Sony’s Kaz Hirai says no plans to quit smartphones; looks to the “next paradigm shift of communication”

April 12, 2017

Sony’s CEO and President Kazuo Hirai recently spoke to AFR revealing some interesting points about the company’s positioning in smartphones. Kaz Hirai confirmed that it expected to remain in the smartphone business going forward, as well as being commercially viable. Hirai’s says that Sony needs to stay in the smartphone game, to ensure it can […]

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New update (34.2.A.2.47) hits the Xperia X and X Compact with April security patch

April 11, 2017

Sony Mobile has released a new firmware update for the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact, moving the build number to 34.2.A.2.47. We can see that this update includes the 1 April 2017 Android security patches. If you have noticed any other changes, please let us know in the comments below.

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Magic AR Effect app launched by Sony

April 7, 2017

Sony Mobile has released a ‘Magic’ AR (augmented reality) application , which allows you to turn into a master illusionist. The Magic AR Effect will see rabbits, pack of cards and a top hat appear out of thin air, across photos and videos. To download the Magic AR theme click here and make sure you […]

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Xperia X Concept update adds April 2017 Android security patch

April 6, 2017

Sony Mobile’s Concept for Android team has pushed a new update for the Xperia X (38.3.1.A.0.96). This is a small firmware update, with the Android security patches updated to 1 April 2017. The update is rolling to the Experimental track of the Xperia X Concept. If you own the handset and are eager to try […]

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Would you like to see a Sony Xperia with an ultra-wide display?

April 4, 2017

The announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 shows that we may be beginning to see a move away from displays with the traditional widescreen display, with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Samsung Galaxy S8 has an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, while the LG G6 has an 18:9 ratio. Given that two very popular […]

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Xperia XZs Dual hits pre-order in USA; launches on 5 April

April 3, 2017

We can confirm that Sony Mobile is set to launch the dual SIM variant of the Xperia XZs (G8232) into the United States, as the handset has just hit pre-order through Amazon.com for $699.00. The Xperia XZs is available to purchase in three colours (Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue) and will be released on 5 […]

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Xperia XZs announced for India; priced at Rs.49,990

April 3, 2017

Sony Mobile India held a press event earlier today, announcing the introduction of the Xperia XZs for the market. Xperia XZs pre-orders open tomorrow in India, with the Xperia XZs to hit retail on 11 April 2017. The Xperia XZs will be available in three colours (Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue) at a recommended price […]

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Xperia XA1 now available in Hong Kong; first unboxing pics

April 2, 2017

The Sony Xperia XA1 has now been released, with Hong Kong being the first launch territory. Specifically, it is the Xperia XA1 Dual that has launched, with a recommended price of HK$ 2,498 (£256, €302, $321). The Xperia XA1 is available in four colours altogether (White, Black, Gold, Pink). The Xperia XA1 is one of […]

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Xperia Blog Android App available to download

March 31, 2017

We know a number of you have longed for an Android application for the blog, and now we have one. The Xperia Blog News App is available to download on the Google Play Store – as the name suggests it has full access to the latest news and will allow you to access comments too. […]

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Xperia X Concept update intros new SONY Audio Effects engine (38.3.1.A.0.91)

March 31, 2017

Sony Mobile’s Concept team has released a new firmware update (38.3.1.A.0.91) for the Xperia X experimental track. The highlight feature of this latest update is a new audio engine, which combines SONY Audio Effects Engine and Google’s integrated MusicFX audio functions. This means that that MusicFX will now use Sony’s audio engine, rather than the […]

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New update (32.3.A.2.33) hits Xperia Z5 series, Z4 Tablet and Z3 Plus with March 2017 security patch

March 30, 2017

Sony Mobile has released a new firmware update for the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 Tablet, moving the build number to 32.3.A.2.33. This latest version includes 1 March 2017 Google security patches and we are hearing reports that Sony may have finally fixed the audio issues introduced with the Android Nougat firmware. This […]

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So, any Xperia fans eyeing the Samsung Galaxy S8?

March 29, 2017

Samsung finally unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S8, earlier today despite a torrent of leaks in the weeks leading up to the launch. The device will launch in two Quad HD display configurations – 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch (Galaxy S8+) with slightly strange 18.5:9 aspect ratio, which means it will be longer and thinner, much […]

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Mass Effect Andromeda Xperia Theme available to download

March 28, 2017

Sony Mobile has launched a great new Xperia Theme to celebrate the latest game in the Mass Effect franchise called Andromeda. The theme has a number of cool animations and parallax effects throughout the theme, including new icons too. If you want to download it, head over to the Google Play Store.

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Xperia XZs Dual has a hybrid SIM tray

March 27, 2017

Sony Mobile started to use a hybrid SIM tray for its dual SIM Xperia models in its 2016 devices. This meant that if you wanted to install a microSD memory card in your phone, then you could only use one SIM card instead of two – or, if you need to use two SIM cards, […]

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Sony Xperia XZs unboxing pictures

March 24, 2017

The Sony Xperia XZs is due to launch in early April 2017 and now we have the first unboxing pictures. The pictures below show the Xperia XZs Dual in Taiwan, where the phone is due to be officially launched at a press conference on 31 March. The pictures show that the packaging is similar to […]

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