 2017

Hot on the heels of the earlier update for Xperia X/X Compact owners which included the 1 October 2017 Android security patches, similar firmware is now rolling for Xperia XZ, XZs and X Performance owners. The new update moves the build number from 41.2.A.7.65 to version 41.2.A.7.76. Given the small change in build number, we […]

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Xperia X and X Compact update adds October Android security patches (34.3.A.0.238)

October 4, 2017

Sony Mobile is started to roll a new firmware update for the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact, moving the build number from 34.3.A.0.228 to version 34.3.A.0.238. The update includes the latest 1 October 2017 Android security patch – once again it is great to see Sony leading the pack in providing the latest security […]

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Sony adds Android 8.0 Oreo to Open Devices program

October 2, 2017

Sony Mobile has added Android 8.0 Oreo AOSP to its Open Devices program, which means that budding developers can now use these tools to help create their own custom ROMs. Software binaries have been added for a number of devices including Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs, Xperia XZ, Xperia X Performance, Xperia X and Xperia […]

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Xperia XA and XA Ultra get August 2017 security patches

September 29, 2017

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra with new firmware updates that adds the 5 August 2017 security patches. There is no change to Android version, so both handsets remain on Android 7.0 Nougat. The Xperia XA moves from build number 33.3.A.0.131 to version 33.3.A.1.97, while Xperia XA Ultra moves from […]

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Are you ready for a new Xperia design language next year?

September 27, 2017

For those of you who hoping for a more relevant Sony Xperia smartphone design, in a year that has given has near bezel-less phones, then you’ll be glad to hear that a refresh may finally be on the cards. Kenichiro Hibi, Sony Mobile India’s man in charge, told indianexpress.com that Sony could look to adopt […]

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Xperia XZ Premium camera reviewed by DxOMark; scores an average 83

September 22, 2017

DxOMark camera review site recently changed its review protocols for mobile products to take account for new advances in technology including dual-camera setups, on-sensor phase detection for quicker autofocus and better low-light performance. Therefore, DxOMark has pretty much reset all of its scores for all new reviews. DxOMark finally got round to reviewing the Xperia […]

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Xperia XA1 Plus launches in India for Rs. 24,990

September 21, 2017

Sony Mobile India has announced launch details for the Xperia XA1 Plus. The device is set to hit retail stores and Sony Center from tomorrow, where it will be available for Rs. 24,990 (£284, €322, $385). The phone will be available in three colour options including Gold, Black and Blue. The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus […]

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Xperia XZ1 now shipping in United States for $700

September 19, 2017

Sony Mobile has begun shipping its latest flagship, the Xperia XZ1, into the US market. The exact variant that Sony is selling in the United States is the Xperia XZ1 Dual (G8342), so users will benefit from dual SIM support. Sony continues to use a hybrid SIM tray with the Xperia XZ1 Dual, so if […]

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Xperia XA1, XA1 Ultra and L1 get new updates with August 2017 security patches

September 18, 2017

Sony Mobile has released new firmware updates for some of its entry-level and mid-range devices, moving the Android security patch to 5 August 2017 in the process. There is no change to the Android version, which remains on Android 7.0 Nougat. The Sony Xperia XA1 update moves the build number from 40.0.A.6.121 to 40.0.A.6.135, while […]

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2018 Sony Xperia model numbers already spied

September 15, 2017

Last year, it took until the very end of October before we saw any official Xperia model numbers related to next year’s models. However, this year, a number of ‘H’ denominated model numbers representing the 2018 Xperia range have been discovered through official UAProf‘s (user-agent profiles). The first letter of Sony’s Xperia numbering scheme denotes […]

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Sony 3D Creator app ported to Xperia XZ Premium and older devices

September 14, 2017

Sony’s 3D Creator application was one of the highlights of IFA. It will feature on the upcoming Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, but also confirmed to arrive on the Xperia XZ Premium in a future update. The app allows you to 3D scan a person’s face or objects to produce a surprisingly accurate 3D image, […]

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Xperia XZ Premium gets new update with improved W-Fi performance (45.0.A.7.137)

September 11, 2017

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia XZ Premium with a new firmware update that moves the build number from 45.0.A.7.120 to version 45.0.A.7.137. The new update brings the latest 1 September 2017 Android security patch, as seen in recent updates for other Xperia X series handsets. However, what we’re more excited by is having some […]

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YouTube HDR arrives on the Xperia XZ Premium

September 8, 2017

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is the first and (currently) only smartphone packing a 4K HDR display. The HDR option has already been available on a few apps for the Xperia XZ Premium, including Amazon Video and Netflix, but today YouTube is also rolling out the HDR option for the handset. We have received the […]

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Xperia X and X Compact get September Android security patches (34.3.A.0.228)

September 7, 2017

Sony Mobile is now rolling a new firmware update for the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact, which adds the 1 September Android security patch. The new firmware moves the build number from 34.3.A.0.217 to version 34.3.A.0.228 and is currently live across a number of regions. We will include FTF firmware links below shortly, but […]

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Xperia XZ and X Performance sees new update with September security patches (41.2.A.7.65)

September 6, 2017

Sony Mobile has begun to seed a new firmware update for the Xperia XZ, X Performance that moves the build number from 41.2.A.7.53 to 41.2.A.7.65. This latest update moves the Android security patches to 1 September 2017. The update is rolling to a few select regions right now, but expect availability to widen in the […]

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