Xperia XZs: Download the Clock Widget, Xperia Loops Theme, Live Wallpaper and more

March 22, 2017

We earlier reported that the system dump for the upcoming Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 is now available. So it’s of no surprise that a number of goodies have been extracted and is available to download below, courtesy of PhonerX from XDA. All of the below, work on stock Xperia Nougat software without the need […]

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Xperia XZs and XA1 system dump now available

March 22, 2017

Sony Mobile’s firmware for the upcoming Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 is now live on Sony’s servers, which has meant that developers have been able to extract the official system dumps for each handset. This means that the official wallpaper, widgets and more can be ported to other Xperia handsets. You can find download links […]

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Sony Mobile is working hard to improve sound quality in Android O

March 21, 2017

Google formally unveiled Android O earlier today, announcing the Developer Preview enabling devs to start work on the newest OS to ensure their apps are compatible. Some of the big additions include better batter life by restricting background processes as well as improvements to notifications. What we found most interesting though, is the amount of […]

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Xperia Weather Beta (1.3.A.1.16) introduces new Clock and Weather widget

March 21, 2017

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia Weather Beta with a big update that adds a new Clock & Weather widget. This is the same one that you would have seen on the new Xperia handsets announced at MWC recently. Tapping the widget allows the clock to be opened (if you press the left part) and […]

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Xperia L1 gets formal announcement out of the blue

March 20, 2017

Sony Mobile has launched a new budget handset out of nowhere called the Xperia L1 (G3311, G3313) and Xperia L1 Dual (G3312). This is a budget handset that will use a 5.5-inch 720p HD display with a MediaTek MT6737T chipset (1.4GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor and Mali-T720 MP2 graphics). The handset will come with 2GB […]

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Sony G3312 is certified in Russia; could come to market as “Xperia L1”

March 19, 2017

Sony Mobile may have a budget model on the horizon, according to a certification found on Russia’s Federal Service for Accreditation (RusAccreditation). According to the site, the Sony G3312 smartphone has passed through, along with the marketing name “Xperia L1”. The Xperia L name only found its way to one Sony smartphone back in 2013, […]

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Xperia X Concept update adds aptX support (38.3.1.A.0.74)

March 17, 2017

Sony Mobile has updated the Xperia X Concept firmware to build number 38.3.1.A.0.74, which introduces the aptX Bluetooth code. This means that you can now take advantage of hi-res audio, especially if you don’t own a pair of headphones with LDAC support. As well as aptX support, the update also includes the latest 5 March […]

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Sony patents wireless phone-to-phone charging

March 16, 2017

A new Sony patent has turned up at the US Trademark and Patent Office, which shows that the company is exploring the possibility of wirelessly enabling power charging between mobile devices. So, this means that if you are running low on juice, you could turn to your friends’ phone for a top-up. At this stage, […]

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Xperia XZ, X Performance, X and X Compact get March 2017 security updates

March 15, 2017

Sony Mobile is rolling out new firmware updates for the Xperia XZ, Xperia X Performance, Xperia X and Xperia X Compact which includes the 1 March 2017 Google security patches. Software build number 39.2.A.0.442 is rolling out to the Xperia XZ and X Performance, whilst version number 34.2.A.0.333 is rolling to the Xperia X and […]

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Xperia XZs on pre-order in Netherlands with free Sony SRS-XB30 speaker offer

March 13, 2017

The Xperia XZ Premium has garnered most of the headlines since the MWC reveal, but Sony also has the Xperia XZs on the horizon which will sport the same motion eye camera capable of 960 frames per second slow motion video. The Xperia XZs will only launch in select regions, and within Europe, the phone […]

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Sony picks up three iF Design Awards 2017 for Xperia smartphones

March 13, 2017

Sony has a history of picking up design awards for its products, it has won various awards for its Xperia smartphones in the past, including red dot prizes as well as iF Design Awards. In terms of the latter, the 2017 iF Design Awards have been presented and it is good to see Sony Mobile […]

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Xperia Loops live wallpaper now available to download

March 11, 2017

Sony Xperia has a new live loop wallpaper for the 2017 Xperia range, including the flagship Xperia XZ Premium. If you’ve been eager to test the wallpaper on your own Xperia device, then you’re in luck, as the Xperia Loops live wallpaper can be found below. The apk file will only install on stock Xperia […]

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Xperia XZ Premium hits pre-order on Amazon UK for £649

March 10, 2017

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is now available to pre-order in the UK through Amazon UK for £649. Only the Deepsea Black colour option is available to pre-order, which suggests that the Luminous Chrome option may be exclusive to one of the UK carriers. Amazon is pegging the Xperia XZ Premium release date as 1 […]

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Low in-call volume for Xperia Z5 series to be fixed in mid-April 2017

March 10, 2017

Since the Sony Xperia Z5 family was updated to Android Nougat a month ago, we have received a steady stream of complaints from users regarding low in-call volume, headphone volume and an imbalance of the top and bottom speakers. The good news is that Sony has confirmed a fix is on the way, with a […]

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Kong: Skull Island Xperia Theme now available

March 9, 2017

Sony Mobile has released a great new Xperia Theme to celebrate the upcoming film, Kong: Skull Island. The movie is a reboot of the King Kong franchise and is the second movie (after Godzilla) in Legendary’s monster universe series. The Xperia theme has a nice design, along with a live wallpaper. If you’re interested, the […]

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